[Video] Hanoi Cop Suspended After Kung Fu Kick to Motorbike
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- Published on 20 July 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
A Hanoi policeman has been temporarily suspended after kicking a motorbike in traffic.
Morning News Roundup: ‘First Annual Apologize to China Contest’ Attracts Many Sorry Satirists
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- Published on 20 July 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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‘First Annual Apologize to China Contest’ attracts many sorry satirists [HKFP]
Vietnam man detained for threatening son at gunpoint, ‘stealing’ taxi [Tuoi Tre]
Dislocate: Artist Bui Cong Khanh Deconstructs Vietnamese Identity
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- Published on 19 July 2016
- Written by Zelda Rudzitsky and Dana Filek-Gibson. Photos by Brandon Coleman.
A beautiful large-scale recreation of a fortress, a photographic essay and a documentary video feature in Bui Cong Khanh’s latest exhibition, Dislocate, an impactful reminder of Vietnam’s heritage and intertwined cultures.
City Officials Launch Campaign to Go Paperless
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- Published on 19 July 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
The Ho Chi Minh City administration has requested that all of its departments, agencies and offices begin switching to electronic invitations and other paperless documents by July 20.
UNDP Urges Greener Aviation Industry in Vietnam
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- Published on 19 July 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
At a consultation workshop held last May, the UN Development Program (UNDP) urged Vietnam’s civil aviation sector to step up green measures in order to achieve global goals in reducing the aviation industry’s carbon footprint.
30% of Coffee in Vietnam Has No Caffeine: Survey
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- Published on 19 July 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Alexander McMillan.
If you've been seeking out cà phê sữa đá from street carts for a super-caffeinated start to your workday, you might want to look elsewhere, as there’s a chance you've been drinking coffee-flavored water with little to no caffeine.
Vietnamese Officials Struggle to Stamp out Nudity, Gambling on Facebook Live
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- Published on 19 July 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnamese officials are struggling to control the content of Facebook Live videos produced within the country, particularly those which feature online gambling.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Coast Guard Builds Muscle With New Vessels
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- Published on 19 July 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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Vietnam Coast Guard builds muscle with new vessels [VnExpress]
American man found dead in Da Nang hotel [Thanh Nien]
[Videos] Hanoian Rappers Take Center Stage on Pan-Asian Music Platform
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- Published on 18 July 2016
- Written by Dana Filek-Gibson.
Staring straight into the camera, Emcee L addresses his viewers with confidence.
The Mystery Behind Vietnam’s Top-Notch Test Takers
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- Published on 18 July 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
A recent paper by the World Bank has managed to provide at least some insight into Vietnamese students’ notably high academic performance.
Vietnam Airlines May Fly Nonstop to USA in 2018
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- Published on 18 July 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Illustration by Henry Nguyen.
Long layovers between Vietnam and the United States might soon be a thing of the past as Vietnam Airlines recently announced its wishes to begin nonstop flights to the US in 2018.
The Story Behind Saigon's Hanoi Highway
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- Published on 18 July 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Today’s Hanoi Highway, formerly known as the Bien Hoa Highway, was a modern road when it was built during the peak of war in the 1960s. Stretching 30 kilometers, the sweeping highway connects Saigon with the industrial hub Bien Hoa, hence its name. However when it was constructed, some questioned whether the intentions of the highway's planners had to do with development or military goals.
Vietnam’s Internet Breaks Again But What Else Is New
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- Published on 18 July 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
In case the swirling rainbow wheel of doom hasn’t clued you in just yet, another one of Vietnam’s four internet cables is under repair this week.
Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam Province Authorities Want to Shoot Feral Buffaloes That Attack People
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- Published on 18 July 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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Vietnam province authorities want to shoot feral buffaloes that attack people [Thanh Nien]
Chinese passports featuring illegal nine-dash line nullified in Vietnam [Tuoi Tre]
Street Cred: The Badass Tale of Co Giang
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- Published on 17 July 2016
- Written by Khoi Pham. Illustration by Henry Nguyen.
If there’s one thing you need to know about Vietnamese women in history, it’s that they were badasses. From waging wars to avenge their husbands to throwing a grenade at enemy lines, countless Vietnamese women have proven themselves to be dauntless, sterling warriors on par with their male counterparts. This week’s famous figure, Co Giang, is no exception.
Quach Phong’s Monumental Take on Vietnamese History
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- Published on 16 July 2016
- Written by Zelda Rudzitsky. Photos by Brandon Coleman.
An ambitious and essential art project, Sketching Vietnamese History – the first major solo exhibition by established artist Quach Phong – is a tribute to Vietnam’s history and its people. It is a work in progress but Phong’s first installment, which is set to become a five-kilometer-long lacquer painting, is a remarkable and passionate piece of art not to be missed.
[Photos] #WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week
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- Published on 16 July 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
From street vendors to old-school shipyards, this is what we saw through our lens this week.
New Decree Could Regulate Vietnamese Facebook Users’ Photos
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- Published on 16 July 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
By mid-August, Vietnamese Facebook users could be subjected to a controversial new regulation that would require users to apply for permission before uploading photographs online.
Saigon's Weekend Event Picks
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- Published on 15 July 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.
Hẻm Gems: Good Bánh Bèo Comes to Those Who Wait
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- Published on 15 July 2016
- Written by Kyle Lee. Photos by Brandon Coleman.
The most memorable eating experiences are the ones that take time. Of all the meals Saigon’s sidewalks can offer, the best require a pilgrimage to some faraway district and a series of trial-and-error expeditions down darkened alleys in search of your meal’s exact location. Once you finally arrive, there’s another wait – perhaps for a place to sit, perhaps for the food itself – before the final prize arrives at your table.
