[Photos] Check out This Vietnamese-American Artist's Mesmerizing Portraits
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- Published on 08 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Next time somebody claims that “colored pencils are for kids”, show them the work of Cuong Nguyen, whose intricate paintings are crafted entirely from colored pencils.
Armed Thief Steals VND700m in Hue Bank Heist
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- Published on 08 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Police in Thua Thien-Hue province are still on the hunt for an armed robber who stole VND700 million (US$30,835) from a Hue bank on Tuesday.
Morning News Roundup: Hanoi Reduces Online Work Permit Fee for Foreigners
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- Published on 08 December 2016
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Hanoi reduces online work permit fee for foreigners [VietnamNet]
Over 38,000 flights delayed and canceled so far this year: Vietnam aviation authority [Tuoi Tre]
As Indonesia Modernizes, a Remote Culture Begins to Fade Away
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- Published on 07 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Far removed from the rapidly modernizing cities of Indonesia, the Mentawai people are struggling to reconcile their traditional way of life with the country's development.
Crowd Butchers Dead Buffalo in Middle of Binh Duong Highway
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- Published on 07 December 2016
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A video of people butchering a buffalo in the middle of a road in southern Vietnam has gone viral.
Poor Urban Zoning, Traffic the Main Causes of Saigon's Noise Pollution: Research
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- Published on 07 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
Although most Saigoneers have accepted excessive noise as an unavoidable part of life in Saigon, the consequences of the city’s noise pollution are having a serious impact on the health of local residents.
[Photos] Funky History: The Traditional Packaging of Nước Mắm
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- Published on 07 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Fish sauce is a touchy subject these days, to say the least. From traditional factories to mass-market producers, makers of the prized Vietnamese elixir have strived to convince the public of their product’s superiority, a clash only made worse by some dubious media reports.
City Approves Project to Build Underground Parking Lot Beneath Saigon Zoo
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- Published on 07 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photos by Brandon Coleman.
In an effort to tackle some of the city’s parking woes, municipal officials have agreed to build an underground parking lot beneath the Saigon Zoo.
Morning News Roundup: In Vietnam, High-Pollution Industries Enjoy Relaxed Environmental Standards
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- Published on 07 December 2016
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In Vietnam, high-pollution industries enjoy relaxed environmental standards [Tuoi Tre]
Zika disease spreads to Ho Chi Minh City neighbor [Tuoi Tre]
Trump's Taiwan Phone Call and What His Presidency Means for Southeast Asia
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- Published on 06 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Last Friday, United States President-elect Donald Trump threw political convention out the window once again by speaking on the phone with the leader of Taiwan.
As New Emission Standard Deadline Approaches, Vietnam May Not Be Ready
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- Published on 06 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
Even though Vietnam has already set a deadline to comply with European level 4 exhaust emission standards (Euro 4), whether the new legislation is feasible remains unclear.
Misconceptions Surround Sexual Harassment, Abuse in Vietnam: Survey
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- Published on 06 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
A recent ActionAid survey has uncovered troubling views on sexual harassment not only among Vietnamese men but also Vietnamese women.
Indie Artists Bring New Sounds to Vietnam's Contemporary Music Scene
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- Published on 06 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Illustration by Anh H.
The state of current Vietnamese music is complicated. In the minds of the older generation, years of historical turmoil are intricately linked with their personal identity, thus they tend to harbor a fondness for 1960s pre-war tunes. Younger Vietnamese, however, are exposed to a host of foreign influences and so often prefer pop-infused acts that don’t stray too far from regional powerhouses such as South Korea and Japan. However, in the face of a bubblegum pop invasion and the resurfacing of pre-1975 oldies, a crop of young indie artists are quietly carving out a musical identity of their own by marrying elements of local culture with iconic international influences.
Vietnam Oil Refinery Receives Green Light to Dump Wastewater Into Sea
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- Published on 06 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
The operator of an under-construction oil refinery in northern Vietnam has received permission to dump wastewater from the facility into the ocean.
Morning News Roundup: Saigon’s Plan to Draw Tourists With Weekly Fireworks Shows Raises Eyebrows
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- Published on 06 December 2016
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Saigon’s plan to draw tourists with weekly fireworks shows raises eyebrows [VnExpress]
Traffic police open Facebook page in central Vietnam [Tuoi Tre]
[Video] Kicking and Screaming: Vietnam's Centuries-Old Love of Đá Cầu
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- Published on 05 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Originally a game played by ancient soldiers to let off steam, in today’s Vietnam, đá cầu, or foot badminton, is practiced by locals from all walks of life.
Can Tho to Launch Public Bike-Sharing Scheme
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- Published on 05 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Can Tho’s urbanites may soon be able to bike around the city thanks to a new public bike-sharing scheme.
Vietnam’s International Tourist Arrivals to Hit 10m by End of Year
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- Published on 05 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Before the year is out, Vietnam is on track to welcome its 10 millionth international visitor, a landmark achievement for the country’s tourism industry.
A Throwback to Saigon's Original Tramway Network
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- Published on 05 December 2016
- Written by Tim Doling.
As ever-increasing levels of traffic congestion and air pollution turn many of Ho Chi Minh City’s road junctions into choking bottlenecks, many hopes are pinned on plans to construct a new urban railway network in the southern metropolis. Yet urban railways are hardly a new concept in this city, which was once home to one of Southeast Asia’s largest urban tramway networks.
Grab Reports Over 60 Drivers Assaulted by Traditional Xe Ôms
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- Published on 05 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
In a sign of just how cut-throat competition in the xe ôm industry has become, several dozen GrabBike drivers in Saigon have reported being attacked by their conventional counterparts in recent months.
