[Photos] This West Lake House Is the Perfect Place for a Weekend Getaway
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- Published on 18 May 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Sometimes you need a home away from home.
Cinema Department Attends Cannes to Promote Vietnam as Film Destination
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- Published on 18 May 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
As the 70th annual Cannes Film Festival gets under way, Vietnam is hoping to generate interest among filmmakers and production companies from around the world in its push to become a major movie-making destination.
Developer Faces Penalty for Building Unauthorized Apartments in Da Nang
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- Published on 18 May 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Da Nang authorities are scrutinizing an apartment building project by real estate conglomerate Muong Thanh.
Morning News Roundup: Expat Children in Vietnam Thrive Culturally, Survey Says
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- Published on 18 May 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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- State-owned hospitals still ignore local medicines [VietnamNet]
Opinion: Saigon’s Architecture Should Express Our Times Today, Not the Past
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- Published on 17 May 2017
- Written by Mel Schenck. Photos by Brandon Coleman.
Based upon its fascinating history, modern-day Saigon displays a rich character all its own, with buildings across the city representing each era of its storied past. However, several faux colonial buildings have recently been completed or are being constructed that disturb and confuse Saigon’s identity.
Hanoi Seeks Airport Expansion to Avoid Overcrowding
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- Published on 17 May 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
As Vietnam’s southern metropolis seeks solutions to Tan Son Nhat Airport’s overloaded infrastructure, Hanoi now wants to get in on the expansion game.
Work Begins on $3bn Tourism Complex on Cat Ba Island, Threatening National Park
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- Published on 17 May 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Michael Tatarski.
Sun Group has begun construction of a US$3 billion resort and entertainment complex on Cat Ba Island in northern Vietnam.
52% of Computers in Vietnam Are at Risk of Ransomware Attack: Cybersecurity Experts
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- Published on 17 May 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam’s computer users are at high risk of being attacked by ransomware, according to a recent cybersecurity report.
Morning News Roundup: Hanoi's Water Supply Forecast to Run Dry During Hot Summer
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- Published on 17 May 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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Saigon Mulls Constructing 4 'Smart' Parking Lots in the Future
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- Published on 16 May 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Authorities are mulling over plans for "smart" garages in a bid to alleviate Saigon's congested parking problem.
[Photos] 25 Rare Photos of Cho Lon in 1925
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- Published on 16 May 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
It’s fascinating to see how the Cho Lon area has been developing over the years from a mere trading hub in 1925 to an important center of Chinese heritage in today’s Saigon.
VietJet Air to Launch Direct Hanoi-Yangon Route in August
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- Published on 16 May 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Globetrotting Hanoians might be happy to hear that budget carrier VietJet Air is launching a direct Hanoi-Yangon route.
Morning News Roundup: Ca Mau Loses Nearly 450ha of Coastal Land Each Year
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- Published on 16 May 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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Saigon to Build First-Ever Retention Basin in Cu Chi to Curb Flooding
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- Published on 15 May 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Saigoneers are no strangers to flooding: the city is developing faster than its infrastructure can handle, so most efforts to combat this age-old issue have had limited effectiveness. Will a retention basin change this?
National Tourism Authority Rejects Suggestion to Amend Son Tra Development Plan
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- Published on 15 May 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
The Vietnam National Tourism Authority (VNAT) has stated its intention to move forward with an unchanged plan to develop a huge tourism zone on Da Nang's Son Tra Peninsula.
Young Saigoneers Turn Manhole Covers Into Street Art
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- Published on 15 May 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Street art sporadically pops up in the most hopeless of places, and this time it’s Saigon's lowly manhole covers.
Vietnam Welcomes 1 Million Foreign Tourists for 4th Straight Month
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- Published on 15 May 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam welcomed over one million foreign visitors in April, marking the fourth consecutive month with tourist arrivals in the millions.
Weekend News Roundup: VNA Celebrates 10,000th International Flight to Da Nang
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- Published on 15 May 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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Emperor Bao Dai’s Rolex Just Became the World's Most Expensive Watch
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- Published on 14 May 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Emperor Bao Dai’s Rolex made history this weekend as the most expensive watch ever sold at auction.
French Hip-Hop Meets Viet Rap in New Piu Piu Collaboration
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- Published on 13 May 2017
- Written by Dana Filek-Gibson. Photos courtesy of Institut Francais.
As Vietnam’s underground hip-hop scene begins to emerge into the spotlight, one of its rising stars joins forces with an up-and-coming foreign artist to create a track for worldwide release.
