Over 75% of Saigoneers Have Received 2 Shots of Covid-19 Vaccines
After a sluggish start, Saigon has sped up inoculation efforts, becoming Vietnam’s locality with the most vaccine coverage.
As Cases Drop, Saigon Announces Roadmap to Phase out Covid-19 Field Hospitals
Hospital beds were once a scarcity that became filled as soon as they were set up, but the number of cases in southern COVID-19 hot spots has plummeted to the point that many field hospitals are no lo...
Vaccine QR Codes Are the Hottest New Fashion Accessory in Saigon
Sometimes fashion trends are not born of creativity, but practicality.
Saigon to Resume Flights, Buses, Taxis, App-Based Car Rides in Limited Capacity
Buses, cars and private ride options will resume in limited capacity in Saigon this week.
Without Income, Saigon Zoo Requests VND30bn in Financial Support From City Authorities
Taking care of its plants and animals costs the Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens VND3–4 billion (US$132,000–176,000) a month, while no income has been generated since May.
Saigon Resumes Domestic Tourism in 'Green' Districts for Fully Vaccinated Guests
Domestic tourists will eventually be allowed to enter Saigon if they have been fully vaccinated or recovered from a past COVID-19 infection.
Over 1,500 Schoolchildren Become Orphans Due to Saigon's Covid-19 Outbreak
The current COVID-19 crisis has crippled Saigon’s economy and disrupted the daily life of millions of people, but most tragically, it has also taken thousands of lives.
Saigon to Resume Shipping Across Districts From September 16
After weeks of being banned, Saigon will soon allow shippers to deliver citywide.
Saigon's Lockdown to Be Extended, Likely Until End of Month
Hopefully you hadn't gotten too excited about September 15.
Who's Eligible for 'Vaccine Green Pass' and What Activities Are Passholders Allowed?
Fully vaccinated Saigoneers might be able to enjoy more freedom of movement in the future.
Saigon Allows Takeaway Again, but Few Vendors Can Afford to Reopen
Bún riêu, bún thịt nướng, phở, bánh mì, cơm tấm, we’ve missed you.
Saigon Faces Online Study Woes as Thousands of Students Still Without Internet, Smart Devices
What started as a temporary solution last year became an official measure in the COVID-19 education playbook in Vietnam this year.
Education Department Proposes Vaccinating Students to Reopen Schools
Today, thousands of students across Saigon officially began a new school year at home.
Saigon Allows Shippers to Operate Again in 'Red Zones,' Requires Daily Covid-19 Tests
In an effort to ease pressures on ward officials, Saigon authorities have allowed shippers to resume operation from today, albeit with some caveats.
Stricter Lockdown Begins for Saigon at Midnight
Stay safe out there, Saigoneers.
Saigon Police Asked to Facilitate Transport to Airport
That's nice of them.
Tan Son Nhat Ranked Among World's Busiest Airports in 2020
Makes sense.
FV Hospital Seeks Approval to Collect Fees for Vaccination Services
FV Hospital is seeking permission to both ramp up its vaccination facilities, and begin charging for vaccination services.
Saigon Starts Vaccinating Delivery Drivers, Requiring Armbands, QR Code
Some protection is on the way for a crucial part of the city's lockdown lifeblood.
As National Cases Surpass 100,000, Saigon Imposes Night Curfew, Restricts Movements
With daily new cases in the thousands, Saigon has imposed additional levels of movement restrictions on top of the most severe lockdown since the pandemic began.
