Long Thanh Airport Likely to Be Shaped Like a Lotus
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- Published on 14 January 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
While the traffic nightmare at Tan Son Nhat International Airport continues to wreak havoc on Saigoneers’ travel plans, the design of Long Thanh International Airport is currently being finalized ahead of construction beginning in 2019.
[Video] Taiwanese Official’s Funeral Features Pole Dancers, Giant Puppets
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- Published on 14 January 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
We’re scarcely into 2017, but perhaps the best funeral of the year has already taken place.
[Photos] #WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week
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- Published on 13 January 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
From Saigon's dingy hẻm to the serenity of life in Tam Giang Lagoon, this is what we saw through our lens this week.
Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks
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- Published on 13 January 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.
Hẻm Gems: A Perfect Plate of Cơm Trưa by the River
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- Published on 13 January 2017
- Written by Khoi Pham. Photos by Brandon Coleman.
In Saigon, cơm trưa is more than just a meal: it’s also a cultural trait, a community and, at times, a serious business, all wrapped up in a plate of freshly cooked rice and perfectly caramelized chunks of sườn nướng.
Vietnam's Elephants on the Brink of Extinction
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- Published on 13 January 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
A conservation center in Dak Lak province in the Central Highlands may be Vietnam's last hope to save its elephants.
Vietnam Mulls Visa Waivers for Australians and Indians
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- Published on 13 January 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Illustration by Henry Chi-Hieu Nguyen.
Vietnam tourism industry leaders have asked the government to extend and expand the visa waiver program introduced in 2015.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Party Chief Nguyen Phu Trong Visits China to Deepen Ties This Month
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- Published on 13 January 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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Father of Vietnamese Environmentalism Passes Away at 87
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- Published on 12 January 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vo Quy, considered the father of environmental conservation in Vietnam, has died at age 87.
Vietnamese Parents Should Decide How Many Children to Have: Health Ministry
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- Published on 12 January 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Future parents in Vietnam may be able to decide how many children they have, as health officials are currently in the process of revising the country’s loosely enforced two-child policy.
Another Ha Long Cruise Boat Catches Fire, 21 Rescued
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- Published on 12 January 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
On Tuesday, a tour boat carrying 14 foreign visitors, a tour guide and six crew members caught fire on Ha Long Bay.
[Photos] Ha Tinh Terraces House Is the Perfect Blend of Agriculture and Architecture
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- Published on 12 January 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
If you've got a green thumb, Ha Tinh’s Terraces Home is right up your alley: the abode integrates residential and gardening spaces to create a bright, well-designed and sustainable living space.
[Photos] 2 Weeks Before Tet, Tan Son Nhat Is Already a Traffic Nightmare
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- Published on 12 January 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
If you’ve been fretting over the impending Tet traffic nightmare that will take place around Tan Son Nhat International Airport, fret no more: it’s already here.
Morning News Roundup: Natural Disasters Cost Vietnam $813m in Losses
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- Published on 12 January 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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Vietnamese Comic ‘Dia Nguc Mon’ Earns International MANGA Award
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- Published on 11 January 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
For the second year in a row, a Vietnamese comic has won one of Japan’s prestigious International MANGA Awards.
Wave of New Cars Flood Saigon's Vehicle Registration Centers
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- Published on 11 January 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Saigon’s car registration offices are currently chock full of vehicle owners hoping to get their new rides licensed.
[Photos] Saigon's Charm Through the Lens of an American Air Force Officer
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- Published on 11 January 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Saigon has always been a muse for artists, musicians, poets and writers, inspiring some of their greatest works of art. However, the southern metropolis seems to be especially lively when seen through the lenses of photographers, who find the city’s bustling streets and vivifying colors very charming.
Hanoi Government Starts Providing Daily AQI Readings
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- Published on 11 January 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
For the first time, Hanoi's city government has begun offering daily readings of the capital's Air Quality Index (AQI).
[Photos] Colors of Saigon: Xanh, Sạch, Đẹp
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- Published on 11 January 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
From its ambitions and its people to the general color palette of daily life, Saigon is a bold city.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnamese Still Want to Buy Galaxy Note 7 Despite Explosion Problems
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- Published on 11 January 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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