Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnamese Thanh Pho Ho Chi Minh, formerly (until 1976) Saigon, largest city in Vietnam. It was the capital of the French protectorate of Cochinchina (1862–1954) and of South Vietnam (1954–75). The city lies along the Saigon River (Song Sai Gon) to the north of the Mekong River delta, about 50 miles (80 km) from the South China Sea. The commercial centre of Cho Lon lies immediately west of Ho Chi Minh City.
Analysis: Russia’s New Era Of Repression, Assisted Dying, Bananas In Turkey
A selection of three essential articles read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. This week, the consequences of Russia’s new era of repression, why too many are still denied the right to die assisted dying (09:19) and why Turkey is deporting refugees for eating bananas (17:09).
Watch The Economist’s new documentary film, “Fearless: the women fighting Putin”
Front Page Views: Wall Street Journal – NOV 15
Views: Green Energy On Scotland’s Isle Of Eigg
The community living on the Scottish Isle of Eigg were the first in the world to set up their own off-grid energy system powered by wind, water and the Sun. The tiny island has shown it’s possible to rely almost entirely on renewables. Since it was launched in 2008, they have received visitors from several other countries wanting to learn more about the project. Community Energy Malawi, who help to set up renewable energy systems across Malawi, used their experience to set up a solar minigrid in Sitolo village, a community that previously relied on fossil fuels and firewood.
Penthouse Design Tour: 79th Floor In New York City By Hiroshi Sugimoto
Inside a $135,000,000 NYC Penthouse Apartment! Here is it a look touring one of the most expensive apartments not only in New York City but in the World – The 79th floor unit of the iconic 432 Park Ave building in New York City. This full floor unit is designed in a traditional Japanese style by world-renowned artist and architect Hiroshi Sugimoto! As a New Yorker its a real treat to share a look inside this iconic building. Let me know what kind of NYC Apartment tours or mansion tours you want to see in future episodes.
Nature: Otters At The Alligator River Wildlife Refuge In North Carolina
“Sunday Morning” takes us to the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge in North Carolina, where otters are lazing around. Videographer: Alex Goetz.
New Hotel Design: The Madame Rêve In Paris
Autumn Drives: Dolomites In Northeastern Italy (4K)
Autumn in Dolomites II. Scenic drive around Piz Boe / Sella Group / Sellaronda in dolomite Alps in northeastern Italy via 4 high mountain passes – Passo Campolongo, Passo Pordoi, Passo Sella and Passo Gardena.
Video timeline: 00:00 Corvara in Badia, Campolongo Pass 12:00 Arabba, Pordoi Pass 35:30 Sella Pass 50:30 Gardena Pass, Calfosch, Corvara
Travel: One Day In Fez, Northeastern Morocco
Fes is a northeastern Moroccan city often referred to as the country’s cultural capital. It’s primarily known for its Fes El Bali walled medina, with medieval Marinid architecture, vibrant souks and old-world atmosphere. The medina is home to religious schools such as the 14th-century Bou Inania and Al Attarine, both decorated with elaborate cedar carvings and ornate tile work.
Sunday Morning: News & Stories From Zurich, London And Ljubljana
Monocle’s editorial director, Tyler Brûlé, and panellists Juliet Linley and Christoph Lenz discuss the weekend’s biggest news. Plus: we check in with our friends and correspondents in London and Ljubljana.
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