Officials Investigate ‘Shaking’ Phenomenon in Downtown Saigon
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- Published on 16 March 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
Saigon officials are investigating the cause of a shaking phenomenon which occurred last month in the downtown area.
[Illustrations] The Rustic Charm of South Korea's Mom-and-Pop Shops
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- Published on 16 March 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
While Hallyu fans take an interest in Korean culture because of its massive entertainment industry and eye-catching fashion sense, South Korean artist Me Kyeoung Lee pays homage to the country’s scores of tiny bodega-style shops.
Saigon, Hanoi in Urgent Need of Car Parking Space
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- Published on 16 March 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
As sidewalk-clearing campaigns take root in Vietnam’s major metropolises, both Hanoi and Saigon are struggling to provide adequate parking space for the increasing number of personal vehicles flooding the city streets.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Targets YouTube Ads in Campaign Against Dissent
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- Published on 16 March 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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Saving the City's Soul: The Release of Saigon Supersound, Vol. 1
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- Published on 15 March 2017
- Written by Khôi Phạm. Photo Illustration by Anh H.
Despite being subject to a bombardment of ruthless changes, Saigon is surprisingly persistent in its love for all things old, rustic and gritty. For someone who was not born and bred in the bustling metropolis itself, German DJ and music producer Jan Hagenkoetter has managed to neatly encapsulate the spirit of an old, vibrant Saigon in his latest record, "Saigon Supersound Volume 1."
Asia Is Eating Less Rice, More Wheat
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- Published on 15 March 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
As Asian nations become wealthier, more and more people are eating wheat.
Hanoi, Saigon to Ramp Up Environmental Quality Monitoring
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- Published on 15 March 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
In an effort to tackle the country’s severe air pollution, municipal authorities in Hanoi and Saigon are upgrading their monitoring game.
[Video] Filmmaker Captures the Many Faces of Vietnam
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- Published on 15 March 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
On a thousand-mile journey from the furthest reaches of northern Vietnam to the hot, sunny streets of Saigon, filmmaker Fabien Echochard captures the optimism of the Vietnamese people in beautiful detail.
D1 to Organize Street Vendor Areas Amid Sidewalk Clearing Effort
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- Published on 15 March 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Alexander McMillan.
Saigon officials are planning to organize designated street food areas for vendors impacted by the city's ongoing sidewalk-clearing campaign.
US Ambassador to Cambodia Criticized for Demanding Repayment of Wartime Debt
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- Published on 14 March 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
The United States is under fire for asking Cambodia to repay its wartime debts.
Vietnam Is Aging Faster Than Its Welfare System Can Handle
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- Published on 14 March 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
Ever since the country opened its doors to foreign investments and free market policies a couple of decades ago, Vietnam has enjoyed an enviable rate of economic growth. However, one of the biggest drawbacks to this growing affluence is the fact that it is not distributed equally: Vietnam’s elderly poor citizens are still struggling to make ends meet.
Amid D1’s Sidewalk-Clearing Campaign, Uncertainty Over Bui Vien
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- Published on 14 March 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
In the midst of District 1 official Doan Ngoc Hai’s sidewalk-clearing campaign, speculation has arisen over the fate of downtown Saigon’s backpacker area.
'Kong: Skull Island' Smashes Box Office Records as Director Considers Move to Saigon
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- Published on 14 March 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
It was a big weekend for King Kong fans in Vietnam, with the giant ape's latest cinematic foray smashing local box office records, while the film's director announced his intention to move to Saigon.
Peugeot Will Begin Assembling Cars in Vietnam as Early as This Year
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- Published on 14 March 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
In the 2017-2020 period, French car manufacturer Peugeot will begin assembling some of its vehicles in Vietnam.
Morning News Roundup: Hackers Attack Southern Vietnam Airports’ Websites
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- Published on 14 March 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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Vietnam in World's Top 3 Fastest-Growing Coffee Markets
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- Published on 13 March 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
Vietnam is currently among the top three fastest-growing coffee markets in the world.
Vietnam Image Makes Final Round of Smithsonian Photo Contest
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- Published on 13 March 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
A Vietnamese photographer’s work is among the finalists of the Smithsonian’s 14th annual Photo Contest.
After 13 Years of Delay, Saigon Safari Project to Begin This July
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- Published on 13 March 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Image by Saigoneer.
After years of delay, construction of Saigon’s safari zone will finally begin later this year.
Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam-US Direct Air Routes May Begin in 2018
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- Published on 13 March 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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- Vietnam-US direct air routes may begin in 2018 [VietnamNet]
Street Cred: Alexandre de Rhodes and the Birth of Chữ Quốc Ngữ
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- Published on 12 March 2017
- Written by Khoi Pham. Illustration by Anh H.
Among Saigon's many streets, there are only four roads named after foreigners: Yersin, Pasteur, Calmette and Alexandre de Rhodes.
