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![Morning News Roundup: Women Make Up 70% of HCMC Traffic Rule Violations](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/gLUia73.jpg")
Vietnam
Most areas fail to inspect food safety [SGGP] Women occupy 70% of HCMC traffic rule violation number [Tuoi Tre] Tien Giang police expel iPhone-using beggar [Vietnam Net]
Vietnam
According to a report from the Wall Street Journal , in 2014, Vietnam’s stock markets (it has one each in Hanoi and HCMC), along with some SE Asian neighbors, have been outperforming every other Asian market, “outpaced globally only by a few European markets.”
![[Slideshow] 13 Old Pictures of Women in Saigon](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/f3Sc2gxb.jpg)
Saigon
With International Women’s Day coming up, we’ve compiled a slideshow of old pictures of women in Saigon. Women have always played a powerful role in Vietnamese society and we hope that as the country continues its rapid development, they will be leading the charge.
Health
At a conference on unexploded ordnance in Vietnam, an official announced that it may take up to 300 years to clear the country of the deadly war remnants that are still inflicting casualties to this day.
Tech
With rapid growth of the availability of technology in Vietnam, especially smartphones, tablets and phablets, teachers and authorities are starting to question their use by students in the classroom, reportes Vietnam News .
Culture
From the organizer: Green Drinks is back in town. Join us to meet Xavier Pinchart to explore why classical air conditioning is a total nonsense when faced to energetic challenges.
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Vietnam
Chinese deported after in-flight stealing attempts [VietNamNet] Vietnam allows US to increase MIA search teams [Nhan Dan] Vietnam doctors separate conjoined baby boys [Thanh Nien]
Development
Last Thursday, David Puttnam, the Prime Ministerial Trade Envoy to Vietnam, met with the HCMC mayor’s office to discuss “cooperation with the city in developing its new Central Business District,” reports Thanh Nien .
Culture
Neighbors is a monthly event, a Facebook community, and a group of volunteers. It is where Saigon’s gay community gathers to connect and expand business networks, furthers careers, and stay current with what’s happening in the community. Saigoneer talked the organizers of the event (the first of which will take place this Saturday at OMG) who explained that unlike other gay events in Saigon, Neighbors focuses on networking and creating a positive get-together for the gay community, rather than a place to hookup.
Culture
From the organizer: Neighbors is a monthly gay event, Facebook community, and group of volunteers. It is where Saigon’s gay community gathers to connect and expand business networks, furthers careers, and stay current on what’s happening in the community.
Development
Saigoneer is proud to be the media sponsor of the TP. Hồ Chí Minh: MEGA City photo book. Over the course of the next few weeks, we’ll be giving you an overview of the book's fantastic photos. Today we’ll take a closer look at the fifth chapter: The Village in the Mega City.
Asia
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen has banned imports and sales of shisha tobacco and electronic cigarettes for fear they are having a negative impact on the youth, according to the Wall Street Journal . Consumption of shisha pipes and electronic cigarettes have increased, particularly in the capital city of Phnom Penh, Siem Reap and beach resorts like Sihanoukville.
Tech
To the delight of mobile gamers across the globe, ‘Flappy Bird’ creator, Dong Nguyen, is working on a new game, reports GamesInAsia .
Asia
Cambodia-made car causes shocks to Vietnam’s auto industry [VietNamNet] Vietnamese swimmer shines at US competition [Vietnam Plus] Ho Chi Minh Trail recognized as special national relic [SGGP]
Saigon
Ho Chi Minh City is currently experiencing a period of strong economic performance, according to a report from Vietnam Briefing , with a diverse set of business sectors seeing “robust” growth compared with last year.
Saigon
Ho Chi Minh City is set for a massive street renaming program in honor of historical figures from both Vietnam and abroad, according to Tuoi Tre . Along with the obvious Vietnamese heroes, such as general Vo Nguyen Giap, there are a few surprise appearances such as Cuban revolutionary, Che Guevara.
Music & Arts
Jack Clayton is an artist from East London who has spent the last four years travelling. His inspiration for his art work is drawn from his experiences around the world and a representation of his environment. He specialises in woodcut relief printmaking which is actually a traditional art form of Vietnam and of Asia in general. In addition to the woodcut, he also uses intricate pen and ink illistrations.
Vietnam
Described by one writer as “a misshapen but essential component of Hà Nội’s heritage,” the Long Biên Bridge has clearly seen better days, but still commands such affection that recent government proposals to relocate or rebuild it had to be abandoned. Việt Nam railway historian Tim Doling revisits the turbulent history of this Hà Nội icon.
Travel
Vietnam ranks as one of the Top-50 international tourist destinations according to www.movehub.com , a popular website for those seeking to move abroad, reports VietNamNet .
Vietnam
Oyster growing pollutes rivers [SGGP] Southern national park faces risk of forest fires following dry spell [SGGP] Italians offered insight into Vietnam's history [Vietnam Plus]
Vietnam
Foreign workers will be expected to produce even more paperwork to secure a job in Vietnam, reports Tuoi Tre . The document, Circular 03/2014 places emphasis on the Vietnam labour code on foreign workers. This report will help to guide the implementation of the proposed Government Decree 102/2013. What does this all mean?
Music & Arts
We caught up with Daedelus after he played to an enthusiastic crowd in Saigon in January. Surprisingly, there was a stark difference between his studio work, as stated earlier in his interview with Saigoneer .
![[Video] Mesmerizing Saigon Tilt Shift Time Lapse](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/6odsCYdb.jpg)
Culture
We sure love our Saigon time lapse videos. For a frenetic city like ours, these cinematic pieces are able capture its energy, perhaps more than any other medium. We recently stumbled upon this video, made by the Gotan Project back in 2009. Using the awesome tilt shift technique, it adds an additional lens with which to view the city.
Development
Saigoneer is proud to be the media sponsor of the TP. Hồ Chí Minh: MEGA City photo book. Over the course of the next few weeks, we’ll be giving you an overview of the book's fantastic photos. Today we’ll take a closer look at the fourth chapter: Demolition & Vision.
