Saigon Parents Are Renting Toys Instead of Buying Them
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- Published on 19 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
In today’s Saigon, parents no longer need to empty their wallets in purchasing new toys for their kids thanks to a budding market of toy rental services.
Transgender People Can Change Gender on Legal Documents in 2017
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- Published on 19 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
As of January 1, 2017, transgender people who have undergone sex reassignment surgery will have the right to change their gender on legal documents.
[Video] Saigon Wants to Build 5 Elevated Highways to Ease Traffic Congestion
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- Published on 19 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Construction of an elevated road near Tan Son Nhat International Airport will be begin in 2017 as part of a grand scheme to build five new above-ground highways to ease Saigon's traffic congestion.
VietJet Aims to Raise $170m in IPO, Launch New Hanoi-Siem Reap Route in 2017
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- Published on 19 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Illustration by Anh H.
As VietJet finishes out a successful year with the launch of its latest route between Saigon to Hong Kong, the company is gearing up for its initial public offering (IPO) in early 2017.
[Photos] Early 1980s Hanoi on the Brink of Doi Moi
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- Published on 19 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
The early 1980s were a complicated time for Vietnam. Still reeling from the end of a war within the country – not to mention border conflicts with Cambodia and China in the later 1970s – Vietnam was just beginning to find its footing in an era of peace.
Bottoms Up: Alcohol Consumption Exploding in Vietnam
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- Published on 18 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
While this may come as no surprise to anyone who has driven past one of Saigon's many raucous beer clubs, Vietnam is home to one of the fastest-growing alcohol markets in the world.
Phu Yen Teachers Save 13 Schoolchildren From Flash Flooding
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- Published on 18 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
“Had it not been thanks to this cabinet, we would have drowned yesterday.” Teacher Thai Thi Tuyet Hong pointed to a corner, where the classroom’s filing cabinet lay drenched in a mushy layer of mud and sand.
Riding the Rails in Yangon and Beyond
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- Published on 18 December 2016
- Written by Meaghan Tobin and Matthew Cook. Photos by Matthew Cook.
“Hmmm…very interesting,” our new Myanmar friend muttered to herself, eyebrows arched, as she reached out to stroke Matt’s hirsute American arm.
Even With Vingroup, Affordable Housing Will Remain a Challenge in 2017: Former Official
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- Published on 17 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Shortly after the announcement of Vingroup’s new affordable housing brand, Vincity, another luxury real estate developer is entering the low-cost housing market.
#WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week
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- Published on 17 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
From French colonial mansions to the chaotic traffic of urban Vietnam, this is what we saw through our lens this week.
Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks
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- Published on 16 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.
Vietnam Aims to Provide Health Insurance for All HIV Patients in 2017
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- Published on 16 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam’s Ministry of Health just announced a plan to provide health insurance to 100% of local HIV patients in the future.
Hẻm Gems: Cô Hong’s Killer Late-Night Cơm Tấm
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- Published on 16 December 2016
- Written by Dana Filek-Gibson. Photos by Brandon Coleman.
In the 16 years she’s spent selling cơm tấm on the District 4 side of the Calmette Bridge, cô Hong has seen some things.
[Video] This Vietnamese Bà Stands up for Marriage Equality
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- Published on 16 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
A Vietnamese grandma has won the internet by speaking out in support of marriage equality in Australia.
7 Saigon Streets Could Become One-Way in 2017
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- Published on 16 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
In an effort to remedy Saigon’s current traffic pandemonium, local authorities are considering turning several of the city’s major streets into one-way thoroughfares.
Morning News Roundup: Donald Trump Speaks to Vietnam PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc, Hopes to Strengthen Ties
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- Published on 16 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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Donald Trump speaks to Vietnam PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc, hopes to strengthen ties [International Business Times]
Vietnam flight unable to land due to incompetent flight crew [Tuoi Tre]
Here’s What Will Replace Saigon’s Historic Tax Center
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- Published on 15 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Just a couple months after Saigon’s 136-year-old Tax Center met a sudden and untimely end, Japanese hotel firm Okura Nikko Hotel Management has announced a partnership with the southern hub’s Saigon Trading Group (Satra).
Hanoi Government Driver Under Fire for Hit-and-Run
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- Published on 15 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
A government agency is in hot water after a video recently emerged on social media showing a state-issued vehicle committing a hit-and-run in Hanoi.
Honda Invests in Grab, Promising Driver Education and Bike Safety
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- Published on 15 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
On Monday, the ride-hailing app Grab announced a new partnership with Japanese auto firm Honda.
[Video] An Intimate Look at Vietnam's Lush Landscapes and Vibrant People
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- Published on 15 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
When it comes to travel videos about Vietnam, there are generally two styles: the usual fast-paced time-lapse sequences that shine the limelight on local cities’ myriad colors and bustling nightscapes; and those videos that pay close attention to the intricate details of the country’s lush nature, pristine landscapes and diverse people.
