Foreigners In Vietnam Will Be Able To Get International Driving Permits This Year
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- Published on 23 July 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam will begin to issue International Driving Permits (IDPs) for locals and foreigners this October.
[Video] Massive "Komodo Dragons" Are Crawling Through Bangkok's Sewers
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- Published on 23 July 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Though Bangkok is a sprawling metropolis, parts of the city have proved to be excellent incubators for wildlife.
Saigon To Get $5.9m River Bus System
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- Published on 23 July 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Saigon has long neglected the potential of its waterways for public transportation, a trend that the city’s Department of Transportation hopes to reverse with river busses.
Phu Tho Man Jailed For Stealing His Own Motorbike
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- Published on 23 July 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Desperation drives people to do unwise things, like breaking out your motorbike from a police garage. Such is the story of Do Son Tung from the northern province of Phu Tho.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnamese Parents Spend $1.8 Billion/Year For Children’s Overseas Studies
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- Published on 23 July 2015
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brian Letwin.
Can Tho receives first direct flight from Bangkok [SGGP]
Vietnam behind in tourism workforce race in Southeast Asia, experts fear [Thanh Nien]
Vietnam plans to end EVN monopoly in power market in 2016 [Thanh Nien]
2 Workers at Tan Son Nhat Caught Stealing iPhone, Jet Fuel
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- Published on 22 July 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
When it comes to theft at Tan Son Nhat Airport, it seems like everything is on the table.
21 Beautiful Photos Of 1961 Cho Lon
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- Published on 22 July 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Cho Lon has long been a center of commerce and culture, tracing its history back to 1778 when the Chinese population of Bien Hoa was forced to relocate after being targeted by Tay Son forces in retaliation for the former’s support of the Nguyen lords.
Can Tho Launches Cardboard Police Force to Reduce Traffic Violations
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- Published on 22 July 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Police in Can Tho have devised a basic but brilliant strategy to reduce traffic violations on the city’s streets - cardboard cutouts of themselves.
[Video] China Is Transforming Beijing Into A Supercity 10 Times The Size Of Saigon
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- Published on 22 July 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
China is doing away with strict, decades-old policies that sought to limit the size or Beijing, instead putting the wheels in motion to transform the megacity into a supercity capable of supporting a population of 130 million souls.
Vietnamese Banks Charging ATM Card Holders 30 Kinds of Fees
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- Published on 22 July 2015
- Written by Saigoneer. Illustration by Nam Núm.
Taking a page out of their Western counterparts’ playbooks, Vietnamese banks are now charging ATM cardholders a slew of fees to withdraw funds and maintain their accounts.
Morning News Roundup: 10 Vietnamese Officials Found Using Fake High School Diplomas For Decades
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- Published on 22 July 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
In Vietnam, collagen makes way into hotpot, sausage as panacea [Tuoi Tre]
Vietnam Register disciplines corrupt vehicle inspectors in Ho Chi Minh City [Tuoi Tre]
Vietnam to build $2.5 billion seaport at center of new regional route [Thanh Nien]
Vietnam Breaks Ground on Country’s Highest Bridge in Saigon
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- Published on 21 July 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Work on Phuoc Khanh Bridge began in Saigon last Saturday, which, once completed, will have the highest vertical clearance of any bridge in Vietnam.
Da Nang Threatens To Close Coca-Cola Factory For Dumping Raw Sewage
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- Published on 21 July 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Coca-Cola is stirring up controversy yet again in Vietnam, with Da Nang threatening to close down its factory following complaints that the multinational corporation has been dumping untreated waste into the surrounding environment.
[Photos] Artist Creates Natural Oasis In Phu Nhuan District
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- Published on 21 July 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
These are images of a painter’s three-story house in Phu Nhuan District built by Truong An Architects back in 2012. The artist recently opened the doors to his home that is characterized by harmonious spaces for living, working, nature and pets.
The Saigon Tax Trade Center Mosaic Staircase: A Forgotten Moroccan Masterpiece
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- Published on 21 July 2015
- Written by Trần Thị Vĩnh Tường.
When the Hồ Chí Minh City authorities announced in 2014 that the Saigon Tax Trade Centre was to be demolished and replaced with a 43-storey tower block, many voices were raised in opposition to the demise of yet another piece of old Saigon heritage. But it quickly emerged that this was not just any piece of old Saigon heritage – the 1924-built French department store housed one of the world’s great pieces of mosaic art.
Photos of Foreign Tourists Cleaning Beaches Highlight Vietnam’s Trash Problems
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- Published on 21 July 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
The spotlight was put on Vietnam’s well-documented problems with garbage strewn across its natural landscapes last week when two photos of foreign tourists collecting litter on a Hai Phong beach went viral.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Dismisses Report Of Defense Minister’s Death
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- Published on 21 July 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Decree could hasten old building refurbishment [SGGP]
Police to install cameras on expressways [Vietnam Plus]
Educators urge more training for English-language teachers [Vietnam News]
[Map] What Are Vietnamese Most Afraid Of?
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- Published on 20 July 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Pick a few countries at random and you’re bound to find a number of different concerns shared by their people, from climate change and ISIS to economic instability. According to a recent survey, however, the top concern in Vietnam is unique among the world’s nations.
Hẻm Gems: Legendary Coconut Milk @ Sữa Dừa 8 Tin
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- Published on 20 July 2015
- Written by Nam Núm. Photos by Alberto Prieto.
After a visit to Sữa Dừa 8 Tin, you’ll quickly find that not all coconut milk is created equal.
[Photos] Behind The Scenes Of Hanoi’s First Metro Line
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- Published on 20 July 2015
- Written by Saigoneer.
Wavy tracks and all, work is quickly moving ahead on Hanoi’s aboveground Cat Linh-Ha Dong railway. Seemingly on pace with Saigon’s first metro line, last week workers moved ahead with tricky girder installations.
