Vietnam, Thailand Urge Farmers to Plant Less Rice, Diversify Crops
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- Published on 09 November 2016
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Due to falling rice prices, Southeast Asia’s top exporters, Thailand and Vietnam, are urging farmers to diversify their crops.
Vietnamese Man Sets 4 World Records for Memorization
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- Published on 09 November 2016
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Last Sunday, Ninh Thuan province’s Duong Anh Vu officially set four world records for memorization of statistical data.
[Photos] A Ride on North Korea's Glamorous Subway Trains
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- Published on 09 November 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
From unveiling a Netflix-like entertainment service called “Manbang” to banning sarcasm, North Korea is known worldwide for its bizarre antics. Therefore, it’s rather surprising to see that its metro, one of the deepest in the world, is just like any other Asian mass transit subway system…or is it?
Legislators Call for Law to Preserve Vietnamese Language
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- Published on 09 November 2016
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Legislators are eyeing the possibility of imposing laws to preserve the Vietnamese language as experts and lawmakers expressed concern over its recent evolution last weekend.
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
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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.
