Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Central Bank Wants to Forbid Foreigners From Opening Savings Accounts in Local Currency
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- Published on 27 September 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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Vietnam central bank wants to forbid foreigners from opening savings accounts in local currency [Tuoi Tre]
Vietnam to run for non-permanent UN Security Council seat [VietNamNet]
[Photos] Photographer Highlights Tokyo’s Surrealistic Neon-Lit Nightscape
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- Published on 26 September 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
The first time Liam Wong visited Tokyo, he was captivated by the buzzing energy of the Japanese capital. Enamored of its crowded streets and lively nightlife, Wong returned to Tokyo for a second trip, this time with a DSLR in hand.
Thailand's Nudist Resorts Are a Haven for Naturists
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- Published on 26 September 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
For international naturists, a visit to one of Europe’s many nudist beaches ranks high on the travel to-do list. If you’re not, however, one for showing skin in too public a place, a series of Thai nudist resorts now offer the best of both worlds: the freedom of going au naturel coupled with the exclusivity of a high-end getaway.
VNA to Buy 10 New A350 Airbus, Fly Nonstop to LAX
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- Published on 26 September 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Illustration by Lee Starnes.
It looks like Vietnam is pushing to make nonstop flights to and from the United States a reality as Vietnam Airlines just signed a deal with Airbus for a fleet of 10 aircraft built especially for long-distance flights.
[Video] How Obama’s Bún Chả Dinner Came to Be
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- Published on 26 September 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
When Obama visited Hanoi last May, he made a number of positive developments during his trip: lifted a 50-year-old arms embargo, witnessed the signing of a US$11.3 billion business deal, heralded the beginnings of a Fulbright University in Vietnam and generally won the hearts of the Vietnamese people.
D7 Officials Uncover Source of Phu My Hung Stench
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- Published on 26 September 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
After years of living with an unpleasant stench, authorities have finally uncovered the source of Phu My Hung’s foul smell.
Weekend News Roundup: Chinese Chemicals Flood Vietnam's Agricultural Sector
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- Published on 26 September 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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SAM Media ‘leeches’ $10mn from Vietnamese users, fined $2,400 [Tuoi Tre]
Facebook says will learn from mistake over Vietnam photo [Tuoi Tre]
Hanoi Architects Voice Concern Over Hoan Kiem Metro Station
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- Published on 25 September 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Though Hanoi officials recently approved the inclusion of a metro station near Hoan Kiem Lake, not everyone in the capital is happy about it.
Street Cred: Thoai Ngoc Hau, Dedicated but Misunderstood
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- Published on 25 September 2016
- Written by Khoi Pham. Illustration by Henry Chi-Hieu Nguyen.
For someone whose entire life was dedicated to national progress, Thoai Ngoc Hau really didn’t receive the treatment he deserved for his achievements. Marred by a wrongful conviction, even after his death, the official’s reputation remained damaged, leaving many of his descendants to bear the brunt of their forefather’s fate.
[Podcast] Renovation Generation: Hoang Duc Minh’s Socially Conscious Startup
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- Published on 25 September 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Illustration by Henry Chi-Hieu Nguyen.
In its most recent episode, Hanoi’s Renovation Generation podcast profiles techie Hoang Duc Minh.
New Angkor Wat Research Delves Into Daily Lives of Ancient Khmer
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- Published on 24 September 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Fresh on the heels of some revolutionary discoveries, archaeologists are uncovering the daily lives of ancient Khmers at Angkor Wat.
#WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week
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- Published on 24 September 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
From waterfalls to power lines to a sea of umbrellas, this is what we saw through our lens this week.
Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks
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- Published on 23 September 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.
Haze From Indonesia Forest Fires Caused Over 100,000 Deaths: US Study
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- Published on 23 September 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
A new study by researchers from Harvard and Columbia universities has found that last year’s catastrophic forest fires in Indonesia may have caused some 100,300 premature deaths.
Vietnam Adds 5 New Foreign Languages to Controversial Primary School Syllabus
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- Published on 23 September 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
In a controversial move, Vietnam’s Ministry of Education and Training recently decided to include Russian, Chinese and Japanese as part of the local elementary school curriculum.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Records a Rare Case of Cri-Du-Chat Syndrome
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- Published on 23 September 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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Vietnam records a rare case of cri du chat syndrome [VnExpress]
Vietnam’s new customs renovation hopes to save millions of dollars each year [VnExpress]
How Farming Technology Could Improve the Quality of Vietnamese Produce
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- Published on 22 September 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
As farmers struggle to keep up with demand for fresh produce in Vietnam, safe and effective farming technologies may be the answer.
Power Demand in Southern Vietnam Outstrips National Output: EVN
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- Published on 22 September 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
Power shortages in southern Vietnam may become commonplace in the future as the nation's electricity supply is falling short of the region's growing demand for power.
Saigon Unveils Plan for New Bridge Connecting D2, D4
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- Published on 22 September 2016
- Written by Saigoneer.
In the future, commuting between District 4 and District 2 will be much easier for local residents as Ho Chi Minh City authorities recently unveiled a plan to construct a bridge connecting the two districts.
Japanese Budget Airline Opens Routes to Tokyo, Osaka and Okinawa
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- Published on 22 September 2016
- Written by Saigoneer. Illustration by Henry Chi-Hieu Nguyen.
Budget carrier Vanilla Air now flies between Saigon and three Japanese destinations: Tokyo, Okinawa and Osaka.
