HCMC to Build 30 Lakes to Prevent Flooding
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- Published on 08 April 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
As the realities of HCMC’s vulnerability to climate change are becoming increasingly apparent, the city is finally taking serious steps to address chronic (and worsening) flooding.
Binh Thanh House Wins ArchDaily's 'House of the Year' Award
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- Published on 08 April 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Green and sustainable buildings are still in their infancy in Vietnam. However the trend is becoming more popular and slowly but surely, Vietnamese architects are entering this arena with great success. Local sustainable architecture pioneers, Vo Trong Nghia Architects, are responsible for some of the country’s most beautiful green buildings and their Binh Thanh House project has just won Archdaily’s ‘House of the Year Award’.
Morning News Roundup: Asking for Directions in Saigon Now Costs VND5,000
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- Published on 08 April 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Asking for directions in Saigon now costs VND5,000 [Tuoi Tre]
Vietnam PM could pull plug on Asian Games [Thanh Nien]
U.S.-Vietnam Naval Exercises Begin Amid SE Asian Tension [Bloomberg]
Hoang Oanh: Vietnam’s Original Pop Star
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- Published on 07 April 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
The crate diggers over at music blog, Bodega pop have put together a collection of songs from Hoang Oanh, the “Saigon Siren,” produced between 1960 and 1975, the Golden Era of Vietnamese pop.
Vietnam Airlines (Finally) Announces IPO Date
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- Published on 07 April 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Well, that only took 7 years. According to Vietnam Investment Review, Vietnam Airlines has finally announced its official IPO for this September.
How to Draw Buddha, the Right Way
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- Published on 07 April 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
During the Golden Age of Tibetan Gupta rule, strict guidelines were created for how one should draw Buddha. And they’re insanely specific.
“Củ Chi Lite” – The Secret Tunnels of Phú Thọ Hòa
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- Published on 07 April 2014
- Written by Tim Doling.
Very few foreign tourists ever set foot there and it seems that only those living in the area know of their existence. But the pioneering Phú Thọ Hòa Tunnels in Hồ Chí Minh City’s Tân Phú District played an important role during the First Indochina War and served as the prototype for their
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famous counterpart at Củ Chi.
300 Motorbikes Destroyed in HCMC Parking Lot Fire
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- Published on 07 April 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
A fire roared through a District 8 parking lot on Saturday afternoon destroying hundreds of motorbikes, leaving a scene that resembled a warzone with hundreds of burnt out bike frames littering the scene.
Weekend News Roundup: HCMC Releases 450000 Fish Into Recovering Canals
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- Published on 07 April 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Ho Chi Minh City releases 450,000 fingerlings to nature [Vietnam Plus]
Saigon Hub co-working space shuts down, unclear if it will be able to reopen [TechinAsia]
Blasts From the Past: 10 Things That No Longer Exist in Saigon
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- Published on 04 April 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Saigon is a city of turnover; colonial buildings have given way to skyscrapers, canals to streets and train stations to parks.
As the city enters a period of modernization, on it’s way to becoming an international metropolis, it leaves many yearning for a better understanding of what Saigon used to be.
Street Cred: Phạm Ngũ Lão
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- Published on 04 April 2014
- Written by Vinh.
Hey folks! Saigoneer is resurrecting its short-lived series on the street signs of Saigon with a weekly column called Street Cred. Saigon is filled with history and we see signs of it everywhere. Street Cred is the rear-view mirror by which we’ll explore the meaning behind the signs. Look for it every Friday. Enjoy!
[Video] Hilariously Awesome Vietnamese Remix of The Avengers/Unstoppable
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- Published on 04 April 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
In Vietnam, where the concept of ‘copyright’ is as foreign as queuing in line, we’re bombarded by faux Western products on a daily basis. While these knock-offs generally carry a reputation for cheap quality, every now and then, the local copy culture creates something spectacular like this Vietnamese remix of The Avengers and Unstoppable.
You Can Now Explore Angkor Wat With Google Street View
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- Published on 04 April 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
After finding all the Pokemon using Google Maps, take a break to visit Angkor Wat.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam’s GDP Could Grow 13.6% in 2025, says Harvard Professor
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- Published on 04 April 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam’s GDP could grow 13.6% in 2025, says Harvard professor [VietNamNet]
Vietnam Electricity promotes energy saving solutions [SGGP]
Central Vietnam featured in ancient Japanese scrolls [Tuoi Tre]
[Slideshow] 15 Old Photos of Markets in Saigon
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- Published on 03 April 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Supermarkets are becoming increasingly popular in Saigon but traditional markets still reign supreme. They act as the lifeblood of neighborhoods, where farmers from all over Southern Vietnam bring their goods, providing a (usually) fresh source of produce for the city’s residents. This has been the case for hundreds of years for Saigon which, even before French occupation, was the site of the region’s central wet market.
Millions of Viet Kieu Set to Lose Vietnamese Citizenship on July 1
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- Published on 03 April 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
A 2009 government decree requiring overseas Vietnamese to register their Vietnamese citizenship by July 1, 2014 is coming under criticism as only a small number of eligible Viet Kieu have completed the necessary paperwork to retain it, reports Thanh Nien.
10 of Hue's Most Delicious Dishes
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- Published on 03 April 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
You probably just finished lunch but this list of 10 iconic dishes from Hue should get you appetite going again. Food Republic’s Laurie Woolever recently visited Vietnam’s imperial capital on the lookout for the city’s best dishes and came up with a strong Top-10 list.
[Video] American Shows off Impressive Vietnamese Skills in Trinh Cong Son Tribute
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- Published on 03 April 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
While most foreigners in Vietnam seem to be intimidated by the tonal nuances of Vietnamese, Kyo York, an American expat living in Vietnam for over 4 years, seems to have the language down pat.
Vietnamese Consumers Turn to the Internet for Safe Produce
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- Published on 03 April 2014
- Written by Claudia Davaar Lambie.
Farmers in Vietnam are using an increasing amount of pesticides to boost productivity and meet food security targets. As Vietnamese consumers become increasingly wary about the safety of produce in their local markets, some are turning to the internet to find safe alternatives, according to Voice of America.
Morning News Roundup: Competition Intensifies in Vietnam’s Aviation Sector
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- Published on 03 April 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam nurse admits killing newborns [Bangkok Post]
Vietnam Mekong Delta Rice Production Hurt by Drought, Salinity [Oryza]
Vietnam economy to expand 5.6 pct in 2014: ADB [Thanh Nien]
