Hẻm Gems: An Excursion to Tan Dinh's Secret Bún Hideout
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- Published on 14 April 2017
- Written by Nguyen Ha. Photos by Nguyen Ha and Brandon Coleman.
Life is slow in the jungle of hẻms that branches out from Dinh Cong Trang Street. Here, a bún establishment offers noodles of northern heritage using recipes handed down through generations of family.
Vietnam Unveils Program to Increase National Forest Coverage to 42% by 2020
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- Published on 14 April 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
In an effort to improve Vietnam’s natural environment, the government recently revealed an ambitious plan to boost the country’s forested area to 42% of the nation's total land area by 2020.
Morning News Roundup: Quang Tri Tourism Picks up After Formosa Pollution Disaster
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Passenger in Infamous United Airlines Video Was an Accomplished Pre-1975 Musician in Saigon
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- Published on 13 April 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
As the story of David Dao, the doctor who was forcefully removed from United Airlines Flight 3411 last Sunday, continues to unfold, Vietnamese media outlets have recounted the Vietnamese-American passenger’s past during his time in Saigon in the 1970s.
Taiwan to Become First Nation in Asia to Outlaw Consumption of Dog and Cat Meat
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- Published on 13 April 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Animal rights activists have recorded a huge win on the island nation of Taiwan.
Saigon Proposes $12.3m Overpass at Dan Chu Roundabout
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- Published on 13 April 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
In yet another effort to ease traffic congestion in the southern hub, the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee has proposed the construction of a VND280-billion (US$12.3 million) elevated road over Dan Chu Roundabout.
Tokyo Restaurant Dishes Out Insect Ramen
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- Published on 13 April 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Saigon's recent In-N-Out pop-up has nothing on a ramen restaurant in Tokyo which served up an unorthodox version of the popular dish last Sunday.
Vietstar Airlines Told to Delay Takeoff Until Tan Son Nhat Is Expanded
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- Published on 13 April 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
If you've been looking forward to enjoying the services of Vietnam’s fifth airline, Vietstar Airlines, don't hold your breath, as the company will not be allowed to take to the air just yet.
Morning News Roundup: Survey Asks Hanoi Primary School Kids to Detail Pregnancies
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- Published on 13 April 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Alberto Prieto.
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[Photos] Take a Look at Hanoi's Future Metro Trains
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- Published on 12 April 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Here’s what Hanoi’s first metro system trains will look like.
River Bus Routes Connecting D1 and D7 Approved by City Officials
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- Published on 12 April 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo illustration by Anh H.
City officials have approved two more river bus routes for Saigon's upcoming water-based public transportation system.
[Video] This Is What Happens When You Merge Cai Luong and Justin Bieber's 'What Do You Mean?'
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- Published on 12 April 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Do: watch this video to improve your cải lương skills. Don’t: use this video to practice English pronunciation.
Hanoi Mulls Filling in Part of Thanh Cong Lake for Housing Project Despite Local Opposition
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- Published on 12 April 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
The Hanoi People’s Committee and Department of Construction are considering a proposal to reclaim one hectare of Ba Dinh District’s Thanh Cong Lake to build a resettlement apartment complex.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam’s Rice Price Out of Sync With Rest of World
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- Published on 12 April 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Alexander McMillan.
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- Vietnam’s rice price out of sync with rest of world [VietnamNet]
Apple Warns Unauthorized Local Shops to Stop Using Trademark
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- Published on 11 April 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Alberto Prieto.
In the future, Saigon’s neighborhood phone stores might have to think twice before putting the Apple logo on their front sign.
America's Favorite Condiment, Sriracha, Is Not So Hot in Vietnam
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- Published on 11 April 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
After making its name in the United States, the rooster-branded hot sauce is trying its luck in Vietnam.
[Images] Updated Google Earth Timelapse Shows Three Decades of Development in Vietnam
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- Published on 11 April 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
How has Vietnam changed in the span of three decades, as seen through Google Earth?
Thai Women Enter Male-Dominated World of Motorbike Drivers Amid Economic Uncertainty
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- Published on 11 April 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
In traffic-choked Bangkok, women are moving into the traditionally male-dominated field of motorbike taxi drivers.
Saigon Seeks Japan's Help to Revive Binh Thanh's 'Dead' Canal
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- Published on 11 April 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Binh Thanh District’s Xuyen Tam Canal might get a makeover this year.
Morning News Roundup: ‘Saigon, I Love You’ Wins Top Prize at Vietnam’s Golden Kite Awards
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- Published on 11 April 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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