Drunk Man Fined VND10m for Groping Female Passenger, Attendant on VNA Flight
On the afternoon of July 26, a male passenger was removed from flight VN253 from Hanoi to Saigon for inappropriate behaviors.
Bronze Cannon Discovered in Da Nang Is of Dutch Origin, Researchers Say
First discovered in May, researchers announced on Monday that the military device came from the Netherlands and was likely owned by the Nguyen Dynasty.
Northern Provinces Brace for Potential Tropical Storm Later This Week
An area of low pressure that may form into a tropical storm will bring heavy rain to northern provinces this week.
Nat Geo Names 2 Pagodas in Vietnam Among World's 20 Most Beautiful Temples
The list also includes landmarks from other Southeast Asian countries such as Cambodia, Myanmar, Thailand and Laos.
Vietstar Airlines Granted License to Operate Private Jets in Vietnam
Vietstar Airlines is an aviation company funded by both the private sector and a military-owned company.
Water Shortage, Wildfires Ravage Central Provinces Amid Scorching Summer
Rising temperatures have prompted rising concern among Vietnamese residents as wildfires and water shortages impact central provinces.
Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks
Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.
As Vietnam Gets Wealthier, Economic Inequality Worsens
According to the Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs, economic inequality is worsening in Vietnam.
As Vietnam Gets Wealthier, Economic Inequality Also Gets Worse
According to the Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs, economic inequality is worsening in Vietnam.
VietJet Announces New Direct Flight Connecting Hanoi, New Delhi
In December 2017, India was added to the list of nationalities that could apply for a Vietnamese visa online. There remained, however, no direct flights between the two countries.
Japan Detains Vietnamese Student for Smuggling 360 Hột Vịt Lộn, 10kg Nem Chua
On July 23, the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department announced that they had arrested a Vietnamese international student, Hac Thi Phuong Linh, under suspicion of illegally importing 10 kilograms of ne...
Two Doctors From Vietnam Among 100 Top Asian Scientists in 2019
Two Vietnamese researchers have been honored in the Asian Scientist 100, an annual listing of the Asia-Pacific region’s excellent researchers, academics and innovators.
Ancient Kinh Vietnamese Might Hail From Africa Instead of China, Genome Project Shows
Results from the project present new evidence supporting past hypotheses that seek to explain the origin of present-day Southeast Asians and Vietnamese Kinh people.
Fahasa to Drop Plastic Bags, Use Paper Wrappings Next Month
The most popular Vietnamese bookstore chain recently announced their latest effort to move away from single-use plastic.
Vietnam Suffers Most Offline Cyberattacks in Southeast Asia This Year
Offline cyberattacks happen when a user is not connected to the internet and malicious codes can spread through third-party devices such as USB, CD and DVD drives.
After Heatwaves and Wildfires, Central Vietnam Faces Historic Saltwater Intrusion
Heatwaves and droughts have resulted in worrisome salt levels in freshwater supplies that is seriously impacting agriculture and tourism sectors.
From 2020, Vietnam to Increase Regional Minimum Wage by 5.5%
The new minimum wage will go into effect from January 1, 2020.
Vietnam's Economic Growth Predicted to Reach 7% in 2019
Growth could reach 7% for 2019, according to economic experts from the Vietnam Institute for Economic and Policy Research.
At 96.2m Citizens, Vietnam Is the World's 15th-Most Populated Country
Over the last decade, Vietnam witnessed its population grow by 10.4 million.
New Proposal Wants to Reduce Speed of High-Speed Train to Save $33bn
As a new proposal suggests, by switching the route and reducing speed by 150km/h, the high-speed railway connecting Hanoi and Saigon is estimated to cost just US$26 billion, instead of the initial US$...
