#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.
Hẻm Gems: Nguyen Thuong Hien's Quaint Corner Juice Heaven
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- Published on 04 November 2016
- Written by Khoi Pham. Photos by Brandon Coleman.
In Saigon, when life gives you grapefruits, you create a thriving business to sell its juice to health-conscious locals.
Vietnam Is Updating Its Traffic Signs
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- Published on 04 November 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
The Ministry of Transport’s updated national traffic signs, introduced earlier this year, will go into effect this month.
Morning News Roundup: Hanoi’s Oldest Pagoda Named Among the World's Most Beautiful
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- Published on 04 November 2016
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Hanoi’s oldest pagoda named among the world's most beautiful [VnExpress]
Vietnam police arrest anti-government Facebook user [Tuoi Tre]
Vietnamese Design Startup Earns Over $27,000 in First 3 Days
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- Published on 03 November 2016
- Written by Dana Filek-Gibson.
Fresh off a win at the Vietnam Creative Business Cup, Hanoi-based startup DesignBold raked in over US$27,000 in the first three days of its beta phase, a promising sign for the young venture.
Free Online Exhibition Embedded South(s) Showcases Vietnamese Visual Artists
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- Published on 03 November 2016
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The work of eight Vietnamese visual artists will be included in Embedded South(s), an online exhibition of moving images that opens today.
The KAfe Group Becomes Entirely Foreign-Owned After CEO Resigns
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- Published on 03 November 2016
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On October 25, Hanoi-based fusion food chain The KAfe became completely foreign-owned after CEO Dao Chi Anh announced her resignation.
Saigon-Based Digital Nomad Creates Epic Map of Future Southeast Asia Rail Lines
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- Published on 03 November 2016
- Written by Michael Tatarski.
A Saigon-based travel blogger and location-independent entrepreneur, or digital nomad, recently released a subway-style map of what train travel would look like in Southeast Asia if every currently proposed rail line in the region was built.
Hanoi Karaoke Blaze Burns Down 4 Buildings, Kills 13
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- Published on 03 November 2016
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On Tuesday, a cataclysmic fire broke out in one of Hanoi’s busiest entertainment quarters, claiming 13 lives and reducing four tube houses to burnt rubble.
Morning News Roundup: Truck Catches Fire, Looted by Mobs in Central Vietnam
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- Published on 03 November 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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Truck catches fire, looted by mobs in central Vietnam [Tuoi Tre]
Vietnam PM orders probe after karaoke blaze kills 13 [Tuoi Tre]
[Video] Saigon Slows Down In New 4K Travel Video
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- Published on 02 November 2016
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Through the lens of digital artist Lorenz Hideyoshi, Saigon appears serene even in the midst of a hectic day.
Taiwan Is on the Brink of Legalizing Same-Sex Marriage
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- Published on 02 November 2016
- Written by Dana Filek-Gibson.
Tens of thousands of people recently descended upon Taipei to celebrate Taiwan’s 14th annual Pride weekend with a renewed hope: as early as next year, the small island nation could become the first in Asia to legalize same-sex marriage.
Number of Zika Cases in Saigon Jumps to 17, Total of 23 Infections Nationwide
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- Published on 02 November 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
The number of confirmed Zika cases in Saigon has climbed to 17, making the southern hub a hotspot for the mosquito-borne disease.
[Photos] Saigon's Rapid Evolution in Pictures
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- Published on 02 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.
Morning News Roundup: Compensation Starts to Reach Fishermen After Formosa's Toxic Spill
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- Published on 02 November 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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Compensation starts to reach fishermen after Formosa's toxic spill [VnExpress]
Ho Chi Minh City should open overnight zones for entertainment service: experts [Tuoi Tre]
International Photographer Captures Spirit of Đạo Mẫu in Vibrant New Photo Book
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- Published on 01 November 2016
- Written by Dana Filek-Gibson. Photos by Tewfic El-Sawy.
Tewfic El-Sawy’s introduction to Đạo Mẫu, also known as the Mother Goddess religion, began with music.
China Punishes Environmental Officials for Falsifying Air Quality Data
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- Published on 01 November 2016
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Five environmental protection officials in Xi’an, China have been detained after an investigation found they had stuffed cotton into local air-monitoring equipment in order to alter air quality data.
