Singaporean Church Unearths 173-Year-Old Time Capsule
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- Published on 03 July 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
In this age of constant space exploration and advanced aeronautics, it may come as a shock how much we don’t know about our own planet. But if we dig deep enough beneath our feet, interesting finds turn up, such as a complex tunnel system underneath Saigon or Singapore’s oldest time capsule.
[Photos] #WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week
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- Published on 02 July 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Top photo by Brandon Coleman.
From decaying ships to street life in the Delta, this is what we saw through our lens this week.
Vingroup Now Sells Greenhouse-Grown Vegetables
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- Published on 02 July 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Between the safari park business, the luxury housing business and the convenience store business, Vingroup has a lot on its plate. Last week, however, the mega corporation added fresh, greenhouse-grown vegetables to the mix.
Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks
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- Published on 01 July 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.
Viettel Invests $50m in Fiber-Optic Internet Sea Cable
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- Published on 01 July 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
In an effort to bring stronger internet connections to Vietnam, telecommunications giant Viettel recently sunk US$50 million into the forthcoming AAE-1 fiber-optic sea cable.
[Photos] Saigon Architects Create 3-in-1 House on Bizarrely Shaped Plot of Land
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- Published on 01 July 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Saigon’s weirdly shaped land plots once again give rise to a unique design in the 3 Houses project, where geometric shapes create a perfect balance between exterior and interior spaces.
Hẻm Gems: Enter the Bánh Đúc Jungle
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- Published on 01 July 2016
- Written by Brian Letwin. Photos by Lee Starnes.
While many of our culinary adventures take us out of our downtown comfort zone, there are a few gems hidden among the office buildings and skyscrapers of District 1.
[Video] Formosa Responsible for Central Vietnam Fish Kill
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- Published on 01 July 2016
- Written by Dana Filek-Gibson
After much delay, the Vietnamese government held a press conference yesterday afternoon to announce the official cause of central Vietnam's mass fish death.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam May Remove Airfare Cap as Market Becomes 'Competitive': Official
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- Published on 01 July 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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Vietnam sentences 73-yr-old Aussie woman to death for trafficking drugs [Tuoi Tre]
[Photos] Central Vietnam Fishing Village Gets Artistic Upgrade
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- Published on 30 June 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
One fishing village in central Vietnam received a colorful makeover thanks to a team of South Korean artists.
Saigon to Bury All Electrical Wires by 2020
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- Published on 30 June 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
Saigon’s iconic electrical wiring may soon be a thing of the past as city officials work to bury power lines underground by 2020.
[Video] French Travel Program Showcases Southern Vietnam
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- Published on 30 June 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
In a recently aired episode of French travel show Echappées Belles, Vietnam takes center stage.
[Photos] Inside the Lives of Saigon's Sewer Workers
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- Published on 30 June 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Many Saigoneers dread the city’s rainy season as it inconveniences our commute to work and douses Saigon’s vibrant colors in dreary wetness. However, not many are aware of the hardship it poses for some of the city’s most unsung heroes, our sewer workers.
Vietnam to Reinstate 'Thief Hunter' Squad
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- Published on 30 June 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam's Ministry of Public Security plans to revive the former “Thief Hunters”, a specialized police unit known for taking on the country's most dangerous criminals.
Morning News Roundup: Chinese Tour Guide Distorts Vietnamese History
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- Published on 30 June 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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Thailand's PTT delays $20bn Vietnam refinery and petrochemical complex [Reuters]
Vietnam's new decree affects foreign organizations conducting water research [The Jakarta Post]
dumbOt: An Engineering Student's Quest to Bring Robotics to the People
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- Published on 29 June 2016
- Written by Tran Thanh Binh. Photos by Lee Starnes.
Before graduating from high school, Nguyen Phuong Duy had already done more than most of his peers.
Vietnamese Universities Urged to Conduct Classes, Staff Meetings in English
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- Published on 29 June 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
In an effort to improve the language skills of university students, Minister of Education and Training Phung Xuan Nha has urged universities to make English the second language on campus.
[Photos] A Day in the Life of Hanoi's Last Blacksmith
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- Published on 29 June 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
As Hanoi gears up for modern mega-projects like a US$1 billion metro line and the world’s tallest broadcasting tower, one third-generation artisan holds fast to his family’s traditional craft.
The Saga of the Bánh Mì
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- Published on 29 June 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Alexander McMillan.
While Hanoi gets all the credit for phở, touting itself as the birthplace of Vietnam's national dish, Saigon holds the distinct honor of inventing the modern-day bánh mì.
Hanoi May Ban Motorbikes by 2025
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- Published on 29 June 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Hanoi's municipal government may ban motorbikes from the streets of the capital by 2025.
