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
- Written by Saigoneer.
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
- Written by Saigoneer.
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
- Written by Saigoneer.
On October 25, Hanoi-based fusion food chain The KAfe became completely foreign-owned after CEO Dao Chi Anh announced her resignation.
