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[Photos] Introducing Vietnam Airlines’ First A350-XWB Aircraft

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[Photos] Introducing Vietnam Airlines’ First A350-XWB Aircraft

Fresh off the assembly line, Vietnam Airlines’ first Airbus A350-XWB made its debut on a runway in Toulouse, France last week.

SaigoneerMar 12, 2015
Has Sapa Lost Its Charm?

Travel

Has Sapa Lost Its Charm?

While it still looks beautiful from the air , a recent editorial penned in Lao Dong and translated by Thanh Nien paints Sapa as a town that has lost its charm.

SaigoneerMar 12, 2015
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Morning News Roundup: Vietnam’s Fuel Retail Prices Rebound, Following Environment Tax Hikes

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam’s Fuel Retail Prices Rebound, Following Environment Tax Hikes

German media firm pumps $14 mln into Vietnamese browser developer [Thanh Nien] Young Vietnamese man dreams of conquering Mars [Vietnam Net] Exhibition on LGBT community opens in Hanoi [Vietnam Net]

SaigoneerMar 12, 2015
5 Of Saigon’s Oldest Temples

Culture

5 Of Saigon’s Oldest Temples

Before the arrival of the French and their colonial architecture, Buddhist temples served as the most ornate structures in Saigon. Here is some background on and the locations of five of the city’s oldest and most noteworthy temples.

SaigoneerMar 11, 2015
Public Karaoke Parties Drive Saigon Residents Mad

Saigon

Public Karaoke Parties Drive Saigon Residents Mad

If you live in a Saigon alley, you’ve undoubtedly been kept up by loud music blaring from the speakers of your neighbors celebrating a birthday, wedding or funeral.

SaigoneerMar 11, 2015
Unreal Drone And Timelapse Video Of Vietnam’s Son Doong Cave

Travel

Unreal Drone And Timelapse Video Of Vietnam’s Son Doong Cave

Though you won’t be able to take a ride through Son Doong Cave anytime soon, you can catch a glimpse of its monolithic beauty with this new drone video made by local photographer, Ryan Deboodt .

SaigoneerMar 11, 2015
[Photos] Deadly Train Accident Rocks Vietnam’s North-South Railway

Vietnam

[Photos] Deadly Train Accident Rocks Vietnam’s North-South Railway

Last night, a deadly accident occurred on Vietnam’s North-South railway when a SE5 train collided with a truck in Quang Tri Province.

SaigoneerMar 11, 2015
[Updated] The Prodigy To Play Surprise Performance In Saigon This Friday

Music & Arts

[Updated] The Prodigy To Play Surprise Performance In Saigon This Friday

[Update] According to the organizers, the show has been canceled due to logistical issues.

SaigoneerMar 11, 2015
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Morning News Roundup: Work Starts On $180mn Urban Area Fronting Vietnam’s Iconic Ha Long Bay

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Work Starts On $180mn Urban Area Fronting Vietnam’s Iconic Ha Long Bay

Masses of dead shellfish wash ashore in Ha Tinh Province [SGGP] 60% of university students cannot meet self-study requirements [Vietnam Net] Recluse artist's work on display after 31 years [Vietnam Plus]

SaigoneerMar 11, 2015
Vietnam to Get High Speed Trains That Can Reach 350kph

Development

Vietnam to Get High Speed Trains That Can Reach 350kph

Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has approved plans for a massive overhaul of Vietnam’s rail network over the next 35 years.

SaigoneerMar 10, 2015
Elephant Dies of Exhaustion While Serving Tourists in Dak Lak: Report

Vietnam

Elephant Dies of Exhaustion While Serving Tourists in Dak Lak: Report

On Sunday, authorities from Dak Lak Province announced that a 40-year-old elephant died suddenly while serving tourists at the Ban Don tourist area.

SaigoneerMar 10, 2015
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Approves 6-Day Holiday In April

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Approves 6-Day Holiday In April

International happiness day celebrated nationwide [Vietnam Plus] Students singing “adult love song” stirs debate [Vietnam Net] First wind power farm in Central Highlands kicked off [Vietnam Net]

SaigoneerMar 10, 2015
Color Me Run Returns To Saigon

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Color Me Run Returns To Saigon

After a successful Saigon debut in 2014 with more than 6,800 participants, the next installment of the Color Me Run will take place in the city this April.

SaigoneerMar 9, 2015
Epic Drone Video Perfectly Captures Sapa’s Majestic Beauty

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Epic Drone Video Perfectly Captures Sapa’s Majestic Beauty

Sapa has a reputation for being one of the most beautiful places on Earth and with videos like this, it’s easy to see why.

SaigoneerMar 9, 2015
New Proposal: Drive Drunk, Lose Your Ride

Vietnam

New Proposal: Drive Drunk, Lose Your Ride

In an effort to improve road safety in Vietnam, the country’s National Traffic Safety Committee has proposed that those found to be drinking and driving have their vehicles confiscated by police.

SaigoneerMar 9, 2015
Vietnamese American Stabs And Kills Man For “Vulgar Gaze”

Vietnam

Vietnamese American Stabs And Kills Man For “Vulgar Gaze”

On Sunday, police arrested a Vietnamese American in Hue for allegedly killing another bar patron for looking at him the wrong way.

SaigoneerMar 9, 2015
The 10 Tallest Buildings In Vietnam

Development

The 10 Tallest Buildings In Vietnam

After hearing that Hanoi is planning to build the world’s largest broadcast tower , it got us wondering – what are the tallest buildings in Vietnam?

SaigoneerMar 9, 2015
Weekend News Roundup: Two Vietnamese Indicted In One Of Largest Data Breaches In US

Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Two Vietnamese Indicted In One Of Largest Data Breaches In US

Spring festivals become a burden on local communities [Vietnam Net] Businesses anxious about higher petrol, electricity prices [Vietnam Net] Vietnam attends UN debate on human rights, climate change [Nhan Dan]

SaigoneerMar 9, 2015
Saigoneer Sunday Rewind

Arts & Culture

Saigoneer Sunday Rewind

Saigoneer's staff highlights their favorite articles from the past week.

SaigoneerMar 8, 2015
Launching Event: “Hà Nội: CAPITAL City” & TP. Hồ Chí Minh: MEGA City" Photo Books

Development

Launching Event: “Hà Nội: CAPITAL City” & TP. Hồ Chí Minh: MEGA City" Photo Books

Following the successful release of their photo book which chronicled urban development in Ho Chi Minh City last year, Michael Waibel and Henning Hilbert are back with a similar endeavor, this time focusing on the Vietnamese capital – “Hà Nội: CAPITAL City.” At the same time they will present about the second updated edition of the photo book "TP. Hồ Chí Minh: MEGA City", this time in a more portable format.

SaigoneerMar 7, 2015
International Arrivals To Vietnam Drop For Ninth Consecutive Month

Travel

International Arrivals To Vietnam Drop For Ninth Consecutive Month

Based on data released by the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT), Vietnam has experienced a precipitous fall in tourist numbers for the ninth straight month.

SaigoneerMar 6, 2015
Lotte, Japanese Firms Partner up on $2bn Eco Smart City in D2

Development

Lotte, Japanese Firms Partner up on $2bn Eco Smart City in D2

Perhaps the development of Thu Thiem is finally underway with the announcement that South Korean multinational Lotte will team up with two Japanese developers on a US$2 billion mega project in the peninsula across from District 1.

SaigoneerMar 6, 2015
Fake Fanpages Of Vietnamese Politicians Flood Facebook

Tech

Fake Fanpages Of Vietnamese Politicians Flood Facebook

As some Vietnamese politicians embrace Facebook, others have been a bit slower to adopt it. However, many in the latter group are already represented on the social network with fake Fanpages.

SaigoneerMar 6, 2015
Morning News Roundup: Authorities Look For Rare Animal Famous On Facebook, Unsure What It Is

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Authorities Look For Rare Animal Famous On Facebook, Unsure What It Is

Hai Phong turns green with electric-bus project [Vietnam Net] Economy starts year ‘all guns blazing’ [Voice of Vietnam] HCMC moves to improve business environment for foreign firms [SGGP]

SaigoneerMar 6, 2015
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