Vietnam to Toss out Controversial Law for Online Business
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- Published on 04 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
After pushback from the local business and startup communities, Vietnam’s National Assembly is likely to throw out a controversial new law which would have criminalized some online businesses.
Fish in Hanoi's Ho Tay Are Dying en Masse
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- Published on 03 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
After a bout of heavy rain, fish in Hanoi's Ho Tay are dying en masse.
Phu Quoc Grapples With Fresh Water Shortage as Tourism Grows
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- Published on 03 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
Currently welcoming a staggering 1 million visitors a year, Phu Quoc is having a bittersweet moment. On the one hand, this figure marks an important milestone in the island’s tourism development; on the other, Phu Quoc’s increased tourism is igniting concern among local officials over the shortage of fresh water currently plaguing Vietnam’s biggest island.
Thailand Reports First Cases of Zika-Linked Microcephaly in Southeast Asia
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- Published on 03 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Thailand recently reported Southeast Asia's first confirmed cases of microcephaly, a birth defect characterized by an abnormally small head, which are linked to mosquito-borne Zika, prompting the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to warn pregnant women against travel to the region.
Date With the Wrecking Ball: The Cercle Sportif Saigonnais
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- Published on 03 October 2016
- Written by Tim Doling.
Local conservation groups have expressed concern about a plan approved by the Ho Chi Minh City Labor Culture Palace to demolish the much-loved 1925 Cercle Sportif Saigonnais and replace it with a state-of-the-art cultural and sporting facility featuring “green architecture” designed by GK Architecture and Nikken Sekkei.
Le Loi, Ben Thanh Roundabout Will Close to Traffic for Metro Construction
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- Published on 03 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
From October 15 onward, District 1's Le Loi Street and the roundabout in front of Ben Thanh Market will be fenced off due to metro construction.
Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam to Spend Over $4.5m Building Eco-Industrial Parks
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- Published on 03 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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In Africa, Vietnam's rice exporters see a rising market [VnExpress]
Thieves pinch valuable Buddha statue in northern Vietnam [VnExpress]
Faced With Possible Sanctions, Vietnam Re-Assesses Rhino Horn Problem
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- Published on 02 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Faced with the prospect of international sanctions as early as next year, Vietnam is reckoning with its rhino horn trafficking problem.
Vietnamese Rice Wine Goes Global
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- Published on 02 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
When it comes to alcohol, Vietnamese rượu doesn’t rank high on the list of easy-to-drink Asian spirits.
Hanoi Tourism Union Proposes Controversial 'Formosa Tour' in Central Vietnam
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- Published on 01 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Feeling inspired by the mass fish death that took place last April in central Vietnam, a Hanoi tourism union recently unveiled its latest travel package, which will take prospective tourists through a slew of sites affected by the environmental calamity.
#WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week
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- Published on 01 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
From shipyards to fishing villages, this is what we saw through our lens this week.
Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks
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- Published on 30 September 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.
Hẻm Gems: A Cuppa in Saigon's Oldest Cafe
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- Published on 30 September 2016
- Written by Dana Filek-Gibson. Photos by Brandon Coleman.
One of the first things Co Suong does when we sit down in the back of her tiny District 3 cafe is bring out the newspaper clippings.
[Photos] National History Museum Celebrates 90s ‘Luxury Items’ From Hanoi
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- Published on 30 September 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
In the age of Instagram, selfies and social media, it’s easy to forget how much Vietnam has changed in the last few decades.
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.
