Morning News Roundup: HCMC Among Asia's Most Enterprising Cities, Report Says
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ HCMC among Asia's most enterprising cities [DTI] ▪ Scrap imports choke Ho Ch...
Vingroup Announces Foray Into Mobile Phone Market With New Company VinSmart
The giant Vietnamese real estate conglomerate Vingroup has announced plans to go into the mobile device market in a bid to challenge international rivals.
85-Year-Old Vietnamese Man Obtains Master’s Degree
Applause filled the auditorium of Da Nang’s Duy Tan University on June 10 as Le Phuoc Thiet, midway through his eighties, stood among students his grandchildren’s age before receiving his master’s deg...
Morning News Roundup: Growing Middle Class Drives Car Demand in Vietnam
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ North Korea reportedly wants a 'Vietnam-like' debut to the world economy [Business...
Thai Binh Natural Disaster Agencies Request $13,200 to Buy Raincoats for Officials
Coming on the heels of Vietnam's annual rainy season, a provincial natural disaster agency has sent a request for US$13,200 worth of raincoats and other related rain equipment for two departments.
Weekend News Roundup: VTV Finally Wins World Cup 2018 Broadcasting Rights
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Vietnamese brick house bags coveted architecture award [VnExpress] ▪ VTV win...
QS World Rankings Features 2 Vietnamese Universities for the First Time
While this is good news for Vietnam's higher education, some elements of the ranking result should be taken with a grain of salt.
Police Raid Vietnamese Dog Thieves, Rescue 22 Stolen Pets
On June 1, 22 dogs were discovered and promptly rescued from the home of 64-year-old Doan Van Loc in Ha Tinh Province at around 3:30am.
Morning News Roundup: HCMC Revises Plan to Limit Number of Taxis in City
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ High buildings good solution for Vietnam’s urban development: experts [Tuoi Tre] ...
Vietnam Aims to Reduce Coal Usage, Triple Production of Renewable Energy by 2030
The country wants to shift away from coal.
Morning News Roundup: HCMC Tour Guide Association Launched
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ HCMC’s businesses keen to export to Cuba [SGGP] ▪ HCM City Tour Guide Associ...
Many Pilots Accuse VNA of Unfair Treatment, Ask to Collectively Resign
Vietnam's national airline finds itself in hot water.
Nine Days Before Kickoff, Vietnam Among Last Countries Without Rights to Screen World Cup 2018
Negotiations continue for securing rights to broadcast FIFA World Cup 2018 in Vietnam with just over half a month left until the ball kicks off in Moscow.
Vietnam Ranks 96th of 175 in Children Welfare: Report
The study was conducted by the Save The Children Fund.
Weekend News Roundup: Air Conditioner Makers Battle for Vietnam's Red-Hot Market
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Air conditioner makers battle for Vietnam's red-hot market [Nikkei Asian Review] ...
First Vietnam-Switzerland Direct Flight Route to Launch This November
Starting from November 15, passengers can enjoy direct flights from Ho Chi Minh to Zurich.
In the Mekong Delta, Fishing Communities Struggle to Stay Afloat as Dams Deplete Fish Stocks
Hydroelectric dams on the Mekong River are threatening Vietnamese fishing communities in the Delta, but what else is new.
Finance Ministry Proposes Taxing Sugary Drinks to Curb Obesity in Vietnam
Will slapping additional tax on sugary drinks help Vietnam keep its obesity epidemic in check?
Viettel Launches in Myanmar, Aims to Be First Company to Provide 4G Services
Dubbed MyTel, the mobile network company’s Myanmar operation plans to be the nation’s first to provide complete 4G services.
Vietnam to Ban Advertising for Alcoholic Beverages Stronger Than 15%
According to a proposal, beverages with higher than 15% alcohol content would be banned from promotions of any kind. Advertisements of weaker drinks would also face strict regulations.
