Group Behind Whimsical Saigon Pop-Up Book Launches Crowd-Funding Campaign
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- Published on 11 November 2016
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A team of creative Saigoneers has turned the city’s most recognizable landmarks into a quirky pop-up book.
3 in 5 Vietnamese Women Face Abuse From Their Partners: Survey
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- Published on 11 November 2016
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Nearly three in five women in Vietnam have faced abuse from their significant other in some form, according to a recently released report.
Morning News Roundup: More Vietnamese Students Study Abroad, But Few Foreigners Enroll in Vietnam
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More Vietnamese students study abroad, but few foreigners enroll in Vietnam [VietnamNet]
Saigon airport adopts new navigation method to address air traffic congestion [VnExpress]
Vietnam Launches New National Tourism Website
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- Published on 10 November 2016
- Written by Dana Filek-Gibson.
On Tuesday, the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) launched its new and improved tourism website in an effort to boost the quality of the country’s tourism information and services.
Quang Ninh Pilots Self-Driving Car Route to China
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Starting this Wednesday, tourists in Quang Ninh province and China’s Guangxi Zhang Autonomous Region can board a fleet of self-driving cars to visit the other country for a short trial period.
[Video] Roam the Streets of 1984 Saigon
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Life in 1984 Saigon was harder than it is now, but the lifestyle of the southern hub's residents remains largely unchanged, from our undying love of street food to the eclectic mix of personalities that roam its streets.
[Photos] The MEGA City: Saigon's Innovative Architecture
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- Published on 10 November 2016
- Written by Michael Waibel.
Saigoneer is a proud media sponsor of the third edition of TP. Ho Chi Minh: MEGA City, released earlier this month. The compact and concise photo book explores urban development, landscapes and people in Vietnam’s largest metropolis, documenting the rapid changes currently transforming the city. With the support of the Goethe Institute as well as funding from Audi Vietnam, TP. Ho Chi Minh: MEGA City is divided into six chapters, each covering a major theme related to Saigon’s urban development.
Florida Elects First Vietnamese-American Woman to US Congress
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- Published on 10 November 2016
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In the aftermath of yesterday’s harrowing Drumpfster fire, there was at least one positive election result from the United States.
Morning News Roundup: Donald Trump Is America’s 45th President
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Hanoi prepares for Rapid Bus Transit test run [VietnamNet]
UNICEF helps improve sanitation, water access in drought-hit Vietnam [VnExpress]
American First-Grader Creates Video Lessons for Vietnamese Students
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- Written by Saigoneer.
Mai Pham is not your average six-year-old.
Vietnam, Thailand Urge Farmers to Plant Less Rice, Diversify Crops
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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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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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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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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
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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
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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
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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.
