Japanese Comedian to Represent Cambodia at Rio Olympics
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- Published on 04 June 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
For the first time ever, Cambodia will be represented in both the men's and women's marathons at the 2016 Rio Summer Olympics.
Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks
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- Published on 03 June 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.
Saigon Is (Maybe) Getting Its Own Safari Park
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- Published on 03 June 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Illustration by Saigoneer.
If Vingroup has anything to say about it, the southern hub will one day be home to the country's largest safari park and ecotourism site.
New Caves Open to Tourists at Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park
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- Published on 03 June 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Tourism officials in Quang Binh province have opened two new caves in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park to visitors.
[Video] Hẻm Gems: The Long but Worthwhile Wait for Xôi Chiên
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- Published on 03 June 2016
- Written by Kyle Lee. Photos by Brandon Coleman.
They say the best things in life are worth waiting for. In the case of the elusive xôi chiên, they're right.
40 Dead Tiger Cubs Discovered in Tiger Temple Freezer
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- Published on 03 June 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Last Wednesday, authorities made a grisly discovery while shutting down Thailand's controversial Tiger Temple, recovering 40 dead tiger cubs from an on-site freezer.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Province Fells 3,000 of Hanoi's Favorite Trees Over Foul Smell
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- Published on 03 June 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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Vietnamese interpreters in US courts [Tuoi Tre]
Vietnam province fells 3,000 of Hanoi's favorite trees over foul smell [VnExpress]
Foreign Filmmaker Uses Vietnam as Backdrop for Sci-Fi Short
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- Published on 02 June 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
When it comes to filmmaking, Vietnam's natural beauty has attracted a fair amount of international attention in recent years. Just a few months back, the cast of Kong: Skull Island – including the great Samuel L. Jackson – turned up to shoot in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, while Hugh Jackman's Pan featured aerial scenes of Vietnam.
Saved by Street Art: Penang's New Lease on Life
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- Published on 02 June 2016
- Written by Lee Starnes. Photos by Lee Starnes.
Of the 1,031 UNESCO World Heritage Sites across the planet, Penang manages to stand apart from its peers.
Phnom Penh's Canals Disappear Beneath a Sea of Pollution
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- Published on 02 June 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
While Saigon has its own polluted canals to contend with and Hanoi works to clean up its act, our neighbors to the west are also struggling to bring their rubbish woes under control.
The D2 House of Your Dreams, Where Traditional Architecture Meets Contemporary Style
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- Published on 02 June 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Inspired by traditional Vietnamese architecture, the Saigon-born architects of VACO Design have outfitted this chic District 2 home with intelligent design, both inside and out.
Vietnam to Fine Drivers Using Mobile Phones
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- Published on 02 June 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
Starting August 1, drivers in Vietnam will be fined for using their mobile phones while on the road.
Morning News Roundup: HCMC Anti-Flooding Proposal Rejected
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- Published on 02 June 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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White House releases video of Obama’s trip to Vietnam, Japan [Tuoi Tre]
Company fined VND5.8bn for manufacturing contaminated soft drink [SGGP]
Free, City-wide WiFi Coming to Saigon This Year
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- Published on 01 June 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brian Letwin.
Saigoneers need not be jealous of Da Nang’s free, city-wide WiFi network, as the southern hub will be getting its own WiFi coverage in the near future.
Chinese Man Tries to Pay Ticket With Small Change, Gets Detained
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- Published on 01 June 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
A Chinese man was recently detained after protesting a US$7.61 ticket by paying it with small change, much to the chagrin of police officers.
Check out These Vintage Stamps From French Indochina
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- Published on 01 June 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
In the first half of the 20th century, Indochina's stamps served as a miniature window into the people and places of the former French colony.
Hanoi to Invest $5.5bn in New Airport Facility
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- Published on 01 June 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Hanoi officials announced on Monday their plan to expand the capital's airport facilities at a cost of US$5.5 billion.
Cambodia, Thailand Take Baby Steps Toward Nuclear Power Development
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- Published on 01 June 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
As Vietnam's own nuclear power plant sits on the backburner, our neighbors are beginning to take an interest in atomic energy.
Morning News Roundup: In Vietnam, Public Servants, Unskilled Workers Drink the Most Alcohol, Beer
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- Published on 01 June 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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In Vietnam, public servants, unskilled workers drink the most alcohol, beer [VnExpress]
Giant jars snapped up with high bid of $275,000 [VietnamPlus]
Vietnam Through an Upbeat Lens
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- Published on 31 May 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam has spawned no shortage of travel videos over the last few years. From adrenaline-pumping motorbike adventures to bird's eye views of the country, these pieces have highlighted Vietnam's natural landscapes, bustling urban scenes and friendly faces.
