Saigoneer Sunday Rewind
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- Published on 18 January 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Saigoneer's staff highlights their favorite articles from the past week.
Artist Spotlight: Thanh Xinh
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- Published on 16 January 2015
- Written by Dang Bui.
With her bubbly personality and welcoming smile, one may assume that Saigon Artbook artist Thanh Xinh's journey as an artist has been nothing but smooth sailing. Like anything that is worth while, however, it has come with obstacles along the way.
Actual Road to Replace Drainage Pipe Shortcut In The Mekong Delta
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- Published on 16 January 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
In the past 4 years along a stretch Ho Chi Minh City-Trung Luong expressway in the Mekong province of Ten Giang, many residents have been using a drainage tunnel under the highway as a shortcut.
21 Rare Images Of Hanoi’s Street Markets Taken Between 1991 and 1993
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- Published on 16 January 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
From 1990 to 1993, German photographer Hans-Peter Grumpe traveled across Vietnam, taking about 1,600 photos in 20 provinces around the country. One of his stops was in a developing Hanoi where he was able to capture images of the city’s traditional street markets.
Construction Begins On HCMC's Second Metro Line
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- Published on 16 January 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
As work on HCMC's first metro line steadily moves along, construction on the city’s Urban Railway Line 2 project broke ground in District 12 yesterday.
Temperatures In Saigon Reach 21-Year Low?
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- Published on 16 January 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
If you’re a Hanoi native, you’ve probably felt right at home on your commute to work in recent days.
Japan Announces Plans to Build Mind-Blowing Underwater City
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- Published on 16 January 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
A Japanese architecture firm, Shimizu, has revealed its plans to build an underwater city that could be finished as early as 2035. The spherical underwater structure, dubbed the Ocean Spiral, is slated to be ginormous at 500 meters in diameter.
Morning News Roundup: Auto Manufacturers Worried About HCMC’s Proposed Restrictions On Cars
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- Published on 16 January 2015
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WB keeps Vietnam’s GDP growth at 5.6% in 2015 [Tuoi Tre]
Vietnam airliner makes emergency landing as Chinese baby develops convulsions [Tuoi Tre]
Parkson's Luxury Shopping Centers In Saigon Deserted
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- Published on 15 January 2015
- Written by Saigoneer. Photos by Lee Starnes.
Walk into one of the six Parkson shopping centers in Saigon, and it’s likely you’ll be one of a few people walking through a deserted shrine to commerce.
Fight [Bears Love War, Orangutan, and James and the Van Der Beeks with DJ Maraphoria] @ The Cube
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- Published on 15 January 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
In typical dry season fashion, Saigonites flock to pool sides and nearby beaches for a little slice of sun worship. Yet a quick glance at the January social calendar should have a big red circle around this upcoming Friday the 16th.
[Video] How To Cook Miến Gà
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- Published on 15 January 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Sure, miến gà can be found at plenty of restaurants around Saigon and perhaps you’ve found a great place to grab a bowl of the chicken noodle soup. But what’s more impressive than being in the know? The ability to make it yourself.
Construction Of Phan Thiet Airport Set To Kick-Off This Month
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- Published on 15 January 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
After getting the Prime Minister’s approval last September, construction of the Phan Thiet Airport is scheduled to commence this month according to provincial People’s Committee.
[Photos] Phú Quốc: An Idyllic Beach Getaway…For Now
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- Published on 15 January 2015
- Written by Lee Starnes.
A short 45-minute flight from Saigon takes you away from the city’s frenetic energy and drops you in a place where the sounds of waves hitting the sand replace the endless honking horns of busses and motorbikes.
Once Filled With Shrimp And Fish, HCMC Canal Now An Environmental Disaster
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- Published on 15 January 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
At the center of HCMC's modernization plans have been massive upgrades to the city’s canals. Some, like the Nhieu Loc - Thi Nghe, have received international press for their miraculous turnarounds. However, not all the cleanups have been so successful.
Morning News Roundup: Separate Jails Proposed For Transgender, Gay Prisoners
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- Published on 15 January 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam plans for transport restructuring by 2020 [Vietnam Net]
Investigation team on collapsed tunnel in Lam Dong set up [Vietnam Plus]
New Coalimex Building Brings Sleek Architecture To Hanoi’s Old Quarter
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- Published on 14 January 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Coalimex has set up shop in Hanoi’s Old Quarter with a sleek new building boasting sustainable and green design characteristics.
Hong Kong Man Detained After Strapping 94 iPhones To His Body
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- Published on 14 January 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
In the grand scheme of things, smuggling electronics is a less risky proposition than say, drugs, but that doesn’t mean it’s an act without consequences as one Hong Kong man learned the hard way.
[Video] Take A Road Trip Across 1945 Vietnam
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- Published on 14 January 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
While road trips have become an extremely popular activity for foreigners living in or visiting Vietnam in recent years, it was also a common activity for these demographics in the period preceding the French and Americans wars.
Jetstar Tops The List Of Most Delayed Airlines In Vietnam
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- Published on 14 January 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
According to a recent survey, Jetstar Pacific is Vietnam’s tardiest airline with 30.6% of their flights delayed.
Da Nang Makes NY Times' '52 Places to Go in 2015' List
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- Published on 14 January 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Over the past decade, Da Nang has boosted its profile as an international tourist destination with its beautiful beaches, fine dining and luxury hotels.
