High Heaven: Phu My Hung’s Special Stink
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- Published on 30 August 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Residents of Saigon’s southern neighborhoods, such as Phu My Hung and Binh Chanh, have been dealing with a pungent daily smell for the last month, reports Tuoi Tre.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnamese Woman Killed in Pokemon Go-Related Accident in Japan
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- Published on 30 August 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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Disturbing smell enshrouds southern Ho Chi Minh City [Tuoi Tre]
Heineken buys a brewery from Carlsberg in Southeast Asia's thirstiest beer market [Thanh Nien]
[Video] Where Horticulture Meets Corporate Culture: How a Japanese Office Brings Farming Closer to Its Workers
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- Published on 29 August 2016
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As humans have become increasingly urban creatures, a disconnect between our life in the city and our food sources has created numerous challenges. These include the distances our food travels, contributing to global warming and the diminishing quality of produce grown in large-scale farming operations. Looking to bridge the gap between cities, the hinterlands and beyond, architecture firm Kono Designs have built a model for urban farming in the form of the offices of Pasona, a recruitment firm located in Tokyo.
Hanoi Extends Late Night Hours, Bans Vehicles Around Hoan Kiem Lake to Boost Tourism
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- Published on 29 August 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
In an effort to increase its appeal to both visitors and residents, Hanoi will allow bars and restaurants to remain open later and ban vehicles from the Hoan Kiem Lake area on weekends.
[Illustrations] Local Artists Bring Vietnam's Eclectic Shopfronts to Life
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- Published on 29 August 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
A group of Vietnamese illustrators has created a collection of colorful artwork inspired by the architecture of modern Vietnamese cities.
80 Years of Vietnam’s North-South Railway Line
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- Published on 29 August 2016
- Written by Tim Doling.
September 2, 2016 is an auspicious day in the history of Vietnam's railways, marking the 80th anniversary of the completion of the “Transindochinois” or North-South railway line.
Japanese Consortium to Build Shopping Center Underneath Ben Thanh Market
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- Published on 29 August 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Besides alleviating the city’s traffic problems, it seems that Saigon’s future metro system will also serve a commercial purpose, as local officials just put forth a proposal to bring in a consortium of Japanese investors to establish a shopping area within the metro’s Ben Thanh station.
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
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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
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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 that kopi luwak, the world’s most expensive coffee, is often produced using caged civets kept under inhumane conditions.
