Saigonese Take To The Streets, Web To Protest Removal Of Tôn Đức Thắng Trees
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- Published on 18 November 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
After 51 old trees in front of the Saigon Opera House were felled back in July, 84 mahogany trees on Tôn Đức Thắng Street are encountering a similar fate. Refusing to stay silent about what they perceive as thoughtless destruction of an important resource, a group of young Saigonese called “Happy Tree In Saigon” has taken action on the street and online.
30 Color Photos Of Peaceful 1956 Saigon
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- Published on 18 November 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
1956 was the calm before the storm of violent conflict that would characterize the next 2 decades and transform Saigon into a militarized city, plagued by bombings and overcrowded by war refugees.
Cover Of Vietnamese Law Book With Topless Comedian Atop Fireball Sparks Outrage
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- Published on 18 November 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
A book on Vietnam’s Civil Code and its guiding documents is drawing flack for its cover which shows a smirking Vietnamese comedian holding the scales of justice while standing atop a fireball. Not only are people objecting to the image’s content, but the comedian says the image was used without his permission.
Man Racks Up $1200 WIFI Bill On Singapore Airlines Flight
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- Published on 18 November 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
In a reminder to always read the small print (and forego airplane WIFI?), a Canadian man was charged $1,200 for WIFI on a Singapore Airlines flight from London to Singapore last week. The customer has since taken to social media to vent his frustrations and to digitally shame the airline.
Morning News Roundup: Non-Lethal Weapons Illegally Sold In Ho Chi Minh City
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- Published on 18 November 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
FPT users in Vietnam lose control to hacked Chinese modems [Thanh Nien]
Hanoi struggles to manage ‘leaping frog' street markets [Vietnam Net]
Ceremony held in remembrance of traffic accident victims [Vietnam Plus]
Chinese Music Video “Chick Chick” Is The Definition Of Insanity
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- Published on 17 November 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
In what seems to be a mixture of “What Does The Fox Say” and “The Chicken Dance,” Chinese pop group Wang Rong Rollin’s “Chick Chick” is absolutely WTP (what the phở) worthy.
Vietnam’s Beauty in 30 Amazing Photos
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- Published on 17 November 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
VN Express’s Photo Contest 2014 kicked off in August and the site has released the 30 top pictures for the “Landscape” category.
Made In Vietnam: La Dalat
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- Published on 17 November 2014
- Written by Dang Bui.
Known once as “the pearl of the orient,” Saigon was Indochina’s hub of modern industry and entertainment. This environment spawned the “La Dalat,” one of the first cars to be produced in Vietnam.
[Video] PM Dung Meets With US President Obama
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- Published on 17 November 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
At last week’s East Asia Summit in Myanmar, Vietnamese PM Nguyen Tan Dung and U.S. President Barack Obama met with the press and discussed strengthening relations between their countries.
Old Saigon Building Of The Week: 128 Nguyễn Thị Minh Khai
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- Published on 17 November 2014
- Written by Tim Doling.
In the early 20th century, the colonial villa at 128 Nguyễn Thị Minh Khai (the former rue Chasseloup-Laubat) was home to one of Saigon’s best-known Corsican families, the Canavaggios.
Weekend News Roundup: New Taxi App Uber Frustrates Officials
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- Published on 17 November 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
FPT users in Vietnam lose control to hacked Chinese modems [Thanh Nien]
HCMC leader demands results or resignations at water authority [Thanh Nien]
Vietnamese coffee chain Trung Nguyen to enter UAE market [The National Business]
The Hidden Gems of Binh Tay Market
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- Published on 16 November 2014
- Written by Lee Starnes. .
Among the busy streets of District 6, Binh Tay, Cho Lon’s central market, sits in all its hectic glory.
[Photos] HCMC Begins To Chop Down Old Trees On Tôn Đức Thắng
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- Published on 14 November 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
The chopping down of the beautiful old trees on Tôn Đức Thắng Street has begun.
Hanoi “Running Short” Of Clean Water
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- Published on 14 November 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
According to two water companies that serve the city, Hanoi is facing some serious water shortages.
[Chart] Vietnamese Dominating The US Manicure Industry
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- Published on 14 November 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnamese living in the US are known for saturating the manicurist market, but data from the Texas Department of Licensing and Registration show that they absolutely dominate the profession.
Back To The Basics: Experimenting With Pinhole Photography In Vietnam
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- Published on 14 November 2014
- Written by Will Brantingham.
While digital SLRs are all the rage these days, some photographers are moving in the opposite direction, opting for bare-bones techniques that provide unpredictable (and exciting) results. Will Brantingham is one such photographer who writes about his experimentation with the art of pinhole photography.
Morning News Roundup: Central Highlands Elephants On The Verge Of Extinction
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- Published on 14 November 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam flick ‘flaps’ to Hollywood film fest [Tuoi Tre]
Ho Chi Minh City to organize $1.5mn pyrotechnic, light shows on New Year’s Eve [Tuoi Tre]
Vietnamese could have 9 days off for Lunar New Year, again [Thanh Nien]
Hoi An Makes Agoda’s Top-10 List Of Cities With Best Hotels
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- Published on 13 November 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
The ancient town of Hoi An made the top-10 in Agoda’s recently released Travel Smart study which identified destinations with the World’s best hotels.
Hackers Tap Into Private Vietnamese CCTV Cameras, Put Feeds Online
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- Published on 13 November 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
In a reminder to avoid passwords like “admin” and “12345,” a group of hackers tapped into almost 1,000 Vietnamese private CCTV cameras and put them on the web for all to see.
[Video] Woman Narrowly Escapes Death By Truck With Acrobatics
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- Published on 13 November 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
For those who haven’t had one, it’s hard to imagine the feelings of terror followed by euphoria after a near-death experience. For this Saigon woman, the later must have been particularly satisfying after some last-second acrobatics.
