Philippines President Lifts Ban on Contraceptives
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- Published on 18 January 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
President Rodrigo Duterte’s government recently repealed a ban on contraception – a rather surprising move in the predominantly Catholic Philippines – in an effort to reduce poverty and boost economic development.
[Photos] Check Out Saigon's Snazzy New Children's Hospital
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- Published on 18 January 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
A brand-new children's hospital in Saigon’s Binh Chanh District opened its doors on January 16.
[Photos] A Glimpse Into 1950s Cambodia and Laos
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- Published on 18 January 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Over the past month or so, we’ve come to love the stunning 1950s photography of Frenchman Raymond Cauchetier.
Saigon to Fix Tet 'Eyesore' Decorations Downtown
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- Published on 17 January 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam’s street decoration projects have been taking a lot of flak recently from local residents, prompting municipal authorities to take action.
Vietnamese Students Face Exploitation When Working Abroad
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- Published on 17 January 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
In recent years, study abroad has become a popular option among young Vietnamese, however life in foreign countries isn’t necessarily all it's cracked up to be.
Hanoi to Offer $200,000 Prize for Whoever Can Solve Its Traffic Problems
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- Published on 17 January 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
As Saigon considers altering work hours to tackle traffic congestion, Hanoi is launching a multi-thousand-dollar competition to seek public solutions to its own traffic woes.
[Photos] Saigon's Oldest Street Artist Jazzes up the Hẻms of D4
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- Published on 17 January 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
For the last two years, a few remote hẻms in District 4 have slowly been covered in the city's most adorable graffiti.
Company Proposes Cable Car to Ease Traffic Congestion Near Tan Son Nhat
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- Published on 17 January 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
A local company has left many scratching their heads after proposing to ease traffic congestion by ferrying travelers from nearby parks to Tan Son Nhat International Airport via cable car.
Morning News Roundup: Traffic Congestion in Hanoi Worse Than in Saigon
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- Published on 17 January 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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- Traffic congestion in Hanoi worse than in Saigon [VietnamNet]
[Photos] Half Roof House: A Marriage Between Old Design and New
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- Published on 16 January 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
A team of Saigon-based architects seeks to attain a harmonious balance between traditional Vietnamese aesthetics and modern design elements in their latest creation, the Half Roof House.
Taiwan to Start Teaching Vietnamese in Grades 3-12 in 2018
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- Published on 16 January 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Illustration by Anh H.
Starting in 2018, Taiwanese students will have the option to learn Vietnamese, among other Southeast Asian languages, from grades 3-12.
As Incomes Grow, More Vietnamese Are Traveling Abroad
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- Published on 16 January 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
While Vietnam welcomed 10 million foreign visitors last year, the country’s own citizens are also getting out to see the world beyond their borders.
[Photos] Take a Tour of Da Nang in 1954
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- Published on 16 January 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
A collection of pictures compiled on Flickr shows what life in Da Nang looked like way back in 1954.
Vietnam's 3 Broken Undersea Internet Cables to Be Completely Fixed After Tet
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- Published on 16 January 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam’s sluggish internet connection won’t be back to normal until after Tet.
Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam Proposes Hiking Environmental Protection Tax on Gasoline
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- Published on 16 January 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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- HCMC opens new premium bus route to busy airport [VnExpress]
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.
