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Want to Learn About Saigon History? Scan These New QR Codes on Street Signs.
Saigoneers interested in finding out more about the history of their hometown now have a new avenue to expand their knowledge.
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Saigon Transport Department Proposes Yet Another Public Bike Project
According to the proposal, it would include 43 stations around central Saigon.
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An Inside Look at Da Nang, Vietnam’s Covid-19 Epicenter
Da Nang has become the epicenter of a new COVID-19 outbreak in Vietnam, with many of the new cases originating from the tourist hot spot.
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Da Nang Restarts Social Distancing After Cases of Covid-19 Community Transmission Emerge
Over the weekend, Vietnam recorded five new COVID-19 infections, four of which are community transmissions, putting an end to the country’s 99-day streak without local infections.
Alastair McCready in Vietnam
Is Vietnam Ready for Its New Place Among the World's Fastest-Ageing Societies?
Vietnam is among the world’s most rapidly changing countries, by virtually every metric.
Sen Nguyen in Vietnam
A Charity Was Vietnam's Latest Covid-19 Victim. Luckily, Other NGOs Saved the Day.
As the pandemic-induced economic downturn has pushed businesses to let go of 1.4 million workers in Vietnam, a charity in Saigon has had to do the same to its beneficiaries. This story, however, does not have an unhappy ending.
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[Photos] Inside a Ben Thanh Devoid of Tourists, Forlorn Kiosks and Mass Closures
Plump mangosteens, cheap iPhở shirts, freshly ground coffee, and paper cut-outs of city landmarks — there was a time when the northern gate of Ben Thanh Market was lined door-to-door with dynamic shops enticing tourists to sample their eclectic range of products.
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Japanese Brand Muji Announces Pop-up Store in Saigon
Following in the footsteps of fast-fashion clothing brand Uniqlo, MUJI will be the next major Japanese retailer to launch in Saigon in the near future.
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Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnamese Designer Introduces New Collection at London Fashion Week
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Morning Stories Roundup: HCMC Reopens Bars, Dance Clubs as Coronavirus Put Under Control
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New Decree Makes Selling Beer to People Under 18 a Fineable Offense
Beer is now legally off-limits for Vietnamese teens, but it’s unclear if the regulations will effectively deter underage drinking.
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Da Nang Resumes Intercity Transport After Week Without New Covid-19 Cases
As of Monday, September 7, all train, vehicle and air travel to and within Da Nang will return to normal.
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Weekend Stories Roundup: Metro Experts, 2020 Army Games, and Rice Claims
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Saigon Transport Department Wants $900m for Waterway Development
Water-based public transportation is still considerably underdeveloped for a city with an extensive network of water bodies like Saigon.
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Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam Reports Only 1 Local Covid-19 Infection in Last 5 Days
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Experts Visiting Vietnam for Under 14 Days No Longer Need to Quarantine
They will have to follow health and safety guidelines while in the country.
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Morning Stories Roundup: Vegan Pâté Probe, Medical Robots, and Tan Son Nhat Upgrades
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Morning Stories Roundup: Parking Lot Fire, Roadworks, and Mekong Delta Ferry
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Vietnam Records 24 Hours of No New Covid-19 Cases on Sunday
Meanwhile, 19 recoveries were announced yesterday.
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Weekend Stories Roundup: Flights to East Asia, Lobster Farms, and Illegal Milk Tea
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Co.opmart Cong Quynh, Saigon's Oldest, Might Have to Close Next Year
Say it ain’t so!
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Morning Stories Roundup: Da Nang Discharges 31 Covid-19 Patients
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Vietnamese Donate Over VND300m for Victim of Vicious Cobra Attack
While the snake bite victim is currently stable, he’s facing many complications from the venom.
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F1 Releases Complete 2020 Race Calendar Without Vietnam
F1 is pressing ahead with a revised race schedule for the rest of the year, but fans in Vietnam hoping to see an actual race in the country might be disappointed.
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Morning Stories Roundup: Lam Son Park, Noi Bai Upgrade, and Road Accidents
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Tan Binh Residents Tear Down Part of Homes for Metro Line 2
Homeowners on Cach Mang Thang Tam and Truong Chinh streets in Tan Binh District have spent the last few days dismantling parts of their homes to make way for the city's second metro line.
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Morning Stories Roundup: Tuition Fee Support, Khanh Hoa Dam, and Uniqlo Stores
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Morning Stories Roundup: Cao Lanh Ferry, Thu Duc City, and Mask Production
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