With Increased Autonomy, Saigon Wants to Raise Tobacco Tax, Traffic Fines
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- Published on 30 November 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
A Saigon leader has announced the first steps he plans to take since the city was granted more autonomy to make decisions by the National Assembly.
Morning News Roundup: HCMC Kindergarten Owner Arrested for Child Abuse
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- Published on 30 November 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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▪ 145 options proposed for greenhouse gas mitigation [DTI]
▪ HCM City nursery school owner arrested for abusing children [DTI]
Mai Chau: A Delicate Balance of Mass Tourism and Independent Travel
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- Published on 29 November 2017
- Written by Dana Filek-Gibson. Photos by Dana Filek-Gibson.
With an expected 13 million international visitors this year, not to mention an ever-increasing number of domestic tourists, Vietnam’s tourism industry is growing at a rapid pace. Across the country, local officials have sought to develop their province’s destinations, while tourism providers seek to invest in scores of new man-made attractions.
Vietnamese From Rural Regions Are Using Smartphones and Facebook More Than Ever
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- Published on 29 November 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Thanks to reductions in smartphone prices, these devices are now increasingly popular among Vietnamese all over the country.
[Photos] The 89-Year-Old Japanese Grandma Whose Comical Selfies Will Put Yours to Shame
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- Published on 29 November 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
If you are a frequent user of the Internet, chances are you have come across a series of photos featuring an elderly woman in hilarious and bizarre circumstances. The playful shots, which have generated buzz around the worldwide web, were taken by the subject herself, 89-year-old Kimiko Nishimoto of Kumamoto, Japan.
As Government Stake Sale Nears, Sabeco Attracts Great Interest From Foreign Investors
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- Published on 29 November 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam's government is moving forward with a long-gestating plan to sell off part of its majority stake in the country's largest brewery.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnamese Tourists Stranded on Bali With Volcanic Eruption 'Imminent'
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- Published on 29 November 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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▪ Vietnamese tourists stranded on Bali with volcanic eruption 'imminent' [VnExpress]
▪ Franchise restaurants boom in Vietnam [Tuoi Tre]
The Surprising Health Benefits Behind the Asian Squat
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- Published on 28 November 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Alberto Prieto.
The Asian squat has been getting lots of attention these past few years, but most recently it has been revealed that there may be health benefits to this sitting position.
Bali Volcano Eruption Forces Airport Closure, Mass Evacuations
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- Published on 28 November 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Bali's most well-known volcano is threatening a major eruption, forcing officials to close the island's airport and thousands of residents to evacuate their homes.
Can Tho Teenager Clinches Vietnam's First Boxing Championship Medal in 6 Years
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- Published on 28 November 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Over the weekend a Vietnamese boxer clinched Vietnam’s first silver medal at a major world tournament since 2011.
Morning News Roundup: Ministry Plans Free Education for Primary, Secondary School Students
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- Published on 28 November 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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▪ Ministry plans free education for primary and secondary pupils [DTI]
▪ Six-year-old stabbed to death in Ho Chi Minh City [DTI]
Officials Unveil Ambitious 'Smart City' Project That Would Turn Saigon Into a Utopia
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- Published on 27 November 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Yesterday, while many Saigoneers were still recovering from a few days of aggressive shopping during this year’s Black Friday sales, Saigon authorities convened at a conference to announce a new initiative that will, if all goes according to plan, turn the metropolis into a “smart city” by 2025.
[Photos] 20 Photos of Vietnam's Spartan Rural Provinces in the 1960s
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- Published on 27 November 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Less than a decade before 1975, Vietnam’s rural provinces were still sparsely developed despite Saigon’s rising position as one of Southeast Asia's major cities.
Vietnam Slurped Down Nearly 5bn Packets of Instant Noodles in 2016: Report
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- Published on 27 November 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Is Vietnam's addiction to instant noodles on the way out?
Airports Near Ha Long Bay, Hoi An, Hue to Be Expanded by 2020
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- Published on 27 November 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
In an effort to prevent overcrowding at three key airports, Vietnam will spend almost VND18.9 trillion (US$832 million) through 2020 on upgrading these facilities.
Weekend News Roundup: Saigon Shoppers Crowd Stores on Rainy Black Friday
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- Published on 27 November 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Vu Cao.
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▪ Saigon shoppers crowd stores on rainy Black Friday [Tuoi Tre]
▪ Vietnam city proposes subsidizing airlines flying to local airport [Tuoi Tre]
Saigon to Commence Major Project to Mitigate Flooding on Nguyen Huu Canh
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- Published on 26 November 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Saigon officials are tackling Nguyen Huu Canh Street's issues with a comprehensive project to solve the thoroughfare’s chronic flooding problem.
Ha Tinh Locals Caught Hanging Trash Bags on Saigon-Bound Train
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- Published on 26 November 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Your neighborhood garbage truck could never be as cool as Ha Tinh Province’s “garbage train”.
Sủi Dìn’s Journey From Imperial China to the Streets of Hai Phong
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- Published on 25 November 2017
- Written by Dana Filek-Gibson. Photos by Dana Filek-Gibson.
The first time I stumbled upon cô Ut’s nightly sidewalk ritual, the performance was already well under way. Perched on the low steps of what serves as a VietinBank branch by day, the young woman sat rooted to a plastic stool behind her metal display case, but her arms stretched in all directions, cleaning countertops, replenishing ingredients and ladling spoonfuls of slate grey chè vừng into plastic cups and porcelain bowls.
[Illustrations] Take a 'Feels' Trip Down Memory Lane via These Icons of 2000s Saigon
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- Published on 24 November 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Back in the days just after the Internet first made an appearance in the country, Vietnamese youngsters used to spend their free time flying kites, watching TV series on VHS tapes and playing 8-bit games on monochromatic handheld players.
