Noi Bai’s Sleep Pods Back Online After 10 Week Suspension
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- Published on 06 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam Launches Most Modern Coastguard Vessel
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- Published on 06 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam launches most modern coastguard vessel [SGGP]
About 1,500 people race in Run for Peace in Hanoi [VoV]
Australian group to set up luxury sailboat plant in Da Nang [Vietnam News]
[Photos] HCMC Streets Flooded After Heavy Rains
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- Published on 03 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
According to the HCM City Flood Control Center, flooding in HCMC has been getting worse in recent years since many of the city's sewers are blocked with mud and sand from construction projects. This problem was evident on the afternoon of October 1 when heavy rains hit HCMC causing massive flooding, especially in Districts 6 and 11.
Millions of Laser Beams Uncover the Vastness of Angkor Wat
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- Published on 03 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
When Portuguese monk, António da Madalena, visited Angkor Wat in 1586, he was overwhelmed by the architecture of the ancient city, writing that "…[it] is of such extraordinary construction that it is not possible to describe it with a pen, particularly since it is like no other building in the world. It has towers and decoration and all the refinements which the human genius can conceive of.”
Ministry Withdraws Controversial Plan To Ban Sidewalk Alcohol Sales
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- Published on 03 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Following “widespread criticism,” the Ministry of Industry and Trade has withdrawn its plan to ban sidewalk alcohol sales.
[Photos] Mountains Of Honey: The Bee Farms Of Mộc Châu
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- Published on 03 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
There’s more to Mộc Châu than its breathtaking landscapes. Located in the Vietnam’s northern mountains, Mộc Châu is blessed with ideal conditions for raising honeybees.
Hanoi’s X98 Will Open Its Doors This Month
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- Published on 03 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Hanoi’s Zone 9 will be reincarnated in the form of a new alternative art and cultural space called X98 later this month, according Kenh14.
US Travel Mag Lists Vietnam As Top 20 Destination For Solo Travelers
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- Published on 03 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam has made Travel + Leisure’s list of top 20 countries for solo travelers, coming in at number 6 overall, and top in Asia.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnamese Museum Cited Top 25 In Asia
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- Published on 03 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnamese scientists successfully create iron from red mud [Vietnam Net]
HCM City intensifies education for disabled kids [Vietnam Plus]
Repairs To AAG Cable Completed Ahead Of Schedule
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- Published on 02 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Technicians have completed repairs to the Asia American Gateway (AAG) cable, restoring Vietnam’s international Internet connection a day ahead of schedule, according to Thanh Nien.
Vietnam’s Longest Cable-Stayed Bridge Opens In Hanoi With Brilliant Colors
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- Published on 02 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Hanoi’s skyline just got a boost of color with the opening of the Nhật Tân Bridge which is illuminated by a powerful set of multicolored floodlights.
29 Photos of 1989 Vietnam by Magnum Photographer David Alan Harvey
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- Published on 02 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Peaceful 1989 Vietnam is chronicled in the stunning photos of Magnum photographer David Alan Harvey. His images were some of the first to emerge from the country following the 1986 Đổi Mới economic reforms.
Happy Meals: An Afternoon At Saigon’s VND2,000 Restaurant
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- Published on 02 October 2014
- Written by Dang Bui and Lan Tran.
"What sunshine is to flowers, smiles are to humanity."
- Joseph Addison
[Video] Vietnamese Monk Faces Punishment For iPhone 6 Unboxing, Extravagant Facebook Photos
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- Published on 02 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
A Buddhist monk from the northern province of Hai Duong will “likely be punished by his Sangha” after video of him unboxing an iPhone 6 and photos showing his “extravagant” lifestyle spread across social networks and local news sites, reports Tuoi Tre.
Morning News Roundup: Phu Quoc To Become Special Economic Zone With Casinos
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- Published on 02 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Cessna delivers first amphibious Grand Caravan EX aircraft to Vietnam [Biz Journal]
Hand-foot-mouth disease, dengue fever hit HCM City [VoV]
Ha Noi ward lacks water for one week after supply cut [Vietnam News]
2014 Canon Photo Marathon Vietnam Comes To HCMC This Weekend
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- Published on 01 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
After a successful launch in Hanoi last Saturday in Hanoi, the 2014 Canon Photo Marathon Vietnam, “which aims to accentuate Vietnam’s natural and cultural charm,” will arrive in HCMC this weekend.
116-Year-Old Recognized As Vietnam's Oldest Man
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- Published on 01 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
The Vietnam Record Organization (VRO) has recognized 116-tear-old Y'N Dong of Đắk Nông Province as the country’s oldest man, reports Vietnam Net.
16 Pictures Of Vietnam’s Peckish Urban Chickens
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- Published on 01 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
In many developing countries the line between urban and rural is often blurred. If you live in Saigon or Hanoi, the lack of this distinction is typically manifested in the great number of chickens that call the city streets home.
[Photos] The Amazing Evolution Of Phan Xích Long Street
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- Published on 01 October 2014
- Written by Mel Schenck.
When we think about the words “new urban area” applied to Ho Chi Minh City, we usually think about Phu My Hung at Saigon South in District 7. Many people do not realize that one of the most successful new urban areas is in the middle of the inner city.
Demolition Of Tân Bình Market Put On Hold After Protests From Traders
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- Published on 01 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
After protests from traders, Tân Bình District authorities have delayed plans to replace the 50-year-old Tân Bình Market with “a six-story traditional, civilized market,” and 17-story shopping center, reports Tuoi Tre.
