The Battle Is on to Save Cambodia's 'New Khmer Architecture' Legacy
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- Published on 19 June 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Much of Cambodia’s most impressive and culturally rich architecture is under threat of demolition or ruin as Cambodia’s upcoming generation faces a new kind of war: the battle to preserve Cambodia’s cultural identity.
After H&M, Uniqlo Might Launch First Vietnam Store in Saigon This Autumn
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- Published on 19 June 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
2017 is turning out to be a great year for fast fashion fans in Vietnam: rumor has it that Japanese casual clothing chain Uniqlo is preparing to debut a flagship outlet in Saigon this autumn.
Hanoi Businesses Arouse Controversy With Shirtless Men Promotional Events
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- Published on 19 June 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Apparently it’s shirtless season in Hanoi, and local shops are taking full advantage of this trend to orchestrate outrageous public relations (PR) stunts.
Work Set to Resume on Saigon's Largest 'Ghost Tower'
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- Published on 19 June 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Saigon's most prominent unfinished skyscraper is finally set for completion thanks to a new investor.
Child Labor to Surge in Vietnam Due to Climate Change: Experts
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- Published on 19 June 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
As climate change wreaks havoc on Vietnam, more children will be forced to work from an early age, experts say.
Weekend News Roundup: Downtown Saigon Streets Re-Routed for Metro Construction
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- Published on 19 June 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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Vietnam Travel Startup Chameleon City Wins US$7,000 Grant From Regional Sponsor
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- Published on 18 June 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
A travel startup from Vietnam recently received US$7,000 from a Southeast Asian fund for their innovation in providing travelers with tourism information on-demand.
Street Cred: The Tumultuous Life of Dinh Tien Hoang
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- Published on 18 June 2017
- Written by Brian Letwin. Illustration by Anh H.
Dinh Bo Linh – also known as Dinh Hoan or Dinh Tien Hoang – was a sterling emperor who is one of the main figures in Vietnam’s long history of struggle against occupying Chinese forces. In today's Saigon, his legacy is honored by two thoroughfares that connect the city's central area with peripheral districts.
#WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week
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- Published on 17 June 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
From serviced apartments to cozy izakayas, this is what we saw through our lens this week.
Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks
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- Published on 16 June 2017
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Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.
Leader of Sidewalk-Clearing Campaign to Return to Saigon's Streets
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- Published on 16 June 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Saigon's headline-grabbing sidewalk-clearing campaign is about to resume with Doan Ngoc Hai, the vice chairman of District 1, back in the driver's seat.
Hẻm Gems: The Life-Changing Beauty of Bánh Cuốn Trứng
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- Published on 16 June 2017
- Written by Khoi Pham. Photos by Brandon Coleman.
If I have to drive eight kilometers across the city to get breakfast, it’d better be damn good.
Morning News Roundup: VNA Targets Nearly $4bn in Revenue for 2017
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- Published on 16 June 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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In Search of Lost Time: The Story of Vietnam's Single-Screen Cinemas
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- Published on 15 June 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Once upon a time, like the rest of the world, Vietnam’s metropolises were home to a plethora of single-screen cinemas. Unfortunately, with the arrival of television, VCRs and DVD players, these relics of a bygone era have gradually been knocked down and repurposed.
Government Official Claims Unsafe Food Is Major Disease Driver in Vietnam
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- Published on 15 June 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
You should probably put down your bột chiên before reading this: the vast majority of diseases in Vietnam are caused by unsafe food, and lawmakers are speaking out.
Amid Golf Course Controversy, Tan Son Nhat Might Get 3rd Runway to Ease Overcrowding
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- Published on 15 June 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Amid increased scrutiny of the golf course next to Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has ordered a feasibility study for the addition of a third runway at the facility.
[Photos] Cambodian Artist Breathes Life Into Intricate Sketches With Digital Enhancement
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- Published on 15 June 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Watch closely as flora and fauna, the sun and stars are brought to life under the hands of Cambodian artist Visoth Kakvei.
Morning News Roundup: Local Man Stabs Self, Posts Video on Facebook
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- Published on 15 June 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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Local College Prep Company Stirs Controversy With McDonald's Apprenticeship Program
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- Published on 14 June 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam's obsession with the "American Dream" might have reached a new high, now that high school kids want to make burgers and fries to improve their college application.
[Photos] A Rare Glimpse of Life in Hanoi in 1959
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- Published on 14 June 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
It’s hard to imagine what life was like in a motorbike-free Hanoi.
