[Video] Marou Chocolate’s Quest for Vietnam’s Best Cacao
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- Published on 15 September 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
When it comes to beans, Vietnam is best known for the mass-cultivated, coffee variety. On the other end of the spectrum is the cocoa bean, the central ingredient in chocolate, which is grown throughout the country’s Southern provinces.
KFC, Pizza Hut Operator Launches US Bánh Mì Chain
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- Published on 15 September 2014
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While many U.S. sandwich shops have caught onto the magic that is bánh mì, it is still a relatively unknown dish to many Americans. One of the world’s largest fast food companies is seeking to change that, reports the Huffington Post.
Nguyen Hue Street To Add Massive Pedestrian-Only Promenade
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It may be hard to believe given the current state of the area, but Nguyen Hue Street’s future is paved with granite sidewalks, 3D art and electric trams.
Weekend News Roundup: More Than 1 Mil. Vietnamese Children Not Attending School
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- Published on 15 September 2014
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More than a million Vietnamese children not attending school, survey says [DTI]
HCMC short of high quality human resources [SGGP]
Top Vietnamese designers ready for spotlight in Italy [Nhan Dan]
[Video] An Giang - Back To Motherland
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- Published on 12 September 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Produced by Tam Bui and Tung Phan, this ode to the northwestern Mekong Province of An Giang should help you escape the stresses of life for about 2 minutes and 30 seconds.
23 Rare Photos of 1990 Hanoi
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- Written by Saigoneer.
Between 1990 and 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 people and lifestyle.
Why the TPP Agreement Could Be Huge for Vietnam
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If agreed on, the groundbreaking Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) free trade pact, currently being negotiated by 12 Asia-Pacific countries, will not only result in skyrocketing Vietnamese GDP, but reduced economic reliance on China, according to The Diplomat.
Modernization Of A Holiday: The Mid-Autumn Celebration In Saigon
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- Published on 12 September 2014
- Written by Dang Bui.
Today’s Trung Thu (Mid-Autumn Festival) has become a “modernized” affair with plastic lanterns vendors and mooncake shops sprouting up on every corner, selling their wares a month beforehand. But there was a time when the holiday was characterized by family gatherings, children’s toys and fine, hand-made lanterns, few of which can still be found on Saigon’s streets.
In Defense Of Vung Tau: Why It Might Not Be So Bad After All
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- Published on 12 September 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
We’re not exactly sure why Vung Tau gets a bad rap. Sure it doesn’t have the cleanest beaches in the world, nor is it the most charming coastal destination, but many Saigonese seem more willing to take 5-hour bus rides to Phan Thiet rather than make the relatively quick journey down the Saigon River.
Morning News Roundup: iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus To Be Sold In Vietnam Late October
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- Published on 12 September 2014
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Made-in-Vietnam nano-satellite to be launched in 2016 [Vietnam Plus]
iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus to be sold in Vietnam late October [Tuoi Tre]
[Photos] An Inside Look At 3 Of Saigon’s Most Intriguing Tombs
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- Published on 11 September 2014
- Written by Lan Tran. Photos by Giang Pham.
Saigon is home to plenty of old structures, some which house the living, and others the dead. Many of the former are tombs of important scholars who profoundly shaped the country’s culture, language and history. Freelance photographer and Saigoneer contributor, Giang Pham, recently took to the streets to capture photos of these unique locations.
2 Slim Vietnamese Homes Featured In British Architecture Magazine
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2 Vietnamese homes designed by Vietnamese architects have made Deezen Magazine’s list of “10 Super Skinny Houses.”
Saigoneer Presents: Photo Walk With Lee Starnes
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Kick off your Sunday morning with some coffee and a friendly chat. Then take a slow walk through a local neighborhood and discover the beauty in the every-day details of local life.
[Video] Breathtaking Da Nang Time Lapse
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- Published on 11 September 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
While we love our Saigon timelpase videos, they’re decidedly urban. Sure Cu Chi and other rural districts are technically included for administrative purposes, but few consider them when discussing the city proper.
Saigon’s Bus Rapid Transit System Set To Launch In 2018
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- Published on 11 September 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Along with a new metro, Saigon has launched a project to build a $155 million, 6-line bus rapid transit (BRT) system, with the first to be completed by 2018.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Plans To Promote Tourism On BBC
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Official blasts late approval of GM maize in Vietnam [Tuoi Tre]
Vietnam plans on promoting tourism on BBC [Tuoi Tre]
Zip line offers new route to central Vietnam cave [Thanh Nien]
[Photos] Taiwanese Toilet-Themed Restaurant Becomes International Hit
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- Published on 10 September 2014
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It may be difficult to believe, but a restaurant that specializes in toilet-related foods and dining ware has become so popular, it now boasts 12 locations throughout Asia.
Vietnamese Film Takes Top Spot At Venice Film Festival
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- Published on 10 September 2014
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Dap Canh Giua Khong Trung (Flapping in the Middle of Nowhere), the work of Vietnamese female director, Nguyen Hoang Diep, beat out 7 other foreign debut features to win “Best Film” at the 2014 Venice International Film Festival, reports Vietnam Plus.
Old Saigon Building of the Week: Ho Chi Minh City General Sciences Library
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- Published on 10 September 2014
- Written by Tim Doling.
Housed in one of the city’s most outstanding modernist buildings, the former South Vietnamese National Library was the culmination of over 100 years of library development in the southern metropolis.
[Photos] Epic Aerial Views Of Ha Long Bay
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- Published on 10 September 2014
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Now that seaplane service between Hanoi and Ha Long Bay has launched, passengers on these flights are snapping some great photos of the UNESCO Heritage Site.