Hanoi's Air Quality Ranked Second-Worst in the World Yesterday
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- Published on 06 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
It’s hard to feel optimistic about Vietnam’s public health these days, what with the country recently making the list of top 10 global alcohol consumers and food safety a continued concern. Now, to add to these concerns, Hanoi’s air pollution was so bad on Wednesday that the capital became the second-most polluted city in the world, according to a global air quality index.
Da Nang Sues Scholarship Students Who Don’t Return
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- Published on 06 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Da Nang’s municipal government is suing several scholarship recipients, arguing that the students have not fulfilled their contractual agreements.
Vietnamese Fish Sauce Producer Enters the Thai Market, Aims for Regional Domination
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- Published on 06 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Last week, Masan, one of Vietnam’s largest private-sector firms, made a bold move by launching its fish sauce in Thailand, a market traditionally dominated by homegrown brands.
Uber in Trouble for #SaigonThatThu Advertising
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- Published on 06 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Uber Vietnam is in hot water after referencing the hashtag #SaigonThatThu on its Facebook page.
Morning News Roundup: Yuan’s Global Popularity Will Impact Vietnam Economy
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- Published on 06 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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[Map] The Stories Behind Saigon’s French Colonial Street Names
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- Published on 05 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Illustration by Henry Chi-Hieu Nguyen.
In its relatively young history, Saigon has undergone several makeovers: from quaint colonial town to grand capital of Cochinchina, major metropolis of southern Vietnam and now the buzzing economic hub it is today.
In Saigon, Turning Right on Red May Lead to Fine, Confiscated License
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- Published on 05 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Saigoneers may find themselves in trouble from now on should they happen to turn right on a red light in the presence of a police officer.
[Video] How Vietnam's Northern Communities Are Gaining Access to Credit
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- Published on 05 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
A small microfinance outfit in northern Vietnam is making a huge impact on the local community.
[Podcast] Renovation Generation: Plaaastic, Fashion Blogger Extraordinaire and Queen of Virtual Emo
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- Published on 05 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
In this installment of Renovation Generation, the Hanoi-based podcast team sits down with Plaaastic, the mysterious mind behind one of the region’s most popular fashion blogs.
Band of Saigon Brothers Repair Waterlogged Motorbikes for Free
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- Published on 05 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Last week’s historic rainfall – the most that Saigon has experienced in 40 years – gave rise to some epic flooding in the southern hub and greatly inconvenienced Saigoneers from all walks of life. But besides giving birth to scores of delightful memes, the notorious stormageddon was also an opportunity for kind-hearted locals to exercise their altruism.
Morning News Roundup: US Warships Make First Visit to Vietnam Base in Decades
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- Published on 05 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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CITES ivory trade vote bares divisions on saving elephant; 300 kg of tusks seized in Hanoi [Japan Times]
Bomb blamed for Vietnam taxi blast, suicide suspected [VnExpress]
Poverty Grows in Vietnam After String of Environmental Disasters
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- Published on 04 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
As poverty rates continue to fall around the globe, Vietnam faces new challenges as a result of climate change and other environmental factors.
Southeast Asia's Unsafe Air Costs Lives, National GDP
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- Published on 04 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
Around the globe, more than nine in 10 people are breathing polluted air, according to a recent study conducted by the World Health Organization (WHO).
Saigon Dance Crew Breaks It Down on Nguyen Hue
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- Published on 04 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Since opening in April 2015, Nguyen Hue walking street has become the “it” place for young Saigoneers to take a stroll and hang out with friends. But for Good Morning Vietnam, a group of six energetic street performers, the popular walkway is also a stage.
Vietnam to Toss out Controversial Law for Online Business
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- Published on 04 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
After pushback from the local business and startup communities, Vietnam’s National Assembly is likely to throw out a controversial new law which would have criminalized some online businesses.
Fish in Hanoi's Ho Tay Are Dying en Masse
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- Published on 03 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
After a bout of heavy rain, fish in Hanoi's Ho Tay are dying en masse.
Phu Quoc Grapples With Fresh Water Shortage as Tourism Grows
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- Published on 03 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
Currently welcoming a staggering 1 million visitors a year, Phu Quoc is having a bittersweet moment. On the one hand, this figure marks an important milestone in the island’s tourism development; on the other, Phu Quoc’s increased tourism is igniting concern among local officials over the shortage of fresh water currently plaguing Vietnam’s biggest island.
Thailand Reports First Cases of Zika-Linked Microcephaly in Southeast Asia
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- Published on 03 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Thailand recently reported Southeast Asia's first confirmed cases of microcephaly, a birth defect characterized by an abnormally small head, which are linked to mosquito-borne Zika, prompting the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to warn pregnant women against travel to the region.
Date With the Wrecking Ball: The Cercle Sportif Saigonnais
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- Published on 03 October 2016
- Written by Tim Doling.
Local conservation groups have expressed concern about a plan approved by the Ho Chi Minh City Labor Culture Palace to demolish the much-loved 1925 Cercle Sportif Saigonnais and replace it with a state-of-the-art cultural and sporting facility featuring “green architecture” designed by GK Architecture and Nikken Sekkei.
Le Loi, Ben Thanh Roundabout Will Close to Traffic for Metro Construction
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- Published on 03 October 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
From October 15 onward, District 1's Le Loi Street and the roundabout in front of Ben Thanh Market will be fenced off due to metro construction.
