[Infographic] The Real Estate Developer That Owns Nguyen Hue
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- Published on 18 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brian Letwin.
Ever since the city transformed Nguyen Hue’s iconic boulevard into a pedestrian walking street, real estate on the downtown promenade has skyrocketed.
[Photos] The Fabulous Lives of Hong Kong's Shop Cats
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- Published on 18 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Life as a cat in Hong Kong’s shops is fabulous.
Hanoi Taxi Drivers Fight Against Mandatory Breaks
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- Published on 18 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
The Hanoi Transport Association has put forth a request urging the municipal government to drop the current rule that requires taxi drivers to take a 15-minute break after every four hours of continuous driving.
Morning News Roundup: 30,000 People Die in Vietnam Every Year Because of Air Pollution
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- Published on 18 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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30,000 people die in Vietnam every year because of air pollution [VietnamNet]
Magnitude 3.4 earthquake strikes in central Vietnam [VnExpress]
[Photos] The Discomfort of a Rush Hour Ride on Tokyo's Metro
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- Published on 17 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Though it’s not (yet) a reality for Saigoneers, there are certain discomforts inherent in a rush hour commute by metro.
No Plans to Lay off Vietnamese Workers After Galaxy Note 7 Fiasco: Samsung
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- Published on 17 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
In the wake of Samsung’s global discontinuation of its explosive Note 7 model, workers at the South Korean tech giant’s factories in northern Vietnam will be glad to find out the firm is not planning to lay anyone off.
[Photos] Check out Indochina's Colorful 19th-Century Bank Notes
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- Published on 17 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
If you ever get bored of looking at the same set of images on Vietnam’s current bank notes, this set of old Indochinese bills will provide a glimpse into what the region's denizens used to spend when buying fish sauce and rice wine.
[Photos/Video] Central Vietnam Flooding Kills 21, Puts 100,000 Homes Under Water
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- Published on 17 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Unprecedented rain and a deluge of water released by two hydropower plants has caused major flooding in central Vietnam, leaving as many as 21 dead and thousands of families stranded.
Weekend News Roundup: 2 More Zika Cases Confirmed in Ho Chi Minh City
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- Published on 17 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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HCMC to build $4,500 apartments for low-income workers [VnExpress]
Two more Zika cases confirmed in Ho Chi Minh City [Tuoi Tre]
[Photos] One Last Look at Ben Thanh Roundabout, Le Loi and 23-9 Park
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- Published on 16 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photos by Brandon Coleman.
On Saturday, city workers began closing off portions of Le Loi Street and Ben Thanh Market’s Quach Thi Trang Roundabout as well as uprooting trees from nearby 23-9 Park.
[Photos] This Thai Cosplayer Is the Light the World Needs
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- Published on 16 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
If you’re still looking for costume ideas this Halloween, look no further than Toffie, Thailand’s schoolgirl cosplayer extraordinaire.
Asia's Megacities Face Development Trade-off
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- Published on 16 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
The coupling of massive urban migration with heady economic development is hampering the sustainable progress of East and Southeast Asian megacities.
#WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week
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- Published on 15 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
From boats and bicycles to the epic landscapes of the Central Highlands, this is what we saw through our lens this week.
Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks
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- Published on 14 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.
Philippine President Set to Sign Strict Nationwide Anti-Smoking Ban
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- Published on 14 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
The Philippines is preparing to implement a new anti-smoking law that will be among the strictest in Southeast Asia.
Hẻm Gems: Conquering the Giant Bánh Canh Ghẹ Muối Ớt Xanh of D10
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- Published on 14 October 2016
- Written by Khoi Pham. Photos by Brandon Coleman.
My uncle used to say that you haven't had real crab until you have to cook and dismantle one. For this week’s Hẻm Gem, Saigoneer takes you on a trip to do just that, relishing real crabs by breaking them apart with your bare hands. So put away your ceviche and crab croquettes and maybe do some hand muscle exercises because you’re gonna need them to properly enjoy a hearty bowl of bánh canh ghẹ muối ớt xanh.
[Video] Vung Tau Fish Farmers Block Traffic to Protest Fish Kill
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- Published on 14 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Fish farmers in Ba Ria-Vung Tau province took to the streets yesterday to protest industrial pollution, dragging dead fish onto the province’s Highway 51.
Morning News Roundup: Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej Dies After 70-Year Reign
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- Published on 14 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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Thai king Bhumibol Adulyadej dies after 70-year reign [The Guardian]
Samsung Vietnam says no cuts in jobs this year despite Note 7 woes [Reuters]
[Photos] Take a Stroll Through D8's Canal Community
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- Published on 13 October 2016
- Written by Lilly Pugh. Photos by Lilly Pugh.
District 8 is undergoing major changes. Bisected by the winding Doi Canal, the area is currently home to half of the slum housing in the city, however as clean-up efforts and new construction projects appear, District 8’s precarious canal-side housing is likely to disappear in the coming years.
[UPDATED] Thailand on Edge as King's Health Deteriorates
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- Published on 13 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
[UPDATE] At 3:52pm on Thursday, October 13, Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej passed away at age 88, according to The Guardian.
Tensions are high in Thailand as citizens await further news on the health of their king, the world’s longest-reigning monarch.
