Vietnam To Get Its First International Fashion Week
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- Published on 07 July 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnamese fashionistas rejoice!
At a press conference and ceremony held by MultiMedia JSC and FIDe Fashion Week on July 6, it was announced that Saigon will host Vietnam’s very first international Fashion Week this December.
Respected Chef, Shane Brierly Killed In Road Accident
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- Published on 07 July 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Longtime Vietnam expat chef, Shane Brierly, died last Thursday night in a traffic accident on Phu Quoc Island, shocking many of his friends, Twitter followers and those who knew him as a first-rate chef, and above all, a selfless person.
16 Dead In Hanoi Helicopter Crash
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- Published on 07 July 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
According to VNExpress, early this morning, a helicopter crashed in Village 11, Thạch Hoà, Thạch Thất District, Hanoi, injuring many people.
5 Of Saigon’s Best Markets
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- Published on 07 July 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
When people think of Saigon, the iconic Bến Thành Market usually comes to mind. But while it’s rich in history, for locals, it’s little more than a tourist attraction. Vietnam Coracle recently took to the streets to seek out the “more colorful, friendly and personal” markets spread out across the city.
[Photos] Tràng An: Getting To Know Vietnam’s Newest UNESCO Site
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- Published on 07 July 2014
- Written by Dang Bui.
Highlighted by the ancient capital of Hoa Lư, rich wildlife and the heavenly Tam Cốc – Bích Động and Bái Đính temple complex (the largest of its kind in South East Asia), Tràng An is Vietnam’s newest UNESCO’s site.
Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam To Become Electronics Production Capital Of The World
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- Published on 06 July 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Police detain 6 in $37.7mn gambling ring in central Vietnam [Tuoi Tre]
Vietnam anxious as fate of China-detained fishermen remains unknown [Thanh Nien]
Need for childcare in HCM City reaches crisis point [DTI News]
Street Cred: Nguyen Van Linh
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- Published on 05 July 2014
- Written by Vinh.
Driving around Saigon, it’s easy to lose sight of the city as it appeared 25 years ago. So many buildings have been leveled into dust and in their place, stand shiny new high-rises shimmering of glass, steel, and in some cases, massive LED displays. Whole neighborhoods have been demolished to pave way for new roads, while swathes of farmland have been redeveloped into new residential districts.
The Amazing Story And Art Of Chau Diem
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- Published on 04 July 2014
- Written by Zelda Rudzitsky.
It is fair to say that every work carries, willingly or unwillingly, the story and life of its maker.
12 Pictures Of 1962 Saigon
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- Published on 04 July 2014
- Written by Dang Bui.
The 60s always seem to conjure up nostalgia in the minds of those who lived through the dramatic changes to Saigon over the past 50 years.
80% Of Vietnam's Ad Agencies Now In Foreign Hands
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- Published on 04 July 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
According to a report by Thanh Nien, wholly Vietnamese advertising agencies will soon be a thing of the past as foreign companies are snatching them up in droves. Industry insiders say tht 80% of local firms have already passed into foreign hands.
[Photos] A Look Back at the 'Golden Age' of Vietnamese Music
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- Published on 04 July 2014
- Written by Dang Bui.
Between 1960 and 1975, South Vietnam’s music scene underwent many phases, eventually culminating in a "Golden Age" of music. This rich musical ecosystem featured different genres and offered something for everyone, no matter their age or class.
25% Of Flights In Vietnam Have Been Delayed Or Canceled This Year
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- Published on 04 July 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
For frequent Vietnamese flyers, it probably comes as little surprise that 25% of the country’s flights have been either delayed or canceled this year, up from 16% from last year.
[Photos] Abandoned Bangkok Mall Becomes Urban Koi Pond
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- Published on 04 July 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
In Bangkok, there is an abandoned mall that looks like a scene from a post-apocalyptic future where nature has begun to slowly reclaim the world's urban jungles. Think I Am Legend without the diseased zombie creatures.
Morning News Roundup: 241,400 People With A Degree Jobless In Vietnam
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- Published on 04 July 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Rampant piracy eats up Vietnam's digital content market [Thanh Nien]
241,400 people with a degree jobless in Vietnam [Tuoi Tre]
Vietnam preparing documents to sue China: premier [Tuoi Tre]
New $1 Billion Plant Will Allow Samsung To Make Nearly All Its Products In Vietnam
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- Published on 03 July 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Electronics giant Samsung was recently granted an investment certificate for its new $1 billion screen plant in Bac Ninh. While it brings Samsung’s investment in the country to a whopping $6.85 billion, even more impressive, the new plant will allow the South Korean company to manufacture nearly its entire product line in Vietnam.
13 Amazing Photos Of Vietnam’s Son Doong Cave
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- Published on 03 July 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam is home to the world’s largest known cave, Son Doong in Quang Binh Province. Discovered by a Ho Khanh in 1991, it wasn’t until 2009 when a group of British cavers repelled into the cave where they discovered a jungle, rivers and a vast array of wildlife.
PM Orders Removal Of Settlements Along Vietnam’s Train Tracks
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- Published on 03 July 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
The famous scenes of life taking place on Vietnam’s train tracks may soon be a thing of the past now that a plan to remove illegal shops and homes has been approved by the Prime Minister.
A Brief History of Hunting in Vietnam Since the 19th Century
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- Published on 03 July 2014
- Written by Dang Bui and Brian Letwin.
While hunting was probably popular among Vietnamese nobles before the arrival of the French, it was the colonialists who popularized big game hunting in the country when it was still a land of wilderness.
Foreign Teachers Distressed By New Work Permit Rules
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- Published on 03 July 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Well, we saw this coming. Foreign teachers are facing problems securing the proper paperwork to teach in Vietnam now that Circular 03/2014 has gone into effect.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Farmer Shoots To Fame Thanks To Bizarre Song Covers
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- Published on 03 July 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Hue greets visitor 1,000,000 this year [VNS]
Vietnam farmer shoots to fame thanks to bizarre song covers [Tuoi Tre]
One-fifth of university graduates unemployed [VietNamNet]
