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.
Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam Wins Seat on UN Culture Committee
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- Published on 05 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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Vietnam wins seat on UN culture committee [VnExpress]
Chilly weather to hammer central, northern Vietnamese regions next week [Tuoi Tre]
[Podcast] Songs From Southeast Asia: Vietnamese Music Through the Ages
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- Published on 04 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Given the country's geography and the many twists and turns in its history, defining a distinctly Vietnamese sound is no easy feat.
[Photos] Hanoi Displays Possible Designs for Long Thanh Airport
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- Published on 04 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
If you happen to be in Hanoi over the next two weeks, drop by Van Ho Exhibition Center at 2 Hoa Lu Street for a chance to see a slew of potential designs for Long Thanh International Airport.
Construction on D2’s Rach Chiec Sports Complex to Start Next Year
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- Published on 03 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
After over two decades of deliberation, construction is set to begin on District 2’s Rach Chiec Sport Complex in 2017.
#WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week
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- Published on 03 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
From hand-painted signs to nón lá to the quiet coast of Con Dao, this is what we saw through our lens this week.
Hanoi to Spend $2m on Promotional Materials With CNN
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- Published on 02 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Hanoi city officials have inked a two-year, US$2 million deal with American news channel CNN to air promotional tourism material in the hope of attracting foreign visitors and boosting the capital’s image.
[Illustrations] Award-Winning Comic Depicts Favorite Pastimes of Ancient Vietnamese Elite
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- Published on 02 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
In its latest volume, Vietnam’s award-winning comic series Long Than Tuong shines a light on the country’s favorite pastimes during the Tran Dynasty, including Go, wrestling, kite-running and, surprisingly, polo.
Hẻm Gems: Striking a Balance With D10's Chè
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- Published on 02 December 2016
- Written by Dana Filek-Gibson. Photos by Brandon Coleman.
If life is all about balance so, too, is food.
Saigon to Expand Its Bus Advertising Scheme
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- Published on 02 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
After a successful trial run, Saigon will expand its bus advertising program to include all 136 routes around the city.
Morning News Roundup: Many Vietnamese Women Believe Spousal Abuse Can Be Justified
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- Published on 02 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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Northern Vietnam city’s ex-Party chiefs jailed for abusing powers [Tuoi Tre]
Many Vietnamese women believe spousal abuse can be justified [VnExpress]
Vietnam’s TicketBox Lands New Round of Investment
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- Published on 01 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnamese online ticketing service TicketBox has acquired a new round of funding.
Vietnam Faces Obstacles in Its Switch to Biofuel
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- Published on 01 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
In an effort to reduce the environmental impact of local traffic, Vietnamese officials are working to introduce E5 biofuel into the local market, though they have their work cut out for them.
In Sapa, Tourism Development Threatens to Take Away the Town’s Appeal
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- Published on 01 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Quinn Ryan Mattingly.
Known for its rustic mountain villages, incredible landscapes and ethnic diversity, Sapa is falling victim to the development epidemic that plagues several of Vietnam’s other major tourist attractions.
Iconic Hanoi Cinematheque Closes Doors to Make Way for Mall
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- Published on 01 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
The Hanoi Cinematheque, an independent movie house and cultural icon of the capital, closed its doors yesterday to make way for a shopping mall.
Hanoi May Ban Street Performers From Pedestrian-Only Areas
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- Published on 01 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Hanoi authorities are considering a ban against street performances in the city’s new pedestrian-only areas.
Morning News Roundup: False Fish Sauce Survey Sponsored by Ogilvy Vietnam
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- Published on 01 December 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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False fish sauce survey sponsored by Ogilvy Vietnam [Tuoi Tre]
Don't push the envelope: Vietnam prohibits Lunar New Year gifts for officials [VnExpress]
The Legacy of Hui Bon Hoa
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- Published on 30 November 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Alexander McMillan.
It’s fairly common knowledge that the city’s Fine Arts Museum was once home to old Saigon’s wealthiest family, however few people know that much of the sprawling Hui Bon Hoa complex was not actually built until after the great patriarch’s death.
How the TPP Will Transform Vietnam’s Economy Even If It Doesn’t Pass
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- Published on 30 November 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Though the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) is pretty much dead at this point, the landmark trade deal – which would have involved a staggering 40% of the global economy – is still likely to have an impact on Vietnam and its economic progress.
