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NewsVietnam's 1st Observatory to Open in Nha Trang Next Month
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- Published on Tuesday, 22 August 2017 11:51
- Written by Saigoneer.
Astronomy fans in Vietnam will be excited to find out that the country’s first observatory will open its doors to visitors next month.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Battles Dengue Outbreaks With 42% More Cases
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- Published on Tuesday, 22 August 2017 08:00
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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- Vietnam battles dengue outbreaks with 42% more cases [Business Mirror]
[Photos] Bui Vien Walking Street Makes Its Debut
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- Published on Monday, 21 August 2017 17:30
- Written by Saigoneer.
Yesterday evening, crowds gathered along District 1’s Bui Vien Street for the grand opening of Saigon’s second pedestrian-only zone.
[Photos] Saigon Finally Has River Buses, But They're Not Taking Passengers Yet
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- Published on Monday, 21 August 2017 14:35
- Written by Saigoneer.
Saigon’s river buses are finally here, but it may be a couple of months until city dwellers can actually traverse local rivers by boat.
Amid Issues With Da Nang Authorities, Uber Announces Fare Hike in Saigon, Hanoi
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- Published on Monday, 21 August 2017 12:23
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
Getting around Vietnam’s big metropolises will be more expensive in the future as Uber has increased its fares.
Wushu Martial Artists Earn Vietnam's First Gold Medals at SEA Games 2017
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- Published on Monday, 21 August 2017 11:49
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam’s delegation at this year’s SEA Games competition is off to a good start after wushu martial artists clinched the country’s first two gold medals late last week.
Weekend News Roundup: Saigon Officially Launches Bui Vien Walking Street During Weekend
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- Published on Monday, 21 August 2017 08:00
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Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance Proposes VAT Increase to 12% by 2019
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- Published on Sunday, 20 August 2017 14:00
- Written by Saigoneer.
In the coming years, Vietnamese consumers may find themselves shelling out more cash for goods and services.
Saigon's Official Population Hits 13m: Mayor
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- Published on Sunday, 20 August 2017 12:00
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
If Saigon seems especially crowded these days, there's a good reason why, as the city's population has officially reached 13 million people.
It's Official: H&M to Launch Saigon Flagship Store This September
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- Published on Friday, 18 August 2017 11:50
- Written by Saigoneer.
Fast-fashion fans rejoice: Saigon’s first H&M store has revealed its official launch date.
Morning News Roundup: Female Archer Clinches Vietnam’s 1st SEA Games Medal
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- Published on Friday, 18 August 2017 09:00
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