After 2 Years, Da Nang May Abandon US$104m Government Building
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- Published on 16 August 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
It seems Vietnam’s sweltering weather has claimed yet another casualty: Da Nang's US$104 million administrative building.
5th Annual Viet Pride Launches in Hanoi This Week
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- Published on 16 August 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Get your rainbow flag out of the closet: Viet Pride returns to Hanoi this week.
[Photos] Check out Vung Tau’s Massive Arms Museum
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- Published on 16 August 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Next time you’re in Vung Tau, skip the beach and the giant, outstretched arms of Jesus. Instead, swing by the largest private weapons museum in the country.
The Strict Stipulations Behind Takashimaya's Top-Notch Service
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- Published on 16 August 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
Along with a slew of foreign brands and mouthwatering Japanese pastries, Saigon’s new Takashimaya department store has also brought its unique brand of hospitality to the southern hub in hopes of wowing local shoppers.
Hanoi Traffic Cops Can Now Deliver Your Babies
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- Published on 16 August 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Should the need arise, Hanoi’s traffic police are now prepared to deliver a baby in the street.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Responds to Chinese Defense Chief's Call for Maritime War Preparation
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- Published on 16 August 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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Vietnam responds to Chinese defense chief's call for maritime war preparation [Tuoi Tre]
Woman arrested for swindling money on fake foreign job promises [Thanh Nien]
Vietnam: The Other, Other Asian Tiger
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- Published on 15 August 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
As we enter the final quarter of the year, it’s safe to say 2016 hasn’t exactly been the economic success Vietnam had hoped.
New Traffic Regulation on Yellow Lights Causes Online Controversy
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- Published on 15 August 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Governmental Decree 46, which levies heavier fines on motorists who run yellow lights, is stirring up controversy among Vietnamese netizens.
High Rent, Competition Challenge Saigon's Coffee Chains
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- Published on 15 August 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Despite being well-received in Vietnam’s metropolises, coffee chains still encounter business problems due to high rent costs and a crowded market.
[Photos] Saigon’s 81-Year-Old Downtown Mosque, 1958-1979
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- Published on 15 August 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
As high-rises go up and Saigon’s historical buildings come down, more than a few of District 1’s landmarks have disappeared. The Jamia Al-Musulman Mosque, however, remains in the heart of the city, rubbing shoulders with souvenir shops and fancy restaurants along Dong Du Street.
Hanoi Plans to Lift Midnight Curfew, Da Nang Seeks to Ban Sale of Alcohol Past 10pm
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- Published on 15 August 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Bars, clubs and restaurants in Hanoi may soon be open late, thanks to a new push to lift the city’s midnight curfew.
Weekend News Roundup: Vietnamese Contestant Eliminated From National Pageant for Having Fake Teeth
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- Published on 15 August 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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Vietnamese contestant eliminated from national pageant for having fake teeth [Tuoi Tre]
Pokemon GO players risk unwittingly disclosing personal data: Vietnamese experts [Tuoi Tre]
Street Cred: Ho Xuan Huong, a Woman Ahead of Her Time
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- Published on 14 August 2016
- Written by Khoi Pham. Illustration by Henry Chi-Hieu Nguyen.
Despite being one of Vietnam’s most prominent classical poets, Ho Xuan Huong’s existence remains an enigma to this day.
A Brief History of Vietnam's Pokemon GO Adventures
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- Published on 14 August 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Exactly one week after Niantic unleashed Pokemon GO on Vietnam, the country’s love for the colorful pocket monsters has shown no sign of waning. If anything, the Pokemon craze has only grown stronger now that fans nationwide have had enough time to get their peers on board with the Pokemon-catching. Be that as it may, not many are thrilled to be on the other end of the phone screen as the game has also wreaked havoc on Vietnam’s streets.
Swimmer Joseph Schooling Beats Michael Phelps to Win Singapore’s First-Ever Olympic Gold
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- Published on 14 August 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
We’re barely halfway through the 2016 Summer Olympics, and already athletes in Rio have left a considerable mark on the history books. In addition to Vietnamese shooter Hoang Xuan Vinh, who won the country’s first Olympic gold last week, athletes from Fiji, Kosovo and now Singapore will be going home with their countries’ first-ever victories.
Doctored Photo Prompts Recall of Vietnamese History Textbook
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- Published on 13 August 2016
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The Tre (Youth) Publishing House has recalled 1,000 textbooks containing a doctored version of one of the most iconic images of the American War.
[Photos] #WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week
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- Published on 13 August 2016
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From the effects of rainy season to renowned Cham poet Inrasara, this is what we saw through our lens this week.
Saigoneer’s Weekend Event Picks
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- Published on 12 August 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.
Quang Ngai's 'Jungle Men' Adjusting to Modern Life
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- Published on 12 August 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Three years after rejoining their relatives in Vietnamese society, Quang Ngai’s “jungle men” have found a place for themselves in the local community.
Vietnam to Issue Printable E-Visas in 2017
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- Published on 12 August 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnamese tourism officials plan to launch an electronic visa service for foreign tourists by next year.
