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SocietyVietnam's University Graduates Struggle to Find Jobs That Match Their Skills
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- Published on Tuesday, 22 August 2017 16:36
- Written by Saigoneer.
University graduates in Vietnam have the highest rate of unemployment among young people, a fact that could seriously jeopardize the country’s growth.
Saigon's 'Ghost Tower' Seized as Collateral After Owners Fail to Repay Debt
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- Published on Tuesday, 22 August 2017 16:19
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
The future of Saigon’s most prominent skeleton tower has become even murkier.
82-Year-Old Japanese Coder Creates Apps for the Elderly
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- Published on Monday, 21 August 2017 17:01
- Written by Saigoneer.
Masako Wakamiya, an 82-year-old Japanese woman, has shown that mobile phone app developers don't always fit the mold of Silicon Valley stereotypes.
Vietnam's Female Business Owners Upend Gender Stereotypes
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- Published on Saturday, 19 August 2017 12:00
- Written by Saigoneer.
Although there are still issues surrounding gender roles and perceptions of women in Vietnam, the country is in some ways more progressive than its regional neighbors when it comes to gender diversity in leadership positions.
Korean Giant CJ Group Invests $63m to Build Frozen Food Factory in Saigon
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- Published on Thursday, 17 August 2017 16:00
- Written by Saigoneer.
CJ Group, a Korean conglomerate, has announced plans to expand its presence in Vietnam's food market.
Massive Long An Theme Park Project Abandoned Due to Debt
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- Published on Thursday, 17 August 2017 14:42
- Written by Saigoneer.
Once set to become the largest theme park in all of Southeast Asia, Long An province's Happyland entertainment complex may never open to the public due to debt.
Cash-Strapped University Students in Vietnam Resort to Platelet Donations Despite Health Risks
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- Published on Wednesday, 16 August 2017 11:43
- Written by Saigoneer.
A wave of Vietnamese students who experience economic hardships have resorted to selling their platelets regularly in order to make ends meet.
A Brief Primer on Vietnam’s Football History
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- Published on Tuesday, 15 August 2017 19:52
- Written by Scott Sommerville.
How Vietnamese teams made the jump from small-time local leagues to national franchise football.
The Trials and Tribulations of Life in Saigon's Hẻms With Multiple Slashes
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- Published on Friday, 11 August 2017 16:58
- Written by Saigoneer.
For some, Saigon's hẻms are a treasure trove of hidden urban gems. But for those living in these alleyways, they can also be a relentless source of inconvenience and frustration.
Meet the Man Who Owns Vietnam's Largest Collection of Seashells
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- Published on Thursday, 10 August 2017 18:00
- Written by Saigoneer.
While traditional hobbyists often pursue items such as stamps, coins or old records, a Da Nang native has a passion for an item which some may brush aside as a children’s toy: seashells.
[Photos] Bamboo Bridges the Gap Between Indoor and Outdoor Space in Hanoi Home
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- Published on Wednesday, 09 August 2017 16:55
- Written by Saigoneer.
In the midst of the chaos and pollution of Hanoi, A House in Trees offers a sanctuary to its residents.
