Morning News Roundup: Saigoneers Make Trek to Da Lat to Buy Vegetables Straight From Farms
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ AFC Futsal: Vietnam reach quarters as Malaysia eliminated [Fox Sports Asia] ▪&nbs...
Vietnam's Wealth Growth Is the Fastest in the World: Report
A surge in Vietnam’s ultra-rich who make their fortunes in investments and real estate are largely fueling the nation's wealth growth.
Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam Cities Plan for Urban Green Growth
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Vietnam pursues goal of ‘universities of international stature’ [VietnamNet] ▪&...
Vietnamese Travel Program Elicits Outcry Online for Promoting Dog Meat
A television show on a local children and family-focused channel is catching backlash for featuring dog meat as a traditional Vietnamese dish in a recent episode.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Fears Foreign Investment Affected by US Tax Bill
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ 19,000 freelance tour guides won’t lose right to practice [VietnamNet] ▪ Vie...
Da Nang's My Khe Beach Faces Grim Future Due to Coastal Erosion
One of Vietnam’s most popular beaches, My Khe, is suffering from coastal erosion brought about by groundwater exploitation.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Sees Drops in New HIV Infections for 10th Consecutive Year
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Vietnam sees drops in new HIV infections for 10th consecutive year [DTI] ▪ V...
How to View the Ultra-Rare Super Blue Blood Moon in Vietnam Tomorrow
A rare Super Blue Blood Moon will grace Saigon’s skies tomorrow night.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam in Top 10 Destinations for Americans Aged 55, Above
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ HCMC authorities make efforts to revitalize canals [SGGP] ▪ Vietnam in Top 1...
Ha Long Bay Casino Reports Massive Losses of $5.58m in 2017
The casino inside the UNESCO World Heritage site lost VND127 billion (US$5.58 million) in 2017, which is seven times higher than in 2016.
VietJet CEO Apologizes for Welcoming Vietnam's U-23 Team Home With Bikini Show
Vietnam’s festive shenanigans to celebrate the country’s U-23 team range from internet memes to excessive flag-waving to an impromptu bikini show, courtesy of budget carrier VietJet Air.
Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam’s International Internet Connectivity Fully Restored
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Vietnam’s international internet connectivity fully restored [VietnamNet] ▪ ...
Hanoi, Saigon Make Top 10 Most Affordable Cities in Southeast Asia
Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City have been recognized by a international database as one of the most affordable Southeast Asian cities.
Morning News Roundup: HCMC Closes 2 Central Streets Today for Tet Offensive Ceremony
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Ho Chi Minh City canal cleanup projects may fail to meet deadline [DTI] ▪ HC...
Morning News Roundup: Photochemical Smog Threatens Public Health in HCMC
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Vietnam's deputy PM takes to the streets to celebrate U23 Asian Cup semifinal victory&n...
Vietnam Embassy in Chile Caught Drying Shark Fins on Roof
Last week, at least a hundred potentially illegal shark fins could be spotted drying on the roof of the Vietnamese embassy in Chile.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam to Face Uzbekistan in AFC U-23 Final on Saturday
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Vietnam to play against Uzbekistan in AFC U23 champs final [VietnamNet] ▪ ...
Morning News Roundup: Huge Foreign-Invested Real Estate Projects Remain on Paper
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Why Vietnam football fans celebrate Asian Cup semi like a World Cup win [Tuoi Tre]...
Vietnam Says No to Chinese, European Lion Statues Nationwide
Local officials continue efforts to replace foreign depictions of lions with Vietnamese ones in front of temples, pagodas, parks and private buildings around the country.
About 0.6% of Commuters in Vietnam Use Phone While Driving: Survey
A recent survey found that 6 in every 1,000 drivers in Vietnam are using the phone while driving.
