13 Rare Photos Of Old Huế (1919)
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- Published on 23 September 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
While most of the old photos we show here are from Saigon and Hanoi, we wanted to give a shout-out to the Hue, Vietnam’s capital until 1945.
American Coach Of Saigon Heat Dies After Accident
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- Published on 23 September 2014
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Jason Rabedeaux, coach of the Saigon Heat, Vietnam’s first professional basketball team, passed away on Monday, just a day after his team took fourth place at the Asian Basketball League Championship.
Morning News Roundup: Schools In HCMC To Provide Free Wifi
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- Published on 23 September 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Schools in HCMC provided free internet access [SGGP]
Vietnam’s longest expressway opens, cutting Hanoi-Lao Cai travel time in half [Tuoi Tre]
HCM City: Activities held in response to Clean Up the World campaign [DTI]
[Video] 1993 Saigon From The Back Of A Honda Cub
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- Published on 22 September 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Mark Bowyer, who runs the great travel blog, Rusty Compass, has been living and traveling in Vietnam for over 2 decades. Early into his Saigon tenure, he hopped on the back of a Honda Cub with a video camera and captured the sounds and sights of the city.
Foreigner Killed After Driving Motorbike Into Wall In HCMC
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- Published on 22 September 2014
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On Sunday morning, a foreign man was killed at the intersection of Điện Biên Phủ and Đinh Tiên Hoàng Streets in District 1, reports Thanh Nien.
Burger King Unleashes 'Black Burger' on Japan
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- Published on 22 September 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
While fast food chains have taken advantage of America’s love of junk food (we’re looking at you, Taco Bell and KFC) in Japan, it’s the quirkiness that they try to exploit.
Traffic Jams Cost HCMC $1.2bn Each Year: Expert
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- Published on 22 September 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
We knew traffic was getting worse in HCMC, but we had no idea it was this expensive.
Leaked Photos From Racy VietJet Photo Shoot Cause Online Firestorm
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- Published on 22 September 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Last Thursday, images from an alleged VietJet Air promotional photo shoot featuring a number of lingerie-clad models were leaked online. The album of racy photos quickly went viral, causing an Internet firestorm
Vietnam Pushes Back Construction Of First Nuclear Power Plant
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- Published on 22 September 2014
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At a meeting of the Science, Technology, and Environmental Committee of the National Assembly last Thursday, Deputy Trade Minister Cao Quoc Hung said that the construction of Vietnam’s first nuclear power plant would not begin this year as originally planned, reports Thanh Nien.
Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam Expelled 9,700 Chinese Boats In Past Decade
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- Published on 22 September 2014
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Vietnam expelled 9,700 Chinese boats in past decade [Thanh Nien]
Vietnam lags behind 5 ASEAN countries in creative productivity: ADB [Tuoi Tre]
Da Nang visitors get free postcards [Vietnam Plus]
iPhone 6 Arrives In Hanoi With VND40 Million Price Tag
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- Published on 19 September 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
The new iPhones have arrived in Vietnam, Apple’s hottest market, with some pretty hefty price tags.
7 Gunmen Arrested After Failed Rooster Robbery In Binh Thuan
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- Published on 19 September 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
A rooster robbery gone wrong resulted in gunshots and a police chase in the Southern province of Binh Thuan on Thursday night, reports Thanh Nien.
16 Beautiful Photos of Old Hanoi
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- Published on 19 September 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
They may not be quite as old as the set of 19th century photos of Saigon that we posted earlier this week, but these images of old Hanoi from Flickr user, Manhhai, are plenty nostalgic in their own right.
Chinese City Creates Special Lane for Cell Phone Addicts
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- Published on 19 September 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
It may not be an issue in Saigon since it’s anything but a walking city, however those of us who have lived in pedestrian-friendly metropolises are all too familiar with the scourge of zombie-like cellphone users, messing with the flow of foot traffic as they post Facebook updates and type out SMSs.
[Video] The Mì Quảng Song
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- Published on 19 September 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Given the variety of Vietnamese noodles, there are plenty of contenders for the title of Best in Show, but for Jake Schofield, Phan Ngoc Hao and Ashlin Aronin, there’s no debate.
Detailed Map Of The Entire HCMC Metro System
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- Published on 19 September 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Saigon’s Bến Thành–Suối Tiên metro line is something of a teaser, the first of 6 that will serve the sprawling metropolis. While it's hard to say how accurate it is given a lack of official information, this map, created by Huan Hoang, gives us a glimpse of what the full system might look like once it’s completed (don't ask for that date).
Morning News Roundup: HCMC Court Sends Russians To Jail For ATM Scam
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- Published on 19 September 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
HCM City downs ad flyers, billboards in foreign language [Vietnam News]
Vietnamese American businessman makes Forbes World's Billionaires list [DTI]
Cows Treated To Beer and Massages At Vietnam’s First Kobe Beef Farm
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- Published on 18 September 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Most animals raised for their meat live a sad life in small cages and experience extremely low standards of living. But at Vietnam’s first Kobe beef farm, cows live a comparative life of luxury as they are fed beer, given daily massages and serenaded with classical music, according to Vietnam Net.
HCMC Moves To Cut Plastic Bag Use
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- Published on 18 September 2014
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Following in the footsteps of other large cities around the world, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment is pushing HCMC to reduce its reliance on plastic bags, reports Vietnam News.
Hong Kong Tycoon Places Record $20mil Order For 30 Rolls-Royce Phantoms
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- Published on 18 September 2014
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Stephen Hung, a Hong Kong investment tycoon, has placed an order for 30 Rolls-Royce Phantoms. 2 of the cars will feature interior and exterior gold-plated accents, making them the most expensive ever commissioned.