PM Approves High-Speed Rail and Airport Upgrades in Massive Transportation Overhaul
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- Published on 01 August 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has issued a sweeping plan to overhaul Vietnam’s transportation infrastructure through 2020, covering everything from high-speed rail to airport upgrades reports Vietnam News.
[Video] What Does The World Eat For Breakfast?
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- Published on 01 August 2014
- Written by Brian Letwin
Cultural differences are perhaps most apparent in the food people eat. The awesome video from BuzzFeed shows what people all over the world consume for breakfast, highlighting Vietnam’s morning love affair with phở.
[Video] Help Fund A New Documentary On Hanoi’s Zone 9
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- Published on 01 August 2014
- Written by Brian Letwin
You’re probably familiar with Zone 9, a group of former factory buildings that were converted into shops, bars and art spaces early last year. But just as the complex was hitting its stride, all of its 60 business were abruptly evicted.
Facebook Changes Notification Icon To Match Your Location
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- Published on 01 August 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
When you logged into Facebook yesterday, you may have noticed something a bit different with the notification icon. TechinAsia reports that the world’s largest social network is now displaying different notification icons based on user location. For those of us here in Vietnam, this means you’ll now see Asia and Africa instead of North and South America.
18,000 Vietnamese Marry Foreigners Every Year
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- Published on 01 August 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
At a seminar held by the Ministry of Public Security and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in My Tho on July 30, it was announced that on average, 18,000 Vietnamese marry foreigners each year, reports VietNamNet.
Morning News Roundup: Dishonest Travel Firm Disappears After Duping 100 Tourists
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- Published on 01 August 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
A flea market at Saigon's center [Vietnam Net]
District 5 sees no low income households [SGGP]
Dishonest Vietnamese travel firm disappears after duping 100 tourists [Tuoi Tre]
Soon You’ll Be Able To Buy Train Tickets Online In Vietnam
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- Published on 31 July 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Starting this Lunar New Year, you will be able to use your credit card to pay for a train tickets on Vietnam Railways, allowing you to avoid the typical long lines.
7 Vietnamese Tech Products That Have Become International Hits
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- Published on 31 July 2014
- Written by Lan Tran.
TechinAsia recently posted a list of 7 remarkable Vietnamese technologies that have become international standouts. From robots to iOS apps, Vietnam is slowly but surely reaching impressive technological milestones.
British Embassy Marries Gay Couple In Hanoi
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- Published on 31 July 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
At 9:30 Monday morning, British citizens, Yein Kai Yee and Sutpreedee Chinithigun, were married at the British Embassy in Hanoi.
House 81: An Urban Oasis In District 2
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- Published on 31 July 2014
- Written by Brian Letwin
This beautiful District 2 home, built by architecture firm, REALarchitecture, has some pretty impressive design elements that erase the distinction between indoor/outdoor space.
Narrow The Gap: Increasing Access To Education In Vietnam
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- Published on 31 July 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Founded to support local not-for-profit organizations, volunteers and donors to have an equal chance to contribute their time to improve ongoing social issues, Narrow the Gap Community Fund is LIN’s (Center for Community Development) new project to encourage broader public engagement in these activities.
57 Trees To Be Chopped Down For Bến Thành Metro Station
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- Published on 31 July 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
City authorities announced yesterday that they would cut down 57 more trees located in 23/9 Park, adjacent from Bến Thành Market, to make way for the new metro station, according to Tuoi Tre.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Recognizes 106-Year-Old Man, 100-Year-Old Woman As Oldest Couple
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- Published on 31 July 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Poor Health Education Blamed For High Teenage Abortions In Vietnam [Bernama]
Trees with exported beans ‘massacred’ in central Vietnam [Tuoi Tre]
[Video] Day Dreamers: A Day in the Life of a Saigon Hipster
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- Published on 30 July 2014
- Written by Brian Letwin
As Vietnam becomes increasingly connected to global trends, the country’s 20-somethings have embraced everything from rap to graffiti art.
5 New Motorbikes Hit Vietnamese Dealerships This Month
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- Published on 30 July 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Suzuki, Yamaha and Benelli have just released a new set of motorbike offerings, ranging from reasonably priced to bad-ass.
Intel Plans To Produce 80% Of Its Processors In Vietnam By Next Year
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- Published on 30 July 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Yesterday, Intel announced that by this time next year, it hopes to be producing 80% of its semiconductor chips in Vietnam, reports Tuoi Tre.
A Look At Hanoi’s Stalled $1 Billion Metro Line
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- Published on 30 July 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Hanoi’s first metro line, approved 6 years ago, is planned to be completed in 2017. However, unlike its Saigon counterpart, very little progress has been on the 12.5km line, reports VN Express.
Palais Norodom: A Palace Without Purpose
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- Published on 30 July 2014
- Written by Tim Doling.
Though now nearly half a century old, the current Reunification Palace was conceived as a modern replacement for the Norodom Palace, a much grander French building which had stood on the same site before it for over 90 years.
[Video] What Not To Do When Your Phone Rings On Live TV
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- Published on 30 July 2014
- Written by Brian Letwin
On a recent VTV morning show, a guest was on to discuss the serious flooding in Long San when his phone rang. Instead of turning it on silent, the guest found another solution for dealing with the embarrassing moment.
Morning News Roundup: Fire Destroys 20 Houses In Central Highlands
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- Published on 30 July 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Commercial banks offer e-tax service [VNS]
Vietnam sees first decrease in gasoline prices this year [DTI News]
Vietnam Railways Corporation undergoes restructuring [DTI News]
