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VietnamMorning News Roundup: Vietnam PM Asks Banking Sector to Cut Interest Rates to Spur Economic GrowthStay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . ▪ Ministries disagree on plan to raise taxes [VietnamNet] ▪ Vietnamese PM asks banking sector to cut interest rates to spur economic growth [VnExpress]By SaigoneerJan 11, 20181 minRead story →
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VietnamAre Sharks to Blame for Vietnam’s Broken Internet Cable?In the many breaks that have occurred along the Asia America Gateway internet cable since it went online in 2009, Vietnamese telecoms have been unable to determine the culprit. According to The Independent , we may finally have a suspect – sharks.By SaigoneerJan 8, 20151 minRead story →
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From Kuy Teav to Hủ Tiếu: How a Phnom Penh Classic Became Hủ Tiếu Nam VangOriginally from Cambodia, made popular by Chinese vendors and enjoyed by local diners, hủ tiếu Nam Vang captures the essence of Vietnamese history in one hearty bowl of noodles.Oct 4, 20245 min read
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