20 Beautiful Old Maps of Hanoi
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- Published on 28 November 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Unlike Saigon, Hanoi has been a major urban center for over a millennia, so while the oldest maps of Saigon date back to around 1790, those of the capital go back far further.
HCMC Seeks To Lure Scientists With $7,015 Monthly Salaries
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- Published on 28 November 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
As HCMC seeks to position itself as the country’s science and technology hub, it is offering massive incentives to lure scientists.
[Photos] Vietnamese Artist Imagines A More Beautiful Hanoi
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- Published on 28 November 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
There’s plenty to love about Hanoi, but sometimes the electricity wires, dirty canals and abandoned construction sites leave a lot to be desired.
AirAsia To Launch SE Asia Unlimited Air Pass For $148
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- Published on 28 November 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Flights in SE Asia are pretty cheap as it is on budget carriers, but next year AirAisa is planning to turn the region’s air travel market on its head with it’s $148 ASEAN Pass.
Morning News Roundup: State-Run Cinemas ‘Dying’ In Vietnam
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- Published on 28 November 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam vows to promote rights of people with disabilities [Vietnam Plus]
Book casts light on little known Vietnamese workers in France [Vietnam Plus]
18 Photos That Combine Past And Present Vietnam In A Single Image
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- Published on 27 November 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
We love before and after shots of Vietnam as much as anyone, to the point where we’ve dedicated an entire Facebook group to the comparisons. But Vietnamese photographer, Khánh Hmoong, takes this concept to the next level, overlaying historical images on top of present scenes, making for a wonderful juxtaposition.
Nguyen Hue Street Promenade To Block Traffic With "Smart Pillars," Reopen By Tet
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- Published on 27 November 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Nguyen Hue Street, currently closed down for the constriction of a pedestrian promenade, will not be completely closed to traffic when it opens next year, according to city authorities.
[Video] Superman Mất Dạy (Asshole)
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- Published on 27 November 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
There are many versions of famed D.C. comic book hero, Superman. There’s singing, slightly depressed Superman; confused Bizzaro Superman; amazingly Retro Superman and now Mất Dạy (Asshole) Superman.
Vietnamese Model Named Asia’s Sexiest Vegetarian
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- Published on 27 November 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Truong Thi May, a Vietnamese model who represented the country at the Miss Universe pageant in 2013, has been named Asia’s Sexiest Vegetarian by the NGO People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA).
40% Of Pregnancies In Vietnam End In Abortion: Report
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- Published on 27 November 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam’s defunct but lingering family planning policies, poor sex education programs and easy access to clinics has resulted in one of the highest abortion rates in the world, according to a recent report.
Morning News Roundup: A Vietnamese Depositor Receives 20 Cents For 30-Year Bank Savings
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- Published on 27 November 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnamese has lowest wages in ASEAN [DTI]
Hanoi authorities admit defeat on relocating historic markets [DTI]
The Fading Legacy Of Lê Công Kiều’s Camera Shop
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- Published on 26 November 2014
- Written by Dang Bui. Photos by Lee Starnes and Triet Thai.
Renowned among local photographers and cameras aficionados, the Phạm Thê Camera Repair Shop, which opened before 1975, has stood the test of time. But behind the façade of customer’s smiles sit the worries of a son who bears the responsibility of continuing his father’s famed but fading legacy as well as securing his own children’s future.
[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.
