Details: Published on 01 June 2016; Written by Saigoneer.

Hanoi officials announced on Monday their plan to expand the capital's airport facilities at a cost of US$5.5 billion.

Cambodia, Thailand Take Baby Steps Toward Nuclear Power Development

Details: Published on 01 June 2016; Written by Saigoneer.

As Vietnam's own nuclear power plant sits on the backburner, our neighbors are beginning to take an interest in atomic energy.

Morning News Roundup: In Vietnam, Public Servants, Unskilled Workers Drink the Most Alcohol, Beer

Details: Published on 01 June 2016; Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.

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In Vietnam, public servants, unskilled workers drink the most alcohol, beer [VnExpress]

Giant jars snapped up with high bid of $275,000 [VietnamPlus]

Vietnam Through an Upbeat Lens

Details: Published on 31 May 2016; Written by Saigoneer.

Vietnam has spawned no shortage of travel videos over the last few years. From adrenaline-pumping motorbike adventures to bird's eye views of the country, these pieces have highlighted Vietnam's natural landscapes, bustling urban scenes and friendly faces.

Netizens Back MC Phan Anh After Controversial Talk Show Appearance

Details: Published on 31 May 2016; Written by Saigoneer.

The Vietnamese internet is all abuzz this week after VTV program 60 Minutes invited emcee and actor Phan Anh on the show to discuss the pros and cons of social media.

Vietnam Remains Among Countries With Most Smokers in the World

Details: Published on 31 May 2016; Written by Saigoneer.

Though Vietnam has made a dent in its tobacco fixation, the country still has one of the highest rates of smoking in the world.

Incredible Drone Photos Show Singapore From Above

Details: Published on 31 May 2016; Written by Saigoneer.

Singapore is often lauded for being an organized, well-planned metropolis. This is even more apparent when you take in the Lion City from above as a bird's eye view of Singapore reveals the fractal-like patterns within its urban planning.

Morning News Roundup: Sunny Spells to Return to Southern, Central Vietnam This Week

Details: Published on 31 May 2016; Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.

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Civil servants' base salary up 5% [SGGP]

Can anyone hold a candle to Walmart if it enters Vietnam? [VietnamNet]

[Podcast] Renovation Generation: A Wedding Planner Who Doesn't Believe Weddings Equal Happy Endings

Details: Published on 30 May 2016; Written by Saigoneer.

For its ninth episode, the founders of Hanoi-based English-language podcast The Renovation Generation recorded their first-ever live interview in front of an audience at Hanoi's Manzi Art Space as part of the Women's Storytelling Salon.

This Chinese Mask Factory Is Betting on a Trump Victory

Details: Published on 30 May 2016; Written by Saigoneer.

It's the stuff of nightmares: a factory full of plastic masks, each bearing the face of United States presidential candidate Donald Trump. In one Chinese factory, this is an everyday scene.

Saigon Officially Approves Thu Thiem's Eco Smart City

Details: Published on 30 May 2016; Written by Saigoneer.

After years of small steps forward, the US$2.2 billion Eco Smart City project planned for Thu Thiem has finally received the official stamp of approval.

Take a Ride on the Langbian Cog Railway, Circa 1927

Details: Published on 30 May 2016; Written by Tim Doling.

The Langbian Cog Railway was opened in stages between 1919 and 1932. The first 40 kilometers of the line from Tourcham (Tháp Chàm) to Krông Pha travelled through relatively flat terrain and required only conventional adhesion rail technology, but the remaining 44 kilometers from Krông Pha to Da Lat rose from 186 meters to 1,550 meters above sea level, demanding the use of state-of-the-art Swiss crémaillère (cog railway) technology. This short article, published in L'Éveil Économique de l'Indochine on February 20, 1927, describes the inauguration of the first and most challenging 10-kilometer section from Krông Pha to Bellevue (Eo Gió, km 50) on February 10, 1927.

Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam Didn't Accept American Choppers and Snipers During Obama’s Trip

Details: Published on 30 May 2016; Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Alexander McMillan.

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Katy Perry teams up with UNICEF in trip to Vietnam [Thanh Nien]

Speedier investigation of mass fish deaths urged [DTI]

[Video] Foreigner Calls out Chinese Line-Jumper in 3 Different Dialects

Details: Published on 29 May 2016; Written by Saigoneer.

In Vietnam, where creative queuing is often practiced – if queuing is practiced at all – dealing with someone who cuts in line is a common occurrence.

The Story of Hanoi’s Statue of Liberty

Details: Published on 29 May 2016; Written by Saigoneer.

Though New York City claims the most famous rendition of Lady Liberty, in the late 19^th century, numerous cities around the globe built or received their own versions of the Statue of Liberty, including Hanoi.

Ministry of Health Recalls More Bottled Teas From Philippine Manufacturer

Details: Published on 29 May 2016; Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.

The Ministry of Health has recalled a fourth batch of bottled tea produced by Philippine manufacturer URC Vietnam after tests confirmed elevated lead levels in the drinks.

[Photos] Saigon’s Streets During and After Obama Visit

Details: Published on 28 May 2016; Written by Saigoneer.

As he scooted around District 1 last week, tens of thousands of Vietnamese poured into the streets to show catch a glimpse of US President Barack Obama.