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The Moments of Goodwill and Whimsy in Vietnam's Fight Against Coronavirus
In the 2011 medical thriller Contagion, directed by Steven Soderbergh, after an unknown disease strikes the US and then most of the planet, viewers witness a rapidly unraveling world where social decay and mistrust give rise to rampant looting, violence and conspiracy theories.
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Vietnam Will Have Harsher Dry Season, Fewer Typhoons in 2020, Experts Say
The harsh dry season is predicted to impact all three regions of the country.
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Saigon Moves Ahead With Plan to Evaluate Motorbike Emission
Authorities received the green light to test and study motorbike emissions in an attempt to improve air quality.
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Vietnam Still Has 800,000 Tons of Unexploded Ordnance, Labor Ministry Says
Explosive remnants from the Second Indochina War continue to haunt livelihoods.
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Vietnam Should Aim to Become High-Income Nation by 2045, PM Says
After Vietnam finished 2019 with impressive growth rates, leaders are optimistic that the country is on a stable trajectory to join the ranks of upper-middle-income or even high-income nations within a few decades.
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Saigon Adds 16 Old Villas in District 1, 3 to List to Be Preserved
After more than a year of work, Saigon authorities have finished assessing the preservation status of 86 old villas within the bounds of the city, though the classification process is still ongoing.
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As Percentage of People Over 60 Hits 11.9%, Vietnam Prepares for Aging Society
The percentage of people over the age of 60 in Vietnam has hit 11.9% of the population and is expected to rise to 25%, or 27 million people, by 2050.
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Saigon Welcomes 6.2m International Tourists in First 9 Months of 2019
Compared to the same period last year, the city saw a 14.3% increase in international visitors.
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Morning Stories Roundup: 55,000 Poultry Culled as Avian Flu Advances Across Vietnam
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Each morning, we select some of the most important stories from Saigon, the rest of Vietnam and beyond, and digest them...
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The Moments of Goodwill and Whimsy in Vietnam's Fight Against Coronavirus
In the 2011 medical thriller Contagion, directed by Steven Soderbergh, after an unknown disease strikes the US and then most of the planet, viewers witness a rapidly unraveling world where social deca...
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Weekend Stories Roundup: Hot Season, Weightlifting Record and Covid-19 Updates
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Each morning, we select some of the most important stories from Saigon, the rest of Vietnam and beyond, and digest them...
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Vietnam Sees Sharp Drop in Traffic Accidents in January Compared to 2019
During the four weeks leading up to Tet, the number of traffic accidents plummeted across Vietnam, a positive sign considering those also made up the country’s busiest period.
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Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam Airlines Losing $10.8m in Revenue a Week Due to Virus
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Spotify, Netflix Halt Free Trials in Vietnam. Are Black Market Accounts to Blame?
No more Netflix and chill for free.
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Morning Stories Roundup: Football Academy, Pepper Market and UK Truck Victims
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Japan Imposes Stricter Visa Process for Foreign Students, Including Vietnam, From April
Due to the increasing number of visa overstays, Japan's Immigration Services Agency will tighten the issuing process for student visas for dozens of countries from April.
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Morning Stories Roundup: Flood Tides Forecast to Submerge Many Areas in HCMC
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Saigon Retail Sales, Service Revenue Surges by 11.2% in January Thanks to Tet
What did you spend money on in January?
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Vietnam Will Have Harsher Dry Season, Fewer Typhoons in 2020, Experts Say
The harsh dry season is predicted to impact all three regions of the country.
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Morning Stories Roundup: HCMC Determined to Prevent Goods Scarcity, Price Increase
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Saigon Opens 300-Bed Field Hospital to Prepare for Coronavirus Outbreak
It is located in suburban Cu Chi District.
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Weekend Stories Roundup: Vietnam to Import 100,000 Tons of Pork in Q1
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Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam to Pay $6.56m for Hanoi Metro
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Vietnam Takes Dramatic Measures to Halt Coronavirus Spread
As the novel coronavirus outbreak continues to rage in China, Vietnam has taken extensive steps in recent days to stem its spread here.
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Morning Stories Roundup: January CPI, To Lich Cleanup and Saltwater Intrusion
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Amid Coronavirus Epidemic, Vietnam Warns Provinces Against Avian Flu Outbreaks
As the Wuhan coronavirus continues to wreck Asian economies, Vietnam also has to watch out for a resurgence of avian flu.
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Vietnam's Beer Sales Down 25% Since Strict Drunk Driving Laws Come Into Force
Are you drinking less?
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Morning Stories Roundup: Bamboo Airways Becomes Sponsor of National Football Cup
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