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Tech
Haivl , Vietnam’s answer to the massively popular US site 9GAG which entertains users with comical images and videos, has been acquired by a local ad agency, according to the site’s founder and admin, Vo Thanh Quang.
Vietnam
HCM City to use GPS to control radioactive devices [Vietnam Net] TOEFT, TOEIC unaccepted for civil service exam applications in HCMC: Dept [Tuoi Tre] Vietnam Electricity asks to increase power prices to cover $470mn loss [Tuoi Tre]
![[Photos] The Children Of 1990 Hanoi](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/q0rot5qb.jpg)
Vietnam
Last month we posted a set of old pictures from 1990 Hanoi taken by Hans-Peter Grumpe. While that set focused on the city’s streets, the German photographer also snapped a number of photos showing the lives of children in the capital during this period of economic transformation.
Development
The Department of Transport has announced that Nguyen Hue Street will be closed off between Le Loi and Ton Duc Thang Streets until April 28, 2015 when it will reopen as a pedestrian-only street, according to Thanh Nien .
Tech
Pretend for a moment that money is no object. What would you include in your dream motorcycle helmet? Whatever you have in mind, it’s probably included in the Skully , a futuristic helmet that incorporates everything from a rear-facing camera to Bluetooth connectivity.
Asia
A Vietnamese oil tanker that went missing 7 days ago after leaving Singapore has been located after being hijacked by pirates.
![[Updated] Foreign Woman Killed In D1 Hostel Fire](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/jiIBMGzb.jpg)
Saigon
[Update Below] At 12:45 this afternoon, café-goers in front of the 5-story Budget Hostel on Nguyễn Văn Tráng Street in District 1 noticed a fire but struggled to put it out.
Food Culture
As Vietnam’s cities develop, there are plenty of restaurants that offer up dishes at international (read: expensive) prices. While Vietnamese food is generally considered cheap, there are a few notable exceptions:
Vietnam
Vietnam official says rule on beer temperatures is for drinkers’ sake [Tuoi Tre] USA-Vietnam nuclear accord takes effect [WNN] CAAV proposes two more 'golden' air routes [Vietnam Net]
Food Culture
Lifestyle and travel site, Thrillist , has ranked Saigon as one of the world’s top 18 cities for street food, taking into account uniqueness of traditional food/drink style, quality of restaurants/bars and diversity of cuisines.
Vietnam
While it’s not unusual for mushrooms to fetch high prices , it’s exceptionally rare for common varieties to reach 5 figures. For a Buôn Ma Thuột man, this exception came in the form of a 220kg Lingzhi mushroom which has become an instant legend among local residents.
Health
We knew HCMC tap water had its issues, but we had no idea it was this bad.
![[Video] A Bike Ride Through the Majestic Mountains of Sapa](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/l6pEmH0b.jpg)
Travel
This calming video follows a group of bikers through the peaks and valleys of Sapa’s beautiful but challenging terrain.
Vietnam
Wartime ammunition cellar in Saigon to be turned into tourism spot [Tuoi Tre] Muslim tourists flock to Vietnam for delicious food, cheap prices [Tuoi Tre] EU issues stern warning to Vietnam's veggie exporters [Thanh Nien]
Music & Arts
Optimists! We made it to no.100 [and it's also our 2nd anniversary!
Development
While there’s no saving the Tax Center which will soon be demolished to make way for a new 40-story tower, there are those that are calling for elements of the 90-year-old building to be preserved.
Culture
Over at his excellent blog, Rusty Compass , Mark Boyer argues that it may be time to close the firing ranges at the Củ Chi.
Vietnam
Ancient houses, beautiful beaches, great restaurants and plenty of places to take long strolls have given Hội An a reputation for being one of Vietnam’s most charming destinations. But when these pictures were shot in 1990, the town was just starting its evolution into a tourist hot spot.
Culture
The streets of Vietnam is home to many colorful personalities.
Saigon
The Ho Chi Minh City Transport Department has put plans in place to replace the 112-year-old Bình Lợi Railway Bridge on Phạm Văn Đồng Street, which links Bình Thạnh and Thủ Đức Districts, reports Tuoi Tre .
Vietnam
Coast guard ship with helipad launched in central Vietnam [Tuoi Tre] First Vietnamese-made microchip debuts in HCMC [Thanh Nien] Hundreds of unexploded ordnances found in Quang Tri [DTI]
Asia
Forget about contaminated phở . In parts of China, vendors have been caught lacing their noodles with opiates in the hopes of keeping their customers coming back to get their fix.
Vietnam
On the night of Wednesday, October 8, be sure to lift your head to the sky to see this year’s final lunar eclipse.
![[Video] Sơn La Children Use Highway Water Drain As Water Slide](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/Db4HgoXb.jpg)
Culture
Highway 6 is a busy truck route connecting Hà Nội and Sơn La. But when it rains, local children take to the slippery, moss-lined water drains along its side, creating an impromptu water slide.