As Percentage of People Over 60 Hits 11.9%, Vietnam Prepares for Aging Society
The percentage of people over the age of 60 in Vietnam has hit 11.9% of the population and is expected to rise to 25%, or 27 million people, by 2050.
Severe Flooding Drowns Can Tho as Tides Reach Highest Levels in 30 Years
Other Mekong Delta provinces and Saigon are also affected.
Vietnam Proposes Heavier Fines for Sexual Harassment. Some Think It's Not Enough.
The current fines for sexual offenses range from VND100,000 to VND300,000.
Krong No Volcanic Cave System Nominated for UNESCO Global Geopark Status
If accepted, the 2,000-square-kilometer area filled with volcanic caves, waterfalls, mountains and important archeological sites will receive increased conservation resources and support.
Vietnam Has the Fewest Public Holidays in ASEAN, but That Might Change Soon
Vietnamese authorities are debating making changes to the nation's labor law in 2019.
Ninh Binh to Remove ‘Kong: Skull Island’ Film Set From Heritage Site
After Kong: Skull Island finished filming in 2016, the film set, which depicts the village of a fictional tribe, was reconstructed to cater to tourists.
Vietnam Has 31 New 'Library Buses' to Bring Books to Remote Regions
The bookmobiles are part of a project established in 2015 to help cultivate a reading culture in remote communities.
Seven Asiatic Black Bears Rescued After 17 Years in Confinement
Seven Asiatic black bears, also known as moon bears, have been rescued from farms just a few hours outside of Saigon.
Police Arrest Gang Leaders for Stealing Thousands of Dogs in Northern Vietnam
Police in Thanh Hoa Province have detained three members of a dog thief gang and rescued 51 stolen dogs.
New Program to Build Turtle Conservation Areas, Rescue Centers Approved
In order to protect endangered turtle species, the Vietnamese government recently approved a program to build three conservation areas and two turtle rescue centers.
Binh Dinh Wants a Giant Relief of Lac Long Quan, Au Co On a Mountain
The estimated cost for the project is VND86 billion (US$3.7 million).
Work Hazards Remain Rife Amid Poor Employee, Business Awareness
This news won't come as a surprise to anyone who has observed a local construction site.
Vietnamese Cyclist Nguyen Thi That Wins 118km Race in France
Grand Pix de Fourmis is an annual race held in Fourmis, France.
How Photos of a Remote School Went Viral, and the Happy Ending That Followed
Last week, public school students in Vietnam officially commenced the new school year. Images of neatly ironed new shirts, áo dài and schoolyards filled with children made headlines across the country...
The Mekong Delta Is Only 0.8m Above Sea Level, New Data Shows
The chilling results of a new study by Dutch scientists show that the Mekong Delta’s elevation is much lower than previously thought, putting it at higher risk of being swallowed by rising sea levels....
Italian Tourists Evicted From Son Tra for Disturbing Langurs With Flash Photography
Despite warnings, two Italian tourists disturbed the endangered primates with high-powered camera flashes at a close distance.
Vietnam Airlines Receives Approval to Fly to Multiple US, Canadian Cities
Save up your dongs.
Storm Podul Leaves 6 Dead While New Storms Threaten Vietnam
Tropical Storm Podul tore through North-Central Vietnam last weekend, causing widespread flooding and at least six casualties.
Holiday Stories Roundup: Group Wedding, Bui Vien Brawl and Asanzo
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Each morning, we select some of the most important stories from Saigon, the rest of Vietnam and beyond, and digest them...
Heavy Rain Expected Across Vietnam Over Holiday Weekend as Storm Podul Weakens
Did your morning commute turn into a wrestling match with traffic and puddles? Well, expect more of that during this long weekend, meteorologists have warned.
