[Photos] On the Move: Saigon's Changing Transportation
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- Published on 07 April 2016
- Written by Brandon Coleman. Photos by Brandon Coleman.
Once the domain of bicycles, Saigon's narrow roads have become jam-packed over the last two decades with increasingly modern vehicles. Following a boom of motorbikes in the 1990s – first described to me as “streams of fish” – the city streets are more and more clogged with “whales” – cars, SUVs and tourist vans – everyday. As this evolution of traffic transforms the city's infrastructure, Saigon finds its larger, more modernized modes of transportation traveling alongside the antiquated machines of the past. Brand new Lexus sedans share the road with aging Honda Dreams, rickety cyclos navigate the same roads as massive, top-of-the-line sleeper buses. As new-age technology like Uber and GrabBike replace the traditional taxis and xe ôms of the city, too, the stark difference between transportation, old and new, is apparent on the streets of Saigon.
April Films at Saigon’s Alternative Movie Venues
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- Published on 06 April 2016
- Written by Zelda Rudzitsky.
A filmmaker fights censorship, an architect’s endeavors reassess the leftist ideology and documentarians raise awareness about contemporary capitalist practices as well as development. From fictional stories to real accounts, this month film's program focuses on the impacts individuals can have on social change.
Vietnam Sees Record Tourist Arrivals in First Quarter of 2016
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- Published on 06 April 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
When it comes to tourism, Vietnam is back.
[Photos] 'Da Nang: COASTAL City' – Change Over Time
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- Published on 06 April 2016
- Written by Michael Waibel.
The coastal city of Da Nang has undergone a massive transformation in the past 25 years and has developed from a gateway station to a destination in its own right throughout this dynamic process.
Da Lat Tourist Is Opening Vietnam's Second Safari Park
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- Published on 06 April 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Officials in Lam Dong province recently announced their approval of a safari park to be built near Da Lat.
Morning News Roundup: First Bus Ads for HCMC
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- Published on 06 April 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Alexander McMillan.
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Vietnam’s startups step to the fore [Wall Street Journal]
Vietnamese Tourists Called out for ‘Shameful’ and ‘Awful’ Behavior
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- Published on 05 April 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Chinese tourists have received a great deal of criticism in recent years for their tourism habits, which include obliterating seafood buffets and defacing ancient Egyptian temples. However, according to some, Vietnamese tourists are not far behind their Chinese counterparts when it comes to exhibiting poor behavior abroad.
[Photos] Da Lat Architects Transform Abandoned House With Transparent Skin
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- Published on 05 April 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
After 20 years of abandonment, this crumbling, countryside Da Lat house was in rough shape. However its owner, whose father had built the structure himself, still had fond memories of the long-empty home and hoped to preserve its original design.
Ministry of Health Confirms First 2 Zika Cases in Vietnam
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- Published on 05 April 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Earlier this morning, Ministry of Health officials confirmed Vietnam's first two cases of the Zika virus.
[Photos] Hong Kong Illustrator Re-Imagines Star Wars Characters in Traditional Chinese Art
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- Published on 05 April 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
In case the memory escapes you, last year's Star Wars: The Force Awakens was kind of a big deal. While it didn't make the top box office spot during its opening weekend in Vietnam, the seventh installment of George Lucas' famed sci-fi saga was a global sensation, inspiring scores of fan art as well as traditional interpretations of the modern-day story.
Da Nang Tops List of Best Places to Do Business in Vietnam
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- Published on 05 April 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
For the third year running, Da Nang is the best place to do business in Vietnam.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam to Issue 1-Year Visas to US Citizens: Legislature
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- Published on 05 April 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Shing Chan.
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Foreigners find best street food in Vietnam via social media [The Jakarta Post]
GrabCar officially launched in HCMC [Vietnam Plus]
[Video] Instant Noodle Commercial Outtakes Make for an Incredible Short Film
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- Published on 04 April 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Watch a few Vietnamese TV commercials and you wouldn't characterize most local advertising as sexy.
[Photos] Vinhomes Unveils Golden River, Its Ba Son Development
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- Published on 04 April 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
If you've recently driven along District 1's Ton Duc Thang recently, chances are you've seen the large, glass-front building going up on the corner of Nguyen Huu Canh Street.
Indonesia Threatens to Deport Leonardo DiCaprio for Palm Oil Comments
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- Published on 04 April 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Actor, environmentalist and noted bear fighter Leonardo DiCaprio is definitely not getting any Instagram likes from the Indonesian government.
As Hanoi Gets New Buses, Saigon Ridership Plummets
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- Published on 04 April 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Not long after Saigon debuted its flashy new airport bus, Hanoi is also planning to introduce a series of bus routes connecting Noi Bai International Airport with the downtown area.
Weekend News Roundup: Cambodian Airplane Slides off Runway at HCMC Airport
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- Published on 04 April 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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Vietnam network security at high risk: experts [VietnamNet]
Cambodian airplane slides off runway at HCMC airport [Tuoi Tre]
Contemporary Asian Art Program Turns Its 'Eye' to Vietnam
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- Published on 03 April 2016
- Written by Michael Tatarski.
In 2008, British contemporary art collector David Ciclitira and his wife Serenella, an art critic, visited South Korea. Though they were struck by the modern art scene there, the couple struggled to find much information on South Korea's contemporary artists.
Saigon to Keep Its Railways Station, Elevate Train Tracks: City Official
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- Published on 03 April 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Ever since the collapse of Bien Hoa's Ghenh Bridge, there's been a lot of talk about what to do with Saigon's railway station. Should it stay in its current District 3 location? Should it move to an outlying district to ease traffic congestion? Should we encourage barges who cannot safely pass under a bridge to just not pass under that bridge? These are all complex questions.
[Photos] Saigon's D7 House: Where Natural Elements and Contemporary Design Intersect
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- Published on 03 April 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Combining a narrow space with bright, natural elements and clean, contemporary design might seem a challenge but not for District 7's NA House.
