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Old SaigonSaigon's Airports in Transition
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- Published on Monday, 24 December 2012 16:42
- Written by Brian Letwin
It’s no secret that Saigon aspires to be the commercial and tourist hub of Southeast Asia. Even as the economy has slowed, tourism in Vietnam is growing at a pace of 11% annually. Government officials expect the economy to bounce back and for growth in the tourism sector to continue. To accommodate the rising number of visitors, plans for additional International airports across Vietnam are in the works.
Street Figures: Nguyen Thi Minh Khai
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- Published on Monday, 24 December 2012 11:40
- Written by Brian Letwin
We’re kicking off our Street Figures series with one of the city’s busiest streets which spans Districts 1 and 3 – Nguyen Thi Minh Khai.
As the City Stretches – Part 1 - The Pursuit of Sustainable Development
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- Published on Wednesday, 19 December 2012 16:08
- Written by Brian Letwin
Over the past decade, Saigon has outgrown its traditional boundaries, forcing development not only vertically but horizontally. As the sky above District 1 becomes increasingly crowded and land scarce, city planners have been looking for ways to expand Saigon’s business center.
Vietnam’s Long Road to High-Speed Rail: Past & Present
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- Published on Wednesday, 19 December 2012 14:16
- Written by Brian Letwin
While we dream about subway systems in Saigon and Hanoi, another major project is on the minds of engineers and urban planners – high speed rail. Already the standard in Japan, China and Europe, there are two projects in the works that could bring the technology to Vietnam. But before we look at the future, let’s take a look at the history and present state of Vietnam’s railway system to see why so many are pushing for a complete overhaul.
Old Saigon: Pictures from Life Magazine
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- Published on Friday, 02 November 2012 12:42
- Written by Brian Letwin
When looking at old pictures of big cities, what usually strikes us is how different yet similar things are today. Back in the 50s, Time Magazine ran some great pictures of Saigon, capturing its initial rise as “Pearl of the Orient”.
Abandoned Temple in District 2
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- Published on Friday, 02 November 2012 12:30
- Written by Brian Letwin
Parts of central District 2 are currently a mish-mash of leveled neighborhoods where all that remain are the skeletons of old buildings.
Contrasting Past & Present
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- Published on Thursday, 01 November 2012 15:43
- Written by Brian Letwin
If you love old Vietnam photos as much as we do, you’ll get a kick out of these which contrast the present and past of some of Vietnam’s most famous sites.
