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Hanoi Fire Department Introduces Modified Motorbikes to Combat Blazes in Alleys

Vietnam

Hanoi Fire Department Introduces Modified Motorbikes to Combat Blazes in Alleys

Firefighters in Hanoi have modified motorbikes with firefighting equipment in an effort to reach deep into the city's narrow alleys.

SaigoneerDec 9, 2017

The Story of Giang Nguyen, Grab's First Blind Coder

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The Story of Giang Nguyen, Grab's First Blind Coder

Saigon native Giang Nguyen was born completely blind, but that hasn’t stopped him from succeeding as a coder for Singapore-based ride-share app Grab.

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Dec 8, 2017

Vietnam Hopes to Combat Child Abuse With New National Child Protection Hotline at 111

Vietnam

Vietnam Hopes to Combat Child Abuse With New National Child Protection Hotline at 111

Vietnam has debuted a new child protection hotline in the wake of a string of violent child abuse cases throughout the country.

SaigoneerDec 8, 2017

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Stock Index Jumps to 10-Year High

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Stock Index Jumps to 10-Year High

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . ▪ Vietnam stock index jumps to 10-year high [VietnamNet] ▪ Booking.com, Agoda must pay tax in Vietnam [VietnamNet]

SaigoneerDec 8, 2017

The Guardian Names Quy Nhon Among 10 Best Winter Sun Escapes for 2018

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The Guardian Names Quy Nhon Among 10 Best Winter Sun Escapes for 2018

The coastal city of Quy Nhon in central Vietnam has been named among the world’s top 10 winter sun destinations for 2018.

SaigoneerDec 7, 2017

Bill Gates Includes 2 Vietnamese-American Authors in List of 5 Top Books in 2017

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Bill Gates Includes 2 Vietnamese-American Authors in List of 5 Top Books in 2017

Bill Gates has included two books by authors with deep connections to Vietnam in his recent list of five great titles he read this year.

SaigoneerDec 7, 2017

Oakwood Apartments – More than a Place to Rest Your Head

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Oakwood Apartments – More than a Place to Rest Your Head

When you wake up and pull back the curtains, natural light floods your cool apartment. Gaze out the expansive windows and take in another peaceful morning in your quaint corner of Saigon. Thanks to the world-class accommodations provided by Oakwood Apartments , you are fully rested and motivated for another satisfying, productive day.

SaigoneerDec 7, 2017

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Airlines Welcomes 200 Millionth Passenger

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Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Airlines Welcomes 200 Millionth Passenger

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . ▪ Vietnam Airlines welcomes 200 millionth passenger [DTI] ▪ Vietnam struggling to force Internet giants to pay local taxes [Tuoi Tre]

SaigoneerDec 7, 2017

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Starbucks Just Opened Its Largest Store in the World in Shanghai

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Starbucks Just Opened Its Largest Store in the World in Shanghai

In the proof of how important China is to its future success, Starbucks opened its largest outlet in the world in Shanghai today.

SaigoneerDec 6, 2017

[Photos] In D3, an Owner Transforms Her Childhood Home Into an Colorful Tube House

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[Photos] In D3, an Owner Transforms Her Childhood Home Into an Colorful Tube House

After a recent major renovation, this tube house in District 3 is now a spacious living quarter for a multi-generational family.

SaigoneerDec 6, 2017

Leica Opens First-Ever Vietnam Store in Hanoi

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Leica Opens First-Ever Vietnam Store in Hanoi

Vietnam’s photography enthusiasts might be glad to find out that German high-end camera brand Leica Camera AG has established an official store in the country.

SaigoneerDec 6, 2017

Vietnamese Men Are Most Likely to Favor Good Looks Over Personality: 20-Country Survey

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Vietnamese Men Are Most Likely to Favor Good Looks Over Personality: 20-Country Survey

A new survey of people from 20 countries found that Vietnamese men were the only respondent group that's more likely to value their partner's appearance over their personality.

SaigoneerDec 6, 2017

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Puts Brakes on Controversial Toll Station Following Public Backlash

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Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Puts Brakes on Controversial Toll Station Following Public Backlash

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . ▪ Vietnam puts brakes on controversial toll station in wake of public backlash [VnExpress] ▪ 4 missing after fishing boat capsizes off southern Vietnam [VnExpress]

SaigoneerDec 6, 2017

[Photos] Take a Quick Trip to Vung Tau in 1967

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[Photos] Take a Quick Trip to Vung Tau in 1967

Due to its proximity to Saigon, Vung Tau is perhaps Saigoneers’ favorite location for a quick weekend trip to unwind. Based on this set of photos taken in 1967 by American veteran Tom Twitty, the sleepy coastal town hasn’t changed all that much through the years, though there are obviously more motorbikes today.

SaigoneerDec 5, 2017

Meet Kelly Marie Tran, the Asian Hero of 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi'

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Meet Kelly Marie Tran, the Asian Hero of 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi'

Kelly Marie Tran, a Vietnamese-American, was cast in a major role for the upcoming blockbuster Star Wars: The Last Jedi.

SaigoneerDec 5, 2017

Da Nang to Host 'Expats Got Talent' Contest Later This Month

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Da Nang to Host 'Expats Got Talent' Contest Later This Month

Expats who live in and around Da Nang need to perfect their dance moves or singing voice, as the central city is set to host its first "Expats Got Talent" talent contest soon.

SaigoneerDec 5, 2017

Morning News Roundup: HCMC-Vung Tau Express Boat to Open This Month

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Morning News Roundup: HCMC-Vung Tau Express Boat to Open This Month

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . ▪ Vietnam Airlines, Bangkok Airways sign codeshare agreement [DTI] ▪ Ho Chi Minh City-Vung Tau express boat to open this month [Tuoi Tre]

SaigoneerDec 5, 2017

Vietnam, Brunei Only ASEAN Members to See Car Sales Drop in 2017

Vietnam

Vietnam, Brunei Only ASEAN Members to See Car Sales Drop in 2017

Contrary to common beliefs, car sales have fallen in Vietnam this year, and the country is one of two Southeast Asian nations that failed to see the auto market grow in 2017.

SaigoneerDec 4, 2017

UN Gives Vietnam $4.21m to Rebuild Typhoon-Battered Provinces

Vietnam

UN Gives Vietnam $4.21m to Rebuild Typhoon-Battered Provinces

The Vietnamese government recently pledged VND1 trillion (US$44 million) in disaster aid after the United Nations (UN) approved US$4.21 million to provide additional assistance to those affected by Typhoon Damrey.

SaigoneerDec 4, 2017

[Video] Experience the Majesty of Son Doong in This Epic Travelogue

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[Video] Experience the Majesty of Son Doong in This Epic Travelogue

Some intrepid spelunkers recently released a video chronicling their trek through the awe-inspiring Son Doong Cave, the largest cave in the world, located in Quang Binh Province, Vietnam.

SaigoneerDec 4, 2017

Australia, Canada Among 6 Countries Now Eligible for Vietnam E-Visa Program

Vietnam

Australia, Canada Among 6 Countries Now Eligible for Vietnam E-Visa Program

Citizens from six more countries will be able to apply for Vietnam visas online, according to new government decree.

SaigoneerDec 4, 2017

Weekend News Roundup: McDonald's Opens First Store in Hanoi

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Weekend News Roundup: McDonald's Opens First Store in Hanoi

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . ▪ McDonald's opens first store in Hanoi [Tuoi Tre] ▪ Global giants see Vietnam through beer goggles [VnExpress]

SaigoneerDec 4, 2017

Saigon Should Move Tet Flower Show From Nguyen Hue to Nearby Canal: Tourism Expert

Saigon

Saigon Should Move Tet Flower Show From Nguyen Hue to Nearby Canal: Tourism Expert

A local tourism expert has suggested moving Saigon's annual Tet flower extravaganza from Nguyen Hue Street to a local canal.

SaigoneerDec 3, 2017

Vietnamese Comic Series 'Long Than Tuong' to Have Spanish Release Next Year

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Vietnamese Comic Series 'Long Than Tuong' to Have Spanish Release Next Year

One of Vietnam’s most decorated comic series is now being translated into a Spanish version, set to be released next year.

SaigoneerDec 3, 2017

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