Officials Ban Kayaking in Ha Long Bay
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- Published on 30 March 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Starting this Saturday, kayaks will no longer be permitted in Ha Long Bay.
'The Best We Could Do': A Memoir of One Vietnamese Family’s Journey to America
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- Published on 30 March 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
At a time when the United States is grappling with its stance on immigration, the memoir of a Vietnamese-American writer has given a human face to the country's refugees.
Asia Suffered $83bn in Damage from Disasters Last Year
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- Published on 30 March 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
In 2016, Asia suffered greater financial losses due to natural and man-made catastrophes than any other region in the world, according to a new report.
Morning News Roundup: Hanoi Proposes Giant Golden Turtle Statue for Hoan Kiem Lake
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- Published on 30 March 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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- HCMC to open separate lanes for buses [VietnamNet]
Vietnam’s Economic Growth Hits 3-Year Low in First Quarter of 2017
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- Published on 29 March 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam’s economic growth hit a three-year low in the first quarter of this year.
[Photos] Educational Campaign Paints Saigon Walls With Rhino Graffiti
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- Published on 29 March 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Over the last month, walls along a number of District 1 streets have been covered in graffiti as part of an awareness-raising campaign.
Vietnamese Game 'Sky Garden' Wins People's Choice Award at Gaming Event
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- Published on 29 March 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
A Vietnamese game recently surpassed Pokemon GO, Super Mario Run and other famous world titles to earn the prize for most popular at this year's IMGA Global event.
[Photos] The Sleepy, Small Town Vibes of Central Vietnam in the Early 1960s
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- Published on 29 March 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Before it became the modern metropolis it is today, Da Nang used to be a sleepy fishing village.
Hanoi Pilots Program to Collect Parking Fees via Mobile App
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- Published on 29 March 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
This May, Hanoi will test out a digital parking system on select streets in Hoan Kiem District.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Ranks 2nd Best Place in the World to Teach English
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- Published on 29 March 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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In-N-Out Burger Pop-Up Hits Saigon for One Day
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- Published on 28 March 2017
- Written by Brian Letwin. Photos by Brandon Coleman.
A few lucky Saigoneers were able to enjoy some coveted In-N-Out munchies this afternoon as the American regional burger chain opened a pop-up shop in District 1.
[Photos] Lensational: Using Photography to Empower Women With Disabilities
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- Published on 28 March 2017
- Written by Lilly Pugh. Photos courtesy of Lensational.
Last year, social enterprise Lensational joined forces with Vietnam Assistance for the Handicapped (VNAH) in Binh Phuoc province’s Dong Xoai town to empower women with disabilities through photography training.
Mekong Delta Faces Severe Waste Treatment Shortage
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- Published on 28 March 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Provinces throughout the Mekong Delta are struggling to keep up with the increasing amount of garbage created by the region's growing cities.
[Video] Vietnam Airlines’ Latest Promotional Video Is Lit
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- Published on 28 March 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam's airline game is fierce these days. Competition among local carriers is cutthroat, with Vietnam Airlines and VietJet locked in an ongoing battle to become the country’s top domestic carrier and hang onto that number one spot.
Vietnam's Spotty Internet Connection to Persist Until April
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- Published on 28 March 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo Illustration by Anh H.
Vietnam’s subpar internet speeds are likely to persist until the first week of April.
Morning News Roundup: HCMC Revives Idea of Banning Private Vehicles in Downtown
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- Published on 28 March 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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- 9-year-old Vietnamese girl found dead in Japan [VnExpress]
[Photos] 1972 Saigon, a City of Style
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- Published on 27 March 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Based on this collection of black-and-white snapshots, there’s no doubt that Saigon was – and still is – a city of style.
Water Levels in Northern Vietnam's Red River Are Falling
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- Published on 27 March 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Over the past two decades, northern Vietnam’s Red River has faced falling water levels, causing headaches for local farmers.
D1 Launches Facebook Page to Help Street Food Vendors Evicted From Sidewalks
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- Published on 27 March 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
In the midst of Saigon’s sidewalk-clearing campaign, officials in the downtown area are aiming to help street vendors through the power of Facebook.
UK Warns Citizens of Adventure Travel Risks in Vietnam
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- Published on 27 March 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
After several recent accidents involving Brits in Vietnam, the UK government is warning its citizens about the risks associated with adventure trips in the Southeast Asian country.
