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]
'No' - Screening @ deciBel
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- Published on 09 December 2013
No completes Chilean director Pablo Larrain’s trilogy about the Pinochet regime.
Following Tony Manero and Post Mortem, No covers the last period of the dictator’s presidency, in which Pinochet was forced to call a referendum to legitimise his government due to persistent international pressure.
UK Man Releases Album in Vietnamese
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- Published on 09 December 2013
- Written by Saigoneer.
For us many of us non-native Vietnamese speakers, learning the local, tonal language is a tall order. But while most of us are satisfied learning ‘get by’ vocabulary, there are those who take their study of Vietnamese a bit more seriously, like Lee Alexander Kirby.
Images of Vietnam in 1992
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- Published on 09 December 2013
- Written by Saigoneer.
We may post a lot about Saigon's pre-war past but, for a number of reasons, images from the 1980s and 1990s are hard to come by.
Fortunately, VNExpress just published a collection of photos taken by French journalist and director, Raymond Depardon in 1992.
Vietnam Will Soon be Home to Asia’s Biggest Brewery
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- Published on 09 December 2013
- Written by Saigoneer.
Czech firm, BTG Holdings, has announced plans to build Asia’s biggest brewery in Vietnam’s Hoa Binh Province.
The brewery, with a total investment of US$116 million, should be completed by 2017 and produce 190 million liters of beer per year (mainly Budweiser) for export to Korea, Japan and China in addition to domestic consumption.
What the Phở Happened Last Weekend? 10 Stories You May Have Missed
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- Published on 09 December 2013
- Written by Saigoneer.
Hundreds loot capsized beer truck [Tuoi Tre]
High global test scores don’t mean Vietnam’s schooling is OK [Thanh Nien]
Per capita income in Vietnam reaches almost USD2,000 [Vietnam Net]
Old Saigon Picture of the Day: Rue Kitchener (Nguyen Thai Hoc Street)
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- Published on 06 December 2013
- Written by Saigoneer.
When Saigon was still a sleepy French backwater, the city's streets were full of 1 and 2 story colonial buildings, lined with lush, green tress.
Video: Moronic Bike Racers Cause 2 Accidents in a Matter of Seconds
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- Published on 06 December 2013
- Written by Saigoneer.
With traffic deaths and injuries on the rise in Vietnam, authorities have gone as far as to propose bans on motorbikes in the country's cities. But, as illustrated in the video below, reckless drivers pose a greater threat to public safety than the motorbikes themselves.
Morning News Roundup: Flood-Tide to Reach Peak in 61 Years, Saigon to be Submerged Again
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- Published on 06 December 2013
- Written by Brian Letwin
Flood-tide to reach peak in 61 years, Saigon to be submerged again [Vietnam Net]
HCMC shows impressive economic growth [SGGP]
Traffic Time Lapse from Kumho Asiana Plaza
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- Published on 05 December 2013
- Written by Saigoneer.
It might not have the high production value of previous time lapse videos we've posted but this video, captured from the top of Kumho Asiana Plaza, still provides a nifty view of one of the city's busiest intersections during rush hour.
Report: The Saigon River Is Dying
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- Published on 05 December 2013
- Written by Saigoneer.
A recent report found that the Saigon River, the city’s most important waterway, is severely contaminated and urgent steps must be taken to save it. Given the almost daily stories of untreated human waste and chemicals from factories pouring into the river, this probably doesn’t come as a surprise to many.
Vietnam Ponders Ban on Motorbikes in Large Cities
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- Published on 05 December 2013
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Galen Stolee.
Vietnam may be the land of motorbikes but some government officials have put forth a plan to ban them in the country’s urban areas to increase safety and reduce pollution. While the plan is being praised by some, others think it’s far too soon due to lack of public transportation alternatives and the role of motorbikes in Vietnam's socioeconomic development.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Reviews Human Rights Laws
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- Published on 05 December 2013
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam reviews human rights laws [Vietnam Net]
Should sexy performances be banned? [VNS]
Bag snatchers caught red-handed, recorded by car camera [Tuoi Tre]
Vietnamese Parents Up in Arms About Finger-Chopping Math Problem
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- Published on 04 December 2013
- Written by Peter Cornish.
Mystery still surrounds claims of a math problem, purportedly asking first grade students how many fingers remain on their hand after chopping some off, as it goes viral on the internet and the education minister confirms its existence on national television.
Harley-Davidson's First Vietnam Dealership is Open for Business
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- Published on 04 December 2013
- Written by Saigoneer.
World famous motorcycle maker, Harley-Davidson, opened its first showroom in Vietnam last weekend in District 7.
The showroom, located in Phu My Hung, opened its doors a day before the government lifted a ban on motorbikes with engines over 175cc.
Preview: Future Shorts Vietnam Returns
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- Published on 04 December 2013
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What are the connections that we consciously and unconsciously create among each other? How do the things we leave behind come back, without us knowing it, in our world? These are just few of the themes surfacing from the films selected for this week's Future Shorts.
Morning News Roundup: Condom Fashion Collection Earns Vietnam Guinness Record
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- Published on 04 December 2013
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam makes remarkable progress in HIV/AIDS control [SGGP]
Customs did not check the shipment containing 230kg of heroin [Vietnam Net]
Digital ad market booming in Vietnam [Thanh Nien]
