Gia Lai Officials Oppose New Hydropower Plant
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- Published on 22 June 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
A new proposal to construct a hydropower plant in the Central Highlands is facing opposition from Gia Lai authorities, who fear it may exacerbate the environmental damage caused by existing hydropower plants.
[Photos] Wander the Streets of 1989 Saigon
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- Published on 22 June 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
For those Saigoneers born in the era of Vin-products and high-rises, the old Saigon is an enigma. It seems like everyday we uncover a new album of old photos documenting Saigon xưa, fished out from someone’s archive of memorabilia.
The Story Behind Saigon’s ‘Death’ Projects
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- Published on 22 June 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
A number of large, high-end projects in Saigon have long been stalled, their skeletons constant reminders of the city’s speculative real estate market.
Vietnam to Ratify TPP by August, Perhaps in Vain
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- Published on 22 June 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam's National Assembly expects to ratify the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) by August 9.
Morning News Roundup: Hanoi Offers Dead Fighter Pilot’s Wife a Teaching Job
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- Published on 22 June 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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Vietnamese woman denied lottery money after losing tickets [Tuoi Tre]
Vietnam sends 760 people to look for 2 missing planes, 9 military personnel [Tuoi Tre]
Saigon Housing Is About to Get the Japanese Treatment
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- Published on 21 June 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
As early as next year, middle-class residents in the southern hub will be getting “Japan quality” housing.
Survey Finds Only 1 in 10 Residents Believe Saigon Is Safe
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- Published on 21 June 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
According to a recent survey, only one in 10 local residents believes Saigon is safe.
Doing Nothing Is Now a Sport in South Korea
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- Published on 21 June 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Are you an expert at doing nothing? If so, time to make a beeline straight to South Korea,where looking off into space has become a sport.
[Video] Drone Captures Enormity of Vietnam's Largest Buddhist Pagoda
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- Published on 21 June 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Home to sprawling pagodas and incredible natural scenery, northern Vietnam's Ninh Binh now makes regular appearances on travelers' itineraries, often for its most famous attraction, Tam Coc.
Vietnamese Government Exceeds Budget...Again
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- Published on 21 June 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
According to a new expenditure report, the Vietnamese government not only spent more than it had in 2014 but also blew an overspending cap set up by legislators.
Morning News Roundup: Using Obama's Image for Ads, Does Habeco Violate the Law?
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- Published on 21 June 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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Cyclones thrash hundreds of houses in southern Vietnam [Tuoi Tre]
Da Nang lays path for wheelchair users at beach [Thanh Nien]
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.
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.
