Vietnam's 5 Weirdest Airline Stories of 2015
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- Published on 29 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam's skies – and its airports – are a strange place to be. Whether it's a pilot accidentally hitting the “hijack” button, Jetstar's perpetually late planes or VietJet's master bikini marketing plan, air travel in this country is full of surprises.
The Dangers of Saigon Street Coffee
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- Published on 29 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
You might want to think twice before buying your next cà phê sữa đá on the street. If you can call it that, really: “industrial chemicals” is not a phrase you want to have associated with your morning joe. Unfortunately, however, this may be a more accurate description than “coffee” these days.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam GDP Hits 8-Year High
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- Published on 29 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Alexander McMillan.
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Four Vietnamese chosen as globally influential scientific minds [DTI News]
Vietnam backs Russia’s greater role in world arena — FM [TASS]
Vietnam’s startup space sees boom [Channel News Asia]
American Film Seeking Vietnamese Actress to Star Alongside Matt Damon
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- Published on 28 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Think Matt Damon is dreamy? We have good news for you.
Saigon-Bound Jetstar Plane Lands in Can Tho Due to Airport Overload
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- Published on 28 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Last week, passengers on one Saigon-bound Jetstar flight received a Christmas surprise, as their plane was forced to temporarily land in Can Tho due to overloading at Tan Son Nhat International Airport.
Local Man Summoned by Authorities for Writing Fake Mermaid Story
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- Published on 28 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
A man from Quang Nam province is in hot water this week after writing a false news story that went viral on social media. The tale's scandalous contents? Mermaids.
Icons of Old Saigon: The Belt Canal (Canal de Ceinture)
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- Published on 28 December 2015
- Written by Tim Doling.
Commissioned in 1862 to facilitate French gunboat access around north and west Saigon, the Belt Canal was never completely navigable.
French President to Visit Vietnam in 2016
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- Published on 28 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Early next year, Vietnam will welcome French President Francois Hollande on his first official visit to the country.
Weekend News Roundup: Winter Shortens, Summer and Drought Lengthen in Vietnam: Meteorologists
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- Published on 28 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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Japanese culture festival comes to Ha Noi [Vietnam News]
[Photos] Hanoi's Record-Breaking 4km Mural Is Falling Apart
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- Published on 26 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
If you've ever visited Hanoi's Long Bien Bridge, chances are you've also seen the capital's neverending mosaic mural that runs along Tran Quang Khai Street. The long, colorful mosaic runs unbroken from Hai Ba Trung District's Van Kiep Street all the way to An Duong near West Lake.
[Video] North Korea's Spice Girls Didn't Perform in China After All
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- Published on 26 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Chinese music lovers were hanging their heads in sorrow earlier this month, as the Beijing debut of North Korea's Spice Girls – a girl group better known as Moranbong – was canceled.
[Photos] Local Architect Puts Modern Spin on Traditional Saigon Shophouse
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- Published on 25 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
In many ways, this narrow shophouse-style structure designed by MM++ Architects is just like any other. The house, not unlike its neighbors, stands four stories high and occupies a slender plot of land in District 7. However, instead of sticking to a traditional design, MM++ has transformed this typical Vietnamese house into a chic, modern living space with a facade that's both functional and elegant.
Mai Linh Taxi to Purchase up to 20,000 Electric Cars
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- Published on 25 December 2015
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Vietnamese cities are about to get a little more eco-friendly, as Mai Linh Taxi and French car producer Renault have announced a five-year deal to import thousands of electric vehicles into the country.
Thai Junta Will Hand Power Back to Civilian Government in 2017
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- Published on 25 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
A year and a half after overthrowing Thailand's civilian government, the country's military junta has vowed to return power to a newly elected civilian government in 2017.
Saigoneer's 5 Best Hẻm Gems of 2015
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- Published on 25 December 2015
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From legendary chicken and rice to finger-licking fried buns to an unbeatable hủ tiếu served with a side of sass, Saigoneer revisits our favorite street eats from 2015. Chúc ăn ngon miệng!
Hanoi's Rent-a-Santa Business Is Booming
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- Published on 25 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Worried about capturing the magic of Christmas for your little ones? Hanoi residents have the answer: hire a Santa.
Morning News Roundup: Da Nang Officials Fine 2 Stores That Refuse to Serve Vietnamese
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- Published on 25 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Triet Thai.
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Da Nang to dig its first river tunnel [Vietnam News]
Google sees Vietnam as key market [The Saigon Times]
Vietnam company denies fraud accusations after debarred by World Bank [Thanh Nien]
What Google CEO Sundar Pichai's Visit Means for Vietnamese Tech
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- Published on 24 December 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
If his recent visit is any indication, Sundar Pichai is alright in Vietnam's book.
Zelda Goes To The Gallery: Hope
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- Published on 24 December 2015
- Written by Zelda Rudzitsky.
From social critique and political satire to the celebration of human strength, Hope – the inaugural exhibition of Craig Thomas Gallery's new downtown location – is the most personal exhibition to date by Hanoi-based artist Pham Huy Thong.
[Video] Take a Tour of North Korea's Pyongyang From Above
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- Published on 24 December 2015
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To much of the world, North Korea is a mystery. Images of the super-secretive nation, headed by lube-loving Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un, seldom reach international media, and many wonder what life inside the totalitarian state is like.
