Carlsberg Vietnam Might Be Fined for Plastering Beer Onto Hue Landmarks
Hue authorities want to discipline Carlsberg Vietnam for photoshopping beer cans onto pictures of the city's historic architecture.
Transportation Ministry Halts New Licenses for Ride-Hailing Vehicles
Vietnam's Ministry of Transportation has instructed local officials to stop licensing new vehicles for app-based ride-hailing services.
Morning News Roundup: Hanoi’s Notorious Water Pipe Breaks Again
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Hanoi’s notorious water pipe breaks again [VnExpress] Five Vietnamese companies in...
After H&M, Uniqlo Might Launch First Vietnam Store in Saigon This Autumn
2017 is turning out to be a great year for fast fashion fans in Vietnam: rumor has it that Japanese casual clothing chain Uniqlo is preparing to debut a flagship outlet in Saigon this autumn.
Hanoi Businesses Arouse Controversy With Shirtless Men Promotional Events
Apparently it’s shirtless season in Hanoi, and local shops are taking full advantage of this trend to orchestrate outrageous public relations (PR) stunts.
Weekend News Roundup: Downtown Saigon Streets Re-Routed for Metro Construction
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Downtown Saigon streets re-routed for metro construction [Tuoi Tre] Ho Chi Minh Ci...
Vietnam Travel Startup Chameleon City Wins US$7,000 Grant From Regional Sponsor
A travel startup from Vietnam recently received US$7,000 from a Southeast Asian fund for their innovation in providing travelers with tourism information on-demand.
Morning News Roundup: VNA Targets Nearly $4bn in Revenue for 2017
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam Airlines targets nearly $4 bln in revenue for 2017 [VnExpress] Vietnam, Ch...
Government Official Claims Unsafe Food Is Major Disease Driver in Vietnam
You should probably put down your bột chiên before reading this: the vast majority of diseases in Vietnam are caused by unsafe food, and lawmakers are speaking out.
Morning News Roundup: Local Man Stabs Self, Posts Video on Facebook
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam man stabs self, posting video on Facebook [Tuoi Tre] Children forced into ...
Local College Prep Company Stirs Controversy With McDonald's Apprenticeship Program
Vietnam's obsession with the "American Dream" might have reached a new high, now that high school kids want to make burgers and fries to improve their college application.
Vietnam's Adult Obesity Rate Is the Lowest in the World: Study
A new study shows that Vietnam has the lowest rate of adult obesity in the world.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam's Exporters Hunt for Robusta Coffee as Supplies Dwindle
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam's exporters hunt for robusta coffee as supplies dwindle [VnExpress] Saigon...
Vietnam Ranks 6th on Global Retail Development Index
With India topping the list, an international retailer index recently placed Vietnam sixth, jumping five places from 2016.
Morning News Roundup: Toxic Spill Feared as Chemical Tanker Stranded in Vietnam Waters
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Toxic spill feared as chemical tanker stranded in Vietnam waters [VnExpress] Austr...
Vietnamese Conglomerate to Invest $1bn in Solar Power Projects
The prospects for a significant boost in Vietnam’s renewable energy production are optimistic as real estate conglomerate TTC Group has announced plans to invest heavily in the country’s development o...
Weekend News Roundup: Saigon Water Park Apologizes for Sensual Dance in Kids’ Presence
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Saigon water park management apologizes for sensual dance in kids’ presence [Tuoi Tre] ...
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Extends Visa Waiver for 5 European Countries
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam extends visa waiver for five European countries [Tuoi Tre] Inside the golf...
Hanoi Metro Officials Apologize for Using Student-Made Terminal Map Without Permission
The management board of Hanoi's Ha Dong - Cat Linh railway project recently came under fire for using a map illustration stolen from the Internet.
H&M's First Store in Vietnam to Open in Saigon This Autumn
From later this year, fans of fast-fashion retailer H&M will not have to make a trek to Bangkok to shop, as the Swedish brand recently announced the launch of a flagship store in downtown Saigon.
