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Vietnam
When the Asia-America Gateway (AAG) breaks down, many businesses suffer profit losses as deadlines are missed and workers are unable to complete their tasks. But while local internet providers commiserate with their plight, they say that the AAG ruptures are out of their control and won’t provide compensation.
![[Photos] Saigon Mechanics Unveil The “Mammoth”](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/MmpbKg3b.jpg)
Music & Arts
A homage to the aesthetics of a classic vehicles, this customized bike, dubbed the “Mammoth,” has been getting a lot of attention for its elephantine look.
Travel
After weeks of speculation, Vietnam is officially scrapping tourist visas for citizens of Germany, France, Britain, Italy and Spain starting July 1.
Vietnam
Malaysian navy ship pursuing hijacked tanker near Vietnam [Yahoo] Educators make silly mistakes on diplomas [Vietnam Net] Outside source ruled out as cause of frequency interference at Vietnam’s busiest airport [Tuoi Tre]
Culture
Hanoi’s Deputy Chairman, Le Hong Son, has ordered relevant ministries to crack down on public profanities on the streets of the capital.
![[Photos] The Origins Of Caodaism, Vietnam’s Hybrid Religion](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/spdUToXb.jpg)
Culture
Here’s a look at the early days of Caodaism, based on the writings of a French educated Vietnamese during the colonial period. This is all that is known about the author who was deported from Indochina for writing anti-French and anti-Japanese articles.
Vietnam
An inspection of the Phu Yen Bridge and Road Construction Consulting Center revealed a leaky radioactive construction device that officials say could harm those who come in contact with it.
![[Photos] This District 3 House Is Every Saigoneer's Dream](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/z7NO9Rub.jpg)
Architecture
We’ve seen plenty of local architects incorporate traditional Vietnamese aesthetics into their designs, from Chapa brickwork to tube houses . But we’ve never come across something quite as stunning as Block architect’s Vegan House in District 3.
Tech
In an effort to combat the scourge of spam texts, the Ministry of Information and Communications is considering limiting mobile phone users to 50 texts per day.
Vietnam
Hoi An man develops free guidebook app for tourists [Thanh Nien] Vietnam launches 700-ton boat for offshore patrol, rescue [Thanh Nien] Vietnam’s efforts to promote rights for children [VOV]
![[Photos] Behold: The Vietnamese Avengers](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/4Sf6f6Hb.jpg)
Music & Arts
25-year-old artist, Nguyen Quang Huy, has put a Vietnamese twist on some of Marvel’s most popular characters.
Saigon
After 30 years spent fossilizing in an open field behind the HCMC Aviation Training Center, an antique Boeing 707 is being chopped up and removed from its resting place.
Vietnam
The effects of the historic storm that hit Hanoi last weekend were on full display on the capital's streets as thousands of downed trees and crushed vehicles littered the cityscape. As epic as these scenes were, they paled in comparison to the ominous storm clouds that hovered overhead.
Saigon
Air traffic officers at Saigon’s Tan Son Nhat Airport had quite a scare yesterday morning when they lost radio contact with incoming aircraft for 18 minutes.
Saigon
The trees that were cut down last July during construction of the metro station in front of the Saigon Opera House are making a comeback in the form of benches.
Vietnam
Cash-based death commutation unacceptable in Vietnam: judicial official [Tuoi Tre] Vietnam's new luxury tax proposal may raise car prices by 30 pct: industry [Thanh Nien] VN lychees head to France [Vietnam News]
Music & Arts
The next edition of Saigon Artbook is hot off the press and ready for the art-hungry masses. The book will be officially launched this Thursday evening at the 3A Alternative Art Area, but before you arrive, we wanted to give you some brief background on this edition’s artists.
Travel
Last week, Vietnamese Deputy PM, Vu Duc Dam, highlighted six major problems that plague Vietnam’s tourism industry.
Saigon
District 7’s VivoCity will soon be home to Vietnam’s first Hamleys, the world’s oldest toy store.
![[Video] Korean Stars Attempt To Eat Noodles On Roller Coaster](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/uVVSJK7b.jpg)
Asia
Welcome to Infinite Challenge , an absurd South Korean variety show that is the most popular non-drama television show in the country.
Vietnam
Nick Ut’s Pulitzer Prize winning “Napalm Girl” photo sold for US$11,750 at a charity auction last week in Saigon.
Vietnam
Tap water in Hanoi filtered with 100-year-old technology [Vietnam Net] Deputy PM says corruption fight continues [Vietnam News] German hailed as ‘hero’ for warning motorcyclists about slippery Hanoi road [Thanh Nien]
Travel
Nobody likes being told their luggage is overweight when checking in for a flight. But while most of us reluctantly pay the fee, others take to violence and threats to express their frustrations.
![[Map] Vietnamese Is One of the World’s Most Spoken Languages](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/S3A4l5pb.jpg)
Culture
While there are about 7,000 languages spoken on Earth, more than half of the world’s population speaks one of 23 languages. Where does Vietnamese rank amongst the world’s most spoken languages? Pretty damn high.