Metro Line Contractor Seeks Compensation for Delays
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- Published on 12 November 2015
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
While Saigon Metro's Line 1 has made considerable downtown progress over the last year or so and parts of 19.7-kilometer line are beginning to take shape in District 2, the city's massive public transportation project remains over two years behind schedule in some places, according to contractors.
[Photos] $60,000 Áo Dài Sets New Record
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- Published on 12 November 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Last month, during the second annual Vietnam International Fashion Week, the folks at PNJ Jewelry decided to kick their áo dài game up a notch by debuting the most spangly, shimmering, outrageously expensive rendition of the traditional outfit you could imagine.
Saigon Breaks Ground on Its Own Silicon Valley
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- Published on 12 November 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
On Tuesday, Saigon broke ground on its very own Silicon Valley.
Morning News Roundup: Man Turns Himself In After Killing Foreigner in Ho Chi Minh City Accident
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- Published on 12 November 2015
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Ho Chi Minh City plans to spend $439mn on flood control works [Tuoi Tre]
HCM City customs seize 200 containers for banned goods [Tuoi Tre]
Da Nang seeks foreign investors [Vietnam News]
A Rich Guy in Thai Nguyen Dropped $135,000 on a Lucky Phone Number
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- Published on 11 November 2015
- Written by Saigoneer. Illustration by Nam Núm.
When you're filthy rich, it's hard to keep a firm grasp on reality. This is why Mike Tyson owns a pet tiger and Gwyneth Paltrow is trying to sell everyone gold-plated juicers for Christmas.
Saigon Registers 900 New Vehicles Everyday
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- Published on 11 November 2015
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Frederik Wissink.
In the last few months, Saigon's traffic has gone from bad to worse. These days, you might as well stay put when 5pm hits, as congestion on the city streets has become near unbearable. But while local officials acknowledge the problem – and are trying to help by trimming sidewalks and redefining the term 'traffic jam' – Saigon's traffic monster continues to grow.
[Video] Vietnam Airlines Is Bringing Its A-Game With This TV Commercial
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- Published on 11 November 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam Airlines is really stepping up its game these days. Between a fleet of sexy new Dreamliner planes and its recent investment in international TV spots, the country's national carrier is well on its way to attracting international travelers and building a reputation abroad.
2,000+ Sheep Farts Forced the Emergency Landing of a Singaporean Plane
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- Published on 11 November 2015
- Written by Saigoneer. Illustration by Nam Núm.
In case you've ever wondered, it takes the flatulence of 2,186 sheep to force the emergency landing of a plane.
Vietnam's 19th-Century Boats, Courtesy of an Artsy French Lieutenant
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- Published on 11 November 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
With over 3,200 kilometers of coastline, it makes perfect sense that Vietnam has a long and complex relationship with the sea. Whether fishing, fighting or traveling, the country's boats are a reflection of its history and the influence which water has had on its development over centuries.
The Central Highlands Is Losing Its Forests to Illegal Logging
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- Published on 11 November 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam's Central Highland forests, some of the most untouched landscapes in the country, are fast disappearing.
Morning News Roundup: Quang Ninh Plans Economic Zone on Chinese Border
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- Published on 11 November 2015
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Remand prisons eyed in bid to stop torture [Vietnam Net]
Aung San Suu Kyi Gaining Ground in Historic Myanmar Election
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- Published on 10 November 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Yesterday, Burmese citizens took to the streets to celebrate, as results of Myanmar's first free-and-fair elections in a quarter-century poured in from around the country.
[Video] This Is How You Nhậu in the Digital Age
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- Published on 10 November 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
If you spend any time on a mobile device, you're probably aware of how technology is destroying humans. There are a whole corners of the internet dedicated to smartphone addiction and someone is turning a handsome profit off an emoji keyboard that allows us to give up words altogether and just start typing in faces and tiny, computer-generated turds.
Vietnam Must Invest in Renewable Resources to Solve Energy Crisis: Experts
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- Published on 10 November 2015
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In order to keep up with its growing energy demand, Vietnam must invest more heavily in renewable energy sources, experts say.
Zelda Goes to the Gallery: The Power of Semiosis
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- Published on 10 November 2015
- Written by Zelda Rudzitsky.
French-based Japanese artist Yohei Yama lights up Vin Gallery with a feast of colorful Op art canvasses during his debut exhibition, The Power of Semiosis.
[Video] Car Careens Through D3 Intersection, Hits 3, Bursts Into Flames
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- Published on 10 November 2015
- Written by Dang
Though we occasionally find humor in Saigon's colorful and chaotic traffic, sometimes there's nothing funny about it. Take, for instance, that time a truck sped into an intersection full of idling vehicles not two months ago (the driver later lost his license and received a fine of VND5 million as a result of the accident).
Morning News Roundup: HCMC Inspectors Catch Downtown Foreign-Only Restaurant With Its Pants Down
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Online public services in health sector announced today [Vietnam News]
Saigon’s prettiest canal defaced by huge refuse volume [Tuoi Tre]
Vietnam advised to boost energy exchange with Asia [Vietnam Net]
'Yellow Flowers' Becomes Highest-Grossing Vietnamese Drama Ever
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- Published on 09 November 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Over a month after its debut, Toi Thay Hoa Vang Tren Co Xanh (Yellow Flowers on the Green Grass) – the stunning, state-commissioned film by Vietnamese-American director Victor Vu – continues to rake in steady ticket sales and win over audiences across Vietnam.
Vietnam Posts Average Ranking Among World's Healthiest Countries
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- Published on 09 November 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Between pollution, beer consumption and cigarettes, Vietnam faces its fair share of challenges in the health department.
[Video] Vietnamese Sculptor Creates Stunning Wood-and-Metal Sculptures
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- Published on 09 November 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Last month, Vietnamese sculptor Bui Hai Son and painters Le Kinh Tai and Nguyen Quang Vinh displayed their work at FILTERS: Vietnam Contemporary Art Exhibition. While the show featured substantial exhibitions from each artist, a camera crew managed to capture Son in action as he created the sculptures presented at the exhibition.
