How Vietnam Created Its Own Brand of Modernist Architecture
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- Published on 28 December 2016
- Written by Mel Schenck. Photos by Lee Starnes.
Throughout the 20th century, as Vietnam underwent dramatic historical and political changes, a unique brand of modernist architecture developed in the country, transforming its present-day aesthetic and shaping how today’s architects think about design.
Saigon Mulls 9-Story Parking Structure in Lam Son Square
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- Published on 28 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
More of Saigon’s open spaces are slowly giving in to developmental pressure: there’s a high chance that District 1’s Lam Son Square will become a multi-story car park in the near future.
[Photos] The Many Faces of 1950s Vietnam
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- Published on 28 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
In this collection of black-and-white snapshots, a famed French photographer finds beauty in tumultuous 1950s Vietnam.
Hanoi’s Civil Servants Are Getting a New Code of Etiquette in 2017
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- Published on 28 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Illustration by Henry Chi-Hieu Nguyen.
Starting on January 1, 2017, Hanoi’s new code of etiquette for civil servants will take effect.
[Infographic] Vietnam’s Recent Grads Least Satisfied in Their Current Jobs: Survey
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- Published on 28 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Compared to their regional counterparts, Vietnam’s recent graduates are unhappiest at their current jobs.
Morning News Roundup: Hundreds Run for Clean Toilets in Southern Vietnam
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- Published on 28 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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Hundreds run for clean toilets in southern Vietnam [Tuoi Tre]
Dog theft gang busted in southern Vietnam [Tuoi Tre]
Over 38,000 Flights Delayed or Canceled in 2016: CAAV
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- Published on 27 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Even though Vietnam's Saigon-to-Hanoi air route recently joined the ranks of the world's busiest, the country's airports have not necessarily caught up with its rapid growth in air traffic: in 2016 alone, over 38,000 flights in Vietnam were delayed or canceled.
Meet the Owner of Hanoi’s Secret Cafe
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- Published on 27 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam has long been a coffee-drinking country, but over the last few years a growing number of enthusiasts have started to take the brew very seriously.
Saigon to Reclaim 7,000ha of Land in 2017
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- Published on 27 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
The Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee just announced plans to clear 7,000 hectares of land in the city to make room for 880 development projects.
[Photos] New Children's Book Introduces Southeast Asia's Animals to the World
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- Published on 27 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
A New York-based art director and illustrator recently published a children’s book on the fauna and flora of Laos and Vietnam featuring a host of intricate drawings.
In 2017, You Can Be Fined for Texting and Driving
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- Published on 27 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
As a new year approaches so, too, do a new set of traffic regulations.
Morning News Roundup: HCMC Welcomes Five-Millionth International Visitor in 2016
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- Published on 27 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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Ho Chi Minh City welcomes five-millionth int’l visitor in 2016 [Tuoi Tre]
Vietnam wraps up 2016 National Tourism Year with flying colors [Tuoi Tre]
[Photos] Welcome to Vung Tau's Leafy Green Dream House
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- Published on 26 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
A Saigon-based architecture firm has designed a house that seamlessly merges nature and living space in one.
Vietnam Bans Tet Fireworks to Spend Money on Poor Communities
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- Published on 26 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Fans of Vietnam’s annual Tet pyrotechnics will be sad to learn that the country’s central government has released a directive specifically forbidding firework displays over the holiday.
[Music] How Indonesia’s Horn-Honking Became a Hit Among EDM DJs
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- Published on 26 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
On the streets of many Southeast Asian countries, vehicle honking presents yet another opportunity to stand out from the crowd.
[Video] Vietnamese Brothers Set World Record for Head-to-Head Stair-Climbing
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- Published on 26 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnamese brothers Giang Quoc Co and Giang Quoc Nghiep broke a Guinness World Record last Thursday after successfully pulling off a spectacular acrobatic move.
[Photos] A Guide to Traveling 1910 French Indochina
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- Published on 26 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
In the days before every backpacker wandered the streets of Saigon with a guidebook in hand, one turn-of-the-century French travel firm advertised Indochina as an adventure destination for European travelers.
Weekend News Roundup: 2017 to Be Good Year for Vietnam Economy
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- Published on 26 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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2017 to be good year for Vietnam economy: analysts [VietnamNet]
Vietnam claims haul of gold medals at SE Asia table tennis championship [Tuoi Tre]
#WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week
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- Published on 24 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
From quiet, waterfront cafes to bustling city corners, this is what we saw through our lens this week.
Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks
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- Published on 23 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.
