Vietnam Establishes State-Run Cyber Security Command Center
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- Published on 10 January 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
In Hanoi on Monday, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc announced the establishment of the Cyberspace Operations Command which is tasked with protecting Vietnam’s control of the Internet and overseeing ICT-related issues in the military.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Seeks to Cut Half of Business Rules in 2018
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- Published on 10 January 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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▪ Jetstar flight makes emergency landing in Hanoi [Tuoi Tre]
▪ Vietnam government seeks to cut half of business rules in 2018 [DTI]
[Photos] The Hottest Beauty Trend in 1920s Vietnam Was Ridiculously Long Nails
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- Published on 09 January 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
In 2018 Vietnam, excessively long nails are usually considered a sign of evilness, thanks to the influence of foreign horror flicks. However, not many know that decades ago, this body feature was widely deemed a status symbol.
D1 Officials Arrest 'Spider-Man' for Illegally Selling Snacks on Nguyen Hue Walking Street
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- Published on 09 January 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam authorities don’t kid around when it comes to making arrests as they have shown that not even superheroes are above reproach.
[Photos] A Look Into the Ultramodern Side of Saigon With the 'Concerto House'
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- Published on 09 January 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Just a short drive away from downtown Saigon, the Concerto House epitomizes the city’s contemporary school of thought when it comes to architecture.
Vietnam Welcomes Record Number of Foreign Tourists in 2017: GSO
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- Published on 09 January 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Last year was a good year for Vietnam's tourism industry.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Peacekeeping Force Plans Hospital in South Sudan
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- Published on 09 January 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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▪ Vietnam’s peacekeeping force plans 70-strong hospital in South Sudan [VnExpress]
▪ Vietnam's 2017 credit growth at 18.17 pct - Ministry of Finance [Reuters]
Doan Ngoc Hai Resigns, Effectively Ending Saigon's Sidewalk-Clearing Campaign
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- Published on 08 January 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
For what it’s worth, his presence has been a breath of fresh air in Saigon’s stuffy political climate.
[Photos] Cold Snap Blankets Hue in Thick Fog
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- Published on 08 January 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
After a cold snap a few weeks ago, Saigon’s sunny weather has returned. However, for the rest of the country like Hue, chilly weather has cast a blanket of mist all over the central Vietnam city.
A Woman From the E De Ethnic Minority Just Became Miss Universe Vietnam
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- Published on 08 January 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
The latest Miss Universe Vietnam was revealed to be H’Hen Nie, a 25-year-old Dak Lak native who's a member of an ethnic minority.
Weekend News Roundup: HCMC to Call on Investors in Anti-Flooding, Wastewater Treatment
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- Published on 08 January 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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▪ HCMC to call on investors in anti-flooding, wastewater treatment [SGGP]
▪ Grab accused of illegally operating in Thua Thien-Hue [DTI]
On Reading Thi Bui's Illustrated Memoir 'The Best We Could Do' in Saigon
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- Published on 07 January 2018
- Written by Thi Nguyen. Photos by Brandon Coleman.
One of my favorite pastimes during summer holidays was reading through the textbooks for my next school year. History textbooks were the most interesting and fun to read: they were like the Harry Potter of my childhood, in which historical facts are packed in neat little narratives; there are good guys and bad guys; and the good always win.
[Video] Teh Dar Brings Central Highlands' Rhythm and Sound to Saigon
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- Published on 06 January 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
From the same team that brought us A O Show and Lang Toi, Teh Dar will take audiences on a trip to the mountain ranges of the Central Highlands.
After 10 Years, Vietnam's National English Project Still Struggles to Produce Results
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- Published on 06 January 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
At a meeting held by the Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) on December 29, Deputy Director of the Department of Higher Education Tran Anh Tuan highlighted flaws in Vietnam’s National Foreign Language 2020, also known as Project 2020.
Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks
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- Published on 05 January 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.
Cơm Âm Phủ: Hue’s ‘Purgatory Rice’ That Tastes Like Heaven
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- Published on 05 January 2018
- Written by Khoi Pham. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
Throughout the Vietnam’s decades of development from a war-torn nation to one of Asia’s fastest-growing economies, rags-to-riches stories are a dime a dozen. This is especially true in the country’s culinary heritage.
Enticed by Middle Class Wealth, Foreign Brands Flock to Vietnam Despite Reports of Slow Growth
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- Published on 05 January 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam's growing affluence is attracting a plethora of foreign brands to set up shop in local metropolises in recent years.
Vietnam's Updated Penal Code Might Put Polluters Behind Bars From 2018
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- Published on 05 January 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam’s Penal Code has been amended to become more stringent against individuals caught polluting the environment, now making them subject to jail terms instead of mere cash fines for offenses.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Leads Region in Ratio of Female Business Leaders
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- Published on 05 January 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Nina Nguyen-Longmuir.
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▪ Vietnam leads region for ratio of female business leaders [VnExpress]
▪ Fugitive tycoon arrested by Vietnam police after deportation by Singapore [Tuoi Tre]
[Video] Fly Across the Length of Vietnam in Filmmaker Thang Soi's Latest Short Film
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- Published on 04 January 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Thang Soi’s short film Vietnam - Dream of Unity (Non Song Mot Dai) opens with a panoramic view of nacreous clouds reflected atop an idyllic expanse of flooded rice fields.
