Ministry of Industry and Trade Calls for ‘Special Monitoring’ of Polluting Firms
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- Published on 30 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Last week, Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade released a list of projects which could pose a threat to the environment, calling on the facilities themselves to increase monitoring of environmental best practices within their own companies.
[Photos] Japan's Eerie 'War Tubas'
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- Published on 29 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
In the early 1900s, Japan’s military adopted acoustic location, using iconic “war tubas” in order to locate aircrafts and submarines.
#WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week
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- Published on 29 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
From sand dunes in Mui Ne to waterfalls in Da Lat, this is what we saw through our lens this week.
Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks
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- Published on 28 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.
[Photos] Inside Le Duc Ha’s Remarkable Terra Cotta Studio
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- Published on 28 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
In rural Quang Nam, a Vietnamese architecture firm has created an artist studio that’s as much a masterpiece as the handcrafted pottery it holds.
It’s Getting Easier to Do Business in Vietnam: World Bank Report
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- Published on 28 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Doing business in Vietnam is getting easier, according to a survey recently released by the World Bank Group.
Hẻm Gems: D1's Bún Mọc Assembly Line
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- Published on 28 October 2016
- Written by Khoi Pham. Photos by Brandon Coleman.
We leave our office in search of District 1’s famed phở áp chảo only to find bún mọc in a hopeless place.
Vietnam's Fast-Growing Middle Class a Juicy Target for Foreign Brands
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- Published on 28 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
Due to rapid economic growth and prolonged political stability, urban Vietnamese have become richer in a short amount of time. This boost in purchasing power among the local middle class has created ample opportunity for foreign brands to join the market and make big bucks.
Morning News Roundup: Restoration Begins on 88-Year-Old Market in HCMC
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- Published on 28 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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Restoration begins on 88-year-old market in Ho Chi Minh City [Tuoi Tre]
Hanoi man opens chocolate shop with no store keepers [Tuoi Tre]
[Photos] The Rustic Charm of 1990s Vietnam
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- Published on 27 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
We could wax lyrical all day about the changes Vietnam has seen since the 1990s. In the past two decades, the country's buildings have gotten taller, its tourist destinations more crowded, its urban streets more congested and its population significantly more connected to the worldwide web.
Saigon Seeks Approval for First Phase of $1.84bn Metro Line 5
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- Published on 27 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
After much delay, Ho Chi Minh City officials are seeking approval from the National Assembly for the construction of the first phase of Metro Line 5.
Prince William to Visit Hanoi Next Month for Animal Trafficking Conference
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- Published on 27 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Fans of royalty, rejoice: Prince William will visit Hanoi next month to attend the third International Wildlife Trade Conference.
Funky History: The Romans Made Fish Sauce, Too
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- Published on 27 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Nước mắm holds a hallowed place in Vietnamese cuisine. In all its forms, it is a staple, found in kitchens and on tables throughout the country. But while fish sauce is often considered Vietnam’s – and even Southeast Asia’s – most coveted condiment, the Roman Empire also had its own version of the stuff.
Village Officials Under Fire for Taking Donations From Flood Victims
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- Published on 27 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Officials in central Vietnam have caused an uproar by demanding that villagers who received funds from charity groups in the wake of severe flooding return some of the money.
Morning News Roundup: Google Maps Turns Green Light on Traffic Updates in Vietnam
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- Published on 27 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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Village officials take relief aid from flood-stricken villagers in central Vietnam [Tuoi Tre]
Gov’t determine to build North-South Expressway [VietnamNet]
[Photos] Dutch Photographer Captures the Beauty of Hanoi's Street Vendor From a Unique Perspective
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- Published on 26 October 2016
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Dutch photographer Loes Heerink has launched a Kickstarter campaign to publish a high-quality photo book featuring Hanoi’s colorful street vendors.
Japanese Company Plans to Launch On-Demand Shooting Stars
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- Published on 26 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Illustration by Henry Chi-Hieu Nguyen.
Do you have wishes, but no shooting stars to wish on? Your problem will be a thing of the past once this Japanese startup launches its service in 2018.
[Photos] A Bird's-Eye View of Saigon’s MEGA City
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- Published on 26 October 2016
- Written by Michael Waibel. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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.
Vietnam Now Has 65% Fewer Traffic Jams Than Last Year: Ministry of Transport
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- Published on 26 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
A recent report by the Ministry of Transport revealed that the number of serious traffic jams in Vietnam dropped by 65% during the first nine months of 2016 compared to last year.
Morning News Roundup: Abducted Vietnamese Sailors Finally Home After 4-Year Ordeal With Somali Pirates
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- Published on 26 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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Abducted Vietnamese sailors finally home after four-year ordeal with Somali pirates [VnExpress]
Coal import needed for economic growth, energy security: official [DTI]
