Details: Published on 14 November 2017; Written by Saigoneer.

Hanoi is aiming to become a bigger hotspot for tourism, as officials are expecting the city to host 23.83 total million visitors within 2017.

[Photos] A Dreamlike Saigon in 1964 on Film

Details: Published on 14 November 2017; Written by Saigoneer.

What makes Saigon’s 1964 self different from how it is today?

Mai Linh to Launch Xe Ôm App Next Monday to Compete With Uber, Grab

Details: Published on 14 November 2017; Written by Saigoneer.

Vietnam's on-demand ride-hailing market is about to gain a new competitor as Mai Linh has announced it will launch an app-based xe ôm service next week.

Morning News Roundup: Ryan Giggs to Become Director of Football at Vietnam Academy

Details: Published on 14 November 2017; Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.

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▪ Ryan Giggs to take director of football job at Vietnamese academy [Tuoi Tre]

APEC Concludes in Da Nang With New Pacific Trade Deal in Place

Details: Published on 13 November 2017; Written by Saigoneer.

Last week, world leaders convened in Da Nang for the 2017 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, creating a major trade pact in the process.

[Photos] Saigoneer Getaways: The Winding Roads of Ha Giang

Details: Published on 13 November 2017; Written by Ashley Corbett. Photos by Ashley Corbett.

There are places in the world that humble us with the scale of their beauty, making us feel small and insignificant in the best possible way. Ha Giang is one of those places.

Site Clearance, Land Compensation for Long Thanh Airport Will Require $1bn: Report

Details: Published on 13 November 2017; Written by Saigoneer.

The Vietnamese government plans to reclaim 5,585 hectares of land and relocate 15,500 people to make way for Long Thanh Airport.

Saigon Will Finally Launch First River Bus Route in November, but Only With 5 Stations

Details: Published on 13 November 2017; Written by Saigoneer.

Can Saigon’s first river bus line be ready on schedule this time?

Weekend News Roundup: During Hanoi Visit, Trump Offers to 'Mediate' in East Sea Dispute

Details: Published on 13 November 2017; Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.

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▪ Trump in Hanoi offers to 'mediate' on East Vietnam Sea dispute [Tuoi Tre]

▪ Fish farmers’ floating life on hydropower lake in central Vietnam [Tuoi Tre]

Vietnam Could Be Among Top 20 Economies Globally by 2050: PwC Report

Details: Published on 12 November 2017; Written by Saigoneer.

In the next few decades, Vietnam might be among the world’s top economies, according to a recent report by business advisory firm PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC).

Vietnam's Nation Brand Is Ranked 45th Globally at $203bn

Details: Published on 10 November 2017; Written by Saigoneer.

Vietnam's nation brand has been valued at US$203 billion, making it among the top 50 most valuable nation brands in the world.

A Very Saigon Collaboration: Hey Camel Ceramics and Linda Mai Phung’s Workwear Collection

Details: Published on 10 November 2017; Written by Dana Filek-Gibson. Photos by Mike Pham, courtesy of Hey Camel Ceramics.

Saigon breeds unusual collaborations. Take a walk around most neighborhoods and you’ll spot the odd storefront that sells both cơm chiên and motorbike parts, or an entrepreneurial spirit who’s managed, for better or worse, to fuse the flavors of strawberry and oysters. Sometimes all it takes is a bit of creativity and Saigon's infectious, go-getter attitude.

A Food Folk Tale: How a Poor Farmer Traded Starfruit for Gold

Details: Published on 10 November 2017; Written by Saigoneer. Illustration by Andy Tran.

In Vietnam, fruits, especially those of the oddly shaped variety, come with a story. From pineapple to watermelon, there’s not a snack in this country that doesn’t come with a lesson attached. The juicy, yellow-green starfruit is no different.

Pornographic GIFs Almost Got WhatsApp Banned in Indonesia Recently

Details: Published on 10 November 2017; Written by Saigoneer.

Indonesia, with the world’s largest Muslim population, recently threatened to block popular messaging service WhatsApp after requesting it to remove pornographic content.

Meet Vietnam's First-Ever Female UN Peacekeeper in South Sudan

Details: Published on 10 November 2017; Written by Saigoneer.

In just a few days, Vietnam’s first-ever female United Nations (UN) peacekeeper will depart from Hanoi for her mission in South Sudan.

Morning News Roundup: HCMC Launches Bilingual Tourism Magazine

Details: Published on 10 November 2017; Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.

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▪ HCM City launches bilingual tourism magazine [DTI]

▪ Trump and Putin set to meet in Vietnam, Kremlin says [CNBC]

Vietnamese Student Jailed in Singapore for Hacking Into Professor's Account to Modify Grades

Details: Published on 09 November 2017; Written by Saigoneer.

A Vietnamese student was recently jailed in Singapore after he was caught hacking into his professor’s school account to change his grades as well as others'.

Russia Offers $5m in Humanitarian Aid to Help Vietnam With Typhoon Recovery

Details: Published on 09 November 2017; Written by Saigoneer.

On Tuesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin instructed his government to provide Vietnam with US$5 million to help storm-battered localities deal with the aftermath of Typhoon Damrey.