Vietnam Renews Visa Waivers for Europeans
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- Published on 05 July 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
In an effort to boost Vietnam’s tourism industry, the government has extended a visa exemption program for citizens from five European countries for another year.
Sophie Hughes: Drawing Links Between Vietnamese History and Contemporary Art
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- Published on 05 July 2016
- Written by Zelda Rudzitsky. Photo by Lee Starnes.
Art is not the first thing on people’s minds when they come to Saigon, and yet the independently organized Sophie’s Art Tour has managed to become one of the southern hub's top attractions.
Vietnam to Lift Controversial Nudity Ban
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- Published on 05 July 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has done a 180 on its nudity ban, reversing the resolution which previously forbid models and beauty queens from taking nude photos and disseminating them on the internet.
Morning News Roundup: ANA Group Buys 8.8% Vietnam Air Stake
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- Published on 05 July 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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Vietnamese inventor launches mini-submarine on first ocean trials [VnExpress]
Teenagers Account for 70% of Vietnam's 'Secret Abortions'
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- Published on 04 July 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
A new survey conducted by Vietnam’s General Statistics Office reveals that 70% of the country’s "secret abortions" involve teenagers aged 13 to 19.
Scientists Discover Venomous Swimming Centipede in Vietnam
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- Published on 04 July 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
It seems one of our worst nightmares has come true as scientists have confirmed the existence of a huge species of swimming centipede in Southeast Asia.
Vinamilk Goes Organic
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- Published on 04 July 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vinamilk, Vietnam's largest dairy producer, is going organic.
Vietnam Backs UN Watchdog for LGBT Rights
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- Published on 04 July 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Late last week, the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) voted to appoint an independent expert to protect the rights of LGBT people around the world.
One of Saigon’s Oldest Buildings Demolished to Make Way for Hilton Hotel
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- Published on 04 July 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
Another day, another historic Saigon building wiped off the map. This time, we said goodbye to one of the city’s oldest structures, the first Chambre de Commerce de Saïgon.
Weekend News Roundup: 85% of Vietnamese Employees Dissatisfied With Current Job
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- Published on 04 July 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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Vietnam makes one of biggest red tape cuts ever [Thanh Nien]
Pavements heavily damaged in HCMC [Tuoi Tre]
Street Cred: Han Mac Tu
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- Published on 03 July 2016
- Written by Khoi Pham. Photos by Brandon Coleman.
Vietnam’s literary scene is filled with colorful characters and mystifying urban legends, but no other poet has received as much fanfare – or as much scrutiny – as Han Mac Tu, one of the country's most revered literary figures.
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]
