Details: Published on 12 January 2017; Written by Saigoneer.

On Tuesday, a tour boat carrying 14 foreign visitors, a tour guide and six crew members caught fire on Ha Long Bay.

[Photos] Ha Tinh Terraces House Is the Perfect Blend of Agriculture and Architecture

Details: Published on 12 January 2017; Written by Saigoneer.

If you've got a green thumb, Ha Tinh’s Terraces Home is right up your alley: the abode integrates residential and gardening spaces to create a bright, well-designed and sustainable living space.

[Photos] 2 Weeks Before Tet, Tan Son Nhat Is Already a Traffic Nightmare

Details: Published on 12 January 2017; Written by Saigoneer.

If you’ve been fretting over the impending Tet traffic nightmare that will take place around Tan Son Nhat International Airport, fret no more: it’s already here.

Morning News Roundup: Natural Disasters Cost Vietnam $813m in Losses

Details: Published on 12 January 2017; Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.

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Natural disasters cost USD813m in losses [DTI]

Ho Chi Minh City to give public buses exclusive lanes [VnExpress]

Vietnamese Comic ‘Dia Nguc Mon’ Earns International MANGA Award

Details: Published on 11 January 2017; Written by Saigoneer.

For the second year in a row, a Vietnamese comic has won one of Japan’s prestigious International MANGA Awards.

Wave of New Cars Flood Saigon's Vehicle Registration Centers

Details: Published on 11 January 2017; Written by Saigoneer.

Saigon’s car registration offices are currently chock full of vehicle owners hoping to get their new rides licensed.

[Photos] Saigon's Charm Through the Lens of an American Air Force Officer

Details: Published on 11 January 2017; Written by Saigoneer.

Saigon has always been a muse for artists, musicians, poets and writers, inspiring some of their greatest works of art. However, the southern metropolis seems to be especially lively when seen through the lenses of photographers, who find the city’s bustling streets and vivifying colors very charming.

Hanoi Government Starts Providing Daily AQI Readings

Details: Published on 11 January 2017; Written by Saigoneer.

For the first time, Hanoi's city government has begun offering daily readings of the capital's Air Quality Index (AQI).

[Photos] Colors of Saigon: Xanh, Sạch, Đẹp

Details: Published on 11 January 2017; Written by Saigoneer.

From its ambitions and its people to the general color palette of daily life, Saigon is a bold city.

Morning News Roundup: Vietnamese Still Want to Buy Galaxy Note 7 Despite Explosion Problems

Details: Published on 11 January 2017; Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.

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Vietnam aims to cut 2 percent of government jobs every year [VnExpress]

Giant rooster to be featured on Ho Chi Minh City's iconic flower street [Tuoi Tre]

7,000 Sanitation Workers to Keep Saigon Streets Clean During Tet

Details: Published on 10 January 2017; Written by Saigoneer.

Saigon will require as many as 7,000 sanitation workers to keep its streets and major markets clean during the upcoming Tet holiday.

Memes Prompt Hai Phong to Redecorate Its ‘Pikachu Dragon’

Details: Published on 10 January 2017; Written by Saigoneer.

As Tet approaches, Hai Phong is getting a redo on its holiday decorations after internet users mocked the northern port city’s recent decorations.

Guess Which Undersea Internet Cable Just Broke Again?

Details: Published on 10 January 2017; Written by Saigoneer. Illustration by Chau Vo Truong.

If you’ve been wondering what happened to Vietnam’s internet connection over the last few days, get this: the country’s submarine cable is broken. Again.

Saigon Among Top 10 Most Vegan-Friendly Cities in Asia: PETA

Details: Published on 10 January 2017; Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.

PETA Asia recently named Saigon among the top 10 most vegan-friendly cities in Asia.

Morning News Roundup: Airport Nightmare Starts Before Tet for Vietnamese Flyers

Details: Published on 10 January 2017; Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.

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Tropical depression to hit East Vietnam Sea this week [Tuoi Tre]

Teachers struggle to live with low wages, delayed payments [VietnamNet]

Saigon Plans to Eliminate Poverty by 2020: Official

Details: Published on 09 January 2017; Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.

As part of the city’s sustainable poverty reduction program, Saigon is aiming to lift all households out of poverty by 2020.

Japanese Firms Are Training Flavor Experts to Better Understand Southeast Asian Tastes

Details: Published on 09 January 2017; Written by Saigoneer.

Hungry for a piece of Southeast Asia’s rapidly expanding market, Japanese food companies are turning to flavorists and other experts to learn more about the region’s food preferences.

[Video] Suboi Featured in White House Farewell Video for President Obama

Details: Published on 09 January 2017; Written by Saigoneer.

As the new year begins and the United States gears up for the inauguration of its 45^th president, it’s not only American citizens who are sad to see Barack Obama leave the White House.