[Infographic] Public Urination, Littering to Carry Heavier Fines in 2017
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- Published on 08 January 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Beginning on February 1, 2017, local authorities will impose heavier fines on public urination, littering and tossing out cigarette butts.
Vietnam’s Young, Up-and-Coming Football Teams Aim for the World Stage
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- Published on 08 January 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
As Vietnam’s U-20 team packs its bags for Germany to prepare for May’s FIFA U-20 World Cup, the future looks bright for the country’s football fans.
Street Cred: Phan Boi Chau and Phan Chu Trinh, the Yin and Yang of Vietnam's Insurgency in the 1900s
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- Published on 07 January 2017
- Written by Khoi Pham. Illustration by Anh H.
In today’s Saigon, Ben Thanh Market’s eastern and western entrances are joined by Phan Chu Trinh and Phan Boi Chau Streets, respectively. While the two short, cozy roads never intersect, the fate of their namesakes were markedly intertwined as two progressive revolutionists whose legacy has vastly influenced Vietnamese history.
Viettel Eliminates Roaming Charges in Laos, Cambodia
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- Published on 07 January 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Good news for regional travelers: Viettel recently announced that it has done away with roaming charges in the Indochina region.
#WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week
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- Published on 07 January 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
From sunrise in the city to Mui Ne's magnificent sand dunes, this is what we saw through our lens this week.
Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks
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- Published on 06 January 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.
[Photos] Vietnam's 30-Hour Voyage From Hanoi to Saigon
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- Published on 06 January 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Traveling by train in Vietnam is not simply a trip from point A to point B; it’s just as much about the time spent in transit as it is the destination.
Hẻm Gems: Lunch Hour Gone Rogue at Oc Thao
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- Published on 06 January 2017
- Written by Dana Filek-Gibson. Top photo by Lee Starnes.
In the vast and complex world of Saigon street food, ốc is generally classified as a staple of the fourth meal: nhậu. Its various forms, whether doused in garlic, drizzled with mỡ hành or swimming in a sea of tamarind, represent a collection of highly snackable, bite-sized morsels that pair well with evenings on the sidewalk, long, extended periods of eating, and ice-filled glasses of Saigon Red.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Among Most Optimistic Countries on Economic Prosperity
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- Published on 06 January 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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Vietnam among most optimistic countries on economic prosperity [VOV]
Vietnam health ministry to inspect Masan Food after fish sauce arsenic scandal [Tuoi Tre]
Vietnam Has a New Internet Cable That’s Supposedly Twice as Fast
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- Published on 05 January 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
If your internet got a little speedier in the new year, here’s why: Vietnam has a fancy new undersea cable that’s reportedly twice the speed of the old one.
Vietnam’s Skilled Workers Are Moving Overseas for Better Opportunities: Report
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- Published on 05 January 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
While Vietnam’s skilled workers are heading overseas to find work, foreign experts have found Vietnam a good location for career development.
Flappy Bird Creator Launches VND1bn Fund to Help Local Inventors
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- Published on 05 January 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
In a surprising move, Flappy Bird creator and Vietnam’s most sought-after app developer Nguyen Ha Dong recently announced the launch of a personal fund to help local students realize their dream projects.
Binh Thuan's Beloved Seal Found Beaten to Death on Local Beach
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- Published on 05 January 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
You might want to sit down for this: not long ago, one of central Vietnam’s beloved seals was found brutally murdered on a beach at night.
China Is Revamping Its Public Toilets in the Name of Tourism
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- Published on 05 January 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
In a concerted effort to boost tourism, China recently announced a new plan to upgrade its public toilets in addition to revitalizing its old industrial regions.
Morning News Roundup: Three Vietnamese News Outlets Fined Over Pro-Child Molester Stories
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- Published on 05 January 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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Three Vietnamese news outlets fined over pro-child molester stories [Tuoi Tre]
50kg of rhino horns shipped from Kenya seized in Hanoi airport [Tuoi Tre]
[Photos] Saigoneer Getaways: Cat Tien National Park
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- Published on 04 January 2017
- Written by Brian Letwin. Photos by Brian Letwin.
Three hours northeast of Saigon sits a patch of verdant forest among a landscape of neverending rice paddies. Cat Tien National Park is the closest you can get to hike-able, pristine nature from the metropolis.
China Vows to End Ivory Trade in 2017
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- Published on 04 January 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
In an unexpected move, China announced late last week that it would shut down the world’s largest ivory market by the end of 2017.
Vietnam's Immunization Program Faces Challenges Due to Reduced Foreign Aid
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- Published on 04 January 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Having recently attained the status of a middle-income country, Vietnam must now prepare to become self-sufficient in supplying its citizens with vaccinations.
Vietnam Unveils New Film Rating System
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- Published on 04 January 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
As of January 1, Vietnam’s new film rating system allows the local movie industry to screen adult content.
Saigon Considers Altering Work Hours to Tackle Traffic Congestion
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- Published on 04 January 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
As Saigon’s traffic problems get progressively worse, municipal authorities recently announced that they’re considering a handful of proposed solutions that were previously tabled, including an adjustment of office hours citywide to ease rush-hour congestion.
