Ba Son Should Be Preserved, Not Destroyed: Experts
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- Published on 24 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Alexandre Garel.
If you've driven along Ton Duc Thang any time in the last week or so, you might have noticed the large corrugated partition that's gone up just south of Le Thanh Ton. As the area overlooking the Saigon River begins to transform – whether through the construction of the highly-anticipated Thu Thiem 2 Bridge or as a stop on the city's first metro line – one thing is certain: Saigon's historic Ba Son Shipyard is about to undergo some major changes.
All Miss Universe Vietnam 2015 Contestants Will Sport VietJet Bikinis
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- Published on 24 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Just when you thought VietJet's brilliant bikini marketing strategy was gone forever, that bright red-and-yellow swimwear is gearing up for another appearance.
Morning News Roundup: Nearly 1 Million Overseas Vietnamese Want To Buy Houses In Vietnam
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- Published on 24 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Shing Chan.
Second financial firm allows foreign ownership [Vietnam Plus]
Nearly 1 million overseas Vietnamese want to buy houses in Vietnam [Vietnam Net]
Businesses concerned about import/export examinations [Vietnam Net]
[Photos] Meet The Families Who Live In Bangkok's Airplane Graveyard
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- Published on 23 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
In a city with rising rent prices and limited space, three Bangkok families are living in the husks of decommissioned commercial jets in the capital's eastern Ramkhampaeng neighborhood.
Da Nang Bans Votive Paper...Again
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- Published on 23 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
In Vietnam, votive paper is everywhere. Take a stroll through any residential neighborhood and you're likely to find at least one person burning brightly-colored money, clothing or other odds and ends to provide for their relatives in the afterlife.
[Video] Saigon to Get Another LEED Certified Building Next Year
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- Published on 23 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Saigon’s District 8 will soon be home to a LEED standard apartment project, one of the first in the country to meet the international green building benchmark.
[Infographics] 6 Of Vietnam's Most Dangerous Foods
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- Published on 23 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
From duck fetus to pork intestines, food is nothing short of an adventure in Vietnam. But if you're not careful, it can be more of an adventure than you bargained for, depending on what and where you eat.
Zelda Goes To The Gallery: Urbana
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- Published on 23 September 2015
- Written by Zelda Rudzitsky.
When I arrived at deciBel Lounge last week, ready to meet two of the three artists behind photography project Urbana: City View, I was dreading what I would see. Too often, urban-themed artwork turns out to be another tired take on downtown skylines and Vietnamese cityscapes. Never have I been so happy to be so wrong.
[Photos] Villa Collapses in Hanoi Leaving 2 Dead, 6 Injured
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- Published on 23 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
At 12:45pm yesterday afternoon, a 110-year-old French colonial villa in Hanoi collapsed, killing two and injuring several others.
Morning News Roundup: 30% of Vietnamese to Shop Online by 2020
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- Published on 23 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Triet Thai.
Vietnam Airlines aircraft provides free transport of medical equipment [Vietnam News]
3 Vietnamese shortlisted in global video competition for farmers [Thanh Nien]
Drinking becoming a problem in Vietnam [Thanh Nien]
[Photos] Vinpearl Halong Bay Opens This November
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- Published on 22 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Halong Bay, the crown jewel of northern Vietnam's many UNESCO World Heritage sites, is about to receive a new landmark.
[Video] Kinh Do Makes Mooncake Sexy In New TV Commercial
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- Published on 22 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Love 'em or hate 'em, mooncakes are one of Vietnam's most visually attractive holiday treats. Featuring beautiful, intricate designs and packed with a range of both sweet and savory flavors, there's a lot that goes into mooncake perfection.
Color Me Run Comes To Hanoi
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- Published on 22 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
This weekend, Hanoians will finally have the opportunity to run five kilometers while being doused in colored powder, as the Color Me Run comes to the capital for the first time.
[Photos] How The Other Half Lives: District 2's Makeshift Village
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- Published on 22 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
When you think of District 2, the first thing that comes to mind is massive villas and high-end developments, fancy western-style supermarkets and upscale restaurants. But while Thao Dien may be a hub of luxury living, other parts of District 2 are not necessarily so glamorous.
Metiseko: How One Local Designer Created An Eco-Friendly Brand
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- Published on 22 September 2015
- Written by Zelda Rudzitsky.
When it comes to fashion, sustainability is not always a high priority in Vietnam. These days, Vietnam is beginning to see more campaigns which aim to raise public awareness around environmental issues in all industries. However, what is most remarkable is the role that Vietnam's apparel industry has played in both national economic growth – Vietnam ranks among the top textile exporters in the world – and eco-friendly practices.
There Are Only 20 Indochinese Tigers Left in Vietnam
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- Published on 22 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam's population of Indochinese tigers is dangerously low, with only around 20 animals left in the wild.
Morning News Roundup: Illusion-Causing Stimulant, Called "American Weed," Traded Openly In HCMC
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- Published on 22 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam Airlines receives second Airbus A350-XWB [Nhan Dan]
Cop suspended for assaulting insulting neighbor [Thanh Nien]
Illusion-causing stimulant, called ‘American weed,’ traded openly in HCMC [Tuoi Tre]
Chinese Man Deported For Mass Earthworm-Hunting Operation
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- Published on 21 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer. Illustration by Nam Núm.
There are some crimes so despicable and sinister that just to think of them will make your stomach turn.
[Infographics] Vietnam's Mobile Games Are Taking the World by Storm
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- Published on 21 September 2015
- Written by Dana Filek-Gibson. Illustration by Nam Núm.
Whether you're reading this on a smartphone or tablet, a desktop or a laptop, look up: chances are at least a few other people are also deeply engrossed in a screen of some kind.
Six-Minute Film Depicts Enchanting Landscapes Of Southeast Asia
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- Published on 21 September 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Soren Nielsen and Victoria Rivera's six-minute film opens with a question: “When did we stop walking if it's what makes us human in the first place?”
