[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
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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
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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
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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
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This week is off to a rough start for Saigoneers after yesterday’s torrential downpour brought unprecedented flooding to the southern hub.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Central Bank Wants to Forbid Foreigners From Opening Savings Accounts in Local Currency
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- Published on 27 September 2016
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Vietnam central bank wants to forbid foreigners from opening savings accounts in local currency [Tuoi Tre]
Vietnam to run for non-permanent UN Security Council seat [VietNamNet]
[Photos] Photographer Highlights Tokyo’s Surrealistic Neon-Lit Nightscape
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- Published on 26 September 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
The first time Liam Wong visited Tokyo, he was captivated by the buzzing energy of the Japanese capital. Enamored of its crowded streets and lively nightlife, Wong returned to Tokyo for a second trip, this time with a DSLR in hand.
Thailand's Nudist Resorts Are a Haven for Naturists
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- Published on 26 September 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
For international naturists, a visit to one of Europe’s many nudist beaches ranks high on the travel to-do list. If you’re not, however, one for showing skin in too public a place, a series of Thai nudist resorts now offer the best of both worlds: the freedom of going au naturel coupled with the exclusivity of a high-end getaway.
VNA to Buy 10 New A350 Airbus, Fly Nonstop to LAX
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- Published on 26 September 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Illustration by Lee Starnes.
It looks like Vietnam is pushing to make nonstop flights to and from the United States a reality as Vietnam Airlines just signed a deal with Airbus for a fleet of 10 aircraft built especially for long-distance flights.
[Video] How Obama’s Bún Chả Dinner Came to Be
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- Published on 26 September 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
When Obama visited Hanoi last May, he made a number of positive developments during his trip: lifted a 50-year-old arms embargo, witnessed the signing of a US$11.3 billion business deal, heralded the beginnings of a Fulbright University in Vietnam and generally won the hearts of the Vietnamese people.
D7 Officials Uncover Source of Phu My Hung Stench
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- Published on 26 September 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
After years of living with an unpleasant stench, authorities have finally uncovered the source of Phu My Hung’s foul smell.
