AirAsia Rewards Hoang Xuan Vinh, ASEAN Gold Medalists With Free Flights for Life
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- Published on 26 August 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Illustration by Henry chi-hieu Nguyen.
It’s a good year to be an Olympic medalist from Southeast Asia, as regional low-cost carrier AirAsia has announced that it will provide “free flights for life” to all local athletes who won a gold medal during the 2016 Olympics in Rio, reports Channel News Asia.
Morning News Roundup: Inconsistency the Only Consistency in Reports on Fish Quality in Central Vietnam
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- Published on 26 August 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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Inconsistency the only consistency in reports on fish quality in central Vietnam [Tuoi Tre]
Another plane damaged by cargo truck at Tan Son Nhat [Thanh Nien]
[Video] Powerful Earthquake Damages at Least 185 Ancient Bagan Pagodas
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- Published on 25 August 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
On Wednesday, a powerful earthquake struck near Myanmar’s ancient capital of Bagan, killing at least three people and damaging nearly 200 Buddhist pagodas in the area, reports Wall Street Journal.
Famous Civet Coffee Often the Result of Animal Abuse: Study
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- Published on 25 August 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
A study in Indonesia has found thatkopi luwak, the world’s most expensive coffee, is often produced using caged civets kept under inhumane conditions.
[Photos] A Bird's-Eye View of Hanoi's Future Metro
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- Published on 25 August 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
If this breathtaking photo collection, courtesy of Zing, is any indication, Hanoi’s metro system is shaping up to be a sight to behold.
Hanoi Responsible for Nearly Half of Traffic Violations in Vietnam
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- Published on 25 August 2016
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If Hanoi officials ever go through with a proposed plan to completely remove motorbikes from many downtown streets, the city’s revenue will certainly take a hit, as nearly 50% of traffic violation cases in Vietnam occur in the capital.
Morning News Roundup: Tailplane Damage Causes Vietnam Airlines to Cancel Flight
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- Published on 25 August 2016
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Hanoi's hotel occupancy rate hits five-year high [VnExpress]
Vietnam's resort town asks visitors to have a little respect [VnExpress]
Saigon Skill and the Rise of Alternative Art Projects
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- Published on 24 August 2016
- Written by Zelda Rudzitsky. Photos by Tuan Tran.
Saigon Skill’s first art group show was a vibrant and uplifting display of Saigon’s unheralded talents. Hopes are high that this new project will expose the untapped creatives in the city.
[Photos] Maison T: A Dream Bachelor Pad in Hanoi
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- Published on 24 August 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Nghia-Architect has unveiled an inviting new home called Maison T in Hanoi’s Dong Da District.
According to ArchDaily, the residence was designed for a young man who recently returned from living abroad, as well as his dog. The brief called for an open, yet private space, where the owner can relax in a peaceful hideout, as well as a garden for his fluffy housemate.
Thailand to Track Tourists' Phones Using Special SIM Cards
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- Published on 24 August 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
In the future, tourists who overstay their visa in Thailand will face trouble, as the Thai government just greenlit a plan to track foreign tourists’ phones via their SIM card.
[Photos] Take a Tour of 1990 Saigon
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- Published on 24 August 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Coming across photo collections of old Saigon is always fascinating. The city seems to take on a new life in each era, but still somehow manages to retain its distinctive core characteristics: a vibrant urban culture and bustling pace of living.
Central Vietnam Coast Now Safe for Swimming, Aquaculture, But Not Fishing: Experts
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- Published on 24 August 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
According to a major new study released by the Vietnamese government at a press conference on Monday, the coastal waters of central Vietnam, which were impacted by the Formosa chemical discharge earlier this summer, are again safe for swimming and aquaculture.
Morning News Roundup: 58-Year-Old Vietnamese Gives Birth to Healthy Child in First-Ever Case
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- Published on 24 August 2016
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Fish quality in central Vietnam remains unclear following mass deaths [Tuoi Tre]
58-year-old Vietnamese gives birth to healthy child in first-ever case [Tuoi Tre]
Vietnam's Internet Issues Should Be Fixed by Tonight, But Who Knows
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- Published on 23 August 2016
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Vietnam will soon be back in the good graces of the internet gods, as the country’s international web connection will finally be fixed tonight, after weeks of service interruptions.
Saigon's Remote Can Gio Island Gets First-Ever High School Class
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- Published on 23 August 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Students who wished to complete high school on Saigon’s Thanh An Island will not have to travel to the mainland now that a high school class has been established right in their neighborhood.
Chinese Man Attempts to Board a Plane With Turtle Disguised as KFC Hamburger
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- Published on 23 August 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Late last month, a Chinese national made a unique alteration to his KFC hamburger while attempting to board a flight from Guangzhou to Beijing.
Hanoi Wunderkind Wins Major International Writing Contest
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- Published on 23 August 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
In case you need more convincing that Vietnamese students are among the highest-achieving in the world, here’s further proof: an 18-year-old Hanoi student recently won the coveted top prize of an international writing contest.
Vietnam’s 3G/4G Speeds Still Among World’s Slowest
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- Published on 23 August 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Mobile internet speeds in Vietnam remain among the world's most sluggish, according to a recent survey.
Morning News Roundup: Hanoians Go Fishing in the Streets After Typhoon Dianmu
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- Published on 23 August 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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HCMC to set up emergency aid stations, train paramedics [Thanh Nien]
6.6 kilos of heroin seized at Laos border [Thanh Nien]
Catching 'Em All in Saigon: Pokemon GO Brings More Than Old School Nostalgia to Vietnam
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- Published on 22 August 2016
- Written by Khoi Pham. Photos by Brandon Coleman.
One of my colleagues threatened to ban Pokemon GO in the Saigoneer office after he saw me catching a Pidgey, a bird-type Pokemon, at our desk.
