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Beware of the Dog...Napper

Culture

Beware of the Dog...Napper

Hien Pham, a 29 year-old Vietnamese woman still wants to cry whenever she remembers Gina, a pomerian dog kidnapped one year ago.

EEric San JuanSep 19, 2013
Nhabeo House: Bringing Green to the Concrete Jungle

Culture

Nhabeo House: Bringing Green to the Concrete Jungle

The Nhabeo House, located in Saigon was designed by Trinhvieta Architects with interior design by Quach The Vinh. The house was designed to connect with the outside environment and utilizing the space as efficiently as possible by employing “intermediate space.”

Brian LetwinSep 19, 2013
Rhino Horn: Instant Status Maker
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Rhino Horn: Instant Status Maker

Even as the illicit rhino horn market gets more and more negative press, it’s not stopping status-seeking Vietnamese from consuming the horn’s powder. In a recent piece in Times Live , a New Zealand-based newspaper, Schalk Mouton interviewed users of the horn and found little remorse, even with the knowledge that an endangered animal was slaughtered for it.

Brian LetwinSep 19, 2013
Vernissage @ Shop 100%

Food Culture

Vernissage @ Shop 100%

Shop 100% is a great new shop that just opened in D2. It prides itself on being able to trace the sources of its produce to ensure that they are 100% organic. In addition, they are supporting Vietnamese artists by highlighting their work at their shop. The first such event will take place this evening.

Brian LetwinSep 19, 2013
Morning Links: Vinashin to Lay Off 14,000 Workers

Roundups

Morning Links: Vinashin to Lay Off 14,000 Workers

- Mass evacuations ordered as storm nears [VoV] - Prehistoric traces found in Thai Nguyen [VNS] - Big names set to draw crowds at motor show [VNS] - 11 Vietnamese trained in aerospace technology in Japan [VietnamNet]

Brian LetwinSep 19, 2013
Old Saigon Picture of the Day: Water Delivery!

Saigon

Old Saigon Picture of the Day: Water Delivery!

In the days before indoor plumbing and bottled water were the norm, like most of the world, Saigonese relied on wells to provide water ( and in many areas still do ). During the early 20th century, water made its way around the city by hand, wherein people would fill up their buckets at their local well and deliver it to business and wealthy residents as seen in the picture above.

Brian LetwinSep 18, 2013
The Toxic Legacy of Agent Orange

Health

The Toxic Legacy of Agent Orange

As the US government claims to be worried about the use of chemical weapons all over the world, one question is still waiting for an answer in this country. Although the major issues causing tension between US and Vietnam governments have been resolved over the last few decades, there is still one unresolved issue: the legacy of Agent Orange.

LLidia GallardoSep 18, 2013
Map: More Than Half of the World's Population Lives Within This Circle

Asia

Map: More Than Half of the World's Population Lives Within This Circle

It’s well-known that Asia is the world’s population center (thanks, China and India!) with 51% of the global population. But this fact is slightly mind-blowing when illustrated visually. Reddit user, valeriepieris , created the image above which shows just how little space this huge number of people occupies.

Brian LetwinSep 18, 2013
Pecha Kucha Global Night @ Saigon Hub

Culture

Pecha Kucha Global Night @ Saigon Hub

From the organizer: Join Pecha Kucha Nights HCMC for Vol. 5 and also Pecha Kucha Global Night! Not only will you hear awesome presentations as usual, but we will also be joining a GoogleHangout room with the original creators of PechaKucha, who will be in Tokyo, and other PK Nights from around the world! If you’d like more information on what all is going on during Global Night, visit Pecha Kucha. Tickets will be 100,000VND at the door, which includes finger foods and the first drink! Friday, 20 September 2013 7:00pm - 9:00pm Saigon Hub | 27B Nguyen Dinh Chieu St, Block C, 3rd Floor, Da Kao Ward, District 1

Brian LetwinSep 18, 2013
Police to Fine Parents Blocking Traffic Outside of Schools

Saigon

Police to Fine Parents Blocking Traffic Outside of Schools

Packs of parents, idling on motorbikes, waiting for their children to finish their school days, are a common sight in cities across Vietnam. Hundreds of parents jockey for position, yelling and waving to their children, often blocking the sidewalk and street. To make matters worse, the end of the school day often coincides with rush hour, creating traffic jams. To address this problem, HCMC authorities will begin to fine parents as opposed to giving ineffective warnings.

Brian LetwinSep 18, 2013
Morning Links: Severe Power Shortage to Hit Next Dry Season

Roundups

Morning Links: Severe Power Shortage to Hit Next Dry Season

- Vietnam vehicle sales up 20% in August [Justauto] - Forests destroyed to grow rubber [VietnamNet] - Authorities fail to tackle pollution woes [VietnamNet]

Brian LetwinSep 18, 2013
San Art Laboratory - Open Studio2 Session 3

Music & Arts

San Art Laboratory - Open Studio2 Session 3

On September 21, artists Nguyen Hong Ngoc (Hanoi) and Phan Thao Nguyen (Saigon) will open their studio to the public one more time before their final exhibition in November. Thao and Ngoc are two young artists selected by San Art for its residency programme - San Art Laboratory - which aims at supporting upcoming Vietnamese artists as well as funding projects that otherwise would not be brought to life.

SaigoneerSep 17, 2013
[Updated] Nha Trang Effectively Bans Motorbike Rentals for Foreigners

Vietnam

[Updated] Nha Trang Effectively Bans Motorbike Rentals for Foreigners

[Update Below] On August 21st, the Khanh Hoa Province Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism issued a decision to ban tourist companies from renting motorbikes to foreigners who don’t have Vietnamese licenses.

Brian LetwinSep 17, 2013
Hundreds Confess to Killing Dog Thieves in Bac Giang

Vietnam

Hundreds Confess to Killing Dog Thieves in Bac Giang

In an act of solidarity with their fellow villagers, hundreds have signed a petition confessing to the murder of 2 suspected dog thieves who were caught and beaten to death on August 27 in the Hiep Hoa District of Bac Giang province.

Brian LetwinSep 17, 2013
Morning Links: 1 Dead, 7 Missing at Ship Collision Offshore Vietnam

Roundups

Morning Links: 1 Dead, 7 Missing at Ship Collision Offshore Vietnam

- Tax incentives likely for tech-savvy enterprises [VNS] - Vietnam wants US contributions to Asian security, development [VoV] - Japan investment in Vietnam metro climbs to $1.27 bln [Thanh Nien]

Brian LetwinSep 17, 2013
Snakes and Rats and Scorpions, Oh My! The Unique Offerings of the Mekong

Food Culture

Snakes and Rats and Scorpions, Oh My! The Unique Offerings of the Mekong

During the typhoon season, the women of the West River hunt for bounty in the wildlife-filled swampland. For most of us urban dwellers, the idea of eating scorpion, rats and snakes probably isn’t on the top of our to-eat list (we would try anything once though!).

Brian LetwinSep 16, 2013
Old Saigon Picture of the Day: Colonial Corner

Saigon

Old Saigon Picture of the Day: Colonial Corner

Just as it is today, Dong Khoi St. (formerly Rue Cantinat under the French and Tu Do from 1954 - 1975) has long been of Saigon's busiest and most important boulevards. Due to it's history, the street provides us with some of the city's best examples of colonial architecture as seen in the picture above (along with a bunch of wonderful classic cars and art deco neighbors).

Brian LetwinSep 16, 2013
Images of Destruction and Restoration: Hue Citadel

Culture

Images of Destruction and Restoration: Hue Citadel

The Hue Monument Conservation Centre has just launched a poster exhibition that captures the long history of the imperial citadel at Hue. Due to its importance, the monument has been witness to many of the events that make up Vietnam’s modern history and is an icon of the country’s post-war resilience.

Brian LetwinSep 16, 2013
German Film Festival Coming to Saigon

Film & TV

German Film Festival Coming to Saigon

This year the Goethe Institut brings some of the most interesting German films of the year to silver screen enthusiasts in Vietnam; both by famous directors and young, new filmmakers. And it's free!

SaigoneerSep 16, 2013
What the Phở Happened Last Weekend? 10 Stories You May Have Missed

Vietnam

What the Phở Happened Last Weekend? 10 Stories You May Have Missed

- Vietnam up in FIFA rankings [VietnamNet] - Vietnam's auto import continues to slide in August [East Day] - Vietnam’s rice productivity may reduce 10% on climate change [VietnamNet]

Brian LetwinSep 16, 2013
Slideshow: Henry Saiz, Live From Saigon

Music & Arts

Slideshow: Henry Saiz, Live From Saigon

Henry Saiz brought his rolling drums and electronic soundscapes to Cargo Bar last night and did not disappoint. Here are some of our favorite shots from the night:

Brian LetwinSep 14, 2013
Crowdsourcing Startup, Flitto Seeks to Make Google Translate Obsolete

Tech

Crowdsourcing Startup, Flitto Seeks to Make Google Translate Obsolete

Whether you’re a native English or Vietnamese speaker, chances are, you’ve used Google Translate at least once. The tech behemoth’s translation service, which relies on an algorithm, is notorious for hilarious mis-translations. But what if you actually need a correct one?

Brian LetwinSep 13, 2013
[Updated] Vietnam Moves Closer to Joint Visas with Thailand, Cambodia, ASEAN

Travel

[Updated] Vietnam Moves Closer to Joint Visas with Thailand, Cambodia, ASEAN

[Update Below] After years of discussion, Vietnamese, Thai and Cambodian foreign relations authorities are getting closer to a joint visa agreement.

Brian LetwinSep 13, 2013
Morning Links: Vietnam Airports to Cut Fees by Half to Attract Foreign Carriers

Roundups

Morning Links: Vietnam Airports to Cut Fees by Half to Attract Foreign Carriers

- Vietnam airports to cut fees by half to attract foreign carriers [Thanh Nien] - Deal between Tony Blair and Vietnam gov’t not yet finalized [Thanh Nien] - Hue specialties to come on foreign markets [VoV]

Brian LetwinSep 13, 2013
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