Watch Your Step! Saigon’s Amazing Concrete Tiles.
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- Published on 15 November 2013
- Written by Lidia Gallardo.
Expressions like, "walk with your head held high" or "look forward" don’t always work, at least if you are in Saigon - to look to the floor can sometimes reveal hidden gems.
Morning News Roundup: HCMC’s Diabetics Rise by 300% in 10 Years, Quadruple World Level
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- Published on 15 November 2013
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam court sentences Chinese meth smuggler to life [Thanh Nien]
Japan to put on film festival in Vietnam [AJW]
Saigon to have two new theaters [Vietnam Net]
HCMC’s diabetics rise by 300% in 10 years, quadruple world level [Tuoi Tre]
10 Old Pictures of the Saigon Zoo (Thảo Cầm Viên)
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- Published on 14 November 2013
- Written by Saigoneer.
Established in 1869, the Saigon Zoo (Thảo Cầm Viên) is the 8th oldest zoo in the world.
The zoo and botanical garden were commissioned by Admiral Pierre de la Grandière, Commander of French forces in Cochinchina in 1864 and is home to hundreds of mammals, birds and rare plants.
Morning Links: Same-Sex Weddings Officially Permitted in Vietnam
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- Published on 14 November 2013
- Written by Saigoneer.
House approves two new Deputy Prime Ministers [Tuoi Tre]
Same-sex weddings officially permitted in Vietnam [Vietnam Net]
Vietnam holds anti-corruption dialogue with int'l donors, business community [Business Ghana]
'Right Fiction' - Opening Exhibition @ San Art
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- Published on 13 November 2013
- Written by Zelda Rudzitsky. Photos by Alberto Prieto.
San art Laboratory has arrived at the end of its third session, and as always, the artists in resedency will mark this moment with a final group exhibition, ‘Right Fiction’.
Dunkin’ Donuts Prepares to Open in Saigon
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- Published on 13 November 2013
- Written by Saigoneer.
Watch out, Starbucks, there’s a new coffee chain coming to town. Dunkin’ Donuts, America’s leading coffee seller is preparing to open its doors in Phu My Hung in the next month.
Vietnam Urged to Plan for Climate Change
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- Published on 13 November 2013
- Written by Andy Letwin.
Vietnam must develop more climate-resilient cities and implement policies that will limit the impact of extreme weather on urban communities, according to three studies presented at last month’s Vietnam Urban Forum, a two day forum which discusses the scaling up of Vietnam’s urban upgrading efforts.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Man Caught Cooking Tiger Bones
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- Published on 13 November 2013
- Written by Saigoneer.
Russian President Putin visits Vietnam [Vietnam Net]
Vietnam man caught cooking tiger bones [Thanh Nien]
51 traffic accidents per day over past week nationwide [Tuoi Tre]
A Day at Dam Sen Waterpark
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- Published on 12 November 2013
- Written by Jeff Gantner.
I hit Dam Sen Waterpark on a scorcher, one of those days when the colour of the morning sky is as deep and synthetic as a blueberry Slurpee.
Academics’ Qualifications not Worth the Paper They're Written on?
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- Published on 12 November 2013
- Written by Peter Cornish.
With yet another case of plagiarism amongst high ranking Vietnamese academics hitting the headlines, this time the tables are turned as the accused strikes back at his accusers.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Suffers 14 Deaths, but Spared the Worst of Typhoon Haiyan
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- Published on 12 November 2013
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam has strong retail market with high potential [SGGP]
Vietnam asks Australia and US for spying explanation [Vietnam Net]
Market for luxury cars growing in Vietnam [Thanh Nien]
A Complete Map of the HCMC Metro System
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- Published on 11 November 2013
- Written by Saigoneer.
Saigon's first metro line may be under construction and its 5th line fully funded, but it's often hard to grasp what things will look like when all 6 are complete.
List: 20 Vietnamese Foods You Really Should Be Trying
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- Published on 11 November 2013
- Written by Saigoneer.
Buzzfeed community member, Christina, just published a list - 20 Vietnamese Foods You Really Should Be Trying. It’s pretty comprehensive and seems to cover most of the staples though we probably would have added Bánh chưng, Bánh giò and gỏi ngó sen tôm thịt.
Anyhow, here’s Christina’s list. What would you add to the list?
What the Phở Happened Last Weekend? 10 Stories You May Have Missed
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- Published on 11 November 2013
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam, US talk on intellectual property issues [Tuoi Tre]
Vietnam considers reusing 2G to upgrade 3G services [Vietnam Net]
Power motorbikes given green light [Vietnam Bridge]
'Chungking Express' - Screening @ deciBel
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- Published on 10 November 2013
Chungking Express was the film that made Hong Kong director Wong Kar Wai (In the mood for love, 2046, Happy together) known to American and Western audiences, thanks also to the support of Quentin Tarantino (what is with Tarantino and being the godfather of Asian directors?), who, it has been said, fell deeply in love with Wong’s cinematic style.
From Saigon, Rap with Spanish Flavour
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- Published on 08 November 2013
- Written by Saigoneer
Half Spanish, half Scottish rapper, Pain comes back with what is now his 5th mixtape (free to download), created and released in Saigon, where he is based now.
Morning News Roundup: Super Typhoon About to Enter East Sea, Heading for VN
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- Published on 08 November 2013
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam courts orders fresh probe after ten-year convict exonerated of murder [Thanh Nien]
Vietnam: “Still much to do” on factory fire safety [Just Style]
VN textile & garment firms may fail to benefit from TPP [Vietnam Net]
[UPDATED] Massive Storm Predicted to Hit Saigon Later Today
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- Published on 07 November 2013
- Written by Saigoneer.
[Update Below] Don’t let the sunny skies fool you. A massive storm is predicted to arrive in Saigon later today with heavy, torrential rains.
According to the latest report of the National Center for Hydro-meteorological Forecast, the storm will make landfall on Vietnam’s south central coast a 1pm and continue towards Saigon.
As Domestic Demand Falls, Vietnam’s Motorbike Producers Look to New Markets
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- Published on 07 November 2013
- Written by Saigoneer.
Even though Vietnam is the land of motorbikes, a struggling economy and market saturation have resulted in drop in domestic sales. As motorbike manufacturers expand their production facilities in Vietnam, their focus is shifting to international exports.
Morning News Roundup: Police Chase, Arrest Man for Robbing Japanese Tourist
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- Published on 07 November 2013
- Written by Saigoneer.
In Vietnam, police chase, arrest man for robbing Japanese tourist [Thanh Nien]
All schools in HCMC close due to storm [Tuoi Tre]
