From 2018, Vietnam to Only Buy Government Cars for Ministers, Higher Officials
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- Published on 26 October 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam’s central government is planning to curtail government spending by cutting back the amount spent on state-issued cars.
[Photos] Saigoneer Getaways: Laos' 50 Shades of Green
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- Published on 25 October 2017
- Written by Frederik Wissink. Photos by Frederik Wissink.
The first thing you notice when you arrive in Laos is the green: it’s everywhere. It’s not the buildings that catch your eye but the landscapes: untouched wilderness, valleys, trees, fields, all of it subtle shades of green.
Phu Quoc to Transform Old Airport Into New Urban Zone
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- Published on 25 October 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
The leadership of Phu Quoc has unveiled a plan to turn the island's old airport into a new urban area.
[Photos] Czech Photographer Showcases Both the Energy and Idyll of Life in Hanoi
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- Published on 25 October 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Photographer Mate Valter traveled to Vietnam’s capital in February 2016 to document the unique energy of Hanoi's daily life.
Road Safety Campaign to Give out 130,000 Free Rides for Drunk People
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- Published on 25 October 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
In an effort to discourage locals from driving under the influence, the National Traffic Safety Committee recently launched a campaign to provide drinkers with free rides.
Morning News Roundup: Made-in-Vietnam Chemotherapeutic Drug Reduces Treatment Cost by 60%
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- Published on 25 October 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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▪ Foreign ownership in Techcombank officially at 0% [VnExpress]
▪ Vietnamese chemotherapy drug reduces treatment costs by 60 percent [VietnamNet]
Hanoi Shop Owner Covers Illegally Parked Car in Sanitary Pads, Goes Viral
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- Published on 24 October 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Facebook’s livestream function has facilitated some of Vietnam’s most eccentric antics. Most recently, it was a vessel for a Hanoi vendor to demonstrate her passive aggression in the most unique way possible: with sanitary pads.
Here's What to Expect at the 2017 AFF Futsal Championship, Hosted by Saigon
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- Published on 24 October 2017
- Written by Scott Sommerville. .
This October sees Ho Chi Minh City host its third major international futsal tournament in many years, as the best club teams from the ASEAN region meet to battle once again at the Phu Tho indoor stadium in HCMC.
Vietnam Might Sue the US Over New Regulations on Catfish Exports
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- Published on 24 October 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Companies in the Mekong Delta that export cá tra, commonly known as catfish, are worried that new import regulations set by the United States will adversely impact their business.
50% of Children in Saigon Are Obese: Nutrition Experts
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- Published on 24 October 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Hanoi and Saigon, Vietnam's two largest cities, have seen huge increases in the rate of obese children living within the metropolises over the last 20 years.
Morning News Roundup: Japanese Film Festival to Begin in Vietnam Next Week
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- Published on 24 October 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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▪ Int’l school accountant victim of acid attack in Ho Chi Minh City [Tuoi Tre]
▪ Japanese Film Festival to begin in Vietnam next week [Tuoi Tre]
Readers’ Choice: What Are Saigon’s Best Up-and-Coming Neighborhoods?
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- Published on 23 October 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photos by Brandon Coleman. Photo collage by Andy Tran.
As Saigon continues to grow and develop by the day, the city's transformation is more visible in some neighborhoods than others. Earlier this month, we asked Saigoneer readers to let us know which neighborhoods they thought were the best destinations for eating, drinking, shopping and exploring the city.
[Photos] Vinh Phuc's Tam Dao Hill Station in Its Glory Days
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- Published on 23 October 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Nestled in a cradle of hills about 85 kilometers northwest of Hanoi is the Tam Dao Hill Station, a former colonial village whose lakes, waterfalls and villas made it known during its heyday as “The Da Lat of the North.”
Learn How to Make Money From Tourism With Hanoi's New Tourism Classes
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- Published on 23 October 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
As part of a greater emphasis on tourism, Hanoi’s Department of Tourism has begun offering training classes to residents of frequently visited areas in order to improve tour experiences.
Japan's Aid Agency Voices Concerns Over Vietnam's Handling of ODA Loans for Metro Projects
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- Published on 23 October 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is not happy about how the Vietnamese government manages its official development assistance (ODA) loans.
Weekend News Roundup: HCMC Wants to Ban Jeans, T-Shirts in Public Offices
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- Published on 23 October 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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▪ Ho Chi Minh City wants to ban jeans and T-shirts in public offices [VnExpress]
▪ International coffee brands quit Vietnam due to filtered down profits [VnExpress]
With E.P 2.0, Nhung Dua Tre Gives Voice to Hanoi's Youth
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- Published on 22 October 2017
- Written by Stephaine Wong. Top image by Nguyen Tuan Son + Senngxn.
Ahead of the Saigon release of E.P 2.0 tonight, Hanoi-based rock band Nhung Dua Tre provides a glimpse into the inspiration behind their latest effort.
Ministry Urges Central Government to Allocate More Funding for Environmental Protection
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- Published on 22 October 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam's Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE) is pushing to receive a higher budget, as its current funding cannot meet all of its needs.
[Photos] Saigoneer Getaways: Tokyo's Historic Tsukiji Fish Market After the Morning Rush
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- Published on 22 October 2017
- Written by Michael Tatarski. Photos by Michael Tatarski.
Tsukiji Market is one of Tokyo's most well-known destinations, famous for its early-morning tuna auctions and frenetic wholesale seafood stalls. However, visiting the market once the action has died down is a whole different experience from the one you read about in tourism guides.
Vietnam's First Japanese Gas Station Opens in Hanoi, Steals Local Hearts
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- Published on 21 October 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
A new gas station on the outskirts of Hanoi is the first foreign-owned such facility to open in Vietnam.
