American Musical 'Miss Saigon' Returns to Broadway This Month
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- Published on 09 March 2017
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On the 25th anniversary of its debut, the American musical Miss Saigon will return to Broadway later this month.
Cars of Australian Diplomats Towed Due to D1's Sidewalk-Clearing Campaign
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- Published on 09 March 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
In case you haven’t heard, battling sidewalk encroachment is currently the top priority of municipal authorities in both Saigon and Hanoi.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam’s February Car Sales Rise 50%
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- Published on 09 March 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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- Vietnam’s February car sales rise 50% [VnExpress]
Ha Long Bay Disposes of 2 Tons of Rubbish Per Day: Official
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- Published on 08 March 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
In order to keep Ha Long Bay relatively clean for tourists, local authorities in Quang Ninh province are currently struggling to deal with the massive amount of rubbish found in the bay on a daily basis.
[Video] Bánh Mì: A Sandwich for All Seasons
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- Published on 08 March 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam’s coveted bánh mì is a sandwich so delicious it will move you to tears.
Saigon Could Host the 2021 SEA Games
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- Published on 08 March 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
If a new government proposal is approved, Saigon could be the official host for the 31st SEA Games in 2021.
[Photos] A 1973 Trip to the Market
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- Published on 08 March 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
There are few experiences quite like wandering through a Saigon market.
VietJet Surpasses Vietnam Airlines on HCMC Stock Exchange
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- Published on 08 March 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Just a week after its listing on the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange (HOSE), VietJet’s value surpassed that of Vietnam Airlines.
Morning News Roundup: District 1 Continues ‘Sidewalk Clearing’ Campaign With Firm Measures
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- Published on 08 March 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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Vietnam's Local Screenplays Are Losing out to Cheap Foreign Remakes
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- Published on 07 March 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
In the face of diminishing confidence in Vietnamese scripts, local producers are turning to neighboring countries for a surefire source of profitable movie formulae.
[Renderings] This Is What Will Replace 3A Station
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- Published on 07 March 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
A week after the news that Saigon’s 3A Station art space is closing, talk has turned to what will replace the shopping and entertainment complex.
Da Nang Students Build Braille Printer
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- Published on 07 March 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Two young inventors from Da Nang are showing off their prize-winning Braille printer at an exhibition in Japan this May.
Vietnam Tourism Board Mulls Hotel Surcharge for Foreigners
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- Published on 07 March 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
In the future, hotel stays in Vietnam may be slightly more expensive for foreigners.
Hanoi Chairman Scolds Local Officials for Protecting Sidewalk-Blocking Businesses
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- Published on 07 March 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
With Saigon and Hanoi in a competition to see which city can clear its sidewalks faster, Hanoi's mayor blamed local officials and police officers for the capital's slow progress over the weekend.
Morning News Roundup: Da Nang Considers Blocking Uber, Grab
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- Published on 07 March 2017
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- Da Nang considers blocking Uber, Grab [VnExpress]
Vietnam Has the Fastest-Growing Ultra-Rich Population in the World
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- Published on 06 March 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
According to a new report, Vietnam is home to the world’s fastest-growing population of ultra-rich individuals.
[Photos] The Calm Austerity of Vung Tau in the Late 1960s
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- Published on 06 March 2017
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Whether it's 2017 or the late 1960s, Vung Tau is a sleepy coastal town that exudes charm.
Sink or Swim: Bangkok Might Be Underwater by 2032
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- Published on 06 March 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
The future is looking dire for Bangkok as the city continues to sink and sea levels continue to rise.
Vietnamese Travel Firm Debuts Luxury King Kong Tour
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- Published on 06 March 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo courtesy of Exotic Voyages.
Ahead of the forthcoming blockbuster Kong: Skull Island, a local travel company is capitalizing on Vietnam's prominent role in the movie by introducing a luxury tour of its filming locations.
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.
