[Photos] 1960s Saigon: Fruit Vendors, Honda Cubs and Bò Bía Galore
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- Published on 14 February 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
It's as true today as it was in the 1960s: to experience Saigon life, head to the streets.
Startup-Rating Firm OddUp Arrives in Saigon, ASEAN’s Future Silicon Valley
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- Published on 14 February 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
As the buzz over Saigon’s tech scene continues to grow, startup-rating website OddUp has arrived in the southern hub.
Cambodia Is Losing Its Buddhist Monks to Modernization
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- Published on 14 February 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Jeremy Meek via Southeast Asia Globe.
Rocked by scandals, rapid modernization and a changing society, membership in Cambodia's Buddhist monkhood is on the decline.
In Vietnam Farms, Crocodiles Are Skinned Alive After Lifetime in Cramped Conditions: PETA
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- Published on 14 February 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
In an effort to promote awareness about Vietnam’s involvement in animal cruelty, not long ago PETA unveiled a visual investigative report detailing local crocodile farms’ inhumane treatment.
Morning News Roundup: 3 Cab Drivers in Hanoi Fined for Peeing in Public
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- Published on 14 February 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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- Vietnam vows to develop national rice brand [VietnamNet]
Groom Picks Up Bride in Forklift During Central Vietnam Wedding
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- Published on 13 February 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
A newlywed couple in central Vietnam has gained 15 minutes of internet fame thanks to their unconventional wedding vehicle.
Vietnam Formally Invites Trump to Da Nang APEC Summit
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- Published on 13 February 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Last Friday, Vietnam officially invited US President Donald Trump to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in Da Nang this November.
Phan Dinh Phung Stadium to Undergo Massive Renovation for 3 Years
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- Published on 13 February 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Since the end of January, you may have noticed that Saigon’s Phan Dinh Phung Stadium in District 3 has undergone some serious changes.
Vietnamese Physicists Publish First Scholarly Article in International Journal
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- Published on 13 February 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
For the first time ever, Vietnamese physicists have published a scholarly article in a prestigious international journal.
VNA to Launch Direct Hanoi-Sydney Flights This March
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- Published on 13 February 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Fans of Vietnam Airlines will be pleased to find out the air carrier has launched a direct route between Hanoi and Sydney.
Weekend News Roundup: Deputy Minister in Spotlight As Huge Personal Assets Discovered
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- Published on 13 February 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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Street Cred: Nguyen Du, Father of Vietnamese Literature
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- Published on 12 February 2017
- Written by Dana Filek-Gibson. Illustration by Anh H.
Even if you’re in need of a refresher on Vietnamese history, chances are you know the name Nguyen Du. The 19th-century statesman and poet is often known as the father of Vietnamese literature, and his epic poem Truyen Kieu is easily the country’s most famous work.
After Alleged Hacking, Hanoi Online Poll on Wartime Loudspeaker Reopens
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- Published on 12 February 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
The saga surrounding Hanoi’s wartime loudspeakers is more complicated than meets the eye.
Off-Season Rain Is Disrupting Vietnam's Agriculture
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- Published on 11 February 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
For Saigoneers, Vietnam’s recent bouts of heavy rain were nothing but a minor convenience. However, for rice farmers in other parts of the country, unpredictable weather patterns have the potential to cause severe damage to their spring-summer planting season.
#WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week
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- Published on 11 February 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
From gritty apartment in District 5 to old-school 1960s music performance, this is what we saw through our lens this week.
Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks
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- Published on 10 February 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.
Vietnam May Start Auctioning off ‘Lucky’ License Plates
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- Published on 10 February 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnamese officials are hoping to cash in on people’s love of lucky numbers by legalizing the auction of personalized license plates.
Vietnam is Samuel L. Jackson's Favorite Country for Filming
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- Published on 10 February 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Recently, legendary actor Samuel L. Jackson – star of the upcoming film Kong: Skull Island – took a little time out of his busy schedule fighting snakes and brewing beer to profess his love for Vietnam.
Hẻm Gems: Refreshing Chè at Hiển Khánh, a 60-Year-Old Retro Hangout
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- Published on 10 February 2017
- Written by Khoi Pham. Photos by Brandon Coleman.
Relishing a bowl of assorted chè at Thach Che Hien Khanh is more than just an afternoon spent shooting the breeze with friends, it’s also a trip down memory lane and an exploration into Saigon’s heritage, all rolled into a few sweet treats.
WisePass Solves the Question of 'What Are You Doing Tonight?'
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- Published on 10 February 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
The Saigon-based tech company offers a nightly bottle of spirits or wine at Saigon’s finest establishments through a user-friendly app, making evening plans effortless.
