Uber and Grab Are Making Hanoi and Saigon's Congestion Worse: Officials
- Details
- Published on 19 April 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Authorities in Vietnam’s most populous metropolises are now considering limiting operations of ride-hailing apps such as Uber and Grab, accusing them of worsening traffic.
[Photos] A Group of History Buffs Have Recreated a Royal Costume From Scratch
- Details
- Published on 19 April 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
A group of young history buffs recently accomplished an impressive feat: reconstructing an old Vietnamese royal costume by referencing an image.
Bangkok to Remove All Sidewalk Vendors by End of Year
- Details
- Published on 19 April 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
While Saigon debates the future of street vendors in the city, officials in nearby Thailand are working to remove all vendors from Bangkok's pavements by the end of the year.
Foreign Investment in Vietnam's Green Energy Hits All-Time High
- Details
- Published on 19 April 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Current investment in Vietnam’s renewable energy sector has hit a record of US$778 million.
Morning News Roundup: Government, Ministries, Bankers and Businesses Cooperate to Breed Shrimp
- Details
- Published on 19 April 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook.
- VIB interested in buying ANZ’s retail operations in Vietnam [Deal Street Asia]
Vietnamese Beekeepers Fight Climate Change With New Initiatives
- Details
- Published on 18 April 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Beekeepers and researchers in northern Vietnam are looking for ways to combat declines in vital bee populations.
[Video] A Bird's-Eye View of Vietnam's Natural Landscape
- Details
- Published on 18 April 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
It’s not often that you can see Vietnam in all its snowy glory.
Da Nang to Erect Hollywood-Style Sign on Son Tra Peninsula
- Details
- Published on 18 April 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Image by Anh H.
A peak on the Son Tra Peninsula is set to get the Hollywood treatment as local authorities have approved the erection of a large sign spelling out “DANANG”.
Every District of Saigon to Get a Book Street in the Future
- Details
- Published on 18 April 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brian Letwin.
Saigoneers all over the city can expect to have a book street in their neighborhood in the near future.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnamese Tourists Are as Bad as Chinese Visitors, Official Says
- Details
- Published on 18 April 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook.
[Photos] A Glimpse Into Binh Thanh's Terracotta Abode
- Details
- Published on 17 April 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
In Saigon, nothing is impossible when it comes to building a home, even when the lot is 40 meters long and wedged in the middle of a tight space.
Will Saigon Achieve Its Goal of Attracting 7 Million International Visitors This Year?
- Details
- Published on 17 April 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Last Thursday, Saigon authorities met with local travel firms to discuss how to attract seven million international visitors by the end of this year.
Prime Minister Postpones $10.6bn Ninh Thuan Steel Plant
- Details
- Published on 17 April 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has halted work on a proposed US$10.6-billion steel plant in Ninh Thuan province over environmental concerns.
Vietnam Was World's Top Coffee Exporter in March
- Details
- Published on 17 April 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
According to industry reports, last month Vietnam edged out Brazil to become the world’s largest coffee exporter.
[Photos] Life in 1973 Saigon - Part 2
- Details
- Published on 17 April 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Life in Saigon in the early 1970s wasn’t easy, but that didn’t stop the city’s residents from adopting a positive outlook and happy-go-lucky approach to living.
Weekend News Roundup: Up to 15 Storms, Depressions Forecast to Enter East Sea in 2017
- Details
- Published on 17 April 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook.
[Photos] A Post-Apocalyptic Look Into 3A Station on Its Last Legs
- Details
- Published on 16 April 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
A month after receiving its closing notice, 3A Station has gone from hip youth culture alley to post-apocalyptic wasteland.
Saigon Officials Propose $150m Stadium for 2021 SEA Games
- Details
- Published on 16 April 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Saigon's Department of Culture and Sport has proposed the construction of a US$152 million stadium in District 2.
Saigon's Own Suboi Makes 2017 Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia List
- Details
- Published on 15 April 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Four Vietnamese citizens were named to this year's Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list, which recognizes young difference makers in 10 industries across the continent.
Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks
- Details
- Published on 14 April 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.
