New Law Aims to Protect Children's Privacy Rights Online
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- Published on 01 June 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam's new law on children, which comes into effect today, prohibits adults from posting photos and information of children online without their permission.
Property Developer FLC Group May Launch Airline Called 'Viet Bamboo'
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- Published on 01 June 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
FLC Group, a prominent real estate group, plans to set up a new domestic airline in Vietnam.
A Gang of Pickpocket Monkeys Has Taken Over a Bali Temple
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- Published on 01 June 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
A temple on Indonesia’s popular island of Bali is currently plagued by a gang of kleptomaniac primates.
[Photos] A Trip From Downtown to Rural Saigon in 1970
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- Published on 01 June 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Have you ever wondered why, while there are plenty of photos of downtown Saigon in the past, one almost never come across snapshots of Go Vap, Thu Duc or even sections of District 5 other than Cho Lon?
Morning News Roundup: American Injured in Car Accident Inside Saigon Zoo
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- Published on 01 June 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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Vietnamese Startup VNG Reaches for Country's First IPO Abroad
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- Published on 31 May 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnamese startup VNG Corp. has signed a memorandum of understanding to list on New York's Nasdaq Stock Exchange.
'Girls Rock Asia' Brings Together Female Musicians From Across Southeast Asia
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- Published on 31 May 2017
- Written by Michael Tatarski. Photos courtesy of Girls Rock Asia.
Southeast Asia isn’t particularly well-known for its live music scene. Major international acts might only play Bangkok or Singapore, if they stop in the region at all. Home-grown acts are common, but often face challenges such as finding venues to play and outlets to build a fan base, as anyone familiar with the scene in Saigon knows too well.
China May Ban Sale of Canine Meat Ahead of Dog-Eating Festival
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- Published on 31 May 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Animal lovers can rejoice - for now - as authorities in the Chinese city of Yulin have issued a short-term ban on the sale of dog meat ahead of the city's infamous dog-eating festival, activists report.
[Photos] Suoi Tien Park Playground Gets Colorful Makeover
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- Published on 31 May 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
To brighten up an otherwise drab and nondescript playground, all you need is a few hundred colored flags.
Illegal Sand Mining Puts Hoi An's Coastline at Severe Risk of Erosion: Experts
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- Published on 31 May 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
A major part of Hoi An’s coastline is at risk of erosion due to years of illegal sand mining.
Morning News Roundup: 7 Die While Undergoing Dialysis at Northern Vietnam Hospital
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- Published on 31 May 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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Vietnam to Complete 1,327-Kilometer North-South Expressway by 2030
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- Published on 30 May 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam is pursuing an ambitious plan to build a 1,372-kilometer north-south expressway.
After Failed Demolition Attempt, This 100-Year-Old Saigon Villa Is in Disrepair
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- Published on 30 May 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Remember this beautiful century-old villa? It’s now largely a pile of rubble.
Meet Vietnam's Most Tech-Savvy Great-Grandma
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- Published on 30 May 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Despite her advanced age, a great-grandmother in Hanoi uses Google, Facebook and Skype to check the news and keep in touch with her family, in addition to regularly writing and painting.
Offices in Japan Hire Cats, Dogs, Goats to Help Employees Relieve Stress
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- Published on 30 May 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Companies in Japan are turning to animals like cats, dogs, goats and even alpacas to help employees relieve stress.
Morning News Roundup: Controversial Tourist Zone on Son Tra Peninsula in Da Nang Delayed
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- Published on 30 May 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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Microsoft Vietnam to Turn Nha Trang Into Smart Tourism City
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- Published on 29 May 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
The administration of Khanh Hoa province recently signed an agreement with Microsoft Vietnam to turn Nha Trang into a smart tourism city.
[Photos] Rainy Season in Vietnam: An Ode to Boats, Raincoats and Flooding
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- Published on 29 May 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Top photo by Truong Thanh Tung.
Elsewhere in the world, a heavy bout of rain might not be a big deal. However in Vietnam, where flooding is a common occurrence, the rainy season is a prime occasion for the country’s shutterbugs to capture the trials and tribulations of life in the rain.
'Em Chua 18' Is Vietnam's First Film to Have Foreign Remakes
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- Published on 29 May 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Foreign filmmakers are seeking to remake Em Chua 18, Vietnam's biggest domestically produced box-office hit to date.
[Photos] The State of Saigon's Metro: 2017 Progress
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- Published on 29 May 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Top photo by Brandon Coleman.
Last year you had a chance to marvel at Hanoi’s first metro line from above, now get ready for a glimpse into Saigon’s future Metro Line 1.
