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Hẻm Gems: D1's Rainy-Day Cháo Mực

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Hẻm Gems: D1's Rainy-Day Cháo Mực

“A cháo a day keeps the cold at bay.” – Saigoneer proverb

Khoi PhamNov 25, 2016

Facing Power Shortage, Vietnam Plans to Import Electricity From Laos

Vietnam

Facing Power Shortage, Vietnam Plans to Import Electricity From Laos

Due to increasing domestic demand, Vietnam is negotiating to import electricity from Laos.

SaigoneerNov 25, 2016

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Morning News Roundup: Vietnam to Deactivate 12 Million Unregistered SIM Cards

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam to Deactivate 12 Million Unregistered SIM Cards

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Vietnam to deactivate 12 million unregistered SIM cards [Tuoi Tre] Vietnamese students scammed by score-tampering offer via hacked university email [Tuoi Tre]

SaigoneerNov 25, 2016

Vietnam to Cut One Year off University Programs

Vietnam

Vietnam to Cut One Year off University Programs

In the future, Vietnamese university students will be able to graduate a year early, according to a new plan approved by Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc.

SaigoneerNov 24, 2016

Hanoi Bans Shops, Cafes From Apartment Buildings

Vietnam

Hanoi Bans Shops, Cafes From Apartment Buildings

Hanoi authorities recently approved a regulation banning businesses from setting up shop in the capital's apartments.

SaigoneerNov 24, 2016

Amid Note 7 Debacle, Samsung Cuts Pay, Work Hours in Northern Vietnam Plants

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Amid Note 7 Debacle, Samsung Cuts Pay, Work Hours in Northern Vietnam Plants

Despite promises that the Note 7 debacle would not impact workers at Samsung's factory in northern Vietnam, employees face reduced income and fewer working hours.

SaigoneerNov 24, 2016

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Scraps Huge Nuclear Power Plant Projects

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Scraps Huge Nuclear Power Plant Projects

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Vietnam scraps huge nuclear power plant projects [Bangkok Post] Dong Nai: 2,000 year old ancient tomb recognised as national special relic site [DTI]

SaigoneerNov 24, 2016

[Video] Hong Kong’s Frenetic Energy in 4 Minutes

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[Video] Hong Kong’s Frenetic Energy in 4 Minutes

Documenting the scenery of a city is pretty straightforward: you find a nice view, aim your camera and shoot. But capturing the energy of a city on film is often easier said than done.

SaigoneerNov 23, 2016

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7-Eleven’s Vietnam Debut Could Come as Early as Next Year

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7-Eleven’s Vietnam Debut Could Come as Early as Next Year

Excitement is building over the long-awaited arrival of the 7-Eleven franchise in Vietnam.

SaigoneerNov 23, 2016

[Video] Watch This Japanese Competitive Eater Wolf Down 5kg of Vietnamese Instant Noodles

Food Culture

[Video] Watch This Japanese Competitive Eater Wolf Down 5kg of Vietnamese Instant Noodles

Hao Hao noodles have never looked so good.

SaigoneerNov 23, 2016

[Photos] A System of Chaos: Public Transportation and Saigon's Traffic Pandemonium

Development

[Photos] A System of Chaos: Public Transportation and Saigon's Traffic Pandemonium

Saigoneer is a proud media sponsor of the third edition of TP. Ho Chi Minh: MEGA City , released earlier this month. The compact and concise photo book explores urban development, landscapes and people in Vietnam’s largest metropolis, documenting the rapid changes currently transforming the city. With the support of the Goethe Institute as well as funding from Audi Vietnam , TP. Ho Chi Minh: MEGA City is divided into six chapters, each covering a major theme related to Saigon’s urban development.

HHenning HilbertNov 23, 2016

[Video] Indonesian TV Show Depicts Diabolical Hello Kitty Murder

Film & TV

[Video] Indonesian TV Show Depicts Diabolical Hello Kitty Murder

In every country, in every culture, there are good people who love bad television.

SaigoneerNov 23, 2016

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Airlines Adds Nearly 900 Flights During Tet Holiday

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Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Airlines Adds Nearly 900 Flights During Tet Holiday

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Vietnam Airlines adds nearly 900 flights during Tet holiday [DTI] Social network for French teachers launched in Vietnam [VNS]

SaigoneerNov 23, 2016

As Myanmar Grows, Yangon Balances History With Modern Development

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As Myanmar Grows, Yangon Balances History With Modern Development

Yangon has one of the most intact historic cityscapes in Southeast Asia, and under the current government administration, new development is rising fast. While deliberating over how to develop, Yangon’s city government briefly issued a moratorium on high-rise construction, but this short-term tactic yielded mixed results and has already been scrapped. The decisions made today about urban development in Yangon will have long-reaching consequences for the city’s built environment, old and new alike.

MMeaghan TobinNov 22, 2016

Vietnamese Teen Wins Gold at Junior Taekwondo Championships

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Vietnamese Teen Wins Gold at Junior Taekwondo Championships

Last week was pretty solid for Vietnamese athletes.

SaigoneerNov 22, 2016

[Video] Honda Celebrates Saigon's Super Cubs With Charming TVC

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[Video] Honda Celebrates Saigon's Super Cubs With Charming TVC

Is there anything more reminiscent of 1990s Saigon than a Honda Super Cub?

SaigoneerNov 22, 2016

Vietnam Might Face a Shortage of Women by 2050

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Vietnam Might Face a Shortage of Women by 2050

After thousands of years of heavy Confucian influence in Vietnam, millions of local men may have a hard time finding a wife.

SaigoneerNov 22, 2016

Japanese, European Brewers Eye a Stake in Vietnam’s Beer Industry

Vietnam

Japanese, European Brewers Eye a Stake in Vietnam’s Beer Industry

In an effort to make a dent in Vietnam’s debt, the national government is making moves to privatize the country’s two largest state-owned beer producers, and now regional and international brewers are hoping to tap into the nation’s beer market.

SaigoneerNov 22, 2016

Morning News Roundup: 5 Million Vietnamese Lack Standard Toilets

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: 5 Million Vietnamese Lack Standard Toilets

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . 5 million Vietnamese lack standard toilets [VnExpress] Cold spell to hit northern Vietnam on Wednesday [VnExpress]

SaigoneerNov 22, 2016

[Video] Malaysian Artist Creates Singaporean Mural With Chopsticks

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[Video] Malaysian Artist Creates Singaporean Mural With Chopsticks

Next time you order take-away phở , don’t throw away your bamboo chopsticks; turn them into art.

SaigoneerNov 21, 2016

Saigon Plans Golf Course in UNESCO-Protected Can Gio

Saigon

Saigon Plans Golf Course in UNESCO-Protected Can Gio

Ho Chi Minh City’s Department of Urban Planning and Architecture recently proposed the construction of a golf course in Can Gio District near a UNESCO-recognized world biosphere reserve .

SaigoneerNov 21, 2016

[Video] Saigon's Oldest Known Footage Captures Snippets of Life in 1899-1900

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[Video] Saigon's Oldest Known Footage Captures Snippets of Life in 1899-1900

On December 28, 1895, Auguste and Louis Lumiere debuted the world’s very first motion picture at a cafe in Paris.

SaigoneerNov 21, 2016

[Photos] Saigon Architect Combines Past and Present at 4Ps Ben Thanh

Architecture

[Photos] Saigon Architect Combines Past and Present at 4Ps Ben Thanh

In its new space near Ben Thanh Market, Saigon's most popular Japanese pizza joint, Pizza 4Ps, has managed to combine the southern hub's unique sense of place with innovative contemporary architecture.

Brian LetwinNov 21, 2016

Vietnamese Swimmer Breaks Asian Record to Take Home Gold

Sports

Vietnamese Swimmer Breaks Asian Record to Take Home Gold

Yesterday, Vietnamese swimmer Nguyen Thi Anh Vien left the 10 th Asian Swimming Championships (ASC) with some hardware, in addition to setting a new competition record in the women’s 400-meter individual medley last Thursday.

SaigoneerNov 21, 2016

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