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Garbage Is Trashing Vietnam’s Natural Beauty

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Garbage Is Trashing Vietnam’s Natural Beauty

Over on his blog, Vietnam Coracle , Tom just posted an insightful piece about garbage consuming Vietnam’s once pristine natural landscapes.

SaigoneerJul 7, 2015
Transport Ministry: Hanoi’s Wavy Metro Tracks Are Safe

Development

Transport Ministry: Hanoi’s Wavy Metro Tracks Are Safe

In an attempt to address safety concerns about wavy sections of Hanoi’s new metro line, the Ministry of Transport (MoT) has released a statement saying that the project observes technical standards.

SaigoneerJul 7, 2015
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Morning News Roundup: Brutal Animal Killing Festivals To Be Eliminated In Vietnam: Minister

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Brutal Animal Killing Festivals To Be Eliminated In Vietnam: Minister

Vietnamese airlines publish seat availability after rip-off complaints [Thanh Nien] Sapa has coldest summer in 10 years [DTI] Vietnam mulls lowest minimum-wage bump in 3 years [Thanh Nien]

SaigoneerJul 7, 2015
Authorities Considering Glass Cage for Ancient Hoi An Bridge

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Authorities Considering Glass Cage for Ancient Hoi An Bridge

Hoi An’s beaches aren’t the only tourist attractions threatened by erosion. The town’s famous Chùa Cầu Bridge (aka the Japanese Bridge) is in poor condition, leading authorities to consider a number of solutions, including encasing the structure in a glass cage.

SaigoneerJul 6, 2015
[Video] Inside North Korea's Shiny New International Airport

Travel

[Video] Inside North Korea's Shiny New International Airport

You wouldn’t know it by the smile on his face in these photos, but Pyongyang’s shiny new international airport has been plagued by defects, reportedly prompting Dear Leader 3.0 to execute its architect last year.

SaigoneerJul 6, 2015
Apple Music Launches in Vietnam at Absurdly Low Price

Tech

Apple Music Launches in Vietnam at Absurdly Low Price

Vietnamese users can now enjoy Apple’s new streaming music service at a significantly lower price compared to the U.S., poising it to steal business away from both Spotify and Vietnamese web-based music providers.

SaigoneerJul 6, 2015
Weekend News Roundup: Human Remains Found Under Hanoi Pavement

Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Human Remains Found Under Hanoi Pavement

Human remains found under Hanoi pavement [DTI] A350 plane makes maiden Hanoi-HCM City voyage [Vietnam Plus] Casino rivalry set to heat up [Vietnam Net]

SaigoneerJul 6, 2015
Will Saigon's Street Food Scene Last Another Generation?

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Will Saigon's Street Food Scene Last Another Generation?

According to a recent article in The Guardian , while Vietnamese street food is “imitated, fetishized, and replicated in cities all over the western world,” for many vendors, their profession is a means to an end and not one that they want their children to pursue.

SaigoneerJul 3, 2015
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Vietnam Airlines Aims For 4-Star Rating To Dominate SE Asia

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Vietnam Airlines Aims For 4-Star Rating To Dominate SE Asia

Vietnam Airlines is making a bid to dominate air travel in SE Asia and climb the international rankings, investing heavily in new airplanes and service upgrades.

SaigoneerJul 3, 2015
Beer Prices In Saigon Among The Cheapest On Earth: Index

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Beer Prices In Saigon Among The Cheapest On Earth: Index

According to the 2015 Beer Price Index , Saigon has some of the cheapest been in the world.

SaigoneerJul 3, 2015
Record Ticket Prices Announced For Man City-Vietnam Friendly

Vietnam

Record Ticket Prices Announced For Man City-Vietnam Friendly

When this month’s UK£1 million (VND35 billion) friendly between Manchester City FC and Vietnam’s national team was announced last week, match organizer, Do Quang Hien, declined to reveal ticket prices.

SaigoneerJul 3, 2015
Morning News Roundup: Houses Destroyed In Landslide On Sai Gon River

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Houses Destroyed In Landslide On Sai Gon River

EVN dismisses complaints on power price hikes [DTI] Students pray at scholars' temple for exam success [DTI] Saigon bikers make their exhausts louder, rev up noise concerns [Thanh Nien]

SaigoneerJul 3, 2015
European Tourists Reportedly Charged For Visas At Noi Bai Despite Waiver

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European Tourists Reportedly Charged For Visas At Noi Bai Despite Waiver

Apparently, immigration officials at Hanoi’s Noi Bai Airport didn’t get the memo about Vietnam’s highly publicized visa exemptions for German, French, British, Italian and Spanish tourists that went into effect on July 1.

SaigoneerJul 2, 2015
A Chat With The Organizers Of The Outcast’s Farmers Market

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A Chat With The Organizers Of The Outcast’s Farmers Market

Saigon’s only farmers market is gearing up for its second installment at Saigon Outcast this Sunday. We sat down with the organizers ( Saigon Outcast and La Holista ) to see why they started the market, to learn more about the vendors and how they’re striking a balance between local and foreign purveyors.

SaigoneerJul 2, 2015
[Photos] 15 Incredible Images Of Yesterday’s Storm In Saigon

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[Photos] 15 Incredible Images Of Yesterday’s Storm In Saigon

Yesterday evening, a large storm passed through Saigon just as the sun began to set, resulting in some spectacular photos captured by Facebook users (top photo by Masahiro Ura f rom Vincom Center) .

SaigoneerJul 2, 2015
[Video] Breakdancing Thai Police Go Viral

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[Video] Breakdancing Thai Police Go Viral

So what’s the best way for a military junta to appease the populace? Police dance videos, of course!

SaigoneerJul 2, 2015
Vietnam to Remove 3,300 Requirements for New Businesses Next Month

Vietnam

Vietnam to Remove 3,300 Requirements for New Businesses Next Month

A new set of law amendments will go into effect next month, removing thousands of requirements for new businesses in Vietnam.

SaigoneerJul 2, 2015
Morning News Roundup: Tourist Beaten By Seafood Vendors In Vietnam's Resort Town

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Tourist Beaten By Seafood Vendors In Vietnam's Resort Town

HCM City to spend big on infrastructure [Vietnam Net] Da Nang city to host international marathon 2015 [SGGP] Vietnam Airlines receives first A350 XWB [Vietnam Plus]

SaigoneerJul 2, 2015
[Video] Man Fined $35 for Shattering Smelly Pickle Jar at Security Checkpoint

Travel

[Video] Man Fined $35 for Shattering Smelly Pickle Jar at Security Checkpoint

Vietnam’s northern airport authority has fined a passenger VND750,000 (US$35) for throwing a jar of picked eggplants at Noi Bai International airport.

SaigoneerJul 1, 2015
Future Saigon: Thu Thiem’s Empire City

Development

Future Saigon: Thu Thiem’s Empire City

Yesterday afternoon, the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee held a ceremony to announce the Thu Thiem Empire City development, the crown jewel of the city’s new urban area.

SaigoneerJul 1, 2015
[Video] 94-Year-Old Hanoi Woman Becomes “Internet Master”

Culture

[Video] 94-Year-Old Hanoi Woman Becomes “Internet Master”

94-year-old Hanoi resident, Le Thi, might not be churning out code or learning the finer points of InDesign, but for someone born in 1921, her computer skills are downright impressive.

SaigoneerJul 1, 2015
Bphones Recalled Less Than 2 Weeks After Delivery

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Bphones Recalled Less Than 2 Weeks After Delivery

Two weeks following the release of the Bphone, dubbed “the best smartphone in the world,” by its maker, the company has announced that the handsets are being recalled for a software update and camera upgrade.

SaigoneerJul 1, 2015
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam To Keep Enforcing Two-Child Law, For Now

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam To Keep Enforcing Two-Child Law, For Now

Vietnamese more open to "non-traditional family" [VietnamNet] Vietnam to consider more oil extraction to ensure GDP target [VietnamNet] Vietnam to Keep Enforcing Two-Child Law, for Now [NC Register]

SaigoneerJul 1, 2015
Manila Times Gives China The Finger With Its Own “Nine Dash Line” Map

Asia

Manila Times Gives China The Finger With Its Own “Nine Dash Line” Map

The Philippines’ oldest newspaper recently made what could be considered a provocative gesture towards China regarding its notorious “nine-dash-line.”

SaigoneerJun 30, 2015
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