[Photos] 1969 Saigon: Snazzy Hairdos, Ao Dais and Vintage Cars Galore
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- Published on 08 May 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
In this collection of old photos, a brisk walk down Dong Khoi Street – known as Tu Do Street in 1969 – meant clean, empty sidewalks and stylish shopfronts, instead of a tourist circus like it is today.
What is Pocari Sweat?
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- Published on 08 May 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
If you’re a regular at any of Saigon’s countless convenience stores, chances are you’ve noticed a beverage in the refrigerated section with the curious name of Pocari Sweat.
Weekend News Roundup: 4 Months After Launch, Hanoi BRT Hit by Poor Occupancy
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- Published on 08 May 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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Saigon May Get Helicopter Ambulances in the Future
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- Published on 07 May 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
The skies above Saigon may receive an addition in the future: ambulance helicopters.
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
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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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[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.
