Sapa May Be Getting an Airport
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- Published on 17 May 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
The province of Lao Cai is close to having its own airport, as several ministries have backed a plan whose construction could begin as soon as next quarter.
KFC Releases Chicken-Flavored Edible Nailpolish
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- Published on 17 May 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
At long last, KFC has answered the call of your mid-afternoon snack cravings.
President Obama to Arrive on May 23, a Day Later Than Planned
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- Published on 17 May 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
United States president Barack Obama will be arriving in Vietnam a day later than initially scheduled.
Morning News Roundup: Repairs to HCMC Walking Street Start
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- Published on 17 May 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Alexander McMillan.
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Vietnam rejects UNHCR’s unverified information [Vietnam Plus]
[Podcast] Renovation Generation: Hanoi's Coolest Skater
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- Published on 16 May 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Last month, Saigoneer sat down with Eliza Lomas and Fabiola Buchele, the duo behind Hanoi-based The Renovation Generation. Now on its eighth episode, the English-language podcast focuses on Vietnam's young, post-Đổi Mới generation, documenting the experiences, feelings and daily lives of those born into an age of growing prosperity.
[Video] Flashy New Million-Dollar Boats Begin Saigon – Vung Tau Service
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- Published on 16 May 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
As the age of inferno-inducing hydrofoils draws to a close in Saigon, one local transport company is putting three brand new catamarans into operation between Saigon and the coastal city of Vung Tau.
[Photos] Vietnam Steps up Its Meme Game Ahead of Obama Visit
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- Published on 16 May 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnamese netizens are flexing their meme skills ahead of United States president Barack Obama's visit to the country.
The Lost Railway That Once Connected Da Nang and Hoi An
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- Published on 16 May 2016
- Written by Tim Doling.
One hundred years ago, visitors to Tourane (Đa Nẵng) could alight from their train right outside the Hàn Market and, after crossing the Hàn River by ferry, take a steam train all the way to Hội An.
Weekend News Roundup: Too Soon to Lift the Arms Ban on Vietnam
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- Published on 16 May 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
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World Bank supports Vietnam with $150m to enhance competitiveness [Hanoi Times]
Too soon to lift the arms ban on Vietnam [New York Times]
[Photos] 28 Advertisements From Old Saigon
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- Published on 14 May 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
For as much advertising as Saigon has today, the city's billboards and storefronts have made the switch from hand-painted lettering and retro designs to a more modern – and sometimes more generic – form of signage.
[Video] No More Fruit: China Bans Erotic Banana-Eating Online
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- Published on 14 May 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
While South Korea is busy going wild for stray cats eating food, China has its own ideas about dining while in view of a webcam.
Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks
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- Published on 13 May 2016
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Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.
Vietnam Begins to Investigate Those Named in Panama Papers
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- Published on 13 May 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnamese authorities will be investigating the 189 Vietnam-based individuals and companies named in the controversial Panama Papers.
[Photos] Architect Pairs Minimalist Design With Green Surroundings
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- Published on 13 May 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Located in a greenery-free neighborhood of Binh Duong province, the beauty of Up2Green house lies not only in the urban zen of its architectural elements but also in the homeowners' motivations in building the house.
Hẻm Gems: Saigon's Sủi Cảo Street
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- Published on 13 May 2016
- Written by Dana Filek-Gibson. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
Saigon is, in essence, a giant food court. From District 1 to Binh Chanh, the city streets are pretty much a macro version of the cooked food section at your local market, spread out over miles of uneven sidewalk and cramped alley space. And in the great food court of the south, District 11's Ha Ton Quyen is where you go for sủi cảo.
[Video] Another Mass Fish Death Hits Vietnam
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- Published on 13 May 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
While the mystery surrounding central Vietnam's mass fish deaths remains, the four coastal provinces affected by the die-off are not alone in their plight, as locals in the northern province of Thanh Hoa have lost roughly 19 tons of fish after a nearby company dumped wastewater into the river.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Says US Lifting of Arms Ban Would Reflect Trust: Report
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- Published on 13 May 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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Environmental group bashes $1.1bn plan for Vietnam's Red River [Thanh Nien]
Vietnam Drank 1bn Liters of Beer in First 4 Months of 2016
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- Published on 12 May 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam, one of the world's thirstiest countries, drank over 1 billion liters of beer in the first four months of 2016.
[Video] Korea's Foodporn Obsession Now Involves Cats
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- Published on 12 May 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
By now, you've probably heard tell of South Korea's considerable muk bang viewership. This unusual online craze, in which nationally famous foodporn stars can earn thousands of dollars a month by stuffing their faces in front of a webcam, seems to be going strong.
Hanoi's Fancy, New, Boring Street
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- Published on 12 May 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Last weekend, Hanoi unveiled its first “model street”, on which all storefronts must follow strict aesthetic requirements.
