Thai Binh to Erect VND300bn Tower as Province Landmark
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- Published on 07 May 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Thai Binh is building a VND300 billion (US$13.2 million) tower in the hope that it will be seen as the northern province’s iconic landmark.
#WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week
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- Published on 06 May 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
From a fishing village in Tam Giang to Hanoi's Long Bien Bridge, this is what we saw through our lens this week.
Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks
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- Published on 05 May 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.
Phu Quoc Seeks VNPT's Help to Become 'Smart City' in 2020
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- Published on 05 May 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
The Kien Giang province People's Committee recently approved a plan to transform Phu Quoc into a 'smart city' by 2020.
[Photos] Tan Xa Palace: The Oldest Building in Saigon
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- Published on 05 May 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
The oldest building in Saigon is now over two centuries old.
Hẻm Gems: D5's Glorious Com Tam Is the Perfect Drunk Food
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- Published on 05 May 2017
- Written by Michael Tatarski. Photos by Brandon Coleman.
Saigon is a city of a million cơm tấm carts, meaning it is easy to pick one at random and chow down. But some stand out from the crowd.
Morning News Roundup: HCMC Thirsty for Skilled Tourism Workers
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- Published on 05 May 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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Saigon Attempts to Solve Airport Congestion With Another Proposed Elevated Highway
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- Published on 04 May 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Saigon is considering yet another elevated highway to ease traffic gridlock between the city center and the airport.
[Photos] This Artist Creates Ukiyo-e Paintings of Basketball Stars
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- Published on 04 May 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Edo-ball is what happens when one combines Japanese culture, professional basketball and ukiyo-e paintings.
Gaming, Movies and Kid's Stuff: Here's What Vietnam Watches on YouTube
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- Published on 04 May 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnamese spend a lot of time watching YouTube videos and being online, recent research shows.
[Photos] A Green Oasis in the Heart of Hanoi
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- Published on 04 May 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
With Hanoi’s environment getting worse by the minute, a group of architects has attempted to create a dash of green scenery to brighten up this Dong Da abode.
Morning News Roundup: Illegal Wood Exploitation Rampant at Cuc Phuong National Park
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- Published on 04 May 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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- Draft dictates foreigners pay into social insurance [VietnamNet]
[Photos] The Beauty of Vietnam's Landscapes in the Late 1940s
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- Published on 03 May 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Through the eras, Vietnam has seen many drastic changes. Therefore, it’s always fascinating to come across photo archives from decades ago, when the majority of the country’s provinces were still largely undeveloped.
Singapore Airlines Launches First Flight Powered by Sustainable Biofuels
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- Published on 03 May 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Earlier this week, Singapore Airlines (SIA) successfully launched its first flight supported by sustainable biofuels.
[Photos] Annual International Fireworks Festival Explodes Over Da Nang
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- Published on 03 May 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
The first performances of the 2017 Da Nang International Fireworks Festival erupted over the city's Han River last Sunday.
Vietnam Has the Third-Most Expensive Starbucks Drinks in the World: Survey
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- Published on 03 May 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
While getting a drink from Starbucks in the US might not be a big deal, in Vietnam, it’s something of a luxury.
Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam Weighs Banning Booze in Karaoke Bars
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- Published on 03 May 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brian Letwin.
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- Vietnam weighs banning booze in karaoke bars [VnExpress]
[Photos] Saigon Is Going Green With These Smart Trashcans
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- Published on 30 April 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photos by Brandon Coleman.
If you’ve been hanging out on Nguyen Hue Boulevard recently, you probably noticed the presence of Saigon’s new “smart trashcans”.
Hoa Van Dai Viet: A Very Vietnam Take on Adult Coloring Books
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- Published on 30 April 2017
- Written by Nguyen Ha. Top photo by Brandon Coleman.
As globalization transforms Vietnam’s cultural landscape, a group of young history aficionados have taken it upon themselves to keep old traditions alive.
Officials Present Dire Environmental Indicators at Hanoi Summit on Air Pollution
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- Published on 29 April 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Shocking information on the state of Vietnam's environment was presented at a seminar in Hanoi earlier this week.
