Weekend News Roundup: Hanoi Revives Plan to Ban Motorbikes in Uphill Battle Against Congestion
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- Published on 05 June 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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Street Cred: Ly Thai To, the Emperor Who Created Hanoi
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- Published on 04 June 2017
- Written by Brian Letwin. Illustration by Anh H.
Ly Thai To – founder of the Later Ly dynasty, Vietnam’s first stable empire – is one of Vietnam’s most important historical figures, so it’s no surprise that his name appears on one of Saigon’s most vital arteries.
Archaeologists in China Have Discovered Rice That Is Over 9,400 Years Old
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- Published on 04 June 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Researchers in China have determined that rice was first domesticated in the country nearly 10,000 years ago.
Construction of Son Doong Ladders Halted Over Public Concern of Damage
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- Published on 03 June 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
The installation of ladders inside Son Doong Cave has been put on hold due to public opposition.
#WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week
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- Published on 03 June 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
From a morning in Thi Nghe Market to a duck noodles stall in the rain, this is what we saw through our lens this week.
Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks
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- Published on 02 June 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.
Spotify Likely to Expand to Thailand and Vietnam This Year
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- Published on 02 June 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
It appears likely that Spotify, the popular Swedish music streaming service, will expand to Vietnam and Thailand this year.
Japanese Photographer Releases Photobook on Tokyo's Stray Cats
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- Published on 02 June 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
In Masayuki Oki’s book, when it comes to cats, personality is more important than typical cuteness.
Morning News Roundup: VietJet Signs $4.7bn in Trade Deals in the US
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- Published on 02 June 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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Historic Maison du Combattant to Be Replaced by Mixed-Used Complex
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- Published on 01 June 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
Two years after the real estate giant Tan Hoang Minh won the bid for Saigon's "gold land" property at 23 Le Duan, the former Maison du Combattant will finally meet the bulldozer this fall.
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.
