Vietnamese Citizen Among Those Killed In Himalaya Blizzard, Avalanche
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- Published on 16 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Nepalese police have announced that a Vietnamese citizen is among 12 climbers confirmed dead after a blizzard hit the mountainous region on Tuesday, according to the Wall Street Journal.
The Era Of Red Company Stamps May Be Coming To An End In Vietnam
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- Published on 16 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
If you’ve ever had to do commercial paperwork in Vietnam, you’re probably familiar with red company stamps. If Prime Minister Dung has his way, this era may soon be coming to an end, replaced by one of digital signatures, according to Thanh Nien.
Seaplane Operator Seeks Permission To Takeoff From Hanoi’s West Lake
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- Published on 16 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Quang Ninh Province authorities are seeking permission from the Ministry of Transport to allow a Vietnamese aviation company to use the city’s iconic West Lake as a takeoff point for it’s Hanoi-Ha Long Bay seaplane service, reports Tuoi Tre.
SE Asia's Tallest Building Planned For Bangkok
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- Published on 16 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
While Saigon may soon be home to Vietnam’s highest building, it looks Bangkok is planning construct the tallest in all of SE Asia with its 615m, 125-story, "Rama IX Super Tower," reports the Bangkok Post.
Is Bánh Mì The Best Sandwich In The World?
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- Published on 16 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Travel and food writer, David Farley, recently visited Vietnam on an assignment from the BBCto answer a question many others have pondered – “is bánh mì the world’s best sandwich?”
Morning News Roundup: Traffic Cop Knifes Prison Guard For Dirty Look In Northern Vietnam
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- Published on 16 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Traffic cop knifes prison guard for dirty look in Northern Vietnam [Thanh Nien]
Nearly 2 mln people in HCMC not accessible to clean water [Tuoi Tre]
Headmaster disciplined for using dead person’s diploma [Tuoi Tre]
85-Year-Old Saigon Man Bootstraps His Way Across Vietnam
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- Published on 15 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Nguyễn Văn Ngọc, an 91-year-old man from Ward 26 in Bình Thạnh District is known among his neighbors as a shoe repairman and part-time fortuneteller. Little do they know that at the ripe old age of 85, he traveled solo across the entirety of Vietnam on his trusty Honda 50 motorbike.
These 17 Old Photos Show Life in Vietnam 100 Years Ago With Vivid Color
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- Published on 15 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
The last century has been one of immense change for Vietnam. It has been one full of occupation, liberation, war and peace. This set of vivid color photos taken between 1914 and 1917 by Leon Busy is the closest we’ll ever get to time travel (unless you have a time machine, of course).
Hanoi Set To Test Its Bus Rapid Transit System
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- Published on 15 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
While Saigon will have to wait until 2018 for its first Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) route, Hanoi will test the first leg of its BRT system in the coming months, reports Vietnam News.
Truck Flips After Breaking Through D1 Sidewalk Sewer, Kills Nearby Street Vendor
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- Published on 15 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
On Tuesday afternoon, an ice delivery truck flipped over after one of its wheels broke through a sewer cover, killing a nearby street vendor.
[Video] A Journey Through Vietnam
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- Published on 15 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Many of the visitors who make films while traveling in Vietnam point their lens towards the country’s beautiful landscapes and people. “A Journey Trough Vietnam,” however, has a decidedly personal feel, showing the sights within the narrative of 5 young travelers traveling from North to South.
Morning News Roundup: Numerous Vietnamese Newswires Hit By Outage
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- Published on 15 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
PM Dung begins official visit to Germany [VoV]
Vietnam has too few culture and arts colleges, universities [Vietnam Net]
London City businesses eye up HCM City’s infrastructure [Vietnam Plus]
Report: 33% Of Hoi An Could Soon Be Underwater
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- Published on 14 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Coastal erosion is threatening the ancient city of Hoi An which may loose a third of its land to surrounding bodies of water.
American DJ Lil Jon To Headline The HCMC Prisma Run In November
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- Published on 14 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Kelly Clarkson isn’t the only American star on their way to Vietnam later this year. American DJ, Lil Jon, will be headlining the November 22 Prisma Run in District 2, greeting runners at the finish line with his rhymes and gold-plated challis.
Amid Rumors Of Coup, Kim Jung-Un Makes First Public Appearance In 40 Days
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- Published on 14 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
North Korean Supreme Leader, Kim Jung-Un, made his first public appearance in 40 days on Monday amid rumors of a possible coup in the international press, reports NK News.
Completion of HCMC’s First Metro Line Delayed 2 Years
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- Published on 14 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
While construction seems to be in full swing on Saigon’s first metro line, city officials have announced that completion of the project has been pushed back by two years. Oh, and costs have nearly doubled from initial estimates, reports Thanh Nien.
7cm Leech Removed From Backpacker’s Nose After Trip To Vietnam
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- Published on 14 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
After weeks of nosebleeds, a British backpacker discovered that a 7.63cm leech had been living in her nose for more than a month.
Vinhome’s $1.4B Binh Thanh Project Will Include Vietnam's Tallest Building
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- Published on 14 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Between the Saigon and Thủ Thiêm bridges in Bình Thạnh District sits a large plot of land which is currently home to stacks of shipping containers. If things go according to plan, by 2017, a massive, dense urban area will rise from this space, centered around a 81-story tower.
Hanoi Launches High Tech Traffic Control Center
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- Published on 13 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
On October 1, Hanoi officially put its fancy new VND230 billion traffic control center into operation, reports Zing.
Tạ Dương Minh – Thủ Đức’s Founding Father
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- Published on 13 October 2014
- Written by Tim Doling.
Built in 1879-1880 by the French, the historic Thủ Đức Market has in recent years become an increasingly popular destination for Hồ Chí Minh City residents wishing to stock up with the delicious local speciality snack, nem Thủ Đức. The origins of this attractive old market town may be traced back to the mid 19th century, when it was founded by a Chinese businessman named Tạ Dương Minh.
