Hanoi Woman Fined $260 for Littering
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- Published on 06 March 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
Last week, a woman in Hanoi was fined VND6 million for littering under a new regulation.
Weekend News Roundup: Vietnamese Justice Official Causes Uproar for Vandalizing Da Lat Cherry Tree
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- Published on 06 March 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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[Photos] Stroll Through 1966 Downtown Saigon
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- Published on 04 March 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Saigon has come a long way in the last half-century. And yet, even as the city is transformed by major infrastructure projects and commercial developments, there are a few things that remain the same, even 51 years later.
#WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week
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- Published on 04 March 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
From Cho Lon to Ben Tre, this is what we saw through our lens this week.
Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks
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- Published on 03 March 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.
Vietnam and Australia Begin Work and Holiday Visa Agreement
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- Published on 03 March 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Australia and Vietnam have begun a reciprocal work and holiday visa arrangement.
Da Nang to Monitor Its Development Projects Via Unmanned Drones
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- Published on 03 March 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo illustration by Anh H.
Last month, Da Nang authorities approved a proposal to purchase and utilize two unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) in an effort to better manage the city’s urban development.
Hẻm Gems: Cô Khanh's Vegetarian Banquet and a Trip Down Memory Lane
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- Published on 03 March 2017
- Written by Khoi Pham. Photos by Brandon Coleman.
On days when the thought of biting into a slab of greasy fried pork fills your gut with mild disgust, Saigon’s scores of vegetarian eateries are exactly what you need to cleanse your palate.
Morning News Roundup: Mass Fight Breaks Out at Samsung Plant in Northern Vietnam
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- Published on 03 March 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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Thailand Is Getting Its Own Michelin Guide by the End of 2017
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- Published on 02 March 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
After Singapore, it looks like Thailand will be the next country in Southeast Asia to get its own Michelin guide.
Saigoneer Getaways: Exploring the Izakayas of Japan
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- Published on 02 March 2017
- Written by Lee Starnes. Photos by Lee Starnes.
“I always liked side-paths, little dark back-alleys behind the main road,” Dostoyevsky writes in his 1879 novel, The Brothers Karamazov. “There one finds adventures and surprises, and precious metal in the dirt.”
IPO Makes VietJet First Airline to List on HCMC Stock Exchange
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- Published on 02 March 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
After its initial public offering (IPO) on the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange, low-cost airline VietJet has joined a handful of local companies that are worth over US$1 billion.
Vietnam Launches Ambitious Encyclopedia Project
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- Published on 02 March 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam has initiated its largest encyclopedia project yet, but several hurdles stand in the way.
3A Station Is Closing in 2 Months
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- Published on 02 March 2017
- Written by Dana Filek-Gibson. Photo by Lee Starnes.
After three years, 3A Station is closing.
Morning News Roundup: Suspected Chinese Missile Launch Pads Put Vietnam on Alert
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- Published on 02 March 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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YouTube Might Get Fined for Failing to Comply With Vietnam's Advertising Rules
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- Published on 01 March 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
YouTube is in trouble with two ministries in Vietnam over advertising on the video site.
Traffic Safety Committee Releases Special Helmets for Thai Women With Traditional Hairstyles
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- Published on 01 March 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
After two years of planning and development, women from Vietnam’s Thai ethnic community can finally enjoy the protection of helmets catered specifically to their traditional customs.
Vietnamese Cultural House to Open in France in 2018
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- Published on 01 March 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Starting next year, Parisians won’t need to travel far to get a dose of Vietnamese culture.
Saigon Faces Land Shortage for Low-Cost Housing Development
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- Published on 01 March 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Municipal authorities are striving to provide low-cost housing to the city’s growing population, but a land shortage stands in their way.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnamese Students’ High Scores at PISA Tests Remain Mystery to Experts
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- Published on 01 March 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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