Morning News Roundup: Hydropower Dam Tunnel Collapses in Central Vietnam Flash Floods, Many Missing
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Morning News Roundup: Vietnamese Scientists Win 4 More US Research Grants
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Cash-Strapped Vietnam to Sell Off 12 State-Owned Enterprises for $7.2bn
The Vietnamese government could see a windfall of over US$7 billion as it moves towards a full divestment from major state-owned enterprises (SOEs).
Vietnam Wins First-Ever Silver And 2 More Bronze Medals at Paralympics 2016
2016 has been an auspicious year for Vietnam at international sporting events, as the country’s Paralympic team has snapped up three more medals: a bronze in powerlifting, a silver in swimming and a b...
Morning News Roundup: 6 Products of Coca-Cola Vietnam Fail to Meet Labeling Standards: Health Ministry
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam government to have $7 billion by selling 12 big SOEs [VietNamNet] Becamex ...
Vietnam Considers Enforcing Emissions Tests for Large-Capacity Motorbikes
The Vietnamese government has drafted a law that would enforce mandatory emissions tests for all motorcycles over 175cc.
Morning News Roundup: 25 Free-WiFi New Buses Run in Hanoi
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Huế sets out plan to build a museum street [VietNamNews] Bullets trump rehab as A...
Weekend News Roundup: Vinamilk Seeks to Buy Second US Dairy Company in Growth Push
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MoF Maintains Ban of Vietnamese in Casinos
In a surprise move, the Ministry of Finance this week ruled that local Vietnamese are still barred from entering casinos in Vietnam.
Lam Dong Truck Driver Saves Bus From Crashing, Becomes National Hero
A truck driver from Lam Dong Province has become Vietnam’s latest national hero for using his own vehicle to save 30 passengers on a bus with malfunctioning brakes.
Morning News Roundup: Samsung Provides ‘Smart School’ for Ho Chi Minh City Medical University
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Morning News Roundup: HCMC to Allocate Area for Street Vendors
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Rapid Growth in Vietnam Air Traffic Overwhelms Major Airports
Domestic and international air traffic is growing rapidly in Vietnam, placing intense strain on the country’s largest airports.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnamese Airlines Order 40 Airbus Jets Worth $6.5 Billion
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Morning News Roundup: Vietnam on Alert As Zika Virus Threatens to Spread From Neighbors
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Moody’s: Domestic demand supports Việt Nam’s growth outlook [VNS] Why Vietnam high...
New Policy Increases Visa Fees for US Tourists Five-Fold
While American expats struggling to obtain a work permit have looked forward to one-year visas for some time, a new government policy will make tourist visas far more expensive for visitors from the U...
You Can Now Travel From Saigon to Phan Thiet in a New Luxury Passenger Car
On September 2, Saigon Railways unveiled a newly renovated car on the SPT8 train running from Ho Chi Minh City to Phan Thiet, right on time for the country’s national day celebration and the 80th...
Weekend News Roundup: 2,100 Inmates Freed, Thousands Enjoy Reduced Terms on Vietnam National Day
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Morning News Roundup: New Route Open to Alleviate Congestion at HCMC Airport
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Formosa pays $500 mil compensation for marine disaster in central Vietnam [Thanh Nien] ...
French President to Visit Vietnam for the First Time in Early September
French President Francois Hollande will pay a visit to Vietnam from September 5-7, the French Embassy in Hanoi announced late last week.
