[Updated] Scottish Botanist Missing in Sapa's Mountains
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- Published on 16 December 2013
- Written by Saigoneer.
[Update Below] On October 30, Scottish Botanist, Jamie Taggart left his Sapa hotel to explore some nearby hills. After failing to show up on his schedule flight back home nearly a month later, his father reported him missing. So far, no clues have been found to help determine his whereabouts.
Despite Heavy Investment, HCMC Flood Prevention Projects "Ineffective"
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- Published on 16 December 2013
- Written by Saigoneer.
As the city continues to sink and tides reach historic highs, flooding is one of the greatest natural threats to HCMC. But at a meeting last week, city officials admitted that their heavy investments in anti-flood projects have failed.
Rare Snowstorm Hits Sapa
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- Published on 16 December 2013
- Written by Saigoneer.
Sapa, which is known to get light dustings of snow from time to time, was hit by a rare snowstorm on December 15 causing a massive 5km traffic jam.
The snow, measuring between 5 – 10cm, blocked the O Quy Ho mountain pass in Sapa on Sunday morning. Snow continued to fall as temperatures dropped throughout the day:
What the Phở Happened Last Weekend? 10 Stories You May Have Missed
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- Published on 16 December 2013
- Written by Saigoneer.
Kerry visits Vietnam, focus on trade, security, rights [Reuters]
Drug ring gets death penalty in Vietnam [AlJazeera]
Year’s Best Meteor Shower on Display in Vietnam TONIGHT!
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- Published on 13 December 2013
- Written by Saigoneer.
Tonight is the best night of the year to catch a meteor shower according to Nguyen Duc Phuong, from the Vietnam Space Observatory Association.
Sava: An Epicurean’s Paradise in District 2
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- Published on 13 December 2013
- Written by Alfredo de la Casa. Photos by Thoa Kieu.
Sava the Gourmet is located in a beautiful villa located in the heart of district 2. Although the company used to focus on wholesale products, it has recently extended its retail arm, bringing gourmet products to those living outside of downtown Saigon.
Slideshow: Spectacular Color Photos of 1914 Hanoi
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- Published on 13 December 2013
- Written by Saigoneer.
Over the next 2 weeks, Hanoi-based French Culture Centre (L’Espace), will be holding a “Hanoi Colour” exhibition, featuring 60 color images taken by French photographer, Leon Busy, between 1914 and 1917.
Hanoi Liquor Producer Closed, Staff Arrested After Deaths
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- Published on 13 December 2013
- Written by Saigoneer.
After 6 people died last week from drinking methanol-laced rice wine from a Hanoi liquor producer, the distillery has been closed and its director has been arrested:
Castaway (Lost Island) New Years Party Presented by Mc Sorley's, DeciBel Lounge and Saigon Outcast
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- Published on 13 December 2013
- Written by Saigoneer.
From the organizers:
Dear Saigon, It’s been an amazing year, and the only way to end it is with an even more amazing party. This year forget lines, forget dress codes. Forget everything you think you know about NYE.
Morning News Roundup: Nationwide Hunt for Owner of Gucci-Milano Store in HCMC
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- Published on 13 December 2013
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnamese, 2 Malaysians jailed for credit card fraud in HCMC [Thanh Nien]
Nationwide hunt for owner of Gucci-Milano store in HCMC [SGGP]
Internet business to earn VND100 trillion in 2018 [Vietnam Net]
Video: Just Some Guys Doing the 'Chicken Dance' on a District 1 Rooftop
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- Published on 12 December 2013
- Written by Saigoneer.
As you may be aware, the Vietnamese 'Chicken Dance' craze has been sweeping through the country over the past month. The dance which tells you to "Lên nóc nhà" (go to the top), instructions that were taken literally by Dumbo Poreotics, a local dance group.
Tastes Like Chicken Brings the Funk to Cargo
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- Published on 12 December 2013
- Written by Saigoneer.
From the organizer:
Tastes Like Chicken are the funkiest band in Saigon.
This 8 piece line up of bad ass funksters will definitely get you dancing. Their Chicken stinks of funk and is served with lashings of James Brown and some Afro Funk sides.
How to Use Fish Sauce (Nước Mắm) in Western Dishes
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- Published on 12 December 2013
- Written by Saigoneer.
While fish sauce is a staple in many Asian countries, in the West, most prefer its cousin, ketchup. To break down some culinary walls, Asian food expert, Andrea Nguyen just published a great article in the Wall Street Journal about how to employ fish sauce in non-Asian cuisine.
Report: 7-Eleven Coming to Saigon in 2014
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- Published on 12 December 2013
- Written by Saigoneer.
Like McDonalds, 7-Eleven has been eyeing the Vietnam market for years. Now that Circle K, Family Mart and Shop & Go have softened the market for convenience stores, the ubiquitous brand is set to open its first Vietnam location within the next 3 months.
Vietnam’s Wild Elephants Are on the Verge of Extinction
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- Published on 11 December 2013
- Written by Saigoneer.
“Vietnam will probably be the first country in Asia to lose its wild elephant.”
This was the dire prediction from Barney Long, Director of the Species Program at World Wildlife Fund (WWF) when speaking to National Geographic last month. If funding and law enforcement resources are not assigned to protecting elephants, this prophecy may soon come to pass.
Airplanes Blamed for Damaged Roofs in Go Vap
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- Published on 11 December 2013
- Written by Saigoneer.
There are many quality of life issues for residents living next to airports – pollution, noise and even increased blood pressure to name a few. But some residents in Go Vap District are encountering another problem, missing roofs.
Morning News Roundup: EVN Power Monopoly to be Short-Circuited
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- Published on 11 December 2013
- Written by Saigoneer.
Kerry to tour typhoon-hit Philippines, Vietnam [Bangkok Post]
Local authorities recall deadly spurious liquor [SGGP]
Lam Boutique
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- Published on 10 December 2013
- Written by Saigoneer
‘Lam’ is a little jewel of a fashion boutique hidden away on the first floor of a building in Le Loi street.
Video: Motorbike Meditation? Vietnam Man Shows off his Impressively Dangerous Skill
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- Published on 10 December 2013
- Written by Saigoneer.
We're kind of in awe by this video which shows a Da Nang man speeding down the highway while standing on his motorbike. This is not an endorsement to try it yourself (this position likely takes years of disciplined training to master) since it's insanely dangerous.
Morning News Roundup: Banner Slamming Beer Looters Hung at Scene
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- Published on 10 December 2013
- Written by Saigoneer.
No students, no money, many universities to be closed [Vietnam Net]
Vietnam Tightens Land Seizure Law After Farmers Protest [Bloomberg]
Vietnam's trade deficit to China surges to near $20 bln [Tuoi Tre]
