Hẻm Gems: Getting Lost in D3’s Soup Bermuda Triangle
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- Published on 30 September 2016
- Written by Dana Filek-Gibson. Photos by Brandon Coleman.
During a busy Thursday lunch hour, my coworker and I commit a soup drive-by.
Saigon Traffic Accidents Increase for First Time in 8 Years
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- Published on 30 September 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
As traffic accidents increase for the first time in eight years, Saigon officials are seeking increased funding to ease traffic congestion in the southern hub.
Morning News Roundup: Saigoneer Reaches 40,000 Facebook Likes
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- Published on 30 September 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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YSEALI announces academic fellowship program for members from ASEAN countries [Tuoi Tre]
[Photos] Meet the Indonesian Community Where Women Run the Show
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- Published on 29 September 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
For this series of colorful snapshots, Indonesian blogger and travel writer Rathina Sankari ventured into a unique ethnic enclave located in the highlands of Indonesia's West Sumatra, home to the Minangkabau, or Minang for short, the world’s largest matrilineal community.
Saigon May Alert Residents of Flooding via SMS
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- Published on 29 September 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
To help Saigoneers combat any future stormageddon events, city officials are considering an SMS alert system to warn local residents of flooding.
Saigon's Old Villas Fall to Demolition Epidemic
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- Published on 29 September 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Alexander McMillan.
Due to the delay in creating a classification system for old mansions in Saigon, the city’s many old buildings are being knocked down at an alarming rate.
[Photos] Time Stands Still on Sri Lanka's Colonial-Era Trains
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- Published on 29 September 2016
- Written by Lee Starnes. Photos by Lee Starnes.
The train from Colombo to Ella rolls along Sri Lanka’s undulating hills on a set of uneven tracks. Aging passenger cars, hot and crowded, click-clack past a patchwork of verdant tea plantations and quiet hill towns on their slow trek toward the country’s interior.
As US Tightens Citizenship Rules, Wealthy Vietnamese Are Buying European Passports
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- Published on 29 September 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Concerned about issues like flooding, pollution, food safety, traffic congestion and the threat of China, many wealthy Vietnamese are purchasing a second citizenship.
Morning News Roundup: Microsoft Partners With Vietnam Silicon Valley to Support Startups
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- Published on 29 September 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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Expert proposes imposing gradual ban on cars to curb congestion in Vietnamese cities [Tuoi Tre]
Microsoft partners with Vietnam Silicon Valley to support startups [VnExpress]
[Photos] Saigon Stormaggedon Gives Birth to Epic Memes
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- Published on 28 September 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
As torrential downpours flood the city for the third straight day, Saigoneers are finding solace – or, at the very least, entertainment – by way of the internet.
Vietnamese Men Among World’s Top Alcohol Consumers: WHO Survey
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- Published on 28 September 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
According to a recent survey, Vietnamese men are among the world’s top alcohol consumers.
Vietnam Air Force Moves to Make Room for Commercial Flights at Tan Son Nhat
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- Published on 28 September 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Tan Son Nhat International Airport’s management board recently received the go-ahead to move air force units to make room for more commercial carriers.
[Photos] A Sepia-Toned Glimpse Into China's Last Dynasty
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- Published on 28 September 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
In this rare, 19th-century black-and-white photo collection, China appears surprisingly spartan and somber.
Philippine President Duterte Arrives in Hanoi Today for Vietnam Visit
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- Published on 28 September 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Filipino President Rodrigo Duterte arrives in Hanoi today for his first state visit to Vietnam.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam's Rank in E-Government Index Moves Up
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- Published on 28 September 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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Power-hungry Vietnam may now look to disastrous Lao dam projects [VNExpress]
Ho Chi Minh City to provide free Zika tests as virus spreads [VNExpress]
‘Co Hau Gai’: Horror as a Vessel for History
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- Published on 27 September 2016
- Written by Brian Letwin.
Vietnamese cinema is entering a new stage of development, one in which Vietnam-based directors are seeking to create compelling storylines that keep up with the industry’s ever-increasing production quality. One film that has stood out from the pack is Co Hau Gai (The Housemaid), a horror flick set during the country’s French colonial era.
Vietnam to Subsidize Condoms After Young Couple Uses Plastic Bag As Contraceptive
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- Published on 27 September 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Last week, the Vietnamese government decided to start subsidizing condoms to encourage their usage among students.
[Photos] Let There Be Light: Architects Create Bright, Airy Hem House
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- Published on 27 September 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Once again, a group of Saigon-based architects has risen above their peers and transformed a seemingly disadvantaged plot of land into a sight to behold: the Hem House.
Singapore's Michelin-Starred Chicken Rice to Become a Global Franchise
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- Published on 27 September 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
International fans of Singapore’s latest Michelin-starred chicken rice eatery will be glad to hear that they may no longer need to travel all the way to the island nation for their soya sauce chicken fix as the vendor is reportedly in talks to expand his brand into a global franchise.
Stormageddon Brings Saigon to Its Knees
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- Published on 27 September 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
This week is off to a rough start for Saigoneers after yesterday’s torrential downpour brought unprecedented flooding to the southern hub.
