[Video] Japan Celebrates Summer Olympics With Badass Theme Song
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- Published on 18 August 2016
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When the Rio Olympics rolled around, Vietnam was slow to get into spirit of the games. Truth be told, the country didn’t really hop on board with the magic of this summer's international competition until its first-ever Olympic gold came down the pipeline.
Hanoi Spends Over $2m a Year Cutting the Grass on 1 Avenue: Official
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- Published on 18 August 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Hanoi authorities don’t seem to be holding anything back when it comes to landscaping: the capital currently forks out VND53 billion (US$2.37 million) per year to mow the lawn on one street alone.
[Photos] Families Struggle to Get Ahead in Saigon's Cambodian Neighborhood
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- Published on 17 August 2016
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Along Vo Van Kiet Street not far from District 6’s Lo Gom Bridge, a small community of Cambodian residents lives in squalid conditions, eking out a modest living from their makeshift houses by the river.
Hanoi Is Getting a Shiny New Horse Racing Track
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- Published on 17 August 2016
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After almost two decades of discussion, Hanoi’s horse racing complex is becoming a reality.
Officials Consider Another Tan Son Nhat Expansion as Overcrowding Becomes Dire
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- Published on 17 August 2016
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Saigon’s Tan Son Nhat is in dire need of an expansion due to overcrowding issues in the terminal, on the tarmac and even on the roads surrounding the international airport.
Historic Nam Dinh Textile Factory, Once Indochina’s Oldest, Meets the Wrecking Ball
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- Published on 17 August 2016
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One of the largest remnants of France’s colonial legacy in Vietnam will soon meet its end.
Vietnam Sports Officials Accused of Attending Olympics in Place of Doctors, Coaches
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- Published on 17 August 2016
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While Vietnam is still basking in the glory of its first-ever gold medal – not to mention the other hardware picked up by shooter Hoang Xuan Vinh – some aren't happy with the country’s Olympic delegation.
Morning News Roundup: Saigon Proposes Fines for People Wearing Fake Helmets
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- Published on 17 August 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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Vietnam Airlines plane makes emergency landing after hitting bird [Thanh Nien]
Chinese, Myanmar crews 'abandoned' on ships in Vietnam [Thanh Nien]
After 2 Years, Da Nang May Abandon US$104m Government Building
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- Published on 16 August 2016
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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]
