[Video] New York’s Annual Trứng Vịt Lộn Eating Competition
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- Published on 26 November 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
The annual Balut (A.K.A trứng vịt lộn) Eating Contest just took place in New York City where contestants were tasked with eating as many of the duck fetuses as possible in a 5-minute window.
Beware Of The “Frankennote”
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- Published on 26 November 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Want to make VND1,000,000 from VND520,000? Sure, you could invest in Vietnam Airlines stock, but as rumors have it, you could make your money work for you by splitting it down the middle, literally.
Vietnam Approves Law Allowing Foreigners to Buy Property
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- Published on 26 November 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
In an attempt to boost the country's stagnant real estate market, Vietnamese lawmakers yesterday approved a law allowing foreigners to buy land.
Say Goodbye to the Iconic Statue in Front of Ben Thanh Market
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- Published on 26 November 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
The statue of General Trần Nguyên Hãn that has stood in front of Bến Thành Market for decades is in the process of being permanently removed from the location to accommodate a new metro station.
Morning News Roundup: Transport Minister Calls Vietnam's Air Traffic Control Corps 'Low-Quality,' Citing Nepotism
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- Published on 26 November 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Millions of people expected to join VN’s first Black Friday [Vietnam Net]
University teachers, students complain about clothing ban [Vietnam Net]
Four more Asian records for Vietnam [Vietnam Plus]
This Is What Happens When You Mix Dumplings And Phở
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- Published on 25 November 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
American chefs continue to show their love of phở by twisting it into everything from cocktails to burritos. While the above concoctions claim both fans and detractors, this new creation out of Brooklyn, New York might be a bit less divisive.
40 Striking Photos of War Seen From the Perspective of the North
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- Published on 25 November 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Photos of U.S. troops in rice paddies, anti-war protests and skies full of Iroquois helicopters have become ubiquitous images of the American War, incubated by countless blockbuster films, documentaries and books. But images of the War from the perspective of the North are far less pervasive.
[Photos] Hanoi’s Pedestrian-Only Streets Flooded With Vehicles
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- Published on 25 November 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Back in October, Hanoi officially launched a plan to keep a number of streets in the Old Quarter free from vehicles. Even though signs and barriers have been installed, many have ignored the new scheme, driving their motorbikes, cyclos and taxis through the pedestrian-only streets.
[Video] You Don’t Have to Be White to Butcher the Vietnamese Language
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- Published on 25 November 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
White people aren’t the only ones who mangle the Vietnamese language.
Lovers’ Feud Causes Delay Of Vietnam Airlines Flight
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- Published on 25 November 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
After a week of major safety hiccups at Tan Son Nhat Airport, a slightly less serious disturbance took place last Friday night when two female passengers engaged in a soap opera-like brawl over a male passenger.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Named Asia’s Most Attractive Nation For Manufacturing
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- Published on 25 November 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam named Asia’s Most Attractive Nation for Manufacturing [Nhan Dan]
HCMC underfinanced for evacuation of households on canals [SGGP]
Factory workers denounce employers for low-quality meals [DTI]
Vietnamese Police Confiscate Thousands Of Stuffed Endangered Sea Turtles
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- Published on 24 November 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
While some Vietnamese are taking steps to save them, the country continues to struggle with protecting its endangered sea turtles.
Vietnamese Jeweler Begins To Ship 24k Gold Plated iPads
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- Published on 24 November 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Some Vietnamese spend months of their salary on iPhones and iPads for a lift in status. But some go a step further, paying more than the value of the actual product to have it dipped in gold.
Date With The Wrecking Ball: Cercle des Officiers
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- Published on 24 November 2014
- Written by Tim Doling.
Last week it was announced that yet another old French civic building, featured earlier this year in Saigoneer as an “Old Saigon Building of the Week,” will soon be demolished.
$840,000 Vietnamese Oil Painting Sets Christie’s Record
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- Published on 24 November 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
While SE Asia may not be known for fine oil paintings the way Europe is, Vietnam boasts a few exceptional artists in this discipline. One of these is the 20th century painter, Lê Phổ, whose artistic prowess was on display last week at a Christie’s where one of his pieces was sold for $840,000, a record for a Vietnamese artist at the prestigious auction house.
Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam Gas Prices Down Further On Global Falls
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- Published on 24 November 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Shipwrecks reveal ancient trade routes [Vietnam Net]
Jobs for Low-Skilled Workers Moving from China to Vietnam [Forbes]
Education Ministry plan to rewrite textbooks divides NA legislators [DTI]
Iconic Rockers, The Lemonheads To Take The Stage At Cargo
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- Published on 21 November 2014
- Written by Seamus Butler.
People of a certain age remember the 90s as a time of neon clothing, bad haircuts, and oversized polyester pants. Well luckily those memories are firmly cemented in the past presumably to return when hipsters deem appropriate.
20 Photos of Saigon From the Early 1990s
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- Published on 21 November 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
By the early 1990s, Saigon had yet to emerge from its post-war cocoon. Having lost its colonial sheen and cosmopolitan character, it would be another few yeas before the effects of the Doi Moi reforms would kick in, ushering in the current era of development and modernization.
Man Arrested For Allegedly Murdering Vietnamese Woman In Singapore
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- Published on 21 November 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Yesterday afternoon, Singaporean police responded to a “call for assistance” from an apartment block on Ang Mo Kio Avenue 10 and, upon their arrival at the scene, found the body of an unidentified Vietnamese national.
3 Massive Statue Heads Unearthed At Cambodian Temple
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- Published on 21 November 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Last weekend, three massive Angkorian-era statue heads at Banteay Chhmar temple in Banteay Meanchey Province were unearthed.
