Da Nang to Launch Helicopter Tours in April
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- Published on 12 February 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Starting in April, visitors to Da Nang will be able to take in the city’s sights from the air with helicopter tours.
18 Incredible Photos of 1950s Hong Kong
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- Published on 12 February 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Like Saigon, Hong Kong has long been one of Asia’s most important commercial centers and both had been shaped by European colonial powers for nearly a century before being captured by the Japanese during World War II.
Vietnam Set To Get Its First 2 IMAX Theaters
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- Published on 12 February 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
IMAX and a Korean company have agreed on a deal to open Vietnam’s first two super-sized screens.
Morning News Roundup: World Bank Blacklists 8 Projects In Vietnam For Tardiness
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- Published on 12 February 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Three condemned to death for smuggling 11kg of heroin in Vietnam [Tuoi Tre]
Vietnam-Laos border marker planting to be completed this year: officials [Tuoi Tre]
World Bank blacklists 8 projects in Vietnam for tardiness [Thanh Nien]
Galerie Quynh and San Art Announce Relocation Plans
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- Published on 11 February 2015
- Written by Zelda Rudzitsky.
On January 31, Galerie Quynh permanently closed its original location in 65 De Tham, leaving the new downtown gallery on Dong Khoi as its sole exhibition space.
[Video] “Waterfall” Fried Chicken In District 3
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- Published on 11 February 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Street food aficionado, Mark Wiens, made his way through Vietnam last December to sample some of the city’s famous culinary offerings.
[Video] 11 Injured After Car Crashes Into Crowd at Tan Son Nhat
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- Published on 11 February 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Last night at 7:15pm, a black Audi A8L crashed into a crowd in front of the international terminal at Tan Son Nhat Airport, injuring at least 11 and damaging nearby cars and billboards.
[Photos] What It’s Like to Take a Flight on North Korea’s Air Koryo, 'World’s Worst Airline'
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- Published on 11 February 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
According to Skytrax, which ranks and reviews 681 airlines, North Korea’s Air Koryo is the least pleasant to fly. The state-owned airline is the only carrier on the site that has a 1-star ranking and has had the dubious honor for four years running.
Future Saigon: Saigon Green Energy Tower
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- Published on 11 February 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Another ambitious project for Saigon’s Võ Văn Kiệt Street is in the works with plans for a 53-story (for reference, the Bitexco Tower is 68 stories) mega project.
Morning News Roundup: Despite Criticism, Vietnamese Villagers Make Blood Oath To Protect Pig Slaughter Fest
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- Published on 11 February 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
High-tech geriatric facility inaugurated in Hanoi [Vietnam Net]
Hanoi to get disabled taxi service [Vietnam Plus]
Vietnamese Cities Launch “Taking Drunkards Home” Service
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- Published on 10 February 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Feeling a bit too drunk to drive after an all-night nhậu session? Don’t worry, there’s a service for that.
Vietnamese School Wins Top Award At International Architecture Competition
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- Published on 10 February 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vo Trong Nghia had added to its list of international accolades, taking home top honors for its Farming Kindergarten in the recent Archdaily“Building of the Year” awards.
[Photos] A Closer Look At Vietnam’s New 5-Star Trains
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- Published on 10 February 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
More details and photos of Vietnam’s new 5-star trains have popped up in the local press this week, providing pricing information and a deeper look at the upscale amenities which promise to provide a more pleasant experience for those making the 31-hour trip between Hanoi and Saigon.
[Video] Alibaba Tests Drone Delivery Service In China
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- Published on 10 February 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Chinese online retail giant, Alibaba, has taken a page out of Amazon’s playbook, launching a three-day drone delivery pilot program.
Cambodia Deports Another Group of Tourists for Nude Angkor Photos
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- Published on 10 February 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Another week, yet another group of international tourists was deported from Cambodia for taking “nude pictures” at the holy temples of Angkor Wat.
Morning News Roundup: Counterfeit Goods Undermine Vietnam’s Economic Prosperity
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- Published on 10 February 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Fake labels on foreign alcohol flood Tet market [DTI]
Counterfeit goods undermine Vietnam’s economic prosperity [Voice of Vietnam]
Hanoi set ambitious goal on new-style rural building by 2020 [Vietnam Plus]
[Photos] Vintage Vietnamese Matchboxes
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- Published on 09 February 2015
- Written by Dang Bui.
The images on Vietnamese matchbox covers before 1975 varied from the traditional - drawings of zodiac animals - to the modern – brand advertising and popular singers of the day.
Italy Offers to Train Vietnamese Traffic Police
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- Published on 09 February 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
At a meeting with a Vietnamese delegation in Rome last week, an official from Italy’s Polizia Stradale offered his organization’s assistance in providing Vietnam’s traffic police with training to improve their professional skills.
Acoustic Open Mic Night @ Broma
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- Published on 09 February 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
From the organizer: Don't miss out on the best acoustic night in Saigon!
Vietnam Hopes To Launch 4G LTE This Year
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- Published on 09 February 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
As public WIFI spreads across Vietnam’s streets, cities and transportation networks, plans are in the works to upgrade the country’s mobile internet to 4G LTE status.
