[Video] A Bird's-Eye View of Vietnam's Natural Landscape
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- Published on 18 April 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
It’s not often that you can see Vietnam in all its snowy glory.
Da Nang to Erect Hollywood-Style Sign on Son Tra Peninsula
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- Published on 18 April 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Image by Anh H.
A peak on the Son Tra Peninsula is set to get the Hollywood treatment as local authorities have approved the erection of a large sign spelling out “DANANG”.
Every District of Saigon to Get a Book Street in the Future
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- Published on 18 April 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brian Letwin.
Saigoneers all over the city can expect to have a book street in their neighborhood in the near future.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnamese Tourists Are as Bad as Chinese Visitors, Official Says
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- Published on 18 April 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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[Photos] A Glimpse Into Binh Thanh's Terracotta Abode
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- Published on 17 April 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
In Saigon, nothing is impossible when it comes to building a home, even when the lot is 40 meters long and wedged in the middle of a tight space.
Will Saigon Achieve Its Goal of Attracting 7 Million International Visitors This Year?
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- Published on 17 April 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Last Thursday, Saigon authorities met with local travel firms to discuss how to attract seven million international visitors by the end of this year.
Prime Minister Postpones $10.6bn Ninh Thuan Steel Plant
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- Published on 17 April 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has halted work on a proposed US$10.6-billion steel plant in Ninh Thuan province over environmental concerns.
Vietnam Was World's Top Coffee Exporter in March
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- Published on 17 April 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
According to industry reports, last month Vietnam edged out Brazil to become the world’s largest coffee exporter.
[Photos] Life in 1973 Saigon - Part 2
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- Published on 17 April 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Life in Saigon in the early 1970s wasn’t easy, but that didn’t stop the city’s residents from adopting a positive outlook and happy-go-lucky approach to living.
Weekend News Roundup: Up to 15 Storms, Depressions Forecast to Enter East Sea in 2017
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- Published on 17 April 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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[Photos] A Post-Apocalyptic Look Into 3A Station on Its Last Legs
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- Published on 16 April 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
A month after receiving its closing notice, 3A Station has gone from hip youth culture alley to post-apocalyptic wasteland.
Saigon Officials Propose $150m Stadium for 2021 SEA Games
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- Published on 16 April 2017
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Saigon's Department of Culture and Sport has proposed the construction of a US$152 million stadium in District 2.
Saigon's Own Suboi Makes 2017 Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia List
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- Published on 15 April 2017
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Four Vietnamese citizens were named to this year's Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list, which recognizes young difference makers in 10 industries across the continent.
Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks
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- Published on 14 April 2017
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Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.
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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- Published on 14 April 2017
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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
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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.
