Needless to say, when it comes to geography or administrative boundaries, Saigon existed only before 1975. After this timeline, the date of Vietnam’s unification, Saigon and Gia Dinh [two separate administrative units under the former Saigon regime] were merged into the new HCMC. Ever since, Saigon has ceased to exist on an administrative map. Historically speaking, Saigon has disappeared as a location in the Southeastern region of Vietnam. This disappearance has made an intangible asset (the trademark of Saigon) be “cloned” in different places and different ways. Subsequently, calling a resident a “Saigonese” has lost its precise meaning or may be misleading. … [Read more...] about The dream city: Thu Duc or Saigon
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Nasun presents 420 gift sets to flood-stricken households in central region
With the “mutual affection, mutual love” spirit, Nasun has called on its staff, agents and distributors to help the central region. The group expects its gift sets, which are essential commodities, to help the flood-hit residents in the region overcome this hardship soon. … [Read more...] about Nasun presents 420 gift sets to flood-stricken households in central region
One more landslide leaves one injured, one missing in Quang Nam
Soldiers search for victims of the landslide in Tra Leng Commune in Quang Nam Province. Another landslide hit Tra Mai Commune of Nam Tra My District in Quang Nam Province yesterday, October 29 – PHOTO: VNA HCMC – Another landslide hit Tra Mai Commune of Nam Tra My District in Quang Nam Province yesterday, October 29, injuring one person and leaving another missing. … [Read more...] about One more landslide leaves one injured, one missing in Quang Nam
33 found alive from landslide in Tra Leng, 13 remain missing
Victims rescued alive from the landslide in Tra Leng Commune in the central province of Quang Nam – PHOTOS: NLDO HCMC – Rescue teams have rescued 33 people hit by the landslide in Tra Leng Commune of Nam Tra My District in the central province of Quang Nam, while the 13 others remain missing. … [Read more...] about 33 found alive from landslide in Tra Leng, 13 remain missing
Rescuers approach sunken fishing boats, search for missing fishermen
Fisheries surveillance ship KN490 looks for the missing fishermen - PHOTO: TPO HCMC – Two fisheries surveillance ships approached two fishing boats that sank on their way to storm shelters, and rescuers are striving to search for 26 missing fishermen, said Nguyen Xuan Binh, director of the Maritime Search and Rescue Coordination Center Region 4. … [Read more...] about Rescuers approach sunken fishing boats, search for missing fishermen
