Vietnamese Men to Get Up to 2 Weeks Paternity Leave
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- Published on 09 November 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Starting in 2016, Vietnamese dads will receive up to 14 days of paid paternity leave.
Old Saigon Building of the Week: Phương Nam Mansion at 110-112 Võ Văn Tần
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- Published on 09 November 2015
- Written by Tim Doling.
After being sold at the astronomical price of US$35 million, it’s beginning to look like one of the city's most exquisite works of colonial architecture has been saved for future generations.
US President Barack Obama to Visit Laos
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- Published on 09 November 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
In the twilight of his final term, Barack Obama will become the first US president to visit Laos.
Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam Claims Two Prizes at World Architecture Festival in Singapore
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- Published on 09 November 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
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Vietnam's longest river is 'seriously' polluted: authority [Thanh Nien]
Samsung workers in northern Vietnam suspected of stealing 100 phones [Thanh Nien]
Massive War-Era Bomb Uncovered, Defused in Central Vietnam
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- Published on 06 November 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Earlier this week, a UK-based organization managed to defuse the largest unexploded ordnance (UXO) ever discovered in central Quang Tri province.
Saigoneer's October Art Picks
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- Published on 06 November 2015
- Written by Zelda Rudzitsky.
October saw several Saigon debuts of emerging, mid-career and established artists from a variety of artistic backgrounds. Here are the pieces that caught our attention over the previous month.
There Is Now an Emoji Keyboard So You Never Have to Type Your Feelings Again
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- Published on 06 November 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
There are those revolutionary, groundbreaking inventions which awe and inspire the world: electricity, the wheel, a well-made bánh mì. And then there are those inventions you never knew you needed until they appear.
Officials Approve Demolition of French Mansion at 606 Tran Hung Dao
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- Published on 06 November 2015
- Written by Tim Doling.
Permission has now been given to demolish another of the city’s old French buildings, the former SAMIPIC mansion at 606 Trần Hưng Đạo.
Hẻm Gems: We Found Xôi Gà in a Hopeless Place
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- Published on 06 November 2015
- Written by Nam Num. Photos by Lee Starnes.
Stand outside a market at closing time and you'll bear witness to the daily routines of its swift, unceremonious demise. After sunset, Binh Thanh District's Ba Chieu Market transforms before your eyes from a vibrant center of activity to a ghost town of empty street stalls, rubbish and unusual smells. Like turning on the lights after a wild Saturday night, it ain't pretty.
People Are Dumping Up to 14 Tons of Trash in Saigon Canals Everyday
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- Published on 06 November 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Over the last decade, Saigon's Nhieu Loc – Thi Nghe Canal has undergone a serious transformation.
Morning News Roundup: Apple Opens Subsidiary in Vietnam Amid Strong iPhone Sales
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- Published on 06 November 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
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First VN farm's products certified as organic [Vietnam News]
Apple Opens Subsidiary in Vietnam Amid Strong iPhone Sales [Mac Rumors]
VN pours $12.7mn in drought and salinity recovery [Vietnam Net]
November Movies at Saigon's Alternative Film Venues
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- Published on 05 November 2015
- Written by Zelda Rudzitsky.
As award season approaches, November might be the last chance you have this year to dive into the world of alternative and low-budget films, which is dominated by French and American productions.
Saigon's Air Quality Report Just Came Out and It's Not Good
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- Published on 05 November 2015
- Written by Saigoneer. Top photo by Lee Starnes.
As you may have noticed over the past month, Saigon's ambient air pollution is getting worse.
Vo Trong Nghia Is Building a Leafy Green LEED Housing Development in Saigon
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- Published on 05 November 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vo Trong Nghia is no stranger to high-profile, cost-effective and environmentally friendly buildings. In the last few years, the Saigon-based architect and his firm have garnered to international recognition thanks to their innovative and eco-friendly designs.
Long An Officials Will Proceed With Demolition of 1930s Bridge
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- Published on 05 November 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
A piece of Mekong Delta history is about to disappear, as officials in Long An province move ahead with the demolition of a decades-old bridge across the Bao Dinh River.
False Alarm: Psy Is Not Coming to Vietnam
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- Published on 05 November 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Don't go brushing up on your Gangnam Style moves just yet: the much-discussed Psy performance that Vietnam was expecting later this month has been indefinitely put on hold.
Event Rewind: Halloween Hẻm Jam
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- Published on 04 November 2015
- Written by Saigoneer. Photos by Lee Starnes.
While people across the city embraced this weekend's Halloween festivities, 3A Station was especially lively as Saigoneer joined forces with GiantStep Gallery and iLL Beats Saigon to put on the first-ever Halloween Hẻm Jam.
[Photos] This Is What Hanoi May Look Like in 2030
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- Published on 04 November 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
With all the infrastructure projects and construction barriers, housing developments and half-finished skyscrapers, it's hard to imagine what urban Vietnam will look like in five years, let alone 15.
Vietnam's Coc Coc Could Give Google a Run for Its Money
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- Published on 04 November 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Google owns the world of search engines. When it comes to random online queries, the company's user base is so ubiquitous that its name has become a verb in the English language and attempted to enter the lexicon in other nations.
Zelda Goes to the Gallery: Jack Clayton Solo Exhibition
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- Published on 04 November 2015
- Written by Zelda Rudzitsky.
Fragmented images of a bustling Saigon, Vietnam’s past and present, the theories of Francis Bacon and Carl Jung – all find a place within the intricate woodcut prints and ink illustrations of Jack Clayton’s latest solo exhibition at Decibel.
