Details: Published on 04 September 2015; Written by Saigoneer.

Whether it is a metropolitan hub, a sleepy central Vietnam highland town in mist or a tranquil remote island, these photos of sunrise capture the beautiful transition between night and day that is rarely seen.

Morning News Roundup: Online Train Ticket Sale Faces Network Congestion

Details: Published on 04 September 2015; Written by Saigoneer.

Minimum wage to increase 12.4% next year [DTI]

English Premier League to be broadcast for free in Vietnam [Thanh Nien]

Russia, Vietnam strategic partnership to make Asia-Pacific safer [Sputnik News]

Bac Lieu Approves Plan For Guitar-Shaped Five-Star Hotel

Details: Published on 03 September 2015; Written by Saigoneer.

Officials in the Mekong Delta province of Bac Lieu have approved plans to construct a five-star hotel shaped like a traditional Vietnamese musical instrument, reports Tuoi Tre.

Top Mobile Retailer To Open Food Chain Because Why Not

Details: Published on 03 September 2015; Written by Saigoneer. Illustration by Nam Núm.

Late last week, Vietnam's top mobile retailer, The Gioi Di Dong, unexpectedly announced its plan to open 30 to 50 convenience stores over the last quarter of the year, reports Thanh Nien.

[Video] The Saigon Shoemaker Who Made Kicks for Kings: Part 2

Details: Published on 03 September 2015; Written by Saigoneer.

In the second part of this collaboration between Saigoneer and Only In Saigon, famed shoemaker Trinh Ngoc tells the story of his return to the southern city. From his success as a bespoke designer to the uncertainty of life after war, Ngoc's career and passion for shoemaking prevails.

Vietnam Breaks Ground on First Solar Power Plant

Details: Published on 03 September 2015; Written by Saigoneer.

Quang Ngai officials broke ground on the construction of Vietnam's first solar power plant this Saturday. The facility, which is expected to be operational by mid-2016, will cover 24 hectares and comes at a price tag of VND826 billion, according to VietnamNet.

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Airlines Dreamliner Flies To London

Details: Published on 03 September 2015; Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Triet Thai.

China Southern Airlines to launch freighter service to Vietnam [Want China Times]

HCM City: Boat tour on Nhieu Loc-Thi Nghe launched [DTI]

Vietnamese seller of ‘priority logos’ to ‘avoid traffic police’ gives himself up [Tuoi Tre]

A Bold Move: The Story Of A Saigon Jiu Jitsu Artist

Details: Published on 01 September 2015; Written by Shing Chan.

Vietnam has a deep-rooted tradition of võ thuật, or martial arts. Both throughout history and in popular culture, the image of a wise, mild-mannered martial artist stands as the epitome of respect, power and self-control.

Vietnam Will Free 18,539 Prisoners On Wednesday

Details: Published on 01 September 2015; Written by Saigoneer.

As part of its National Day amnesty, Vietnam will release 18,539 prisoners, reports Tuoi Tre.

30 Old Pictures Of Thu Duc District: Former Weekend Getaway

Details: Published on 01 September 2015; Written by Saigoneer.

Thu Duc isn't exactly a place you'd consider going on holiday. Today, the suburban district is home to industrial centers, dusty roads, busy residential neighborhoods and rumbling transport trucks, unlike its former era.

[Video] The Vietnamese Navy Just Bought a Pirate Ship

Details: Published on 01 September 2015; Written by Saigoneer.

According to Voice of Vietnam, the Vietnamese Navy now has a proud new addition to its fleet, thanks to the work of Polish shipbuilder Marine Projects, Ltd.

Baggage Truck Driver Loses License After Colliding With Airplane at Tan Son Nhat

Details: Published on 01 September 2015; Written by Saigoneer.

A Tan Son Nhat baggage truck driver is without a license after crashing into a China Airlines plane last Thursday, reports Thanh Nien.

Morning News Roundup: Survey Reveals Massive Shortfall In Public Service Quality

Details: Published on 01 September 2015; Written by Saigoneer.

Tycoon to the rescue as cheaper China floods Vietnam's economy [Thanh Nien]

Survey reveals massive shortfall in public service quality [DTI]

Experts urge firms to study laws for TPP [Vietnam Plus]

Hanoi Closes 40 Streets For National Day Parade

Details: Published on 31 August 2015; Written by Saigoneer. Illustration by Nam Núm.

Beginning at 9pm on Tuesday, 40 streets in downtown Hanoi will be closed for the National Day parade, Voice of Vietnam reports. Roughly 35,000 people are expected to participate in this year's festivities, which mark the 70th anniversary of Vietnamese independence.

Son Doong Tops Smithsonian's List Of Places To See In The 21st Century

Details: Published on 31 August 2015; Written by Saigoneer.

Late last week, Smithsonian magazine announced its 21st Century Life List, giving a fancy name to what most of us call a “bucket list”. The lineup included several hair-raising experiences, from the world's fastest roller coaster to the world's deepest dive, an Antarctic music festival and a high-speed jaunt to the edge of space. But it was central Vietnam's Son Doong, the world's largest cave, that topped the list.

Vietnam Railways to Introduce E-Ticketing System Next Month

Details: Published on 31 August 2015; Written by Saigoneer.

Starting next month, travelers will be able to purchase train tickets via an electronic ticketing system, reports Talk Vietnam.

[Photos] What Citizens Of The World Eat In A Day

Details: Published on 31 August 2015; Written by Saigoneer.

Most of us don't give a second thought to what we eat in a day. According to National Geographic, the average person consumes 2,870 calories from morning to night, but what you eat can change dramatically depending on where you live and what's available.

Vietnam Airlines Drops Plan To Purchase Airbus A380

Details: Published on 31 August 2015; Written by Saigoneer.

National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines (VNA) will no longer be adding the Airbus A380, the world’s largest passenger airplane, to its fleet, Thanh Nien reported on Wednesday.