2 Foreigners Arrested for iPhone Snatching
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- Published on 18 December 2013
- Written by Saigoneer.
In a reminder that crime transcends race, 2 foreigners were arrested last Friday for stealing an iPhone from a local woman in District 1.
The 2 thieves were identified as Sean Douglas, 17, an Australian national, and De Oliveira Grimbert Nicolas, 18, of Brazil.
Morning News Roundup: Prisoner Executed by Lethal Injection for First Time in HCMC
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- Published on 18 December 2013
- Written by Saigoneer.
HCMC’s labor market has 265,000 jobs in 2014 [Tuoi Tre]
VietJet Air agrees $800 million engine deal with GE's CFM International [Reuters]
Another $907 mil in ODA pledged as Japan, Vietnam strengthen ties [Thanh Nien]
KN House: Blurring the Line Between Inside and Out
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- Published on 17 December 2013
- Written by Saigoneer.
While many of the unique homes we’ve written about in the past have been located in the south of Vietnam, we came across this gem in Hanoi. This house, built by Adrei-studio Architecture, was completed earlier this year for a local guitarist and his family.
US and Vietnam Prepare for Epic Catfish Battle
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- Published on 17 December 2013
- Written by Saigoneer.
As many Pacific Rim countries gear up for the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement (TPP), an unlikely conflict is growing between Vietnam and the US. Surprisingly, it’s neither centered on human rights nor environmental issues, but rather catfish.
A Closer Look at the Images on Vietnamese Banknotes
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- Published on 17 December 2013
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnamese banknotes are characterized by beautiful colors and illustrations that capture some of Vietnam’s most famous locations (and Ho Chi Minh, of course). We've previously written about their history but have you ever taken a moment to look closely at the images on the back of your dong notes?
[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.
