Morning News Roundup: VN Coffee Growers Near Bankruptcy
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- Published on 18 August 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam's $2.6mln stall at Italy expo fixed 2 months after criticism [Thanh Nien]
Vietnamese DJ listed among world’s top 50 [Vietnam Net]
Vietnam is in top destination of South Korea’s investors [SGGP]
Check Out This New Instagram Account Dedicated To Napping Saigonese
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- Published on 17 August 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
In Vietnam, there’s no shame when it comes to taking a nap in public as nearly every vehicle doubles as a makeshift sleeping pad. To capture Saigonese at rest, graphic designer Maria Tran Larsen (who is also responsible for this set of animated gifts of a similar theme) has started an Instagram account to capture what she calls a “funny” and “charming” aspect of Vietnam.
Construction of Saigon Metro Flyover Above the Hanoi Highway Begins
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- Published on 17 August 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Work on the above ground section of Saigon's first metro line is in full swing. Along with the construction of a rail bridge across the Saigon River and the installation of concrete girders, the city's transport authorities have announced that work has begun on a flyover across the Hanoi Highway.
Old Saigon Building Of The Week: 86 Võ Văn Tần
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- Published on 17 August 2015
- Written by Tim Doling. Photos by Lee Starnes.
The ornate mansion on the corner of the Bà Huyện Thanh Quan and Võ Văn Tần junction was once the private residence of celebrated photographer Fernand Nadal, whose old sepia postcard images of the city are now collectors’ items.
Parking Space Prices Hit US$50,000 In Hanoi
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- Published on 17 August 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
High demand and low supply have resulted in astronomical costs for parking spaces in Hanoi, some of which exceed the cost of the cars themselves.
Military Area in Cam Ranh to Be Converted Into Tourism Beach
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- Published on 17 August 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
In a bid to boost tourism in Cam Ranh, the Vietnamese military has agreed to hand over a beach to their civilian counterparts for tourism development.
Weekend News Roundup: Government To Pursue $500.8M Museum Despite Funding Problems
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- Published on 17 August 2015
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
Experts criticise uncontrolled Mekong crocodile breeding [Vietnam News]
Government to pursue $500.8mln museum despite funding problems, criticisms [Thanh Nien]
Foreign coloring books for adults take Vietnam by storm [VoV]
[Video] Parody Of American Teacher Mispronouncing Vietnamese Names Goes Viral
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- Published on 14 August 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
When a video like Key & Peele’s “Substitute Teacher” gets over 400,000 hits on YouTube, copycats and parodies are to be expected. One such imitation, “Substitute Teacher in Vietnam,” shows an American teacher butchering Vietnamese names as he takes attendance.
Population Explosion: Hanoi Adding 200,000 New Residents Each Year
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- Published on 14 August 2015
- Written by Saigoneer. Photos by Lee Starnes.
It’s no secret that the populations of Vietnam’s urban centers are quickly growing, but in Hanoi, this phenomenon is occurring at a rapid pace as the city adds 200,000 new residents each year.
Hẻm Gems: Mì Vịt Tiềm @ Mì Gia Tân Tòng Lợi
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- Published on 14 August 2015
- Written by Nam Núm. Photos by Lee Starnes.
You can tell Mì Gia Tân Tòng Lợi has been around for a while by the faded hủ tiếu cart greeting you at the entrance. The eatery specializes in Chinese-style egg noodle soups and fried duck dishes, though some are more impressive than others.
Uber Is Giving Away Free Helicopter Rides In Da Nang This Weekend
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- Published on 14 August 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
To inaugurate the launch of UberCHOPPER, Uber’s new helicopter service in Vietnam, the company is giving away flights to a few of its Da Nang users this weekend.
Morning News Roundup: Craft Beer Explodes In Saigon
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- Published on 14 August 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam moves to weaken currency after China devaluation [Asian Correspondent]
Craft beer explodes in Saigon [Thanh Nien]
Vietnam’s deputy prime minister just got serious about startups [Tech in Asia]
Viet Pride 2015 Arrives In Saigon
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- Published on 13 August 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Tomorrow morning, Vietnam’s biggest LGBT festival, Viet Pride 2015, will kick-off in Saigon with a wide-ranging selection of events, from workshops, art shows, and community activities to a large parade.
These 11 Infographics Show The Character Of Asian Nations
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- Published on 13 August 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
The Asian Creative Data Map is a project from the Asian Creative Network (ACN) that seeks to decipher how the character of Asian countries are changing due to rapid growth.
[Video] 44 Dead, 500 Injured In Massive Explosion At Chinese Port
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- Published on 13 August 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
A series of explosions ripped though a port facility Tianjin late Wednesday night, killing 44 and injuring 500.
[Video] A Day in the Life of a Vietnamese Train Conductor
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- Published on 13 August 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Ever wonder what it would be like to drive a train through the winding, verdant hills and claustrophobic tunnels of central Vietnam?
Drone Operators In VN Need Permission From Ministry of Defense To Fly
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- Published on 13 August 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Drones have provided us with some entertaining and sometime mind-blowing views of Vietnam. However, few drone operators seem to be aware that they need permission from the Ministry of Defense to operate the devices, according to a long-neglected government decree.
Morning News Roundup: Foreign Retailers Drive The Rise Of Convenience Stores In Vietnam
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- Published on 13 August 2015
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
Vietnam Widens Dong’s Trading Band After China Devalues Yuan [Bloomberg]
Dozens of houses owned by disgraced Vinashin official seized [DTI News]
PM welcomes US Supreme Court Justice [Vietnam Plus]
[Photos] This Is What Life In Saigon Looked Like In The Late 60s
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- Published on 12 August 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
While many of the old photos we post show sharp contrasts between past and present, those in this set depict scenes that could be found on Saigon’s streets today, with a few glaring exceptions.
[Video] Coffee Shop Owner, Seeking “Cool” Ride Drives Taxi Into Hanoi River
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- Published on 12 August 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Last Friday afternoon, a Hanoi taxi driver parked his car to buy a drink at a roadside stall. A few minutes later, he found his vehicle submerged in a nearby river after the stall’s owner “borrowed” it for a joy ride.
