Notre Dame Cathedral to Undergo Major Roof Renovation
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- Published on 13 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
With the recent approval of the municipal government, Saigon’s Notre Dame Cathedral will begin a major roof renovation project as early as next year.
Saigon Firm Imports Real Christmas Trees From USA
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- Published on 13 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Over the weekend, the holiday spirit officially arrived in Saigon along with a shipment of over 200 real Christmas trees from Oregon.
Morning News Roundup: HCMC Hospital Becomes Country’s First to Offer Robot-Assisted Surgery
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- Published on 13 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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Ho Chi Minh City hospital becomes country’s first to offer robot-assisted surgery [Tuoi Tre]
El Nino hits Vietnam's coffee output; exports run out of steam [VnExpress]
Tropical Depression to Bring More Rain, Strong Winds to Southern Vietnam
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- Published on 12 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
If you woke up this morning and thought: “Why is it still raining?”, we’ve got some bad news.
Saigon Fines 74 Households for Failing to Take Preventive Steps Against Zika
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- Published on 12 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
As Zika spreads in Vietnam, local authorities are imposing stricter regulations and punishments in the name of public health.
Vietnam’s Overseas Remittances Now a Source of Business Investment
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- Published on 12 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Once used primarily to support family members, overseas remittances in Vietnam are now being used to bolster economic endeavors in the country.
[Photos] Saigon's 1955 Cityscapes From Above
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- Published on 12 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Even without photographic evidence, it’s a safe bet that 1955 Saigon was a world apart from the frantic energy of today’s mammoth metropolis.
Weekend News Roundup: HCMC Wants Elevated Road to Tan Son Nhat
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- Published on 12 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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Vietnam contractor provides lifeline for deaf-mute construction workers [Tuoi Tre]
Vietnam’s tourism boom hindered by lack of workers, guides [VnExpress]
Street Cred: The Tragic Demise of Vietnam's Most Loyal Family
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- Published on 11 December 2016
- Written by Khoi Pham. Illustration by Anh H.
Through several eras of colonization and numerous wars against foreign powers, history has shaped Vietnamese culture in a huge way. In today’s Saigon, much of this rich history is retained in an everyday feature that one might not pay attention to but can’t help noticing: street names.
Southeast Asians Are Revolutionizing Social Media Shopping
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- Published on 11 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Businesses in Southeast Asia are using social media sites to reach consumers as internet and smartphone usage rates in the region explode.
[Photos] Take a Tour of Hanoi’s Pint-Sized Architecture Studio
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- Published on 11 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
These days, every architecture firm in Vietnam is after pretty much the same thing: trying to bring light, air and more space to the country’s cramped urban buildings.
Saigon Opens First Public Security Surveillance Center
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- Published on 10 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
This week, Saigon opened its first-ever high-tech public security center.
#WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week
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- Published on 10 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
From cityscapes to seashores, this is what we saw through our lens this week.
Vietnamese Students Rank Above US, EU in Global Science Assessment
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- Published on 09 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
We already know that Vietnamese students are exceptionally good test takers, but local high school pupils are really putting the rest of the world’s 15-year-olds to shame.
Hẻm Gems: Phu Nhuan's Beef Inferno
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- Published on 09 December 2016
- Written by Khoi Pham. Photos by Brandon Coleman.
It might take more than a few Hẻm Gem reviews to chronicle all the things I have gone through for good food in Saigon.
Saigon's 'Banner Jungle' Poses Severe Fire Hazard
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- Published on 09 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam’s metropolises are notorious for many things: frequent flooding, a convoluted system of electrical wires and severe road congestion, for starters. However, in recent years, the rapid growth of major cities has given birth to a brand new problem that, at a glance, may seem less severe than the aforementioned issues but is no less deadly: towering advertising banners.
Morning News Roundup: 200 Rare Turtles Die on Smugglers' Boat Heading From Malaysia to Vietnam
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- Published on 09 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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200 rare turtles die on smugglers' boat heading from Malaysia to Vietnam [VnExpress]
'Mentally ill’ woman hires hitman to inject love rival’s child with HIV [Tuoi Tre]
[Podcast] Meet the Woman Who Introduced Denmark to Vietnamese Cuisine
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- Published on 08 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Growing up in Nordjylland, Denmark’s northernmost region, chef Anh Le didn’t meet many other Vietnamese people.
Vingroup Announces Countrywide Affordable Housing Project
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- Published on 08 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam’s leading property developer, Vingroup, recently unveiled Vincity, a brand-new project aimed at providing affordable apartments in seven major cities and provinces throughout the country.
Hanoi’s Electrical Wiring Recognized Among World’s Worst by Engineering Magazine
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- Published on 08 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
One of Hanoi’s telltale tangles of black wires was recently named among the world’s worst electrical wiring systems by a British engineering publication.
