[Video] Downtown Saigon Is at Its Best in This Drone Video
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- Published on 15 October 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Sometimes, when you're trapped in a gridlock of rush hour traffic, struck by an especially foul scent or awoken by the ear-splitting noise of roosters, construction projects and chatty next-door neighbors, it's hard to appreciate Saigon.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam’s Labor Productivity 50 Years Behind Thailand's
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- Published on 15 October 2015
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Triet Thai.
VN expects to collect more taxes next year [Vietnam News]
Vietnam’s labor productivity 50 years behind Thailand's: ministry [Tuoi Tre]
Report praises VN for promoting LGBTI people's rights [Vietnam News]
[Photos] Meet Tan Phu District's Breeze House
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- Published on 14 October 2015
- Written by Saigoneer. Photos by Oki Hiroyuki.
Saigon is full of surprises. Whether it's a theme park in District 9, a hidden temple in the heart of downtown or a high-end fashion shop in Binh Chanh, things in this city crop up exactly where you least expect them.
What Phu Quoc Was Like in 1907
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- Published on 14 October 2015
- Written by Tim Doling.
A translation of Pierre Rev’s description of Phú Quốc island from his 1907 book, Dans le Golfe de Siam.
Chinese Authorities Can Now See 100% of Beijing
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- Published on 14 October 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
You can now visit Beijing with the full knowledge that, no matter where you go, someone is watching.
Netflix Is Coming To Cambodia In 2016
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- Published on 14 October 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
No matter who you are, this is a sight you've seen at least once in your life:
Vietnam to Cut Visa Fees Next Month
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- Published on 14 October 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
In the wonderful world of Vietnamese tourist visas, the rules seem to change everyday. Whether it's permitting certain passport holders to enter the country visa-free or discussing whether to waive visa fees for other nationalities, something is always up for debate.
Developer Ordered To Tear Down Top Floors of New Building Near HCM Mausoleum
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- Published on 14 October 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
There's a lot of finger-pointing going on up north these days, as Hanoi officials have ordered a local real estate developer to tear down the top floors of a building near the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum.
Morning News Roundup: Government Proposes Higher Tax On Vehicles
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- Published on 14 October 2015
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
Vietnam to divest $2.5 bln share in top firm Vinamilk [Reuters]
Government proposes higher tax on vehicles [Vietnam News]
HCM City seeks private funds for projects [Vietnam Plus]
[Video] This Is What Saigon Looked Like in 1945
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- Published on 13 October 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
There's something wholly captivating about old footage of Saigon. In a city that seems to transform in the blink of an eye, it's rare to find evidence of the southern hub from long ago.
Tan Son Nhat to Be Expanded...Again
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- Published on 13 October 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Last Friday, local officials announced further plans to expand Tan Son Nhat International Airport as part of an ongoing effort to ease passenger overcrowding.
Event Rewind: Beer Fest @ Saigon Outcast
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- Published on 13 October 2015
- Written by Saigoneer. Photos by Lee Starnes.
Last Saturday, crowds of thirsty Saigoneers flocked to Saigon Outcast for its first-ever Beer Fest, which celebrated the city's growing number of craft beer producers.
Pack Your Bags: VietJet Now Flies to Yangon
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- Published on 13 October 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Planning a trip to Myanmar just got a little easier, thanks to VietJet.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam’s Public Debt Per Capita Surpasses $1,000
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- Published on 13 October 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam's economy to be ranked 17th globally by 2025 [Vietnam Net]
Vietnam’s public debt per capita surpasses $1,000 mark [Tuoi Tre]
Special economic zone to go up in HCM City [Vietnam Net]
[Video] Saigon Ad Agency Portrays Romance With a Good, Old-Fashioned Cavity Search
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- Published on 12 October 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Most Vietnamese TV commercials are pretty much the same: there's a bit of dancing, a few graphics and a handful of attractive young people parading across the screen. Everything is glossy, well-produced and, if we're being honest, a little boring.
Saigoneer's September Art Picks
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- Published on 12 October 2015
- Written by Zelda Rudzitsky.
After the city's gallery scene took a summer hiatus, Saigoneer is back with our art picks for the month. September was off to a good start with a variety of exhibitions, employing everything from urban landscapes to Anthropocene research, the presence of Vietnamese philosophy in architecture and a hymn to Saigon. Here are the pieces we liked most.
Health Officials May Require 'Rape Verification' For Certain Abortions
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- Published on 12 October 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
The Vietnamese Ministry of Health may require rape victims seeking an abortion for a fetus older than 12 weeks to verify that they have been sexually assaulted.
Miss Universe Thailand Will Dress Like a Tuk-Tuk
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- Published on 12 October 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Every country has its own signature costume. In Vietnam, it's the áo dài; in Japan, it's the kimono; in Thailand, apparently, it's a bodysuit shaped like a tuk-tuk.
German Firm Wins Design Contest For Hanoi's National Conference & Exhibition Center
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- Published on 12 October 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
After a two-month contest, Vingroup has selected a winner to design its upcoming development project, the National Conference & Exhibition Center in Hanoi's Co Loa area.
VN Officials Are Now Responsible For The Performance Of Job Applicants
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- Published on 12 October 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
From now on, government officials will have to take care when recommending potential employees for jobs in state-run agencies.
