Agreement Reached on Trans-Pacific Partnership
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- Published on 06 October 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
On Monday, officials from 12 Pacific Rim nations reached an agreement on the Trans-Pacific Partnership, the largest regional trade agreement to date.
Construction Kicks off on the Crown Jewel of Thu Thiem
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- Published on 06 October 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
The first, and perhaps most significant of the mega developments planned for Thu Thiem broke ground last week, signaling the peninsula’s evolution from swampland to modern urban center.
Johnny Tri Nguyen Fined For Illegal Martial Arts Competition
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- Published on 06 October 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Local film star and Hollywood stuntman Johnny Tri Nguyen is in hot water after hosting an illegal martial arts competition last month in Nha Be District.
Morning News Roundup: Saigon Sail Awaits Approval For Nhieu Loc Canal Tour Resumption
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- Published on 06 October 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Domestic GDP likely to grow 6.5% in 2015 [DTI]
Forest protection law falls short [Vietnam News]
Ministry defends tax reforms [Vietnam News]
Mobile Users Can Retain Phone Number When Switching Networks In 2017
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- Published on 05 October 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Mobile users will soon be able to switch carriers without losing their phone number.
[Video] Saigon to Complete Flashy New BRT System by 2018
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- Published on 05 October 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Saigon is hitting the public transportation hard these days, with new metro construction starting along Ton Duc Thang and talks of a 12-kilometer tramway recently announced.
October Movies At Saigon’s Alternative Film Venues
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- Published on 05 October 2015
- Written by Zelda Rudzitsky.
It is not Halloween without a dose of horror. Check out which spooky films made the list this year at Saigon's alternative movie-viewing venues. If zombies, ghosts and paranormal activity are not your cup of tea, there are also some new indie and arthouse international titles coming to you this month in the city.
Vietnam's Visa Waiver Fail
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- Published on 05 October 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
While Vietnamese officials are making an effort to boost the number of visitors to the country, it may not be enough to pull Vietnam out of its tourism slump.
Saigon’s Famous Streets and Squares: Thái Văn Lung Street
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- Published on 05 October 2015
- Written by Tim Doling. Top photo by Lee Starnes.
One of the city's oldest thoroughfares, the street we know today as Thái Văn Lung bore the name Pasteur Street for over half a century.
There Are No Traffic Jams In Saigon: Department of Transport Director
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- Published on 05 October 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Despite numerous reports to the contrary, the director of Saigon’s Department of Transport told the press last week that there are no traffic jams in the city.
Weekend News Roundup: Recalculation Shows Vietnam’s Public Debt At 66.4% Of GDP
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- Published on 05 October 2015
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
Recalculation shows Vietnam’s public debt at 66.4% of GDP [Vietnam Net]
TV ads most trusted in Viet Nam [Vietnam News]
Japan Invented a RoboCab Because of Course They Did
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- Published on 02 October 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Fasten your seatbelts: unmanned taxis are coming to Japan.
The Tragic Demise Of Phu Quoc's Coral Reefs
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- Published on 02 October 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Phu Quoc, Vietnam's top island destination, has been the subject of environmental controversy for a while now. Between luxury hotels dumping wastewater into the ocean, thousands of sea cucumbers washing up on shore to die and local authorities hoping to clear 2,000 hectares of forests and farmland for the sake of a high-end casino and the world's second largest zoo, there's cause to believe that, for better or worse, big changes are coming to the island.
Da Nang Is Buying Citizens' Ideas On How To Improve The City
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- Published on 02 October 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Last Saturday, Da Nang authorities announced that they are willing to pay for citizens' ideas on how to improve the environment and image of the central city, giving local residents a more active role in local development.
New Victor Vu Film Wins at International Festival
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- Published on 02 October 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Last week, Vietnamese film Tôi Thấy Hoa Vàng Trên Cỏ Xanh (Yellow Flowers on the Green Grass) took home the Feature Films of 2015 award at China's Silk Road International Film Festival, held in Fujian province.
Hẻm Gems: The Best Bò Kho in the Business
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- Published on 02 October 2015
- Written by Nam Núm. Photos by Brian Letwin.
This week, there was a rumor going around in our office about the best bò kho in the city. Because we take food very seriously at Saigoneer, I took it upon myself to determine the accuracy of this statement.
Bird Flies Directly Into Nose of VietJet Plane, Damages Aircraft
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- Published on 02 October 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
The pilot of a VietJet flight was in for a surprise on Wednesday when his plane was struck by a bird – or several birds – damaging the nose of the aircraft.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam To Stop Collecting Road Fees From Motorbike Owners In Early 2016
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- Published on 02 October 2015
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
Reservoir anti-flooding plan still on hold in HCM City [Vietnam Net]
Survey finds most Vietnamese respondents want to legally gamble at home [Tuoi Tre]
Hanoi building near Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum taller than allowed: inspectors [Thanh Nien]
[Video] Here's What Vietnam Looks Like From Above
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- Published on 01 October 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
It's easy to get cynical about Vietnam's tourism industry. While this is a country with plenty to offer, there are a whole host of things that can bring a traveler down. But every now and again, someone brings together the best of Vietnam, compiles it into a short video and reminds us exactly why this country is so great.
Vietnam's GDP Growth Hits Highest In 5 Years
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- Published on 01 October 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Last Tuesday, the General Statistics Office announced that gross domestic product (GDP) growth in Vietnam is up to 6.81% for the first nine months of this year, reports Bloomberg.
