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.
Livinwondr: A People’s Art Project
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- Published on 12 May 2016
- Written by Zelda Rudzitsky. Photos by Brandon Coleman.
The first installation of new community project Livinwondrexpresses the stories and creative ideas of the public through transformative media art.
Vietnam to Merge 3 Emergency Phone Numbers Into 1
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- Published on 12 May 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnamese authorities are moving forward on a plan to merge the nation's three emergency hotline numbers into one.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam’s Lack of Iconic Buildings Is About to Change, Says Design Expert
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- Published on 12 May 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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Vietnam’s lack of iconic buildings is about to change, says design expert [Property Report]
Vietnamese mother jailed for killing son in 'resurrection' ritual [Thanh Nien]
[Illustrations] Local Illustrators Bring Saigon's Street Carts to Life
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- Published on 11 May 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Saigon's streets are full of mobile vendors, schlepping food carts or huffing it across the road with a bamboo pole over one shoulder. Whether selling hot food or fresh fruit, pet fish or woven baskets, these people are part of the city's everyday scenery.
Panama Papers List 189 Individuals Linked to Vietnam
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- Published on 11 May 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
While the initial shock of the Panama Papers has slowly begun to subside, Vietnam's involvement in the massive data leak is only just beginning.
Reunification Palace Opens 2 New Rooms to Visitors
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- Published on 11 May 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
One of the city's most famous landmarks has opened two new rooms for visitors.
[Video] The People of Hanoi's Forgotten River Island
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- Published on 11 May 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
As more and more economic opportunities come to Vietnam's cities so, too, do more and more people.
White House Confirms Obama’s Vietnam Dates
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- Published on 11 May 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Image manipulated by Nam Num.
Air Force 1 will soon be making stops in Saigon and Hanoi as the White House has confirmed that US President Barack Obama will make his first trip to Vietnam on May 21.
Morning News Roundup: Obama Weighs Historic Decision on Whether to Lift Vietnam Arms Ban
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- Published on 11 May 2016
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Short film raises public awareness of environmental pollution [Saigon Times]
Car Taxes in Vietnam Are Going up Again
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- Published on 10 May 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
With a new special consumption tax about to go into effect, car owners in Vietnam will soon face a far bigger financial burden when purchasing large vehicles.
This 92-Year-Old Singaporean is McDonald’s Oldest Employee
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- Published on 10 May 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
While McDonald’s food has proven its ability to withstand the test of time, so has Madam Goh Gwek Eng, the company’s oldest employee.
[Video] Tokyo Gone: Escaping the Concrete Jungle on Borrowed Motorcycles
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- Published on 10 May 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
From wheezing, old-school Honda Cubs to fancy vintage Vespas to the brand-new, high-octane two-wheelers that have begun to appear on Saigon's streets, Vietnam is a country of two-wheeled vehicles.
FPT Invests $10m in New Underwater Internet Cable
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- Published on 10 May 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
By the end of this year, the hopefully shark-proof Asia-Pacific Gateway submarine cable will be up and running, in part thanks to FPT.
Morning News Roundup: A Year on, HCMC Walking Street Already Shows Signs of Deterioration
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- Published on 10 May 2016
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A year on, HCMC walking street already shows signs of deterioration [Thanh Nien]
Riverfront Construction Could Raise Saigon's Inner City Temperatures: Expert
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- Published on 09 May 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
In a city whose temperatures are already sweltering on their own, Vinhomes' latest riverfront development may turn the heat up a few degrees for city residents.
As Rainy Season Begins, Saigon Needs $90m for Flood Prevention
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- Published on 09 May 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Alberto Prieto.
As the first signs of rainy season appear over Saigon, the city needs more than VND2 trillion (US$90.2 million) to carry out its various flood prevention efforts.
