[Photos] Majestic Banyan Tree Spared in Hanoi Road Project
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- Published on 05 January 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
It's safe to say Hanoi doesn't have a great relationship with trees.
How Singapore's 'Hawkerpreneurs' Are Saving Street Food
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- Published on 05 January 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Singapore, Southeast Asia's bastion of modernization, frequently earns a place among the most livable cities in the world. But thanks to its squeaky clean streets and highly efficient public transportation, the Lion City often gets a bad rep for being a little sterile when compared to its regional neighbors.
Barack Obama Finalizing May Visit to Vietnam: Report
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- Published on 05 January 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
In the twilight of his final term, United States President Barack Obama seems to be having a ball. Just last week, he was cracking jokes with Jerry Seinfeld, and in the new year, he'll embark on a world tour which may include Vietnam.
Morning News Roundup: Hanoi Man Criminally Charged for Breaking $120 Wine Jar
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- Published on 05 January 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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Concern as high-rises pop up along Da Nang beaches [Thanh Nien]
Hanoi's new chairman discloses development plans in 2016 [Hanoi Times]
Diplomatic sector to increase support for economic ties expansion [DTI]
[Video] Travel Through Myanmar in 9 Stunning Minutes
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- Published on 04 January 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
These days, the internet is home to about a zillion travel videos, most of which feature a heavily edited, heavily soundtracked version of some millenial's gap year journey through Southeast Asia. While it's easy to roll your eyes at these, every now and again we come across a video that ticks several of the above boxes and yet still manages to hold our attention because it's just that good.
Vietnam's First Billionaire Tops Richest People List
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- Published on 04 January 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
For the sixth year in a row, Pham Nhat Vuong, head of realty development giant Vingroup, is the richest man in Vietnam.
Bollywood Is Coming to Vietnam
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- Published on 04 January 2016
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India and Vietnam may be seeing a lot more cooperation between cinematic industries in the coming year.
Mysterious 'Space Balls' Smash Into Northern Vietnam
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- Published on 04 January 2016
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Authorities in northern Vietnam remained stumped about a pair of “space balls” that fell from the sky this weekend.
Weekend News Roundup: Schools Remain Dangerous for LGBT Youth in Vietnam
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- Published on 04 January 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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Mobile police asked for absolute safety for major events [VOV]
New bridge opened to traffic [The Saigon Times]
VN coffee exporters suffer decline in global market share [Vietnam Net]
Cambodia, Thailand Reach Agreement on Pan-Asia Railway Network
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- Published on 03 January 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Illustration by Nam Núm.
Earlier this month, Cambodia and Thailand signed a memorandum of understanding on a new railway line that will run from Bangkok to Phnom Penh.
[Video] Meet Vietnam's Ass-Kicking Ninja Policewoman
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- Published on 03 January 2016
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This is not a policewoman you'd want to cross.
[Photos] Dong Nai Students Invent Vehicle That Runs on Alcohol
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- Published on 03 January 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Eight students from Dong Nai province's Lac Hong University recently created a car that is able to join in one of Vietnam's favorite pastimes: getting drunk.
New Evidence Suggests 'Last Stand' at Angkor Wat
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- Published on 02 January 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Angkor Wat might not have been just a religious monument.
[Video] Americans Try Hột Vịt Lộn for the First Time
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- Published on 02 January 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
When it comes to food, everything is relative: what's shocking and scandalous in one country is completely normal in another.
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
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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
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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
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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
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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]
