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
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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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
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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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.
Air New Zealand, Turkish Airlines to Fly Directly to Vietnam
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- Published on 09 May 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Beginning in June, there will be direct flights from both Turkey and New Zealand to Vietnam.
Date With the Wrecking Ball: Ernst Thälmann Secondary School
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- Published on 09 May 2016
- Written by Tim Doling.
In the wake of last week’s announcement in Thanh Nien newspaper that Korean construction company Jimiro will build three 55-story office buildings, a 30-story five-star hotel and a 10-story commercial center in the "Golden Triangle" enclosed by Trần Hưng Đạo, Phạm Ngũ Lão and Nguyễn Thái Học Streets, one of the city’s most historic schools has been earmarked for demolition.
Another Cruise Boat Catches Fire in Ha Long Bay
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- Published on 09 May 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
A Ha Long Bay cruise boat burst into flames last Friday, prompting the passengers and crew on board to jump into the water to save their lives.
Weekend News Roundup: Divers Find Little Presence of Life Underwater off Vietnam Central Coast
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- Published on 09 May 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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Popular in Vietnam, Thai fruits, vegetables fail toxic test at home [Thanh Nien]
