Vietnam Railways to Introduce E-Ticketing System Next Month
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- Published on 31 August 2015
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Starting next month, travelers will be able to purchase train tickets via an electronic ticketing system, reports Talk Vietnam.
[Photos] What Citizens Of The World Eat In A Day
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- Published on 31 August 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Most of us don't give a second thought to what we eat in a day. According to National Geographic, the average person consumes 2,870 calories from morning to night, but what you eat can change dramatically depending on where you live and what's available.
Vietnam Airlines Drops Plan To Purchase Airbus A380
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- Published on 31 August 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines (VNA) will no longer be adding the Airbus A380, the world’s largest passenger airplane, to its fleet, Thanh Nien reported on Wednesday.
Weekend News Roundup: Around 300 New Businesses Launched Each Day In Vietnam
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- Published on 31 August 2015
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Triet Thai.
Vietnam debates design of helmets for ethnic women with high buns [Tuoi Tre]
Hanoi authorities make ambitious flood pledge for National Day [DTI]
UK firm makes master design for Dung Quat oil refinery’s expansion [DTI]
[Photos] New Bridge Cutting Distance From HCMC To Mekong Delta Opens Tomorrow
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- Published on 28 August 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Starting tomorrow, city travelers will be able to cut their trip to My Tho from 100 kilometres to 25 kilometres, reports Tuoi Tre.
10 Things To Avoid During The Month Of Spirits
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- Published on 28 August 2015
- Written by Shing Chan.
Today marks the ceremonial day of the “ghost month”, one of Vietnam's lesser known annual traditions. Often joked about, this is actually an important time in the Vietnamese year and influences much of what people do.
[Video] Hanoi Traffic Police Pursue Mai Linh Cab Driver in 'Terrifying High-Speed Chase'
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- Published on 28 August 2015
- Written by Saigoneer. Illustration by Nam Núm.
A Mai Linh taxi driver is in some serious trouble after speeding away when officers attempted to pull him over for a traffic violation.
Hẻm Gems: Bánh Bao Chiên @ Lý Chính Thắng Street Cart
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- Published on 28 August 2015
- Written by Nam Núm. Photos by Lee Starnes.
Imagine it's around 4pm and a sprinkle of rain is just starting to fall outside. You sit in the office thinking about how wonderful it would be to have a small snack by your side.
Woman Holds Funeral For Herself And Five Living Relatives
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- Published on 28 August 2015
- Written by Saigoneer. Illustration by Nam Núm.
On Tuesday, a Phan Thiet woman organized a collective funeral for herself and five other living family members, drawing the attention of several curious neighbors.
Morning News Roundup: Fine Might Go Up To $1,800 For Overloaded Vehicles
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- Published on 28 August 2015
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Triet Thai.
$107 million approved for second Laos border gate [Vietnam Net]
Minimum wage may rise 12% [Vietnam Net]
[Photos] Hanoi Streets Under Water After a Night of Heavy Rain
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- Published on 27 August 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Less than two hours of rain turned Hanoi into a citywide swimming pool on Wednesday evening. As predicted by the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, a bout of heavy rain drenched the capital city, beginning around 7pm. Transportation was stifled, with water levels reaching over 30cm on some streets and stranding many city residents.
[Photos] Open-Air Cafe Stands Out On Kontum Waterfront
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- Published on 27 August 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Kontum is not, perhaps, the first place you'd expect to find a piece of modern architecture, but perched on the Dakbla River is the imposing Kontum Indochine Cafe. Designed by award-winning architecture firm Vo Trong Nghia, the cafe is part of a local hotel complex which lies adjacent to Dakbla Bridge, a gateway into the city.
Transport Ministry Will Attempt To Beat Uber At Their Own Game
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- Published on 27 August 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
After ongoing legal struggles with Uber, the Ministry of Transport recently announced it will launch its own app to compete directly with the ridesharing enterprise. This is a move by local authorities to establish order in a relatively blue ocean market after months of attempting to control Uber and other similar services, reports Thanh Nien.
Stunning Video Captures Snapshots Of Northern Vietnam
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- Published on 27 August 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
When German photographer Stefan Siebert visited Vietnam earlier this year, he wanted to travel light but also capture images of his journey. Using a handy Blackmagic camera and monopod, the photographer succeeded in bringing together a series of beautiful vignettes which feature both the people and natural beauty of northern Vietnam.
Nearly 100 US Army Uniforms Found in Passenger's Luggage at Tan Son Nhat
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- Published on 27 August 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Last Sunday, customs officials at Tan Son Nhat International Airport seized nearly 100 US Army uniforms from a passenger traveling from the United States, reports Tuoi Tre News.
Morning News Roundup: TPP Set To Devour Vietnam Livestock Sector
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- Published on 27 August 2015
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Triet Thai.
Dollar rise lifts imports and widens Vietnam’s trade gap [VOV]
VietJet listed among world’s fastest growing airlines [VOV]
Master plan approved to develop northwest national tourism area [DTI]
Vintage Photos Capture Hanoi On The Brink Of A New Era
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- Published on 26 August 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
In 1986, Hanoi – much like the rest of Vietnam – was at the start of a new era. Thanks to the government's Doi Moi economic reforms, the country had moved from a centrally planned command economy to a “socialist-based” market economy. During the first decade of Doi Moi the city was teeming with shops like those vividly captured by German photographer, Hans-Peter Grump.
Vietnam Developing Crowdfunding Regulations For Local Platforms
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- Published on 26 August 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
The Ministry of Planning and Investment is working to create a legal framework for crowdfunding activities, reports Deal Street Asia. The government organization has recently met with local startups to request feedback on the new policy.
22 Pictures Of China's Strangest Chairs
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- Published on 26 August 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
In his series “Bastard Chairs”, German photographer Michael Wolf captures some pretty interesting seating arrangements.
Vietnam Will Not Devalue The Dong Again This Year
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- Published on 26 August 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
The National Bank of Vietnam, after its third adjustment to the dong this year, announced it would not alter the exchange rate again until 2016, reports Thanh Nien.
