Vietnam to Get High Speed Trains That Can Reach 350kph
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- Published on 10 March 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has approved plans for a massive overhaul of Vietnam’s rail network over the next 35 years.
Medical Musings: Beware Of Fake Alcohol In Vietnam
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- Published on 10 March 2015
- Written by Jeremy Ostrander
Vietnam drinks a lot of alcohol. In fact, it tops the list in Southeast Asia at nearly 3 billion liters yearly. While beer is the alcoholic beverage of choice for many, spirits are also a popular option.
Elephant Dies of Exhaustion While Serving Tourists in Dak Lak: Report
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- Published on 10 March 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
On Sunday, authorities from Dak Lak Province announced that a 40-year-old elephant died suddenly while serving tourists at the Ban Don tourist area.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Approves 6-Day Holiday In April
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- Published on 10 March 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
International happiness day celebrated nationwide [Vietnam Plus]
Students singing “adult love song” stirs debate [Vietnam Net]
First wind power farm in Central Highlands kicked off [Vietnam Net]
Epic Drone Video Perfectly Captures Sapa’s Majestic Beauty
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- Published on 09 March 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Sapa has a reputation for being one of the most beautiful places on Earth and with videos like this, it’s easy to see why.
New Proposal: Drive Drunk, Lose Your Ride
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- Published on 09 March 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
In an effort to improve road safety in Vietnam, the country’s National Traffic Safety Committee has proposed that those found to be drinking and driving have their vehicles confiscated by police.
Vietnamese American Stabs And Kills Man For “Vulgar Gaze”
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- Published on 09 March 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
On Sunday, police arrested a Vietnamese American in Hue for allegedly killing another bar patron for looking at him the wrong way.
The 10 Tallest Buildings In Vietnam
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- Published on 09 March 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
After hearing that Hanoi is planning to build the world’s largest broadcast tower, it got us wondering – what are the tallest buildings in Vietnam?
Weekend News Roundup: Two Vietnamese Indicted In One Of Largest Data Breaches In US
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- Published on 09 March 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Spring festivals become a burden on local communities [Vietnam Net]
Businesses anxious about higher petrol, electricity prices [Vietnam Net]
Vietnam attends UN debate on human rights, climate change [Nhan Dan]
Saigoneer Sunday Rewind
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- Published on 08 March 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Saigoneer's staff highlights their favorite articles from the past week.
Launching Event: “Hà Nội: CAPITAL City” & TP. Hồ Chí Minh: MEGA City" Photo Books
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- Published on 07 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 they will present about the second updated edition of the photo book "TP. Hồ Chí Minh: MEGA City", this time in a more portable format.
Saigoneer Getaways: The Melting Pot Of The Philippines
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- Published on 06 March 2015
- Written by Lee Starnes.
Over the Tet holiday, our photographer, Lee Starnes, tried to capture the melting pot of the Philippines. Traveling to Palawan, Bohol, and Southern Luzon, the remnants of Spanish and American colonization mixed with distinctly Asian tradition made for a unique experience.
International Arrivals To Vietnam Drop For Ninth Consecutive Month
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- Published on 06 March 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Based on data released by the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT), Vietnam has experienced a precipitous fall in tourist numbers for the ninth straight month.
Lotte, Japanese Firms Partner up on $2bn Eco Smart City in D2
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- Published on 06 March 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Perhaps the development of Thu Thiem is finally underway with the announcement that South Korean multinational Lotte will team up with two Japanese developers on a US$2 billion mega project in the peninsula across from District 1.
Fake Fanpages Of Vietnamese Politicians Flood Facebook
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- Published on 06 March 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
As some Vietnamese politicians embrace Facebook, others have been a bit slower to adopt it. However, many in the latter group are already represented on the social network with fake Fanpages.
Morning News Roundup: Authorities Look For Rare Animal Famous On Facebook, Unsure What It Is
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- Published on 06 March 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Hai Phong turns green with electric-bus project [Vietnam Net]
Economy starts year ‘all guns blazing’ [Voice of Vietnam]
HCMC moves to improve business environment for foreign firms [SGGP]
[Photos] Check Out Vietnam Airlines’ New Star Trek-like Uniforms
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- Published on 05 March 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
For the first time in 15 years, Vietnam Airlines has unveiled a set of new uniforms for its pilots and cabin crews.
US$450 Million Allocated To Clean Up Saigon’s Nhieu Loc – Thi Nghe Canal
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- Published on 05 March 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Saigon’s most important canal is set to clean up its act with a new round of funding.
An Illustrated Guide To Vietnamese Slang: Part 1
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- Published on 05 March 2015
- Written by Dang Bui. Illustration by Nam Num.
We’re back with another series of illustrated Vietnamese slang.
[Photos] Inside The Pages Of “Saigon Roundup”
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- Published on 05 March 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Saigon Roundup was a weekly, English-language digest and advertising magazine published by International Publicity Agent during the 1960s. While its pages may not hold particularly stellar examples of journalism, its articles and advertisements serve as interesting cultural artifacts.
