In China, Conservationists Debate Moving Historical Monuments
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- Published on 19 March 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
While Vietnam's headlong rush to modernization wipes out historical monuments and heritage buildings across the country, in recent years China has taken an unorthodox approach to preserving the past: moving entire buildings to new locations.
[Memes] Watch King Kong Stomp Across Vietnam
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- Published on 19 March 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
One week into the release of Kong: Skull Island, the hype surrounding the Hollywood blockbuster may have leveled off in real life – officials are no longer trying to erect a life-sized statue of the giant gorilla in downtown Hanoi, for example – but Vietnamese netizens have made it clear that at least some of the Skull Island mania is here to stay.
Grab to Open R&D Center in Saigon
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- Published on 18 March 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
In order to ramp up its competitiveness in the region, Southeast Asian ride-hailing app Grab is establishing new research and development centers in Vietnam and India.
#WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week
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- Published on 18 March 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
From city lights to Con Dao's island vistas, this is what we saw through our lens this week.
Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks
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- Published on 17 March 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.
Chinese Tech Giant Xiaomi to Arrive in Vietnam This Month
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- Published on 17 March 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
The market for smart devices in Vietnam has recently become much more competitive, as Chinese tech giant Xiaomi launched an official distribution channel in the country.
Saigon Officials Oppose Long An-Based Thermal Power Plant
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- Published on 17 March 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Plans to construct a thermal power plant in Long An province are facing staunch opposition from Saigon officials due to the proposed facility's close proximity to the southern hub.
Hẻm Gems: An Expedition to D2's Hole-in-the-Wall Mexican Joint
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- Published on 17 March 2017
- Written by Dana Filek-Gibson. Photos by Brandon Coleman.
On the modest patio in front of Simple Place, a charming little hole-in-the-wall in District 2, my Spanish coworker Victor launches into a stirring speech about tacos.
Morning News Roundup: Noi Bai Ranked Among World's Top 100 Best Airports
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- Published on 17 March 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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- Noi Bai ranked among world's top 100 best airports [VietnamNet]
- 65% of Vietnam enterprises profitable last year [VietnamNet]
Vietnam Launches Campaign to Get Citizens to Read 4 Books a Year
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- Published on 16 March 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
In an effort to improve Vietnam’s reading culture, the national government recently greenlit a countrywide project to get citizens to read more books.
Hoi An Tour Outfit Offers Kayaking Excursion With Trash Cleanup
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- Published on 16 March 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Environmentally conscious travelers can now add river cleanups to their tourist to-do list in Hoi An.
Officials Investigate ‘Shaking’ Phenomenon in Downtown Saigon
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- Published on 16 March 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
Saigon officials are investigating the cause of a shaking phenomenon which occurred last month in the downtown area.
[Illustrations] The Rustic Charm of South Korea's Mom-and-Pop Shops
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- Published on 16 March 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
While Hallyu fans take an interest in Korean culture because of its massive entertainment industry and eye-catching fashion sense, South Korean artist Me Kyeoung Lee pays homage to the country’s scores of tiny bodega-style shops.
Saigon, Hanoi in Urgent Need of Car Parking Space
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- Published on 16 March 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
As sidewalk-clearing campaigns take root in Vietnam’s major metropolises, both Hanoi and Saigon are struggling to provide adequate parking space for the increasing number of personal vehicles flooding the city streets.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Targets YouTube Ads in Campaign Against Dissent
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- Published on 16 March 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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Saving the City's Soul: The Release of Saigon Supersound, Vol. 1
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- Published on 15 March 2017
- Written by Khôi Phạm. Photo Illustration by Anh H.
Despite being subject to a bombardment of ruthless changes, Saigon is surprisingly persistent in its love for all things old, rustic and gritty. For someone who was not born and bred in the bustling metropolis itself, German DJ and music producer Jan Hagenkoetter has managed to neatly encapsulate the spirit of an old, vibrant Saigon in his latest record, "Saigon Supersound Volume 1."
Asia Is Eating Less Rice, More Wheat
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- Published on 15 March 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
As Asian nations become wealthier, more and more people are eating wheat.
Hanoi, Saigon to Ramp Up Environmental Quality Monitoring
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- Published on 15 March 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
In an effort to tackle the country’s severe air pollution, municipal authorities in Hanoi and Saigon are upgrading their monitoring game.
[Video] Filmmaker Captures the Many Faces of Vietnam
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- Published on 15 March 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
On a thousand-mile journey from the furthest reaches of northern Vietnam to the hot, sunny streets of Saigon, filmmaker Fabien Echochard captures the optimism of the Vietnamese people in beautiful detail.
D1 to Organize Street Vendor Areas Amid Sidewalk Clearing Effort
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- Published on 15 March 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Alexander McMillan.
Saigon officials are planning to organize designated street food areas for vendors impacted by the city's ongoing sidewalk-clearing campaign.
