Literal Translations of Beijing’s Subway Stations are Amazing
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- Published on 25 April 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Like Vietnamese, Chinese can yield some interesting results when things are translated literally. With this in mind, the Wall Street Journal Asia recently published a map with literal translations of Beijing’s subway stations. Some are pretty vanilla, but others are absolute gems.
Amid Heavy Criticism, Hoi An Amends Entry Fees
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- Published on 25 April 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
After getting a huge amount of flak from locals and tourists alike, Hoi An authorities have made amendments to the strict enforcement of $6 entry fee’s to the city’s old town, according to the Saigon Times.
Hong Kong Record Exec Lists his Top Underground Asian Tracks. Cambodia Wins.
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- Published on 25 April 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Over at & of Other Things, an excellent Vietnam-centric arts website, CAMA’s Eliza Lomas talked with Sean Hocking, owner of Hong Kong’s Saffron Records, who gave her a list of his current favorite, non-mainstream tracks from around Asia, including Cambodia, India and China (sorry, Vietnam).
Vietnam has Emerged as Apple’s Hottest Market
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- Published on 25 April 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
With sales of Apple products in Vietnam tripling in the fiscal first half of this year, a rate 5 times faster than India, the tech giant is finally taking notice and recently “talked up” the potential of the country in a quarterly conference call on Wednesday, reports Tuoi Tre.
[Video] Vietnamese Man Gets Shock of his Life When Plugging in Mobile Phone
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- Published on 25 April 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Sure, mobile phones may give you brain cancer but the devices pose short term dangers as well. The guy in this video learned this the hard way when he went to plug in his mobile phone and got the shock of his life.
Morning News Roundup: WB Signs Agreements to Modernise Vietnam’s Poorest Areas
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- Published on 25 April 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
National economy on road to recovery: commission [Vietnam Plus]
WB signs agreements to modernise Vietnam’s poorest areas [DTI]
Apple's sales boom in Vietnam [Tuoi Tre]
20 Pictures of Saigon from Before You Were Born
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- Published on 24 April 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
We’re gonna go out on a limb and assume none of readers are more than 100 years old. Based on this assumption, we present 20 pictures of Saigon from before you were born.
Saigon Artbook Presents: Laurent Judge
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- Published on 24 April 2014
- Written by Zelda Rudzitsky.
Due to high demand, the release party for Saigon Artbook’s 3rd edition will be held over two days at Lê Công Kiều Station starting this evening. For those unfamiliar with the project, it is a quarterly book launch comprising mainly unseen works by innovative artists living in Saigon and its surrounding areas.
19 Pictures of Wacky Japanese Vending Machines
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- Published on 24 April 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam might not have many vending machines but Japan more than makes up for the deficit. Not only are they seemingly everywhere, from Mt. Fuji to train cars, but they serve up basically anything you could think of (and plenty more that you probably couldn’t imagine).
Wealthy Vietnamese Spending Habits Include $40 Bowls of Kobe Phở and Castles
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- Published on 24 April 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam’s rich sure know how to flaunt their wealth. While we know all about their fancy villas and luxury cars, VietNamNet recently took a closer look at some of the lesser known, extravagant items that are high on their wish list.
[Video] Incredible Timelapse: Saigon to Sapa
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- Published on 24 April 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
While there have been numerous timelapse videos made in Saigon, we’ve never seen one that captures Vietnam from north to south. Until now.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnamese Free Call App Seeks to Take Down Viber
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- Published on 24 April 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam free call app seeks to take down Viber [Thanh Nien]
CPI up in Ha Noi, down in City [SGGP]
Ageing population poses challenges to Vietnam: seminar [Vietnam Plus]
[Slideshow] Views of Hanoi's Lakes from Above
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- Published on 23 April 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
We’re all about Saigon pride, but Hanoi definitely has us beat in one category – lakes.
Giant, Globetrotting Duck Coming to Saigon this Month
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- Published on 23 April 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Continuing its international tour, the world’s largest inflatable duck will be making its way to Saigon this month.
[Video] Twerking and K-Pop: Making Classical Music Cool Again, Kinda. (NSFW)
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- Published on 23 April 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Leave it to the Koreans to employ Miley Cyrus’ favorite dance move, twerking, as the basis of choreography set to classical music.
Vietnam Gasoline Prices Reach Record Highs
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- Published on 23 April 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
After the Ministry of Finance approved a 1% rise in fuel prices yesterday, the cost of gasoline has reached a record high, according to Thanh Nien.
[Slideshow] Changes Over Time: How Saigon's Skyline has Evolved Since 2003
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- Published on 23 April 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
The 33 storey Saigon Trade Center was completed in 1997 and was the tallest building in Vietnam until the erection of the Bitexco Financial Tower in 2010. On the roof terrace of the building, there was once a coffee shop but it was shuttered long ago.
Morning News Roundup: Plans for HCMC’s New Airport Moves Forward
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- Published on 23 April 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
First Floating School In Vietnam Begins Operation [Bernama]
Vietnam gov’t wants to raise retirement age [Thanh Nien]
Vietnam's Pharmaceutical Market is Among the Fastest Growing in Southeast Asia [Market Watch]
Vietnam seeks ways for overseas nationals to maintain nationality [VietNamNet]
Source: World-Famous DJ Afrojack Coming to Vietnam in June
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- Published on 22 April 2014
- Written by Brian Letwin
According to an industry source, Dutch DJ Afrojack, #7 on Forbes’ 2013 ‘The World’s Highest Paid DJs List’ and #9 on DJMag’s “Top 100 DJs” will be playing a massive show in Saigon this June. He would be one of the highest profile DJ to ever play Vietnam.
Old Saigon Building of the Week: The Signal Mast
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- Published on 22 April 2014
- Written by Tim Doling.
A time-honoured landmark on the Saigon riverfront, the Signal Mast (mât des signaux in French, Cột cờ thủ ngữ in Vietnamese) was recently refurbished as the centrepiece of the Saigon riverside park.
