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]
Vietnamese Man Creates Working Replica of Batman's Batpod
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- Published on 06 November 2013
- Written by Saigoneer.
Meet Vu Tang Lam, an obsessive Batman fan. And what do you get when you mix Batman with Vietnam? A replica of the batpod, of course!
Lam spent nearly 2 years creating his version of the famous batpod from Christopher Nolan’s Batman films.
Report: Vietnam in Top 10 for Worst Air Pollution
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- Published on 06 November 2013
- Written by Saigoneer.
Break out the face masks - Vietnam is in the top ten countries with the worst air pollution in the world.
The ranking comes from the recently released, 2012 Environmental Performance Index (EPI) which was presented at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
Mysterious Street ‘ Volcano’ Stumps Authorities
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- Published on 06 November 2013
- Written by Saigoneer.
When a giant, fire-spewing sinkhole appeared on a HCMC street last week, city authorities rushed to find the cause. After a week of investigation, things are no clearer as scientists and firefighters have each put forth their own explanations.
Vietnamese Defence Minister: Don’t Trust Psychics
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- Published on 05 November 2013
- Written by Saigoneer.
Due to the superstition present in Vietnamese society, many use psychics to get insight into everything from their future to finding the remains of loved ones who perished during the American war. But after the arrest of two ‘clairvoyants’ last week who were allegedly cheating people with fake tombs and remains to the tune of billions of dong, Vietnam’s defence minister urged people not to put their faith in them.
10 Old Pictures (and History) of the Saigon Opera House
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- Published on 05 November 2013
- Written by Brian Letwin
The Saigon Opera House (aka the Municipal Theatre) is one of Saigon’s oldest buildings and one of the city’s best examples of classical French architecture. Constructed at the turn of the 20th century, it has performed many functions throughout its history, from theatre to refuge shelter to legislative offices.
HCMC Man Throws Acid on Woman who Rejected his Love
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- Published on 05 November 2013
- Written by Saigoneer.
Well, here’s your ‘what the phở?’ story of the day. A 30-year-old Ho Chi Minh City man has been arrested for throwing acid on 5 young women in a bout of jealousy.
Morning News Roundup: iPad Air Available in Vietnam, No iPad Air Fever
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- Published on 05 November 2013
- Written by Saigoneer.
iPad Air available in Vietnam, no iPad Air fever [Vietnam Net]
British scooter buff creates electronic Vespa [Tuoi Tre]
Typhoon Krosa is forecast to strike Vietnam as a tropical storm [Reuters]
