Traffic Fines to Quadruple, Quintuple in August
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- Published on 11 July 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Starting August 1, highway traffic fines will increase sharply, thanks to a new decree.
Ministry of Transport Needs $10.58bn to Build Cross-Country Highway
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- Published on 11 July 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photos by Brandon Coleman.
Vietnam’s Ministry of Transport is seeking VND235.95 trillion (US$10.58 billion) for the completion of a cross-country highway that would run from Hanoi to Can Tho.
[Photos] Then & Now: Images From Old and New Saigon
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- Published on 11 July 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photos by Brandon Coleman.
The southern hub has seen its fair share of transformations over the years. From French colonialism to the swinging 60s, the early days of Doi Moi to 21st-century Vietnam, Saigon’s urban landscape has undergone constant change, and yet the photos below are proof positive that modern-day Saigon is not so far removed from its past.
MobiFone Launches 4G in Saigon, Hanoi, Da Nang
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- Published on 11 July 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
At the start of this month, MobiFone quietly launched its 4G service to urban Vietnam’s smartphone users.
Weekend News Roundup: Ha Long Bay Driver Fired for Sailing Cruiser With Feet
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- Published on 11 July 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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Da Nang customs chief goes easy on subordinates as more ‘lubing’ cases begin to emerge [Tuoi Tre]
One million 'flamboyant' trees to brighten up Hanoi [VnExpress]
When WRONG Is Right: Vietnamese Tradition Meets Contemporary Fashion
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- Published on 10 July 2016
- Written by Dana Filek-Gibson. Photos by Brandon Coleman.
There’s an hour to go before Fashion4Freedom unveils its latest collection and LanVy Nguyen is buzzing about, all smiles, in sneakers and a black-and-white embroidered áo dài.
Japan’s First VR Porn Festival Finishes Early Due to Overcrowding
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- Published on 10 July 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
It’s a sticky situation for Japanese smut lovers as the country’s first virtual reality (VR) porn festival was prematurely canceled due to overcrowding, reports the Next Web.
Busted: A 3D Printing Adventure in Saigon
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- Published on 09 July 2016
- Written by Khoi Pham. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
My journey with 3D printing begins with me mishearing “bust” as “butt.”
[Photos] #WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week
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- Published on 09 July 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
From city skylines to beachside prayers, this is what we saw through our lens this week.
Gender Behavior: An Artistic and Interactive Social Experiment
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- Published on 09 July 2016
- Written by Zelda Rudzitsky.
Gender Behavior brings to Saigon’s The Factory a research-based photography, dance, film and performance show which discusses the notion of gender in Vietnamese society.
Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks
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- Published on 08 July 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.
Saigon to Map Its Public Toilets for Pedestrians, Tourists
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- Published on 08 July 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
The locations of Saigon's public restrooms will soon be at your fingertips, thanks to a recent effort by city officials to electronically map toilet services in the southern metropolis.
[Video] University Lecturer Lights up Hanoi Slums With Clean Energy
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- Published on 08 July 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
On the banks of the Red River, one Hanoian professor is bringing clean energy to some of the capital's most vulnerable residents.
[Video] Hẻm Gems: Fish Balls, Curry and Noodle Soup, a Perfect Storm
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- Published on 08 July 2016
- Written by Khoi Pham. Photos by Brandon Coleman.
Some may say that good things in life come when you least expect them, and from my encounter with this week’s Hem Gem – curry fish balls and noodles – you can count me in as a firm believer in this particularly Hakuna Matata-esque philosophy.
Vietnam to Get FASTER Internet Connection
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- Published on 08 July 2016
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Internet users in Vietnam will soon be able to enjoy the swift connection speed provided by FASTER, the speediest undersea internet cable in the world.
[Video] China Built the World's Largest Telescope So It Could Look for Aliens
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- Published on 07 July 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Our search for extraterrestrial neighbors is about to get easier now that China has unveiled the world’s largest radio telescope.
New Regulation Permits 6-Year-Olds to Own Debit Cards, Draws Concern From Parents
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- Published on 07 July 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
A new circular from the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) is drawing criticism from parents as it permits children ages six and up to use ATM cards.
[Photos] Down From the Mountains: Da Lat to Nha Trang by Motorbike
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- Published on 07 July 2016
- Written by Lee Starnes. Photos by Lee Starnes.
The winding northern route which snakes between Da Lat and Nha Trang is full of pine forests, mountain jungles and coastal plains.
The Legend of Vietnam’s Red Baron
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- Published on 07 July 2016
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Since the dawn of military aviation, pilots who racked up victory after victory have gone on to become national heroes, or in some cases, national folklore. Such is the case of Colonel Nguyen Tomb who, at the height of American airpower, became the most successful pilot of the war – if he existed at all.
City Officials Consider Private Vehicle Ban Downtown to Reduce Traffic Congestion
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- Published on 07 July 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
On the heels of Hanoi's plan to ban motorbikes by 2025, Saigon is exploring the possibility of limiting private vehicles downtown to reduce traffic congestion.
