Vietnam's Aging Population to Triple in Next 24 Years
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- Published on 26 July 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
A recent report by the World Bank revealed that by 2040, the number of people aged 65 and older in Vietnam will reach 18.4 million, tripling the current amount of 6.5 million.
Civil Servant Faces Online Backlash After Kissing Breast of Da Lat Statue
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- Published on 26 July 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
A district-level official from Ha Tinh province is in hot water after a photograph surfaced on Facebook of him kissing the breast of a revered statue in Da Lat.
Morning News Roundup: Da Nang Slaughterhouse Coats Chickens With Carcinogenic Dye
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- Published on 26 July 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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Da Nang slaughterhouse coats chickens with carcinogenic dye [Thanh Nien]
HCMC public agencies to recruit nearly 5,000 employees [VietnamNet]
Spice up Your Morning Phở With These Herbs
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- Published on 25 July 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
In the wonderful world of Vietnamese soups, everyone has their preferred set of spices.
Mekong Delta Expected to Suffer Severe Saltwater Intrusion by 2030
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- Published on 25 July 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
By 2030, nearly half of the Mekong Delta will suffer from severe saltwater intrusion, according to a recent report by the Ministry of Planning and Investment.
Heart Disease on the Rise Among Young Urban Vietnamese: Experts
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- Published on 25 July 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Young Vietnamese city dwellers are increasingly at risk of heart disease, according to local health officials.
[Photos] Life on the River in Early 1900s Saigon
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- Published on 25 July 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
For centuries, life in southern Vietnam has revolved around water.
Pokemon GO Comes to Asia but Not Vietnam
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- Published on 25 July 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Illustration by Henry Chi-Hieu Nguyen.
Over two weeks after the game’s initial release in Europe and North America, Pokemon GO has arrived in Asia.
Weekend News Roundup: Hanoi 'Kicking Cop' Will Not Face Suspension: Boss
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- Published on 25 July 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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Hanoi 'kicking cop' will not face suspension: boss [Tuoi Tre]
2 confirmed dead after floating restaurant sinks in central Vietnam [Thanh Nien]
[Podcast] Renovation Generation: Foreign-Educated Academics Challenge Cultural Norms
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- Published on 24 July 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
In The Renovation Generation’s 11th episode, the Hanoi-based podcast introduces two ambitious academics, Trang Pham and Mai Thanh, both of whom are working to fight poverty and inequality in Vietnam.
Hanoi Approves Controversial Hoan Kiem Hotel Project
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- Published on 23 July 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Hanoians will soon see a new hotel overlooking Hoan Kiem Lake, and not everyone is happy about it.
[Photos] #WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week
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- Published on 23 July 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
From epic storms to street corner motorbike repairs, this is what we saw through our lens this week.
Saigoneer’s Weekend Event Picks
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- Published on 22 July 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.
Vietnamese Spend 3 Working Days a Week Online: Report
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- Published on 22 July 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
On average, Vietnamese internet users spend over 24 hours a week online.
After Hospital Switched Babies at Birth, Binh Phuoc Family Seeks Punishment
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- Published on 22 July 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
A hospital in Binh Phuoc province is under fire after a local couple recently discovered their three-year-old child had been switched at birth.
Hẻm Gems: Dessert Happy Hour at Quynh Hoa
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- Published on 22 July 2016
- Written by Dana Filek-Gibson. Photos by Brandon Coleman.
Just as rush hour traffic starts to pick up around me, motorbikes zipping back and forth down the wide alley, I send a message to my coworker.
Museum Apologizes for Exhibition Featuring Replicas of Famous Vietnamese Paintings
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- Published on 22 July 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
The Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts had to issue a public apology earlier this week for featuring fake paintings in its recent exhibition, Painting Returned from Europe.
Morning News Roundup: Flight Delays, Cancellations Show No Sign of Letup in Vietnam
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- Published on 22 July 2016
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Vietnamese workers have lunch with maggots at Taiwanese-invested factory [VnExpress]
Vietnam's top mobile retailer expands electronic chain [Thanh Nien]
[Video] Indonesian Teen Rapper Dons Fanny Pack, Spits Hot Fire
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- Published on 21 July 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
When a 16-year-old puts his homemade rap video on YouTube, you don’t really expect it to go viral.
Vietnam's Wrap & Roll Gets $6.9m Investment From Local Private Equity Firm
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- Published on 21 July 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Saigon-based private equity firm Mekong Capital just announced a US$6.9 million investment in Vietnamese restaurant chain Wrap & Roll.
