This Notorious Suicide Spot in Japan Is Seeing Fewer Deaths Thanks to Pokemon GO
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- Published on 15 September 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
While Pokemon GO has made global headlines thanks to distracted drivers and pedestrians causing accidents, in one part of Japan the mobile phenomenon may actually be saving lives.
Yet Another Period of Sluggish Internet in Vietnam As AAG Cable Undergoes Maintenance
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- Published on 15 September 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
It looks like internet users in Vietnam will have to endure yet another bout of sluggish international connections as local telecom companies just announced that the country’s submarine cable is undergoing maintenance.
Hanoian Lovebirds Hospitalized After Sex Using Plastic Bag Instead of Condom
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- Published on 15 September 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
A young couple in Hanoi put the “tough” in “tough love” recently when they were hospitalized after using a plastic bag instead of a condom during their passionate first love-making session.
HCMC Begins $2m Restoration of 200-Year-Old Pagoda
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- Published on 15 September 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
A 200-year-old pagoda in District 11 is getting a long-overdue makeover after Ho Chi Minh City authorities recently greenlit a renovation project.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnamese Scientists Win 4 More US Research Grants
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- Published on 15 September 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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Vietnamese mobile start-up ‘Shark Journey’ snaps up $40,000 from Facebook [VNExpress]
Fierce battle in dairy market anticipated [VietNamNet]
Regular Downpours May Shut Down Tan Son Nhat Due to Flooding Threat: Official
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- Published on 14 September 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Less than one month after an epic downpour turned Saigon into a swimming pool and paralyzed Tan Son Nhat International Airport (TSN), a shower which occurred last Sunday forced the facility's management board to consider closing the aerodrome every time it rains cats and dogs in the future.
Southeast Asian Art Is Finally Getting Recognized on Global Stage: Expert
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- Published on 14 September 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Alan Lau, an art expert from Hong Kong, wrote about Southeast Asia’s growing artistic visibility for CNN last week. He mentions the importance of Art Stage Jakarta, held for the first time last month, which drew 15,000 people to the Indonesian capital. The contemporary art event featured a wide range of artists and works.
Cash-Strapped Vietnam to Sell Off 12 State-Owned Enterprises for $7.2bn
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- Published on 14 September 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
The Vietnamese government could see a windfall of over US$7 billion as it moves towards a full divestment from major state-owned enterprises (SOEs).
[Photos] Villages in China Are Sinking Due to Decades of Coal Mining
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- Published on 14 September 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
China, the world’s largest coal producer and consumer, has recently started to evacuate hundreds of thousands of residents from coal mining communities after announcing that no new mines will be approved for the next three years.
Vietnam Wins First-Ever Silver And 2 More Bronze Medals at Paralympics 2016
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- Published on 14 September 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
2016 has been an auspicious year for Vietnam at international sporting events, as the country’s Paralympic team has snapped up three more medals: a bronze in powerlifting, a silver in swimming and a bronze in athletics.
Morning News Roundup: 6 Products of Coca-Cola Vietnam Fail to Meet Labeling Standards: Health Ministry
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- Published on 14 September 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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Vietnam government to have $7 billion by selling 12 big SOEs [VietNamNet]
Becamex to invest in new Hanoi software park [Thanh Nien]
Phở Furor: American Chef Blasted for Telling People How to Eat Phở
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- Published on 13 September 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
By now you have probably heard of, or even watched, the notorious Bon Appétit (BA) phở video that has spread like wildfire on social media over the last few days.
[Photos] Chinese Artist Transforms Discarded Cardboard Into Intricate Artwork
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- Published on 13 September 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
While some Saigoneers may begin their day by slurping down a hot bowl of phở or chasing after some Pokemon, Chinese artist Wenyi has a different morning routine: he paints on, of all things, pieces of discarded trash.
Saigon to Invest $45m in Startup Infrastructure
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- Published on 13 September 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Illustrations by Nam Núm.
After a long period of debating whether spending over VND1 trillion (US$45 million) to encourage startups is a sound investment, Ho Chi Minh City authorities recently decided to greenlight the funds.
Vietnam Considers Enforcing Emissions Tests for Large-Capacity Motorbikes
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- Published on 13 September 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
The Vietnamese government has drafted a law that would enforce mandatory emissions tests for all motorcycles over 175cc.
Morning News Roundup: 25 Free-WiFi New Buses Run in Hanoi
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- Published on 13 September 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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Huế sets out plan to build a museum street [VietNamNews]
Bullets trump rehab as Asia quickens ‘failing’ war on drugs [Thanh Nien]
Bánh Trung Thu: From Traditional Festive Fare to Asia’s Answer to Fruitcake
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- Published on 12 September 2016
- Written by Khoi Pham. Illustration by Henry Chi-Hieu Nguyen.
While Saigoneer’s previous installment in our Food History series touched on the evolution of bánh xèo, a light, airy crepe that screams summer with every bite, this week’s dish belongs to the other end of the spectrum: bánh Trung Thu, or mooncake, whose rich, savory taste perfectly encapsulates the essence of autumn.
Ho Tram Strip to Get Exclusive Airport for Resort and Casino
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- Published on 12 September 2016
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VIP guests will soon be able to travel to The Grand Ho Tram Strip faster than ever, as plans are in the works for the construction of a small airport to serve the five-star hotel and casino complex.
Facebook’s Removal of Iconic War Photograph Sparks Censorship Debate
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- Published on 12 September 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Controversy over censorship by Facebook erupted last week after the social media giant removed a post featuring a famous picture from the American War.
[Photos] MIA Design Studio's Dream Office Erases Boundary Between Interior and Exterior
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- Published on 12 September 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Located next to the Saigon River in Binh Thanh District, MIA Design Studio's office is simple, open and efficient.
