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]
[Photos] Hoi An Officials Fortify Cua Dai Beach to Prevent Further Erosion
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- Published on 25 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Last Tuesday, Hoi An residents and authorities joined forces to fortify Cua Dai Beach with sandbags as erosion continued to threaten the popular tourist destination.
Thanh Nien Issues Public Apology for Fish Sauce Articles, Vinastas Under Investigation
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- Published on 25 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Both the Vietnam Standards and Consumers Association (Vinastas) and Thanh Nien newspaper have publicly apologized after a string of articles published by the latter claimed many brands of local fish sauce were tainted by arsenic.
Tuk Tuk Ride-Sharing App Launches in Phnom Penh
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- Published on 25 October 2016
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Passed over by the likes of Uber and Grab, a Phnom Penh company is filling the city's ride-hailing app gap with a program of its own. Oh, and it’s only for tuk tuks.
Workers Cause Downtown Water Outage During Metro Construction
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- Published on 25 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Yesterday morning, Saigoneers woke up to a water outage in parts of the city’s downtown districts.
Morning News Roundup: Hanoi Fires Transport Inspector for Attacking Vietnam Airlines Employee
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- Published on 25 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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Hanoi fires transport inspector for attacking Vietnam Airlines employee [VnExpress]
Traffic accidents across Vietnam drop in first nine months [Tuoi Tre]
International Pop-Up Restaurant to Open This Week in Saigon
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- Published on 24 October 2016
- Written by Dana Filek-Gibson.
When James Sharman starts talking about the last three weeks, he gets a little wide-eyed. His hands animate each story, hovering above the table. Between sips of coffee, he launches into tales of squid fishing and mountain villages and cooking with middle-aged women in Hoi An. If you didn’t know any better, you’d peg the Englishman for just another traveler passing through Southeast Asia.
New Partnership Allows Vinamilk to Sell Dairy Products at Vietnam's FPT Stores
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- Published on 24 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Illustration by Anh H.
Fancy a side of milk with your smartphone?
Thai Lion Air Opens Low-Cost Bangkok-Saigon Route
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- Published on 24 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Saigoneers will soon have another option for flights to Bangkok, as Thai Lion Air is set to offer daily flights between the two cities.
[Photos] The Black-and-White Magic of Saigon in the Early 60s
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- Published on 24 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Saigon is developing at such a dizzying rate that it’s hard to picture a time when the southern hub’s streets weren’t jam-packed with vehicles. Therefore, what this collection of black-and-white photos offers is a rare glimpse into the city's old days when personal space still existed.
Central Government Asks for Higher Share of Saigon's Income Under New Budget
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- Published on 24 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
As the national government discusses its 2016-2020 budget, local lawmakers are fighting to keep Saigon’s income for spending on projects in the southern hub.
