District 5's Haunted Thuan Kieu Plaza to Reopen
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- Published on 30 October 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
District 5's towering 33-storey Thuan Kieu Plaza is about to get a revamp, as a new owner is swooping in to save the deteriorating complex.
Saigon Metro's Line 5 Costs More Dongs Than You Can Imagine
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- Published on 30 October 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Saigon's forthcoming metro system seems to be getting more expensive all the time. While Line 1 began construction last year to the tune of US$2.49 billion and Line 2's price tag recently jumped from US$1.3 billion to US$2.1 billion – and also announced a two-year delay – the latest metro route to request approval, Line 5, is showing them both up at nearly twice the cost. The new track has not only met the cost of Saigon Metro Line 4, which comes in at a staggering US$4.45 billion, but surpassed it.
Hanoi, Saigon Make No. 2 Spot on Lonely Planet's List of Value Destinations
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- Published on 30 October 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
On Tuesday, guidebook publisher and thorn in the side of locals everywhere Lonely Planet released its list of 'Best Value Destinations for 2016'. Of course, Vietnam was on it.
It's Official: 'Kong: Skull Island' Will Film in Vietnam
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- Published on 30 October 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Last month, director and screenwriter Jordan Charles Vogt-Roberts scouted locations in Vietnam for his upcoming film, Kong: Skull Island, the prequel to the 2005 Hollywood blockbuster King Kong.
Hẻm Gems: Tan Dinh's Hue Food Heaven
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- Published on 30 October 2015
- Written by Nam Núm. Photos by Lee Starnes.
The area around Hue O Xuan is pretty busy, making it easy to miss the address amid its neverending traffic. Though the local chain that takes up two storefronts opposite Tan Dinh Market at 18 Nguyen Huu Cau sits pretty much empty during the afternoon, it's a madhouse in the early mornings and at night, when dozens upon dozens of diners turn up for a taste of Hue's finest.
Morning News Roundup: Six Teens Nicked for Stabbing, Robbing Foreigners in HCMC
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- Published on 30 October 2015
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Alexander McMillan.
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Vietnam ranked in top ten countries in Cyber Maturity 2015 [Hanoi Times]
Civilian Planes Can Now Fly Over Military Areas
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- Published on 29 October 2015
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Gian Thanh Son.
Thanks to the army, Vietnam's local aviation industry is about to save a total of 40,000 hours per year, and passengers may soon be able to see sights like these as they arrive in Saigon.
[Video] A Poetic Look at Cho Lon
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- Published on 29 October 2015
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Nam Nguyen.
Some people have a knack for seeing things differently. Just like the backpacker who managed to make Pham Ngu Lao seem like a bastion of authentic local culture, so have Huy Tran and the Only in Saigon crew managed to turn the buzzing, chaotic stalls of Cho Lon into a poetic homage to one of the city's most famous landmarks.
Take a Look at Phu Nhuan's Chi House
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- Published on 29 October 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Everywhere we turn, it seems, local architects are coming up with new and innovative designs that not only make for some sweet pads but also help to beautify their neighborhoods.
Myanmar Is Getting Krispy Kreme
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- Published on 29 October 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
In the area of glorious, calorie-ridden, sugar-fueled donut news, Krispy Kreme will be coming to Myanmar.
[Photos] The Evolution of Bitexco in 25 Photos
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- Published on 29 October 2015
- Written by Saigoneer. Photos by Frederik Wissink.
Between Thu Thiem's ambitious new skyscraper, the planned transformation of Thanh Da Island and a LEED-standard apartment complex that looks like Marina Bay Sands, Saigon's skyline seems to change every other day.
Thu Thiem Tunnel to Shut Down for 30 Minutes Tomorrow Afternoon
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- Published on 29 October 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
On Friday, drivers heading in to District 1 via the Thu Thiem Tunnel between 2pm and 2:30pm will have to find an alternative route, as the tunnel will be closed for a routine fire drill.
Morning News Roundup: New Rule to Leave Half of Tourist Boats in Ha Long Bay Ashore
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- Published on 29 October 2015
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Vietnam sends nearly 100,000 labourers to work abroad [Dang Cong San]
Northern Vietnam to suffer temperatures as low as 12°C [Tuoi Tre]
[Photos] Photographer Captures Slum Life on the Banks of Hanoi’s Red River
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- Published on 28 October 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
From north to south, urban Vietnam is full of contrasts. Skyscrapers go up next to shophouses. Food carts rub shoulders with five-star hotels. And sometimes, amid the changing cityscapes of this fast-developing country, millionaires inhabit the same space as those struggling to make ends meet.
Hanoi Coffee Chain Gets $5.5m Investment to Dominate Vietnam
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- Published on 28 October 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
One Hanoi-based coffee chain is going nationwide, thanks to a sizable foreign investment.
Check out China's Monster Bridge-Building Machine
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- Published on 28 October 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
While Chinese bridges have made big headlines recently – and, later, made terrifying headlines – the technology used to construct China's everyday bridges is pretty impressive.
Architects Lament the Demolition of Saigon's Old Buildings
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- Published on 28 October 2015
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
With limited space in downtown Saigon, it's pretty well-known that the city's heritage buildings are often in danger of being lost to newer, flashier development projects. More than a few historical structures have been earmarked for demolition in recent years, with the Thu Thiem Parish Church among them.
Sweden Just Held Its Largest Ever Exhibition of Contemporary Vietnamese Art
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- Published on 28 October 2015
- Written by Nicholas Santalucia.
Mien Meo Mieng / Contemporary Art from Vietnam – the most comprehensive exhibition of contemporary Vietnamese art ever presented in Sweden – features installations, drawings, paintings, videos and sculptures from 14 contemporary Vietnamese artists. Produced by Bildmuseet and organized by artist-curator Tran Luong and assistant curator Le Thuan Uyen, the exhibits at Mien Meo Mieng – which translates to The Land of Distortion – revolve around the topics of war, economic changes and Vietnamese society, highlighting the delicate art of subtleties and hidden messages which characterizes the country's contemporary art. Below is a look at the career and work of 10 of the artists displayed at Bildmuseet.
A Look at Saigon’s Interesting Definition of ‘Traffic Jam’
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- Published on 28 October 2015
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Fred Wissink.
When it comes to Vietnamese traffic management, the fun never ends. Between Hanoian officials telling drivers in the capital to be more like the Saigonese, Saigon officials insisting there are no traffic jams in the city and the notion that thinner sidewalks will help to alleviate traffic congestion, the ongoing adventure that is driving in Vietnam happens to be a pretty good source of entertainment these days.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Province Reports H5N6 Bird Flu Outbreak
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- Published on 28 October 2015
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Alexander McMillan.
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HCM City circus wins international award [Hanoi Times]
Vietnam agreement supports nuclear infrastructure development [World Nuclear News]
