Repair Work Begins On Southern Vietnam's Last Citadel
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- Published on 11 December 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Biên Hòa Citadel, originally built by the Khmer Chan Lap in the 14th and 15th centuries, has been approved for a VND14 Billion ($650,000) makeover.
50 Old Photos of Cần Thơ
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- Written by Saigoneer.
Now the 4th largest city in Vietnam with 1.2 million people, Cần Thơ is the “capital of the West” and the central of hub of commerce in the Mekong Delta.
Inside HCMC’s Taxi Battles
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- Published on 11 December 2014
- Written by Saigoneer. Illustration by Nam Phung.
For anyone living in Saigon, Vinasun and Mai Linh are ubiquitous when it comes to grabbing a cab. Granted, there is a smattering of other providers, but the heavyweights are the ones we all rely on a daily basis. This could all change with the advent of services like Grabtaxi, Uber and EasyTaxi.
[Video] 128kg Endangered Barb Fetches $8,000 For Mekong Fisherman
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Last weekend, a Vinh Long fisherman coaxed a 128kg Giant Barb fish out of the Mekong River, nearly 10 times bigger than any fish he had ever previously caught.
Morning News Roundup: Storm Hagupit To Weaken Before Hitting Vietnam
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- Published on 11 December 2014
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Nearly 2,000 public internet access points set up [Vietnam Plus]
Vietnam Airlines changes flight schedule due to typhoon Hagupit [VoV]
National budget hangs in the balance as oil prices plummet [Vietnam News]
This Video Proves That Vietnam Is One of the Most Beautiful Places on Earth
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- Published on 10 December 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
"This Land", a short film by overseas Vietnamese filmmaker Arnaud Ly Van Manh takes viewers across Vietnam and focuses on the beautiful landscapes, people and tranquil moments one finds in the country’s mountains, streams and pagodas.
19 Amazing Photos Of Animals In Vietnam
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- Written by Saigoneer.
Whether you live in the city or the countryside, animals are a constant characteristic of life in Vietnam. These amazing photos sourced from one of our favorite Facebook pages, Another Side of Vietnam, show everything from canine cucumber facials to raptors perched on motorbikes.
Spectacular Meteor Shower To Be Visible In The Skies Above Vietnam This Weekend
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- Published on 10 December 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
The annual Geminid Meteor Shower will rain down on Earth this weekend and will be viewable in Vietnam at around 1am on December 14.
[Photos] 13 Old Saigon Villas to Be Demolished
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- Published on 10 December 2014
- Written by Saigoneer. Photos by Lee Starnes.
According to Tuoi Tre, 13 villas in Districts 1 and 3 are scheduled to meet their demise in the near future. Though the city's Villa Classification Council is attempting to preserve many of these buildings, some have already been demolished.
British Man Dies After Fall From Hostel Balcony In Phạm Ngũ Lão
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- Published on 10 December 2014
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A 33-year-old British National died on Monday when he allegedly fell from a Phạm Ngũ Lão hostel’s forth floor balcony, reports Thanh Nien.
Thao Dien House Blends Natural and Minimalist Elements
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- Published on 10 December 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
This beautiful house in Thao Dien built by MM++ Architects is a rennovation of an existing structure that has been transformed into a natural wonderland. The design focuses on connecting the home’s living space to its adjacent garden, allowing it to blend in with the landscape. The inside of the house that we would be happy to call home boasts an attractive minimalist aesthetic.
Morning News Roundup: Hanoi, HCMC Asked To Combat Sexual Harassment Against Women
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HCMC customs officials awarded for finding heroin in unlikely places [Thanh Nien]
Photo copyright centre to be set up [Vietnam Plus]
Voters complain about quality of VN banknotes [Vietnam Net]
Authorities Debate Whether To Save One Of Saigon’s Oldest Buildings
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- Published on 09 December 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Built in 1876, the former Cercle des Officiers building which currently houses the District 1 People’s Committee is one of the oldest French colonial buildings left in the city. Not recognized as a historical or cultural relic, the rebuilding or demolition of the building would not violate any regulations, said the Head of the People’s Committee of District 1, Phạm Thành Kiên.
40 Countries Vietnamese Citizens Can Visit Without Applying for a Visa
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- Published on 09 December 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
As Vietnam’s middle and upper classes grow, people within them have access to plenty of money for international travel. However, it’s notoriously difficult for Vietnamese citizens to receive visas to countries such as the United States and Australia. This list outlines the nations Vietnamese can visit without applying for a visa before arriving.
Could 3D-Printed Plastic Replace Metal Roofs in Vietnam?
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- Published on 09 December 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
A new project out of a Harvard spin-off, Resilient Modular Systems, has developed a system of modular roofing 3D printed from waste plastic.
Vietnamese Cities To Launch “Taking Drunkards Home” Service
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- Published on 09 December 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Drunk driving is a serious problem in Vietnam that often has fatal consequences. To address this social ill, three Vietnamese cities are launching a pilot program that they hope will get drunk drivers off the road.
The Highest Paying Jobs In Vietnam
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- Published on 09 December 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Last month, Adecco released a report outlining the pay rates for the leading job titles in Vietnam. As recent years have shown us, those in finance and banking are taking the lion’s share when it comes to salary rates.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnamese Crewman Shot Dead In Pirate Attack Off Singapore
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- Published on 09 December 2014
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Vietnamese crewman shot dead in pirate attack off Singapore [Thanh Nien]
VN tops ASEAN in domain names [Vietnam News]
Hagupit Likely To Hit HCMC This Week
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- Published on 08 December 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Tropical storm Hagupit hit the Philippines today bringing heavy flooding to some regions and claiming at least three lives. If the storm stays on its current course, it will hit Ho Chi Minh City later this week.
[Video] How to Spend 36 Hours in Phnom Penh: NY Times
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- Published on 08 December 2014
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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