[Video] BMX: Saigon Style
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- Published on 23 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
The age of the fixie may have dawned on Saigon but another bicycle fad is becoming increasingly popular in the city – BMX.
Da Nang Company Given Go-Ahead To Build $212 Million Cable Car In World’s Largest Cave
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- Published on 23 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam’s cable car addiction (see Sapa and Ha Long Bay) has reached Son Doong Cave, the largest in the world and one of the country’s most valuable natural treasures.
Vietnam Has Lost 60% Of Its Mangrove Forests Over The Last 70 Years
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- Published on 23 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
A recent report found that Vietnam’s mangrove forests, which protect the country from flooding and costal erosion, have been lost since 1943.
[Video] A Vietnamese Critique Of Social Networking
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- Published on 23 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
The Phở Team, which brought us "What does the Phở Say?" and "Differences Between Hanoi vs Sai Gon" is back with a new video critiquing the social network experience.
[Photos] This Is What Vietnam Looked Like In 1880
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- Published on 23 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
By 1880, when photographers Hippolyte Arnoux and Emile Gsell traveled across Vietnam, the French had just begun to solidify control over their new colony.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam A Top Agricultural Producer But Farmers Still Poor
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- Published on 23 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam touted as top agricultural producer but farmers still poor [Vietnam Net]
HCMC transport dept. asked to eliminate flood-prone areas next year [Tuoi Tre]
French firm denies $2bn commitment to Long Thanh airport claimed by Vietnam official [Tuoi Tre]
[Photos] The Bomb Recyclers Of Quảng Trị
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- Published on 22 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Quảng Trị holds the terrible honor of being the most contaminated province in Vietnam when it comes to unexploded ordinance left over from the American War.
Vietnamese Photographer Wins Award At International Competition
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- Published on 22 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnamese photographer, Ly Hoang Long, was selected as the top photographer from the Asia-Pacific region at the recent CBRE Urban Photographer of the Year competition.
[Photos] Inside Hanoi’s New Parliament Building
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- Published on 22 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
If you’ve visited the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum over the past few years, you’ve probably noticed a large structure going up just outside its gates. This is the country’s new Parliament building which held its first session on the morning of October 21.
[Video] Take A Helicopter Ride Through 1975 Saigon
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- Published on 22 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
In 1975, an American news crew boarded what was presumably a military chopper as part of their report on Saigon.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam To Resume Horse Racing On New Track
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- Published on 22 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam to resume horse racing on new track [Thanh Nien]
Company builds road without permission in Ha Long Bay’s peripheral areas [Tuoi Tre]
Old Saigon Building of the Week: St. Paul’s Convent
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- Published on 21 October 2014
- Written by Tim Doling.
Occupying a large, leafy compound on Tôn Đức Thắng street in District 1, the Convent of Saint-Paul de Chartres is another rarely-visited haven of peace in busy Hồ Chí Minh City.
[Photos] Event Rewind: Saigoneer Photo Walk With Adam Robert Young
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- Published on 21 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Last Sunday, Adam Robert Young led the October Saigoneer photo walk, taking a group of participants around a bustling local market in District 2.
Tan Son Nhat, Noi Bai Ranked Among Worst In Asia, Airports Disagree
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- Published on 21 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Both HCMC’s Tan Son Nhat and Hanoi’s Noi Bai were listed on the list of “Worst Airports in Asia 2014,” compiled by popular airport ranking site.
Stunning Nha Trang Hotel Features Vertical And Indoor Gardens
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- Published on 21 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Nha Trang is a beautiful city but its hotels are typically boring and resemble those found across Vietnam. Despite the name, the recently constructed Hotel Golden Holiday Hotel, designed by Trinhvieta-Architects, is a piece of architectural art, highlighted by a vertical garden.
[Photos] Inside A 1960s Saigon TV Station
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- Published on 21 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
In the mid-1960s, Saigon was one of the most modern cities in Asia and part of this technological prowess was manifested in its telecommunications and TV equipment.
[Photos] Massive Flooding Turns HCMC Streets Into Rivers, And It's Just The Beginning
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- Published on 21 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
While much of District 1 was able to stay dry on Sunday night, others such as Districts 6 and 11 were not as fortunate as a storm flooded major streets and knocked out power in some areas.
Morning News Roundup: Almost One-Third Of Vietnamese Partners Are Unfaithful: Survey
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- Published on 21 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Almost one-third of Vietnamese partners are unfaithful: Survey [Thanh Nien]
First-graders study math before learning how to read [Vietnam Net]
Vietnam’s health ministry releases guidelines for Ebola treatment [Tuoi Tre]
Saigon Artbook 1 Year Anniversary Fundraiser
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- Published on 20 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
After 4 successful releases of the Saigon Artbook, the team is launching a special 1 year anniversary edition at an open fundraising event at 3A Station on Thursday, October 23 from 5pm – 11pm.
Epic Drone Video Shows Vietnam’s Beauty From Great Heights
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- Published on 20 October 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
If you ever needed proof that Vietnam and drones are a natural fit, look no further than this video made by Duong Dang Dop.