Future Saigon: The SSG Tower
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- Published on 17 June 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
You may have noticed the massive building going up in Binh Thanh District on Dien Bien Phu Street, just before the Saigon Bridge. The SSG tower, slated for completion by late 2015, will house offices, luxury apartments, a supermarket, cinema and shops.
A Guide to Dalat’s Waterfalls
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- Published on 17 June 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Dalat, the former French resort town, is quickly developing and will soon boast the same land area as Hanoi. Though the city has been undergoing rapid urban and agricultural development, hundreds of thousands descend on the city each year to indulge in its natural beauty which is highlighted by its many waterfalls.
Morning News Roundup: Up To 44% Of Vietnamese Infected With Parasitic Worms
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- Published on 17 June 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Rising sea levels could affect one-fifth of HCM City by 2100 [VietNamNet]
MobiFone's value seen at $3.4 bln, brokerage HSC says [Reuters]
Vietnam's Mekong Delta pays huge ecological toll for agricultural boom [Thanh Nien]
EuroCham: Vietnam’s GDP Could Reach 21% With EU Trade Deal
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- Published on 16 June 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Speaking at the Vietnam Business Forum last week, a senior EU official said that Vietnam’s annual GDP could see an additional 15% boost if it reached a free trade agreement with the EU by the end of the year.
5 Amazingly Designed Homes in Saigon
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- Published on 16 June 2014
- Written by Brian Letwin
While Saigon is known for its ubiquitous rectangular houses, the city boasts some fine examples of unique and beautifully designed homes. Some are topped with trees, others allow for the maximum flow of light and wind. Here are some of favorite and distinctive Saigon homes.
Fleeing Scene, Dog Thieves Shoot and Kill 3 in HCMC
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- Published on 16 June 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
As if electrocuting, stealing and selling dogs weren’t bad enough, dog thieves allegedly shot and killed 3 pursuers on Saturday night in Cu Chi District.
Street Cred: Path of Poets
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- Published on 16 June 2014
- Written by Vinh.
If Saigon was a battlefront and its street signs served as territorial markers, then it’s clear that the revolutionaries and martyrs have won. Everywhere you look, the names of fallen heroes lead the way, guiding you through the combat zone known as Saigon Traffic.
Weekend News Roundup: Fall In Road Accidents In Vietnam
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- Published on 16 June 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Tobacco without picture-based warnings rampant in Vietnam despite ban [Tuoi Tre]
Vietnam wins FIAP silver award [DTI News]
Hundreds of property projects might be halted in HCMC [SGGP]
[Photos] Dull Saigon Alley Gets A Graffiti Facelift
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- Published on 13 June 2014
- Written by Dang Bui.
In bustling downtown Saigon, where it seems like development dictates aesthetics, alleyway 15B on Le Thanh Ton Street is among the few public places in the city where art is accessible to residents of Saigon that might not normally go to traditional art venues.
13 Old Photos of Hue
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- Published on 13 June 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
While most of the old photos we show here are from Saigon and Hanoi, we wanted to give a shout-out to the Hue, Vietnam’s capital until 1945.
5 Of Vietnam’s Most Beautiful (And Terrifying) Mountain Roads
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- Published on 13 June 2014
- Written by Dang Bui.
With both potentially deadly turns and stunning natural beauty, these 5 mountain passes can simultaneously strike awe and fear into the hearts of drivers.
[Video] Apparently It Only Takes 15 Seconds To Steal A Honda SH
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- Published on 13 June 2014
- Written by Brian Letwin
In a friendly reminder that locking your bike creates a false sense security rather than actually security, this CCTV footage shows a thief stealing a Honda SH in just over 15 seconds.
[Photos] Changes to Saigon’s Skyline (2003-2014): Part 2
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- Published on 13 June 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Due to the popularity of previous articles capturing the physical changes of Saigon’s skyline over the past decade, we’ve managed to cobble together a new set of photos.
Flight Delayed, Man Fined $2,360 After Bomb Joke at Noi Bai
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- Published on 13 June 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
A VietJet flight was delayed for over 3 hours yesterday morning after a passenger joked that he had a bomb in his carry-on bag.
Morning News Roundup: Mobifone No Longer Belongs To VNPT
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- Published on 13 June 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Light pollution causes traffic accidents, health issues in Vietnam [Tuoi Tre]
Vietnam braces for dengue fever surge: officials [Thanh Nien]
Artist Paul Frank Wagner To Exhibit In Con Dao
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- Published on 12 June 2014
- Written by Zelda Rudzitsky.
Less than two weeks ago, I attended the opening of Sao La. While in the midst of the hustle and bustle typical of the opening of an art space, I found myself chatting away with artist Paul Frank Wagner and his wife, Angelica.
Soon You’ll Be Able to Catch A $300 Seaplane Flight To Phan Thiet
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- Published on 12 June 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
So who’s down to spring for a $300, 45-minute seaplane ride instead a $10, 5-hour ride on a Phuong Trang bus?
4 of Vietnam’s Most Beautiful Schools
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- Published on 12 June 2014
- Written by Dang Bui.
Well-known for both their elegant, classic architecture and the quality of education they provide, these 4 Vietnamese schools have stood the test of time.
Yersin Documentary To Premier In Hanoi, HCMC
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- Published on 12 June 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
To commemorate the 120-year anniversary of Alexandre Yersin’s discovery of the deadly Bacillus virus and a lifetime of devotion to science and humanity, the Swiss Embassy joined forces with filmmaker, Stephan Kleeb, to produce a documentary film on his life.
Future Saigon: The Thu Thiem Marina
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- Published on 12 June 2014
- Written by Brian Letwin
While there’s still a long ways to go before the Thu Thiem is completed (or started, for that matter), there are plans to build Saigon’s first marina on the southeast side of the new urban area.
