Another 'Dead' Saigon Canal Will Soon Be Revived
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- Published on 03 April 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Running over 10 kilometers through four districts (Tan Binh, Tan Phu, 11 and 6), Tan Hoa is one of Saigon's longest canals. Like many of the city's urban waterways, it has been receiving treatment for its polluted waters and countless temporary houses, and will soon recover with a green and modern makeover.
Incredibly Detailed Map Shows SE Asia's Amazing Diversity
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- Published on 03 April 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
This detailed map created by the Indigenous Knowledge and Peoples Network shows the incredible diversity of ethnicities in SE Asia.
Morning News Roundup: 4 Foreigners Reportedly Break Into Vietcombank ATMs To Steal $70,000
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- Published on 03 April 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Epidemic outbreaks found in HCM City [DTI]
Vietnam to be Asia's new manufacturing powerhouse [DTI]
Total lunar eclipse to occur on April 4 evening [Vietnam Plus]
Vietnam’s First IMAX Theatre To Launch In Saigon With “Furious 7”
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- Published on 02 April 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
IMAX is finally coming to Vietnam next month with screenings of the seventh installment of the “Fast & Furious” franchise.
16 Rare Photos That Show Life In Saigon After Japanese Surrender (1945)
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- Published on 02 April 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
These rare photos, taken by John Florea in October 1945, show what life was like in Saigon as Japanese forces laid down their arms following four years of occupation.
Nguyen Hue Pedestrian-Only Promenade To Open This Month
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- Published on 02 April 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
It’s been months since crews began to tear up Nguyen Hue Street in order to transform it into the city’s first pedestrian-only thoroughfare. It looks like we’ll only have to put up with this construction for another few weeks as the Saigon officials announced that the street will open on April 20.
[Video] Saigon Mad Men: “The Guitar-Maker's Labor of Love”
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- Published on 02 April 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
This short film is the fourth episode in a series called "Saigon Mad Men" that profiles some of the city’s most passionate business people.
Morning News Roundup: Ho Chi Minh City Suggests US Charity Supply Helmet Cameras To Traffic Cops
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- Published on 02 April 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam Idol show hits licence issues [Vietnam News]
HCMC multiplies new school model [SGGP]
Vietnam to benefit from new wave of Japanese investment [Vietnam Net]
April Movies At Saigon’s Alternative Film Venues
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- Published on 01 April 2015
- Written by Zelda Rudzitsky.
As we slowly move away from the awards season, our local film venues go back to what they do best: indie and cult cinema.
90,000 Vietnamese Workers on Strike at Factory That Supplies Nike, Adidas
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- Published on 01 April 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Changes to social insurance laws have sparked a massive worker’s strike in Saigon’s Binh Tan District, shutting down a garment factory that makes shoes and clothes for companies including Nike and Adidas.
Medical Musings: Would You Like A Side Of Arsenic With That Rice?
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- Published on 01 April 2015
- Written by Jeremy Ostrander, M.D.
In the last several years, there has been some talk about various chemicals found in the food supply here in Vietnam. You may remember bleach in bún and coconuts, MSG in everything, antibiotics in poultry and methanol in beer. Well, add one more to the list - arsenic in rice.
Vietnam Scraps Airport Maintenance Plan After Airlines Cry Foul
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- Published on 01 April 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAAV) has delayed plans to perform extensive maintenance at some of the country’s largest airports, including Saigon’s Tan Son Nhat.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Province Justifies Controversial Cable Car Project At World’s Largest Cave
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- Published on 01 April 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Man wearing kilos of gold causes chaotic scene at Hanoi shopping mall [Vietnam Net]
Vietnam’s voice in gender equality at IPU-132 [DTI]
Saigoneer Tet Photo Contest [Results]
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- Published on 31 March 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Over Tet, many of us got out of Saigon either to our hometowns, or for some much needed holiday time to surrounding countries. Either way, some beautiful images were submitted, and we had a rough time picking out the winners.
Interview With the Author of the 'Ha Noi: CAPITAL City' Photo Book
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- Published on 31 March 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Following the successful release of their photo book which chronicled urban development in Ho Chi Minh City last year, Michael Waibel and Henning Hilbert are back with a similar endeavor, this time focusing on the Vietnamese capital – “Hà Nội: CAPITAL City.” At the same time, the duo has released an updated edition of "TP. Hồ Chí Minh: MEGA City" in a more portable format. We caught up with Mr. Waibel to learn more about both publications and urban development in Vietnam.
Vietnam Delays Launch Of 4G Until 2016
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- Published on 31 March 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Though many have agreed that 2015 is the “prime time” for Vietnam to launch its 4G services, the country’s deputy minister of information and communications announced last Thursday that licenses for the world's fastest mobile network would not be granted to domestic telecommunication firms until 2016, reports Tuoi Tre.
21 Outrageous Photos Of Vietnamese Motorbikers – Part 2
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- Published on 31 March 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
For many living in Vietnam, motorbikes act as an appendage, taken everywhere and used for everything. They are monuments to function that are at once a personal vehicle, a delivery truck, a school bus, a heat source and even a stunt platform.
Thousands Of Flights To Be Canceled As Vietnam’s Major Airports Set To Undergo Repairs
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- Published on 31 March 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
An estimated one million booked passengers will be unable to take their flights from April 10 to June 25 as some of Vietnam’s largest airports have scheduled major repairs during one of the country’s busiest travel seasons.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam’s Public Debt On Track To Unhealthy High Levels
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- Published on 31 March 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam will suffer from “technology rubbish” if ministry does not act: scientists [Vietnam Net]
Vietnam’s public debt on track to unhealthy high levels [DTI]
Vietnam’s FDI disbursement surges in Q1 [Vietnam Plus]
[Photos] Every Corner Of This D7 Home Was Designed For Relaxation And Meditation
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- Published on 30 March 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
The 3x10 House, designed by DD concept, can be found in District 7. Built on a 3×10 square meter plot, the small space forced the architects to "carefully consider the conflicts between the need for privacy and a desire for an internal / external communication."
