Morning News Roundup: Protesters Block Traffic in Hanoi After Requests for Street Overpass Remain Unanswered
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- Published on 09 November 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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Protesters block traffic in Hanoi after requests for street overpass remain unanswered [VnExpress]
Young Vietnamese girls likely to fall victim to dating abuse: UN-backed survey [Tuoi Tre]
Temple in Hanoi Conserved via 3D Technology
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- Published on 08 November 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
A temple in Hanoi has been re-created using 3D technology, the first major national relic to be part of such a project.
Binh Thuan Power Plant Wants to Dump 1.5m Tons of Waste Into the Sea
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- Published on 08 November 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Officials from the Binh Thuan Environmental Department are pushing back after a power plant in the southern province recently proposed dumping 1.5 million tons of waste into the sea.
UN International Law Commission Has First-Ever Vietnamese Diplomat
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- Published on 08 November 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Kuwait Nguyen Hong Thao is the first Vietnamese representative to be appointed to the UN International Law Commission.
Ben Tre Company Eyes International Vietnamese Coconut Water Sales
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- Published on 08 November 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
A Mekong Delta-based company is aspiring to bring Vietnamese coconut water to the world stage.
Tale of Two Cities: Hanoi Preserves While Saigon Reaches for the Sky
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- Published on 08 November 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam's two biggest cities are pursuing disinct urban growth models, with Saigon favoring a dense downtown while Hanoi spreads into new satellite cities.
Morning News Roundup: Massive Batch of War-Era Ammunition Unearthed in Vietnam
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- Published on 08 November 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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Vietnam eyes law to combat misuse of mother tongue [Tuoi Tre]
China firms eye 'Made in Vietnam' windfall - if Obama's TPP survives [Tuoi Tre]
As Waistlines Grow, So Does Vietnam’s Fitness Industry
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- Published on 07 November 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Combined with the country’s newfound middle-income status and robust economic growth, the prevalence of obesity is bringing about new business opportunities in Vietnam.
[Photos] You Can Now Have Japan's Mouthwatering Fake Food on Your Phone
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- Published on 07 November 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Japanese food is not only amazing in your tummy, it’s also wonderful on your phone.
Fire Destroys House on Bui Vien, Centuries-Old Pagoda in Hanoi
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- Published on 07 November 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Just a week after a karaoke bar fire in Hanoi killed 13 patrons, Saigon firefighters tended to a blaze on Bui Vien last night that caused panic on the popular tourist street.
[Photos] Mac Thi Buoi's Black-and-White Past
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- Published on 07 November 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Through the ages, District 1’s Mac Thi Buoi Street has gone by many different names. However, if this collection of photos is any indication, one thing about the street hasn’t changed: the bustling lane has always been a popular place for the cool kids to hang out, from the 60s until now.
Hanoi to Begin Rationing Parking Spaces This Month
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- Published on 07 November 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Hanoi will begin to ration its parking spaces this month in an effort to minimize traffic congestion.
Street Cred: Ut Tich, Vietnam's 'Mother With a Gun'
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- Published on 06 November 2016
- Written by Van-Quang Tuong. Illustration by Anh H.
A woman with an indomitable spirit for combatting oppression, Ut Tich’s tenacity lives on in the minds of Vietnamese as “the mother with a gun”.
How Your Phone Number Affects Your Fortune
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- Published on 06 November 2016
- Written by Van-Quang Tuong. Illustration by Anh H.
“Too many nines,” Diep scoffs. “And you think it’s good? It’s not, honey.”
Pen Sovann, Cambodia’s First Post-Khmer Rouge PM, Dies at 80
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- Published on 06 November 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Cambodia’s first prime minister after the defeat of the Khmer Rouge, Pen Sovann, passed away last Saturday at 80 years old.
Lost and Found: A Trip to Saigon’s Antique Market
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- Published on 05 November 2016
- Written by Dana Filek-Gibson. Photos by Brandon Coleman.
The second he sees me, rolling down the crumbling concrete path on a dented bicycle, Chien perks up and heads in my direction.
#WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week
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- Published on 05 November 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
From Vung Tau's sandy beaches to Phu Quoc's ethereal sky at dusk, this is what we saw through our lens this week.
Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks
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- Published on 04 November 2016
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Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.
Amazon Set to Offer Retail Services in Singapore Next Year
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- Published on 04 November 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Seattle-based online retailer Amazon is reportedly gearing up for an official presence in Southeast Asia by next year.
[Photos] Da Nang’s Garden House Is a Green Urban Paradise
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- Published on 04 November 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
In the cramped quarters of urban Vietnam, greenery is hard to come by.
