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SocietyVietnam Is the First Country to Get Tinder Lite in the Next Few Weeks
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- Published on Friday, 12 July 2019 10:00
- Written by Saigoneer.
Making sure people can get laid even with limited data.
[Photos] A Hybrid Studio in Da Nang Where Business and Pleasure Mix
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- Published on Thursday, 11 July 2019 14:00
- Written by Saigoneer.
For many young Vietnamese creatives, establishing a home-based business where one can both relax in familiar comfort and further one’s career is the ultimate aspiration.
Nintendo to Shift Part of Switch Production From China to Vietnam
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- Published on Wednesday, 10 July 2019 14:00
- Written by Saigoneer.
Nintendo will move production of some components for popular handheld gaming device Switch from China to Vietnam in the coming months.
New Study Reveals 29% of Primary School Students in Vietnam Are Overweight
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- Published on Wednesday, 10 July 2019 10:00
- Written by Saigoneer.
According to a recent study by the Vietnam National Institute of Nutrition, the substantial obesity rate among elementary school students is due to a lack of physical exercise and imbalanced diets.
Airport Authority Proposes $500m Upgrade for Con Dao Airport
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- Published on Thursday, 04 July 2019 13:00
- Written by Saigoneer.
The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has recommended an upgrade for the airport in Con Dao, one of Vietnam's most popular attractions.
[Photos] This Nam Dinh House Is an Ode to Vietnam's Beloved Banana Trees
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- Published on Wednesday, 03 July 2019 11:00
- Written by Saigoneer.
Maison A in Nam Dinh Province was built for a client's aging mother. She is very fond of the banana trees that once occupied the space and the new house has the broad-leaf plant in abundance.
Coca-Cola Removes Slogan Deemed 'Vulgar' by Culture Department
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- Published on Tuesday, 02 July 2019 10:00
- Written by Saigoneer.
Coca-Cola’s latest promotional campaign has been embroiled in online controversy after it was deemed “vulgar” by a government agency.
7-Eleven Japan to Replace Plastic Onigiri Wrapping With Bioplastic Version
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- Published on Wednesday, 26 June 2019 11:00
- Written by Saigoneer.
Bioplastics, which are derived from plant- and animal-based materials, are believed to be less harmful to the environment than petroleum-based plastics because they produce less greenhouse gas.
[Video] In Remembrance of a Green Ton Duc Thang Past
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- Published on Monday, 24 June 2019 14:00
- Written by Saigoneer.
October 2017 spelled the death of Ton Duc Thang Street in spirit after Saigon maintenance workers started slaying its trees to make way for bridge construction.
[Photos] This Delta Brick House Eases Modernity into Tradition
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- Published on Friday, 21 June 2019 15:48
- Written by Saigoneer.
The high nail gets the hammer, so this new home in Tra Vinh aims to blend in with the traditional homes surrounding it.
Vietnam Officials Find No Competition Violations in Grab-Uber Deal
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- Published on Thursday, 20 June 2019 11:06
- Written by Saigoneer. Top photo by Kevin Lee.
Vietnam's Competition Council (VCC) has ruled that Grab broke no competition laws when it acquired Uber.
