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Foreigners Now Allowed To Bring Motorhomes Into Vietnam

Details: Published on 23 June 2015; Written by Saigoneer.

Here’s some good news for foreigners wanting to embark on a SE Asia road trip via motorhome.

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Scraps Plan For Industrial Park On Phu Quoc Island

Details: Published on 23 June 2015; Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Triet Thai.

Vietnamese Film Week to be held in the US [SGGP]

Hanoi handicraft design competition launched [Vietnam Plus]

Vietnam to create a strategy for developing cultural industry [Vietnam Plus]

Vietnam Gears up for 2016 Olympics After Strong Showing at SEA Games

Details: Published on 22 June 2015; Written by Saigoneer.

Though Nguyen Thi Anh Vien got most of the attention at the SEA Games for her record breaking performances, many other Vietnamese athletes put on a strong showing, giving spectators a glimpse of what to expect at the 2016 Olympics.

[Video] People Try Thuốc Lào for the First Time

Details: Published on 22 June 2015; Written by Saigoneer.

Youtubers Trong Trắng recently conducted a bit of a science experiment, giving a group of Vietnamese 20-somethings their first experience with a tobacco bong (điếu cày).

[Photos] Saigon's Old Trees Are Being Swallowed by Urbanization

Details: Published on 22 June 2015; Written by Saigoneer.

District 10’s Le Hong Phong, An Duong Vuong, Nguyen Chi Thanh and Tran Phu Streets are fortunate to enjoy the shade of hundreds of large trees that were planted more than 50 years ago. However, many of these trees are being literally swallowed by buildings that continue to inch their way towards the pavement.

District Eight Design’s Annual Factory Sale Is This Weekend

Details: Published on 22 June 2015; Written by Saigoneer.

District Eight Design, purveyor of locally made and designed furniture, will be holding their annual Factory Sale this weekend.

Weekend News Roundup: Eight Suspected Tanker Hijackers Caught In Vietnam

Details: Published on 22 June 2015; Written by Saigoneer.

Vietnam to improve tsunami warning capability [Vietnam Net]

MOET still unsure how to produce good teachers [DTI]

High school entrance exams over, but worries continue [DTI]

Nguyen Hue Rents Jump 20%, Hurting Struggling Businesses

Details: Published on 19 June 2015; Written by Saigoneer.

Now that it has a fancy new pedestrian promenade, landlords that own buildings along Nguyen Hue Street are hiking rents, putting the hurt on business that are just starting to recover from slow sales during its construction.

[Video] Bún Riêu Chợ Nổi: A Life Spent Selling Bún Riêu In Can Tho’s Floating Market

Details: Published on 19 June 2015; Written by Saigoneer.

This short documentary centers on Co Be, who sells soup to the busy workers at the Cai Rang floating market in Can Tho.

Internet Providers Should Compensate Users For Slow Internet: Lawyer

Details: Published on 19 June 2015; Written by Saigoneer.

When the Asia-America Gateway (AAG) breaks down, many businesses suffer profit losses as deadlines are missed and workers are unable to complete their tasks. But while local internet providers commiserate with their plight, they say that the AAG ruptures are out of their control and won’t provide compensation.

[Photos] Saigon Mechanics Unveil The “Mammoth”

Details: Published on 19 June 2015; Written by Saigoneer.

A homage to the aesthetics of a classic vehicles, this customized bike, dubbed the “Mammoth,” has been getting a lot of attention for its elephantine look.

Vietnam Officially Waives Visas for 5 European Countries

Details: Published on 19 June 2015; Written by Saigoneer.

After weeks of speculation, Vietnam is officially scrapping tourist visas for citizens of Germany, France, Britain, Italy and Spain starting July 1.

Morning News Roundup: Saigon Buses To Have Onboard Cameras To Fight Sexual Harassment, Theft

Details: Published on 19 June 2015; Written by Saigoneer.

Malaysian navy ship pursuing hijacked tanker near Vietnam [Yahoo]

Educators make silly mistakes on diplomas [Vietnam Net]

Outside source ruled out as cause of frequency interference at Vietnam’s busiest airport [Tuoi Tre]

Hanoi Declares War On Public "Profanity"

Details: Published on 18 June 2015; Written by Saigoneer.

Hanoi’s Deputy Chairman, Le Hong Son, has ordered relevant ministries to crack down on public profanities on the streets of the capital.

[Photos] The Origins Of Caodaism, Vietnam’s Hybrid Religion

Details: Published on 18 June 2015; Written by Dang Bui.

Here’s a look at the early days of Caodaism, based on the writings of a French educated Vietnamese during the colonial period. This is all that is known about the author who was deported from Indochina for writing anti-French and anti-Japanese articles.

Authorities Report Radioactive Leak In Central Vietnam

Details: Published on 18 June 2015; Written by Saigoneer.

An inspection of the Phu Yen Bridge and Road Construction Consulting Center revealed a leaky radioactive construction device that officials say could harm those who come in contact with it.

[Photos] This District 3 House Is Every Saigoneer's Dream

Details: Published on 18 June 2015; Written by Saigoneer.

We’ve seen plenty of local architects incorporate traditional Vietnamese aesthetics into their designs, from Chapa brickwork to tube houses. But we’ve never come across something quite as stunning as Block architect’s Vegan House in District 3.

Ministry Proposes 50 Text Daily Cap To Combat SMS Spam

Details: Published on 18 June 2015; Written by Saigoneer.

In an effort to combat the scourge of spam texts, the Ministry of Information and Communications is considering limiting mobile phone users to 50 texts per day.