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[Photos] Da Nang House Inspired by Termite Mounds and Champa Architecture

Details: Published on 13 February 2015; Written by Saigoneer.

The Termitary House, recently completed by Tropical Space Architects in Da Nang's Thanh Khe District, gets its inspiration from both intricate termite mounds and the baked-brick towers of the Champa Kingdom that once flourished in the area.

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam To Become World's 22nd Largest Economy By 2050

Details: Published on 13 February 2015; Written by Saigoneer.

Central Highlands focuses on sustainable poverty reduction [Vietnam Plus]

Minister urges transport firms to lower fares [DTI]

VN should discard conservative views on pig-chopping rite: Ministry of Culture [Vietnam Net]

New Website Uses Travelers To Deliver Items To Those Aboard

Details: Published on 12 February 2015; Written by Saigoneer.

A new website, Bringers.co, offers to make deliverymen (and women) out of people traveling abroad.

Event Rewind: Art Talk And Drawing Workshop With Rodney Dickson

Details: Published on 12 February 2015; Written by Saigoneer.

Many local artists in Vietnam share a common ground for artistic inspiration – war – as it characterized a significant part of the country’s 20th century history. The global impacts of these conflicts also influenced the work of foreigners like American-Irish artist, Rodney Dickson.

Da Nang to Launch Helicopter Tours in April

Details: 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

Details: 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

Details: 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

Details: 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

Details: 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

Details: 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

Details: 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'

Details: 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

Details: 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

Details: 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]

Solid waste piles up as country industrialises [SGGP]

Vietnamese Cities Launch “Taking Drunkards Home” Service

Details: 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

Details: 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

Details: 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.