Details: Published on 05 March 2015; Written by Saigoneer.

Saigon will be featured in the next episode of CNNGo, a monthly travel show that seeks to provide an inside look at Asia’s most dynamic cities.

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Government Wants Violent Festivals, Traditions Gone

Details: Published on 05 March 2015; Written by Saigoneer.

Vietnam Airlines sale of shares could reap VND6.3 trillion [Vietnam Net]

Science minister takes notice of submarines made by amateurs [Vietnam Net]

Unusual outbreak of dengue fever kills 3, infects thousands in Vietnam [Thanh Nien]

40 Beautiful Vintage Japanese Postcards

Details: Published on 04 March 2015; Written by Saigoneer.

The early decades of the twentieth century brought about rapid transformations to countries across the globe. Japan was no exception as it morphed from an agricultural economy to an international industrial power following the Meiji Restoration and Russo-Japanese War (1904-1905).

[Video] Marou Chocolate's Nifty Stop Motion Commercial

Details: Published on 04 March 2015; Written by Saigoneer.

Director Tom Jobbins and a team of animators, 3D model designers and colorists worked painstakingly on this playful 30-second spot to show the abridged story of how Vincient Marou and Samuel Maruta became chocolatiers in Vietnam.

World’s Tallest Broadcasting Tower To Be Built In Hanoi

Details: Published on 04 March 2015; Written by Saigoneer.

Plans are in the works for what will be by far the tallest structure in Vietnam.

March Movies At Saigon’s Alternative Film Venues

Details: Published on 04 March 2015; Written by Zelda Rudzitsky.

This month’s film programme is packed with films that address socio-political issues including gay rights, civil rights and freedom of speech. If that’s not your cup of tea, you have the opportunity to take in some light-hearted options with the 2015 Oscar Winner for Best Picture and the adventures of the most beloved archaeologist in cinematic history.

Cleanup Of Vung Tau’s Oil-Covered Beaches Underway

Details: Published on 04 March 2015; Written by Saigoneer.

While Vung Tau is an attractive getaway spot for Saigon residents and tourists, oil-covered beaches have long been a sticking point for would-be visitors. The situation has been particularly bad over recent days, as black tides of oil have hit the city’s beaches in what is becoming a common occurrence.

Morning News Roundup: First Vietnamese Model To Appear On Vogue Italy

Details: Published on 04 March 2015; Written by Saigoneer.

Foreigners to receive VAT refund at Phu Quoc international airport [Nhan Dan]

New rural program narrows rural, urban income gap [SGGP]

HCM City students ask for more lively history lessons [DTI]

The Best Cultural Happenings In The Year Of The Horse

Details: Published on 03 March 2015; Written by Zelda Rudzitsky. .

As we say goodbye to the year of the Horse, our editorial team looks back at the increasingly expanding cultural scene in Saigon and beyond. From theatre to art exhibitions, these are, in no particular order, the acts that caught our attention.

Microsoft To Move 2 Nokia Factories From China To Vietnam For Lower Labor Costs

Details: Published on 03 March 2015; Written by Saigoneer.

It looks like Vietnam’s master plan to lure global tech companies is panning out with the announcement last week that Microsoft is closing two of its handset plants in China and moving operations to Vietnam.

New Video Shows Why "Da Nang Is Awesome"

Details: Published on 03 March 2015; Written by Saigoneer.

Da Nang is Vietnam's posterboy for urban development, sporting everything from free public WIFI to a dragon bridge. Surrounded by rolling hills and pristine beaches, the city attracts plenty of local and foreign tourists and recently made the New York Times' “52 Places to Go in 2015” list.

Vietnamese Airlines Must Now Offer Ticket Refunds After 5-Hour Delays

Details: Published on 03 March 2015; Written by Saigoneer.

A circular that took effect on Sunday seeks to partially address the inconveniences caused by chronically late departures in Vietnam by requiring local airlines to offer compensation for passengers whose flights are significantly delayed.

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Airlines Asks to Buy Entire Terminal of Hanoi Airport

Details: Published on 03 March 2015; Written by Saigoneer.

China remains top trade partner [Vietnam Net]

HCMC leads country in FDI capital [SGGP]

World Bank approves 100 mln USD credit for Vietnam’s poverty reduction [Vietnam Plus]

[Video] This Cannon Can Assemble And Cook A Dumpling In Under 3 Seconds

Details: Published on 02 March 2015; Written by Saigoneer.

After unleashing the Prawn Cannon on unsuspecting audiences last year, Docomo, Japan’s largest mobile communications company, has released another explosive food-related video to push their 4G services.

Scan Finds Monk Hidden Inside 1,000-Year-Old Buddha Statue

Details: Published on 02 March 2015; Written by Saigoneer.

Historians at a museum in the Netherlands made an unexpected discovery when they began to restore a millennium-old Buddha statue last year – the mummy of a meditating monk. But it wasn’t until after performing further tests that another surprising find was made.

15 Projects That Will Change Saigon Forever: Part 1

Details: Published on 02 March 2015; Written by Saigoneer.

The area between Bến Thành Market and the Saigon Opera House is undeniably the epicenter of changes to the city’s urban fabric with the construction of pedestrian promenades, subway stations, a new administrative center and office towers underway. But downtown Saigon isn’t the only area that may look unrecognizable in 10 years.

Icons Of Old Saigon: The Canal Bonard

Details: Published on 02 March 2015; Written by Tim Doling.

Though now little more than a rat-infested sewer, the former canal Bonard was once a busy waterway which made an immense contribution to the economic prosperity of Chợ Lớn. As work begins to restore this sole surviving inner-city canal to its former glory, Tim Doling looks at its history.

AirAsia Launches Asean Pass: Up To 10 Flights For US$160

Details: Published on 02 March 2015; Written by Saigoneer.

You’ve probably already spent a fair amount of your travel fund over Tết, but AirAsia’s new Asean Pass may have you digging a bit deeper into your pockets.