Weekend News Roundup: Nearly 4,500 Vietnamese Renounce Citizenship in 2015
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- Published on 29 August 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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Schedule announced for Hollande's visit to Vietnam next month [Thanh Nien]
Ca Mau approves VND400 billion plan to preserve U Minh Ha National Park [DTI]
#WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week
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- Published on 28 August 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
From vendors selling vegetables to hemside barbershops, this is what we saw through our lens this week.
Street Cred: Hai Thuong Lan Ong, the Father of Traditional Vietnamese Medicine
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- Published on 27 August 2016
- Written by Dana Filek-Gibson. Illustration by Henry Chi-Hieu Nguyen.
Hai Thuong Lan Ong is one of the most influential figures in the history of traditional Vietnamese medicine.
[Photos] Downpour Turns Saigon Into Swimming Pool
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- Published on 27 August 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Though Saigoneers are no stranger to heavy rainfall, many were undoubtedly taken aback by the vigor of the downpour that occurred yesterday evening which paralyzed the southern hub’s road system and turned many streets into veritable rivers.
Saigon to Shell Out $3.5m to Replace Derelict Air Monitoring System
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- Published on 27 August 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
In an effort to make the city’s air quality assessment process more efficient, Ho Chi Minh City's environmental department has requested US$3.5 million from the city budget to replace its broken air monitoring system, reports Thanh Nien.
Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks
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- Published on 26 August 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.
Philippines Police Banned From Picking Nose, Taking Selfies While on Duty
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- Published on 26 August 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
If you just can’t live without picking your nose, it’s probably wise to avoid a career in law enforcement in the Philippines: the country just banned its police force from messing around with their nasal mucus while on duty.
[Video] Vietnam’s Beauty Takes Center Stage in This Breathtaking Timelapse
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- Published on 26 August 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Travel videos are a dime a dozen these days, and Vietnam is especially suited to such productions thanks to its diverse geography. As a result, it is hard to stand out from the YouTube crowd, but we’re here to share one such highlight.
Hẻm Gems: Bún Sứa Serves Up a Jellyfish Medley Without the Sting
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- Published on 26 August 2016
- Written by Kyle Lee. Photos by Brandon Coleman.
The menu at Bun Sua Co Hanh is geared towards diners with a hankering for seafood, and not just your regular fish and company. They serve something out of the ordinary at this slightly drab riverfront restaurant, which I initially thought was noodles and milk (apparently my Vietnamese really needs some work: bún sứa refers to noodles with jellyfish, while bún sữa means noodles with milk). While the cuisine here is not quite as strange as milk noodles, it manages to offer something almost as unique.
AirAsia Rewards Hoang Xuan Vinh, ASEAN Gold Medalists With Free Flights for Life
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- Published on 26 August 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Illustration by Henry chi-hieu Nguyen.
It’s a good year to be an Olympic medalist from Southeast Asia, as regional low-cost carrier AirAsia has announced that it will provide “free flights for life” to all local athletes who won a gold medal during the 2016 Olympics in Rio, reports Channel News Asia.
Morning News Roundup: Inconsistency the Only Consistency in Reports on Fish Quality in Central Vietnam
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- Published on 26 August 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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Inconsistency the only consistency in reports on fish quality in central Vietnam [Tuoi Tre]
Another plane damaged by cargo truck at Tan Son Nhat [Thanh Nien]
[Video] Powerful Earthquake Damages at Least 185 Ancient Bagan Pagodas
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- Published on 25 August 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
On Wednesday, a powerful earthquake struck near Myanmar’s ancient capital of Bagan, killing at least three people and damaging nearly 200 Buddhist pagodas in the area, reports Wall Street Journal.
Famous Civet Coffee Often the Result of Animal Abuse: Study
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- Published on 25 August 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
A study in Indonesia has found thatkopi luwak, the world’s most expensive coffee, is often produced using caged civets kept under inhumane conditions.
[Photos] A Bird's-Eye View of Hanoi's Future Metro
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- Published on 25 August 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
If this breathtaking photo collection, courtesy of Zing, is any indication, Hanoi’s metro system is shaping up to be a sight to behold.
Hanoi Responsible for Nearly Half of Traffic Violations in Vietnam
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- Published on 25 August 2016
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If Hanoi officials ever go through with a proposed plan to completely remove motorbikes from many downtown streets, the city’s revenue will certainly take a hit, as nearly 50% of traffic violation cases in Vietnam occur in the capital.
Morning News Roundup: Tailplane Damage Causes Vietnam Airlines to Cancel Flight
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- Published on 25 August 2016
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Hanoi's hotel occupancy rate hits five-year high [VnExpress]
Vietnam's resort town asks visitors to have a little respect [VnExpress]
Saigon Skill and the Rise of Alternative Art Projects
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- Published on 24 August 2016
- Written by Zelda Rudzitsky. Photos by Tuan Tran.
Saigon Skill’s first art group show was a vibrant and uplifting display of Saigon’s unheralded talents. Hopes are high that this new project will expose the untapped creatives in the city.
[Photos] Maison T: A Dream Bachelor Pad in Hanoi
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- Published on 24 August 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Nghia-Architect has unveiled an inviting new home called Maison T in Hanoi’s Dong Da District.
According to ArchDaily, the residence was designed for a young man who recently returned from living abroad, as well as his dog. The brief called for an open, yet private space, where the owner can relax in a peaceful hideout, as well as a garden for his fluffy housemate.
Thailand to Track Tourists' Phones Using Special SIM Cards
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- Published on 24 August 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
In the future, tourists who overstay their visa in Thailand will face trouble, as the Thai government just greenlit a plan to track foreign tourists’ phones via their SIM card.
[Photos] Take a Tour of 1990 Saigon
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- Published on 24 August 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Coming across photo collections of old Saigon is always fascinating. The city seems to take on a new life in each era, but still somehow manages to retain its distinctive core characteristics: a vibrant urban culture and bustling pace of living.
