[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
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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
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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
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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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
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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.
Weekend News Roundup: Vietnamese Justice Official Causes Uproar for Vandalizing Da Lat Cherry Tree
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- Published on 06 March 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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[Photos] Stroll Through 1966 Downtown Saigon
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- Published on 04 March 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Saigon has come a long way in the last half-century. And yet, even as the city is transformed by major infrastructure projects and commercial developments, there are a few things that remain the same, even 51 years later.
#WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week
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- Published on 04 March 2017
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From Cho Lon to Ben Tre, this is what we saw through our lens this week.
Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks
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- Published on 03 March 2017
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Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.
Vietnam and Australia Begin Work and Holiday Visa Agreement
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- Published on 03 March 2017
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Australia and Vietnam have begun a reciprocal work and holiday visa arrangement.
Da Nang to Monitor Its Development Projects Via Unmanned Drones
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- Published on 03 March 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo illustration by Anh H.
Last month, Da Nang authorities approved a proposal to purchase and utilize two unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) in an effort to better manage the city’s urban development.
