Hẻm Gems: Chị Hiền's Cơm Sườn and the Single Greatest Fish Sauce of All Time
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- Published on 01 January 2016
- Written by Dana Filek-Gibson. Photos by Brian Letwin.
As an accomplished eater and failed cook, I spend a lot of time scouting street food venues.
[Photos/Video] How Vietnam Rang in 2016
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- Published on 01 January 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam’s cities kicked-off 2016 in typical fashion, with huge crowds turning out for fireworks displays from Thu Thiem to Hoan Kiem Lake.
Hoi An Could Lose 50 Ancient Houses in Anti-Flooding Project
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- Published on 01 January 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Nearly 50 homeowners in Hoi An's Old Town are at risk of losing their homes, as a current anti-flooding project threatens to destroy the long-standing structures.
Bkav Doubles Down: Will Launch Bpad, Bwatch in 2016
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- Published on 01 January 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
When Bkav, a local network security company, unveiled its Bphone earlier this year, company CEO Nguyen Tu Quang called it "the best smartphone in the world". The device, however, ultimately proved to be a flop, posting poor sales figures and prompting a highly publicized recall. In the end, what was meant to be an iPhone killer turned out to be a failure, but instead of shunning the hardware game Bkav has doubled down, announcing two new products, a tablet and a smart watch, in addition to the second-generation Bphone.
[Photos] To Curb Cheating, Saigon High School Makes Students Test Outside
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- Published on 01 January 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Cheating is a well-known scourge of the Vietnamese education system, with students employing everything from smart watches to impersonators in an effort to improve their performance. As many schools struggle to address this problem, Saigon’s An Duong Vuong High School may have found a bright solution: make students take exams outside, meters away from one another.
Morning News Roundup: Five Key New Policies for Foreigners in Vietnam
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- Published on 01 January 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Alberto Prieto.
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Vietnam warns of 'toxic' Web use ahead of party shakeup [Reuters]
VND1.5 billion fines imposed on press agencies in 2015 [Vietnam Net]
Five key new policies for foreigners in Vietnam [Hanoi Times]
Hanoi Official Pushes for Plan to Reduce Private Vehicle Use
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- Published on 01 January 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
During a meeting between the central and local governments on Monday, Hanoi People's Committee Chairman Nguyen Duc Chung urged the capital to craft a plan to reduce the number of private vehicles on its streets.
These D1 Streets Will Be Closed Tonight
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- Published on 31 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
In case you haven't already figured this out, tonight's traffic is going to be a shitstorm. Driving in District 1? Good luck with that.
Da Nang May Get an Underwater Tunnel
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- Published on 31 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Da Nang is considering the construction of a six-lane underwater tunnel crossing the Han River.
South Korean 'Comfort Women' Are Not Happy About Japan's Latest Apology
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- Published on 31 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
On Monday, Japan and South Korea reached a landmark deal on aid to South Korean "comfort women", who were forced to serve as sex slaves to Japan's Imperial Army during World War II.
Saigoneer's Top 5 News Stories of 2015
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- Published on 31 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
From countless development projects to Vietnam's new foreign property ownership laws, the loss of Hanoi's trees to the never-ending saga that is travel at Tan Son Nhat, there was plenty to talk about in this year's headlines. Check out Vietnam's biggest news stories of 2015:
[Photos] Saigon's 3km Traffic Jam From Hell Lasts 7 Hours
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- Published on 31 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Even by Saigon's extremely specific definition, motorists traveling the Hanoi Highway yesterday morning officially experienced a traffic jam.
Vietnam's International Arrivals Drop for First Time in 6 Years
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- Published on 30 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
As 2015 draws to a close, Vietnamese tourism has had something of a roller coaster year.
5 Buildings That Will Rise Above Saigon in 2016
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- Published on 30 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Though change has always been fast in Saigon, 2015 was a big year for the city's development, as new skyscrapers, shopping malls and infrastructure projects sprouted all over town. While some structures are going up at the speed of light and others seem stuck in development limbo, the new year promises to bring with it several new additions to Saigon's ever-changing skyline. Here are five buildings that will make considerable progress in 2016:
Street Cred: Phu Dong Roundabout
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- Published on 30 December 2015
- Written by Shing Chan. Photos by Shing Chan.
According to legend, the reign of the sixth Hung Vuong king was an era of fear for Van Lang, the country then occupying northern Vietnam. Dogged by its enemies, the kingdom was often under threat. When word came that a colossal army known as the An was en route to conquer the capital, the king realized he would need a miracle to save his country. Outnumbered, Hung Vuong sent emissaries to all corners of the kingdom in the hope of finding heroes: brave, strong souls who’d step up to the plate and save Van Lang from the impending turmoil.
Foreigners Pose Nude Atop Vietnam's Fansipan
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- Published on 30 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
While Cambodia has already seen its fare share of naked foreigners this year, posing sans clothing at ancient temples on more than one occasion, Vietnam had been spared from such debauchery – until last week.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Reveals New Drone for Patrolling the South China Sea
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- Published on 30 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Alexander McMillan.
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Vietnam reveals new drone for patrolling the South China Sea [The Diplomat]
Viet Nam vows to wipe out traffic congestion [Vietnam News]
Check out the New Street Food Mecca Behind Ben Thanh Market
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- Published on 29 December 2015
- Written by Dana Filek-Gibson. Photos by Shing Chan.
Barely more than a week old, Ben Thanh's brand-new street food market is already turning heads with its souped-up version of the standard roadside dining experience.
Dong Nai Officials Block Proposed Road Through Cat Tien National Park
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- Published on 29 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
The Dong Nai People's Committee has rejected the construction of a road through the province's Cat Tien National Park, saying it poses a threat to the surrounding environment.
[Video] Bilingual US Preschool Teaches Vietnamese to Students
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- Published on 29 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Earlier this month, the rainy American city of Seattle opened its first bilingual English-Vietnamese school.
