New Mega Development in the Works for Hanoi’s West Lake
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- Published on 27 January 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Hanoi is gearing up for a new mega development that will house 24,300 people and stretch across three districts.
Vietnamese Airlines May Soon Offer Direct Flights to the US
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- Published on 27 January 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
For Vietnamese and expats who frequently travel between Vietnam and the U.S., you may not have to endure long stop overs much longer.
[Video] "The Road Story Vietnam"
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- Published on 27 January 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
There’s no shortage of videos made by backpackers trekking through Vietnam which tap directly into our wanderlust. But few videos feature the high-level of production value found in "The Road Story Vietnam."
[Video] Topless Tarzan Swings From Trees, Causes Traffic Jam In Hanoi
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- Published on 27 January 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Hanoi’s trees may be slowly disappearing, but it seems like one local is still making use of them.
Morning News Roundup: HCMC Pulls Plug On So-Called Electric Cars
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- Published on 27 January 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Education-universalization law prevents teachers from doing their job [Vietnam Net]
Architects discuss new coat for Saigon Central Post Office [SGGP]
Vietnam promotes sending guest workers to key markets [Vietnam Plus]
Design Competition For Saigon's New Administrative Building Kicks Off
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- Published on 26 January 2015
- Written by Tim Doling.
Over the weekend, Hồ Chí Minh City residents were given the opportunity to view 11 shortlisted designs for the new City People's Committee Administration Building and to vote for the scheme they felt was best suited for the site and purpose.
79 Vietnamese Pilot Trainees Abandoned In California As Training Center Owner Flees
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- Published on 26 January 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
The abrupt closing of a U.S. pilot training program being attended by 79 Vietnamese pilot trainees who are now out $80,000 a piece after its abrupt closure.
Icons of Old Saigon: The Casino de Saigon
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- Published on 26 January 2015
- Written by Tim Doling.
Founded by French businessman Léopold Bernard, the Casino de Saigon was the city’s earliest cinema.
Weekend News Roundup: Vietnamese Spent At Least $3.1 Billion On Beer In 2014
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- Published on 26 January 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Low oil prices can boost Vietnam’s economic growth [Nhan Dan]
Code of conduct discussed to prevent sexual harassment at workplace [Nhan Dan]
Vietnam’s Undersea Internet Cable Repaired Ahead Of Schedule
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- Published on 24 January 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
After 18 days of slowed internet access to international websites, connections are back to normal in Vietnam after repairs to the Asia-America Gateway Cable were completed late last week.
Saigoneer Presents: Photo Walk With Glen Riley
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- Published on 23 January 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Saigoneer is happy to announce the first photo walk of the year! Join us on February 1 for a chat, a coffee and a stroll around “south Pham” with photographer Glen Riley.
Saigon Xưa: Breaking Down The Architecture Of Old Saigon
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- Published on 23 January 2015
- Written by Dang Bui.
Lê Hưng Trọng, creator of the upcoming illustration book about the architectural aesthetics of old Saigon, “Saigon Xưa”, talked to us about the varying styles of houses across the city.
[Video] Vietnamese Editor Uses Pancake Batter To Make Edible Art
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- Published on 23 January 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
45-year-old Le Phong Giao spends his days as an editor at the Youth Publishing House. During is free time, he unleashes his artistic prowess with sand painting, architecture, oil painting and comic book illustrations. Recently, he began to try his hand at a new medium – pancake art.
Trung Nguyên’s Massive Geography Fail
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- Published on 23 January 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Trung Nguyên puts out some pretty darn good coffee, providing a solid alternative to corn and chemical based street variety. When it comes to packaging, however, it looks like they could use a bit of help with geography.
'Gentle House' Taps Traditional Vietnamese Architecture for Modern Inspiration
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- Published on 23 January 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Blending the natural environment and modern construction, in 2012, Ngoc Luong Le Architects created the gentle house, a home on Hanoi’s outskirts that combines modern and traditional design elements to facilitate a harmonious relationship with the natural environment.
Morning News Roundup: HCMC Plan To Hike Water Prices Runs Into Stiff Opposition
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- Published on 23 January 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
HCM City canal remains dirty after $46m cleanup [Vietnam Net]
Cheap Vietnam Stocks Are Set to Rise to 7-Year High [Bloomberg]
Teenager creates 3D scans of hundreds of Vietnamese mascots on website [Tuoi Tre]
[Video] Travel Back In Time To 1940 Saigon
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- Published on 22 January 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
In 1940, Saigon was at its colonial height. While in May of that year, the Nazis began their invasion of France, the Vichy regime in Saigon retained the status quo in the city, one which would only be challenged with Japanese occupation in 1941.
[Photos] A Sneak Peek Into Saigon’s 2015 Tet Flower Street
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- Published on 22 January 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
There are many changes in store for Saigon’s annual Flower Street this year, from a new location to the use of QR codes and free WIFI.
Authorities Move To Ban Fishing In HCMC Canals
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- Published on 22 January 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
A proposal to prohibit fishing in all canals and lakes in HCMC is being discussed by the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.
How Fat Are Vietnamese Compared to the Rest of the World?
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- Published on 22 January 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
On a global scale, Vietnam fits into the low risk bucket when it comes to obesity rates with the medical condition afflicting less than 5% of the population.
