Saigon to Demolish Old Apartment Buildings, Construct New Low-Income Housing
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- Published on 20 June 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Triet Thai.
With a new set of politicians in office, Saigon's urban housing will see some changes in the coming year.
[Video] Inside Saigon's Chicano-Style Barbershop
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- Published on 20 June 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Liem, a young Saigon resident, runs a barbershop in District 3 along with his cohort of tattoo-clad employees. Decked out in Chicano-inspired decor, both the shop and its workers pay homage to the culture of working-class Mexican-Americans.
Vietnam Internet to Undergo Maintenance This Week
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- Published on 20 June 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Though the consistency of Vietnam's internet connection has been strong recently, the country’s internet speeds will decrease this week as its submarine cable undergoes maintenance work.
Gateway to Nowhere: The Yellow 'Gia Dinh Gate,' 1913
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- Published on 20 June 2016
- Written by Tim Doling. Photo by Lee Starnes.
It’s claimed by several tourism websites that a gateway from one of the ancient Gia Dinh citadels has survived and may be viewed on the Dinh Tien Hoang-Phan Dang Luu intersection in Binh Thanh District, close to the Le Van Duyet Mausoleum. However, a little research into the history of that area reveals that the gateway in question has more recent origins.
As Pilot's Body Returned to Shore, Search Continues for 9 Missing
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- Published on 20 June 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Over the weekend, as search and rescue teams returned the body of Lieutenant Colonel Tran Quang Khai to shore, search efforts continued for the nine military personnel still missing in the East Sea.
Weekend News Roundup: Chinese Man Burns Vietnamese Money in Da Nang Bar
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- Published on 20 June 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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Free waves: Southern beach town Vung Tau now gives away Wi-Fi to tourists [Thanh Nien]
Chinese man burns Vietnamese money in Da Nang bar [Thanh Nien]
Street Cred: Hung Vuong
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- Published on 19 June 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
In the very beginning of Vietnamese history, dragon king Lac Long Quan and fairy Au Co got together and gave birth to 100 children. Their cohort became the first citizens of northern Vietnam, the eldest of whom founded the legendary Hong Bang dynasty in around 2879 BC.
Sichuan Cuisine Facing an Identity Crisis
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- Published on 19 June 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Culinary innovation can take many shapes and forms. But sometimes, this tinkering can have the unintended consequence of straying too far from the original. Such is the dilemma that faces China’s Sichuanese cuisines.
[Video] Adventure Cyclist Takes on Vietnam’s Hinterlands
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- Published on 19 June 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
While Vietnam is often billed as a cultural and culinary destination, the country also boasts its fair share of adventure sports.
OXYMORON: An Exploration of Sound, Dance and Light
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- Published on 18 June 2016
- Written by Zelda Rudzitsky.
If it were possible to condense the creative output of Saigon’s urban dance and music scene into one show, OXYMORONmight be it. Creative directors Lai Tran and Chieu Tori – a DJ duo also known as Cheezy Gangztaz – discuss cross-disciplinary collaborations, self-reflection and what to expect at this Saturday's show.
Vietnam Will Publish UXO Map to Prevent Further Casualties
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- Published on 18 June 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Forty-one years after the end of the American War, Vietnam will release a map outlining the remaining unexploded ordnance (UXO) in the country.
Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks
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- Published on 17 June 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.
Vietnam Secures 20 Spots for 2016 Olympics
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- Published on 17 June 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Twenty Vietnamese athletes will make the trek to Rio de Janeiro later this year.
North-South Train Service to Resume This Month After Bridge Collapse
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- Published on 17 June 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Repairs to a railway bridge that was severed in March are wrapping up, and Vietnam's north-south service is expected to resume later this month.
Hẻm Gems: The Best Bún Chả in Hanoi…in Saigon
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- Published on 17 June 2016
- Written by Dana Filek-Gibson. Top photo by Lee Starnes.
The weather was truly Hanoian earlier this week. Outside, rain fell in sheets, flooding the pockmarked alley outside our office door. The sun had disappeared. Though a few particularly photo-obsessed teens continued to pose before the graffiti splashed across 3A Station's walls, most had given up and retreated to shops and cafes.
Formosa Postpones Opening of Ha Tinh Steel Mill
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- Published on 17 June 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Formosa Plastics Group has postponed the scheduled operation date of its Ha Tinh steel mill indefinitely.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Jet Goes Missing While Searching for Lost Pilot and Fighter Jet
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- Published on 17 June 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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5 Vietnamese universities named in Asia's QS list [Thanh Nien]
Vietnam: Innovations help deaf children better prepare for formal schooling [World Bank]
[Video] Incredible Singapore Timelapse Took 3 Years, 10 Terabytes to Make
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- Published on 16 June 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
In just four and a half minutes, Melbourne-born artist Keith Loutit captures three years of change to the Singaporean skyline by way of a stunning timelapse video.
As VietJet Charges Ahead, Jetstar Pacific Is Trying to Catch up
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- Published on 16 June 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
With the ink barely dried on VietJet's US$11.3 billion deal to purchase 100 Boeing aircraft, things are heating up in the competition between Vietnam's budget airlines.
Hanoi to Get 1m New Trees, 5 World-Class Public Parks
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- Published on 16 June 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
If all goes to plan, Hanoi will be getting considerably greener in the next five years.
