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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'A Year with Thirteen Moons' Brings Vintage Style to the Lunar Calendar
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- Published on 10 April 2017
- Written by Nguyen Ha. Photo courtesy of RICE Creative.
“A Year with Thirteen Moons” is Rice Creative’s tribute to Vietnam’s cultural beliefs about numbers, dates and fortune.
Hong Kong Lions Roar to Semifinal Sweep of Saigon Heat
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- Published on 10 April 2017
- Written by Harry Hodge.
David vs. Goliath. Frodo vs. Sauron. The Saigon Heat vs. the Hong Kong Eastern Long Lions.
Social Stigmas in Vietnam Deter Gay Men From HIV Testing and Treatment
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- Published on 10 April 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Men who have sex with men (MSM) in Vietnam still face social and bureaucratic barriers when accessing HIV testing and treatment, a survey has found.
[Photos] Life in 1973 Saigon - Part 1
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- Published on 10 April 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
You will never be as cool as the ladies of Saigon in 1973.
Extreme Heat and Strong Storms Expected to Slam Saigon This Month
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- Published on 10 April 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Alberto Prieto.
As bad weather is expected to continue in coming weeks, dry season downpours similar to those that have recently hit Saigon will return, in addition to brutal heat.
Weekend News Roundup: Saigon Among Top 50 Most Beautiful Cities in the World
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- Published on 10 April 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Alberto Prieto.
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