Vinasun Launches Line of 'VIP Cars' to Compete With Uber, GrabCar
In an attempt to compete with car-hailing services like Uber and GrabCar, taxi firm Vinasun has launched a line of private vehicles to cater to its passengers.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnamese-American Actress to Star in 'Star Wars 8'
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. Pangolins under threat in Vietnam [DW] Hanoi deals with parking lots violating regulat...
Female Prisoner Inseminates Herself to Avoid Death Sentence
You would think that when a person gets arrested, convicted of a serious crime, thrown in prison and sentenced to death, the game is pretty much over.
Hyundai Motor Group Overtakes Toyota in Vietnam
You don't need to do much more than take a look outside to realize that Vietnam's car industry is booming. On average, Saigon registers 139 new four-wheeled vehicles everyday and automobile sales...
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam's Online Retail Sales Will More Than Double by 2020
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. Vietnamese language website for diaspora to be upgraded [Vietnam News] Counting the co...
It's Official: Obama Will Visit Vietnam in May
On Monday, a White House official confirmed that United States president Barack Obama will visit Vietnam this coming May.
New Decree Exempts Certain Expats From Work Permits
UPDATE: Following an amendment to the Vietnam News article linked in this piece, it has come to our attention that the new regulation exempting certain foreign workers from work permits lim...
90,000 Hospitalized in Vietnam Over Tet Holiday
While most of us were relaxing last week, the Tet holiday kept medical professionals working hard, as nearly 90,000 people were hospitalized between February 7 and 9 alone, according to the Ministry o...
Morning News Roundup: HCMC Businesses Will Need 19,000 New Workers After Tet
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. Visitors to Hanoi increase by 17% during Tet holiday [Hanoi Times] HCMC drainage...
New York Times Lists Vietnamese-American Among Possible US Supreme Court Justice Nominees
Last week, 79-year-old Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia unexpectedly passed away, leaving an empty spot on the bench of the United States' most powerful court.
Gas Prices in Vietnam Are the Lowest They've Been Since 2009
Yesterday, gasoline prices dropped to their lowest rate since August 2009.
Vietnam, Member Countries Sign TPP in New Zealand
Representatives from the 12 nations involved in the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) have officially signed the landmark trade agreement.
Morning News Roundup: Traffic Accidents on the Decline in January
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. Vietnam spent $1 billion to import Chinese cars in 2015 [Vietnam Net] Japan to help Ha...
Fansipan Cable Car Opens, Earns 2 World Records
It used to be a monumental achievement reaching the summit of Vietnam's Mount Fansipan. At 3,143 meters tall, the tallest peak in Southeast Asia – also known as "Indochina's Roof" – towered ...
Morning News Roundup: Techcombank, Vietnam Air Seek to Form New Airline
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. Ha Noi bans trucks' entry during rush hour [Vietnam News] Education ministry proposes ...
In Hanoi, Parents and Teachers Clash Over Cold-Weather Days off School
With large swaths of northern Vietnam still suffering from the deep freeze that appeared late last month, Hanoian parents and educators are butting heads over whether to send their kids to school...
Empty ATMs Spell Trouble Ahead of Tet
Have a Vietnamese bank account? You may want to withdraw some cash now before it's too late. Next week, ATMs across Vietnam will likely be running low, as workers all over the country take holiday an...
Morning News Roundup: Japan Relaxes Requirements of Short-Term Stay Visa for Vietnamese
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. PM asks HCMC to review metro cost [SGGP] Two more firms eye Casino’s Vietnam assets&nb...
Morning News Roundup: More Cold Spells to Strike Vietnam Ahead of Tet
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. Vietnamese man wanted by Interpol on smuggling charge [Vietnam News] Vietnam tuna auct...
Hanoi to Lose More Trees in Metro Construction
As the capital's metro construction continues, Hanoi will say goodbye to more of its trees.
