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Vietnam
HCMC customs officials awarded for finding heroin in unlikely places [Thanh Nien] Photo copyright centre to be set up [Vietnam Plus] Voters complain about quality of VN banknotes [Vietnam Net]
Saigon
Built in 1876, the former Cercle des Officiers building which currently houses the District 1 People’s Committee is one of the oldest French colonial buildings left in the city. Not recognized as a historical or cultural relic, the rebuilding or demolition of the building would not violate any regulations, said the Head of the People’s Committee of District 1 , Phạm Thành Kiên.
Vietnam
As Vietnam’s middle and upper classes grow, people within them have access to plenty of money for international travel. However, it’s notoriously difficult for Vietnamese citizens to receive visas to countries such as the United States and Australia. This list outlines the nations Vietnamese can visit without applying for a visa before arriving.
Tech
A new project out of a Harvard spin-off, Resilient Modular Systems , has developed a system of modular roofing 3D printed from waste plastic.
Vietnam
Drunk driving is a serious problem in Vietnam that often has fatal consequences . To address this social ill, three Vietnamese cities are launching a pilot program that they hope will get drunk drivers off the road.
Culture
Last month, Adecco released a report outlining the pay rates for the leading job titles in Vietnam. As recent years have shown us, those in finance and banking are taking the lion’s share when it comes to salary rates.
Vietnam
Vietnamese crewman shot dead in pirate attack off Singapore [Thanh Nien] VN tops ASEAN in domain names [Vietnam News] New expressway bad for Hanoi-Lao Cai rail line [DTI]
Saigon
Tropical storm Hagupit hit the Philippines today bringing heavy flooding to some regions and claiming at least three lives . If the storm stays on its current course, it will hit Ho Chi Minh City later this week.
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Travel
“The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.” – Marcel Proust
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Asia
As streets and hems across Vietnam erupted in celebration last night after the national football team defeated Malaysia 2-1 in the 2014 Suzuki Cup semifinal, Vietnamese fans at Kuala Lumpur’s Shah Alam Stadium suffered the violent wrath of local fans.
Vietnam
Scientists have recently discovered a new species of giant stick bug in Vietnam. Phryganistria heusii yentuensis is over 32cm long or 54cm with its legs outstretched. Before you have a heart attack and clear out the nearest Citimart of all its bug spray, fret not. They’re harmless.
Vietnam
A recent survey by three organizations (ActionAid, Research Centre for Gender, and Family and Environment in Development and Plan) found that 87% of Vietnamese women say they have been victims of sexual harassment in public places.
Saigon
One of many French settlers of Corsican descent who made names for themselves in colonial Saigon, André Pancrazi is remembered as the proprietor of two old Saigon icons – the Café de la Musique and the Grand Hôtel des Nations.
Vietnam
Tiger farm found located near residential area [DTI] Traffic cop crashes BMW 750 into militiamen; 2 dead [Tuoi Tre] HCMC tries to improve students’ nutrition condition [SGGP]
Arts & Culture
Saigoneer's staff highlights their favorite articles from the past week.
Saigon
The Thu Thiem Urban Area has been stalled for over a decade. Even though the land has been cleared at a cost of nearly $1 billion , developers have been hesitant to invest in the project until the proper infrastructure is in place. To address these shortcomings, HCMC has announced that it will spend VND12.182 billion (US$569.4 million) for new bridges, streets and flyovers over the next three years.
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Asia
Japan has built up one of the world’s strongest technology bases, leading the world in the production of creepy robots and sex dolls . But sometimes, Japanese inventors need a break from serious work and put their heart into something a bit closer to their stomachs. Like a prawn cannon.
Vietnam
Ha Noi cuts trees in pilot beautification project [Vietnam News] 2 women in southern Vietnam take on drunk cop [Thanh Nien] Free Wi-Fi in Vietnam? Beware of security risks [Thanh Nien]
Vietnam
According to police in Can Tho's O Mon District, 21-year-old Tran Van Co was arrested this week after marrying a girl seven years his junior.
Travel
Travel website TripAdvisor just released its 2014 list of " Destinations on the Rise ." The rankings feature locations across the globe “that have received the greatest increase in positive feedback and interest from TripAdvisor members, year over year,” according to CNN .
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Travel
Much of Vietnamese culture is based in spiritualism, dictating everything from the day one picks for their wedding to how one lives their life. These 12 spiritual sites, scattered across the country, encompass a multitude of religions and stand out for their scale and historical value.
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Health
This young motorist shows particular disregard for safety and common sense, driving down the highway at 60km/hour using only his feet, allowing him to use his free hands to take selfies with his passenger.
Development
“We can survive without electricity, but without water, we will die.”
Vietnam
Vietnam produces international-standard submarines [Vietnam Net] Vietnam listed among countries with low English proficiency [Tuoi Tre] Parents want extra classes for their kids despite ban [DTI]