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036 FEATURES
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006 l The Prelude THE TALK 011 l The Big Five 012 l Just In 018 l In the Papers 024 l Word of Mouth 028 l Calendar 030 l Overscene INSIDER 008 l A Tribute Rico Gonzales A special dedication to a friend and colleague we lost last month, with words from his friends
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OUTER LIMITS
Life in this city is more than just District 1. So we boldly go where no man has gone before and take you on a journey into the hinterland. Just don’t forget to return. In one piece, please
048 SHANGHAI
CITY GUIDE
AS A POUND VOICE
136 l Bass in Your Face That loud noise that’s keeping you up all night isn’t your neighbour’s karaoke singing, it’s dubstep
GOOD PUNCH
Who wants cricket when you can have Aussie Rules instead? Australia’s favourite sport meets Vietnam
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TIENG VIET HANOI
It’s time to speak up and be heard. It may even land you a job in the movie industry
062 THE
104 l Cafe Critique
148 l Map - Central HCMC
The largest outdoor music festival Vietnam has ever seen is about to take place. Be part of the 50,000 people going to Soundfest
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080 l Destination Zero
114 l Decks 'n Drums
EXPRESS
Shanghai has a need for speed. We visit the powerhouse at the centre of Asia’s fastest growing economy
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HEAT IS ON
Asian Basketball is slam-dunking its way onto our TV screens. But will this city’s team be a more than just a passing success?
034 l The Fourth Airline
FINAL SAY 146 l Is Saigon for Hipsters?
The skies over Vietnam now have another budget airline. But will they fall into the trap of their predecessors?
Are you a hipster? Without knowing it, you could be one of this new breed of trendsetters
052 l Mystery Diner
Dedicating her life to disadvantaged children, Trish Franklin speaks about her work and Mother Teresa
From a red hot dog to red duck curry, our covert reviewer scouts the culinary scene to satisfy your hunger
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152 l On the Stool
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