Obama Doubles Assistance for UXO Clearance During Laos Visit
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- Published on 08 September 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
At the start of his trip to Laos this week, President Barack Obama announced that he would double US assistance for clearing unexploded ordinance (UXO) in the small Southeast Asian nation.
Morning News Roundup: HCMC to Allocate Area for Street Vendors
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- Published on 08 September 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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France to support Vietnam’s sovereignty over waters, airspace: Hollande [Tuoi Tre]
Saigon's Parking Woes: What to Do When a Parking Lot Loses Your Bike
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- Published on 07 September 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
Saigon’s traffic issues are an extremely tough nut to crack for local authorities. In recent years, the government has come up with a slew of solutions in an attempt to ease traffic woes, with varying degrees of success, including building massive overpasses, banning vehicles and expediting construction of the city’s much-anticipated metro system. However, while municipal authorities are focused on fixing problems on the street, the city’s parking issues remain largely neglected.
Singapore Welcomes Ingenious New Book Vending Machines
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- Published on 07 September 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
In an effort to promote local reading culture, municipal authorities established a book street in Saigon earlier this year and plan to launch another in Hanoi this December. An independent bookstore in Singapore, however, has taken things to the next level with book vending machines.
Samsung Halts Sales of Galaxy Note 7, Recalls Phones in Vietnam Over Explosion Scare
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- Published on 07 September 2016
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Samsung Vietnam has announced that it will halt all sales of the new Galaxy Note 7 smartphone, while purchased devices will be recalled.
[Photos] Saigon Then & Now: The Diem Coup (1963)
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- Published on 07 September 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photos by Brandon Coleman.
In September 1963, reporters and journalists began to hear rumblings about a coup that would ultimately topple the increasingly unpopular Ngo Dinh Diem regime.
Rapid Growth in Vietnam Air Traffic Overwhelms Major Airports
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- Published on 07 September 2016
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Domestic and international air traffic is growing rapidly in Vietnam, placing intense strain on the country’s largest airports.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnamese Airlines Order 40 Airbus Jets Worth $6.5 Billion
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- Published on 07 September 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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Vietnamese airlines order 40 Airbus jets worth $6.5 billion [Reuters]
Vietnamese architect Vo Trong Nghia to accept Prince Claus Award [Thanh Nien]
[Photos] Engl(ish) T-Shirts From Around Asia
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- Published on 06 September 2016
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As the nuances of English sometimes elude even native speakers, perhaps it’s no surprise that those with a less firm grasp of the language often struggle to correctly identify which words and idioms are appropriate for slapping on clothing.
Vietnamese Designer Fuses Ancient Dyeing Techniques With Modern Fashion
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- Published on 06 September 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
A Vietnamese fashion designer has partnered with a group of women in rural northern Vietnam to use traditional methods to grow and produce natural dyes and fabrics for her clothing line.
Vietnam Store Leaks iPhone 7 Details Ahead of New Release
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- Published on 06 September 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Just two days before Apple officially reveals their final version of the new iPhone 7, a store in Vietnam has somehow managed to procure a sample of the top-secret phone.
Saigon Apartment Prices to Rise, But Remain Cheaper Compared to ASEAN Neighbors
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- Published on 06 September 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
In the next three years, the cost of buying an apartment in Saigon is predicted to increase by 5 – 10% annually, according to a new report.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam on Alert As Zika Virus Threatens to Spread From Neighbors
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- Published on 06 September 2016
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Moody’s: Domestic demand supports Việt Nam’s growth outlook [VNS]
Why Vietnam highly values its relations with Singapore [Asia Times]
Nhạc Vàng: Bridging the Generational Gap With Retro Saigon Tunes
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- Published on 05 September 2016
- Written by Khoi Pham. Illustration by Henry Chi-Hieu Nguyen.
As the chatter starts to die down and the soft disco lights turn on, peppering the room with a myriad of colors, it seems as if the entire interior of Nguoi Sai Gon cafe has travelled back in time to the golden age of Vietnamese music.
Mind-Bending New Skyscraper Becomes Thailand's Tallest Building
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- Published on 05 September 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
On August 29, Pace Development Corp announced the completion of their gigantic mixed-use skyscraper in downtown Bangkok.
New Policy Increases Visa Fees for US Tourists Five-Fold
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- Published on 05 September 2016
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While American expats struggling to obtain a work permit have looked forward to one-year visas for some time, a new government policy will make tourist visas far more expensive for visitors from the US.
You Can Now Travel From Saigon to Phan Thiet in a New Luxury Passenger Car
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- Published on 05 September 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photos by Brandon Coleman.
On September 2, Saigon Railways unveiled a newly renovated car on the SPT8 train running from Ho Chi Minh City to Phan Thiet, right on time for the country’s national day celebration and the 80th anniversary of Vietnam’s North-South railway line.
Vietnamese Government to Sell All Stakes in Nation’s Biggest Brewers
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- Published on 05 September 2016
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The Vietnamese government announced last week that it will sell all of its shares in the country’s two biggest beer companies by the end of 2017, an unprecedented move.
Weekend News Roundup: 2,100 Inmates Freed, Thousands Enjoy Reduced Terms on Vietnam National Day
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- Published on 05 September 2016
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2,100 inmates freed, thousands enjoy reduced terms on Vietnam National Day [Thanh Nien]
Vietnam banks: best served at room temperature [Thanh Nien]
Durian-Flavored Condoms Are Now a Thing in Southeast Asia
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- Published on 04 September 2016
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It was bound to happen sooner or later: durian, one of the world’s most divisive fruits, is making an appearance in bedrooms throughout Southeast Asia.
