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Society[Video] The Remarkable Rise of Landmark 81 in a 30-Second Timelapse
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- Published on Thursday, 17 January 2019 13:00
- Written by Saigoneer.
There's nothing bold in saying that Saigon is changing right before our eyes, but it's rare that you get to see every step of a building going up.
People With Disabilities Make up Over 7% of Vietnam's Population: UNICEF
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- Published on Tuesday, 15 January 2019 13:00
- Written by Saigoneer.
According to a recent UNICEF study, there are 6.2 million people with disabilities in Vietnam, accounting for 7% of the country’s population.
Quang Tri Hospital Saves Man From Methanol Poisoning by Feeding Him 15 Cans of Beer
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- Published on Thursday, 10 January 2019 13:00
- Written by Saigoneer.
Alcohol poisoning is a common problem in Vietnam, but this is among the handful of times when beer acted as an antidote, instead of the poison.
Vietnamese Lifestyle Startup WeFit Secures $1m in Funding
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- Published on Thursday, 10 January 2019 10:00
- Written by Saigoneer.
The startup was launched in late 2016.
To Improve Its Reading Culture, Vietnam Needs to Teach Children to Love Books: Expert
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- Published on Wednesday, 09 January 2019 13:00
- Written by Saigoneer.
During a meeting reflecting on Vietnam's Book Day which was founded five years ago, Vice Director of Vietnam Publishing Group Le Hoang laid out four proposals for cultivating a stronger reading culture in the country.
Vietnam Approves Additional Funding for Saigon's Metro Line 1, 2
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- Published on Monday, 07 January 2019 12:00
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Michael Tatarski.
Hopefully, the increased funding can help alleviate the crises surrounding the construction of the first metro line and kick start the second line's construction.
[Photos] Local Architects Create Modular Rest Stop Amid Nghe An's Tea Oasis
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- Published on Wednesday, 02 January 2019 15:00
- Written by Saigoneer.
Instead of making over an old apartment or creating towering domes out of bamboo to exercise their creative muscles, a local architecture firm decided to create an abstract “gazebo” out of modular segments, similar to how Lego sculptures are made.
[Video] Saigon Jewelry Brand Wins Hearts With Inclusive TVC Featuring Gay Couple
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- Published on Wednesday, 02 January 2019 12:00
- Written by Saigoneer.
Is this one of the most inclusive advertising campaigns in recent history?
Robot Combat Show Brings Metallic Carnage to Primetime in Vietnam
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- Published on Sunday, 30 December 2018 12:00
- Written by Harry Hodge. Photos courtesy of Robofght.
While many enjoy watching robots like Transformers do battle on the big screen, some Vietnamese audiences have developed an appetite for real steel.
After a Year Without Salary, Saigon Veterinary Department Sees Mass Exodus of Employees
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- Published on Tuesday, 25 December 2018 10:00
- Written by Saigoneer.
The entire veterinarian staff at the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary has not been paid since the beginning of 2018.
In Vietnam, Fake Death Certificates Are Weaponized to Hack Facebook Accounts
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- Published on Monday, 24 December 2018 16:00
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam’s fake document industry has upgraded for the information age.
