Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Government Plans to Borrow Over $20bn This Year
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- Published on 08 June 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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General schools rush to apply bilingual textbooks [VietnamNet]
Vietnam government plans to borrow over $20 billion this year [Thanh Nien]
[Photos] South Korea's Top 10 Spiciest Dishes
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- Published on 07 June 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
From a sprinkle of freshly sliced chilis to a dash of flaming hot sauce, many cuisines around the world share a penchant for spicy food.
Public Criticism After Soc Trang Officials Purchase 4 Lexus Cars From Traffic Fine Money
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- Published on 07 June 2016
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Soc Trang province authorities are facing public criticism after purchasing four new Lexus vehicles using money from traffic fines.
[Video] Rapper Wowy Preserves a Piece of Saigon History in Music Video 'Do Tao Lam'
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- Published on 07 June 2016
- Written by Dana Filek-Gibson.
Late last month, Saigon rapper Wowy debuted his “Do Tao Lam” music video, the first clip from his most recent album, Lao Dai.
Hanoi Seeks $115.5bn to Become 'Second Singapore'
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- Published on 07 June 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
In Saigon, the unspoken goal of urban development seems to be transforming the southern hub into another version of Singapore. For Hanoi, however, this is no longer an unspoken ambition, as officials recently announced their plans to turn the Vietnamese capital into a "second Singapore" and are seeking significant investment to make it happen.
Da Nang Officials Under Fire After Boat Capsizes, Killing 3
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- Published on 07 June 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Three people are dead after a boat cruise capsized on Da Nang's Han River last Saturday, calling attention to larger issues surrounding the management of the central city's port.
Morning News Roundup: Foreigner Falls Victim to Another Robbery by Fake Cop in HCMC
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- Published on 07 June 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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Da Nang plans to put all children in swimming classes by 2017 [Thanh Nien]
Developer Proposes Saigon River Park and Underground Mall
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- Published on 06 June 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
Local developer Van Thinh Phat Group has submitted to city officials a proposal to build a new public park and underground trade center along the western bank of the Saigon River.
Vietnam Sells $22m Floating Dock for $1.7m
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- Published on 06 June 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
After years of sitting idle, the run-down floating dock purchased by state-owned Vinalines is finally someone else's problem.
[Video] Reshuffle May Spell the End for China's Military Performers
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- Published on 06 June 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
China’s military cultural troupes traverse the globe, winning top awards for their odd, circus-like feats. But as Chinese president Xi Jinping reshuffles China’s military power structure these performance groups are among the first personnel to get the axe.
How Lăng Cha Cả Went From Mausoleum to Roundabout
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- Published on 06 June 2016
- Written by Tim Doling.
If you’re just off the plane and heading west into the city, it’s hard to avoid the busy six-way Lăng Cha Cả intersection south of Ho Chi Minh City’s Tân Sơn Nhất International Airport. But it’s even harder to believe that this was once the site of a national monument: the grand mausoleum of Bishop Pigneau de Béhaine.
Da Nang Locals Call for Inspection of Industrial Park Accused of Pollution
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- Published on 06 June 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Locals in Da Nang's Lien Chieu District are calling upon authorities to investigate a nearby industrial park whom they have accused of polluting local rivers and damaging public health.
Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam Flight Delayed Due to Bee Swarm
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- Published on 06 June 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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Vietnam still needs ODA for infrastructure development: economists [VietnamNet]
CapitaLand to preview Hanoi project in Singapore [PropertyGuru]
[Video] Everyone Is Ordering Suất Obama at Hanoi's Bun Cha Huong Lien
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- Published on 04 June 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
As you might have expected, business is booming at Hanoi's Bun Cha Huong Lien.
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
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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.
