Details: Published on 18 June 2014; Written by Brian Letwin

Associate Professor Dr. Pham Anh Tuan, Director of the Vietnam National Satellite Center (VNSC), has confirmed that the country is building its first aerospace center in Hanoi’s Hoa Lac Hi-Tech Park.

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Students Create ‘Formula 1’ Car With Used Car Parts

Details: Published on 18 June 2014; Written by Brian Letwin

Vietnam Launches Child Drowning Awareness Campaign [Bernama]

PM receives Dutch counterpart, vows strategic partnership on agriculture [VNS]

Vietnam dog thieves surrender, admit to killing boys with stun gun [Thanh Nien]

Old Saigon Building of the Week: Former Institution Tabert (1890)

Details: Published on 17 June 2014; Written by Tim Doling.

With its prime location in one of Hồ Chí Minh City’s numerous “đất vàng” (gold land) areas, many wonder how long the former Institution Tabert, now the Trần Đại Nghĩa Specialist High School at 53 Nguyễn Du, can withstand the pressures for redevelopment. This week we take a look at the history of this old school compound, which occupies the site of the very first French governor’s palace.

[Video] You Can Score A World Cup Trophy In Vietnam For Just $3

Details: Published on 17 June 2014; Written by Saigoneer.

For those of us who lack the athletic skill to make it to the World Cup, worry not, for there is a cheap and easy way to get a World Cup trophy of your own for the low, low price of VND70,000 (and a plane ticket to Hanoi).

Many of Vietnam's Historical Sites Are Becoming Ruins

Details: Published on 17 June 2014; Written by Saigoneer.

Vietnam may be rich in history, but many of the country’s historical sites are disintegrating as local governments lack the funds to restore them.

Future Saigon: The SSG Tower

Details: Published on 17 June 2014; Written by Saigoneer.

You may have noticed the massive building going up in Binh Thanh District on Dien Bien Phu Street, just before the Saigon Bridge. The SSG tower, slated for completion by late 2015, will house offices, luxury apartments, a supermarket, cinema and shops.

A Guide to Dalat’s Waterfalls

Details: Published on 17 June 2014; Written by Saigoneer.

Dalat, the former French resort town, is quickly developing and will soon boast the same land area as Hanoi. Though the city has been undergoing rapid urban and agricultural development, hundreds of thousands descend on the city each year to indulge in its natural beauty which is highlighted by its many waterfalls.

Morning News Roundup: Up To 44% Of Vietnamese Infected With Parasitic Worms

Details: Published on 17 June 2014; Written by Saigoneer.

Rising sea levels could affect one-fifth of HCM City by 2100 [VietNamNet]

MobiFone's value seen at $3.4 bln, brokerage HSC says [Reuters]

Vietnam's Mekong Delta pays huge ecological toll for agricultural boom [Thanh Nien]

EuroCham: Vietnam’s GDP Could Reach 21% With EU Trade Deal

Details: Published on 16 June 2014; Written by Saigoneer.

Speaking at the Vietnam Business Forum last week, a senior EU official said that Vietnam’s annual GDP could see an additional 15% boost if it reached a free trade agreement with the EU by the end of the year.

5 Amazingly Designed Homes in Saigon

Details: Published on 16 June 2014; Written by Brian Letwin

While Saigon is known for its ubiquitous rectangular houses, the city boasts some fine examples of unique and beautifully designed homes. Some are topped with trees, others allow for the maximum flow of light and wind. Here are some of favorite and distinctive Saigon homes.

Fleeing Scene, Dog Thieves Shoot and Kill 3 in HCMC

Details: Published on 16 June 2014; Written by Saigoneer.

As if electrocuting, stealing and selling dogs weren’t bad enough, dog thieves allegedly shot and killed 3 pursuers on Saturday night in Cu Chi District.

Street Cred: Path of Poets

Details: Published on 16 June 2014; Written by Vinh.

If Saigon was a battlefront and its street signs served as territorial markers, then it’s clear that the revolutionaries and martyrs have won. Everywhere you look, the names of fallen heroes lead the way, guiding you through the combat zone known as Saigon Traffic.

Weekend News Roundup: Fall In Road Accidents In Vietnam

Details: Published on 16 June 2014; Written by Saigoneer.

Tobacco without picture-based warnings rampant in Vietnam despite ban [Tuoi Tre]

Vietnam wins FIAP silver award [DTI News]

Hundreds of property projects might be halted in HCMC [SGGP]

[Photos] Dull Saigon Alley Gets A Graffiti Facelift

Details: Published on 13 June 2014; Written by Dang Bui.

In bustling downtown Saigon, where it seems like development dictates aesthetics, alleyway 15B on Le Thanh Ton Street is among the few public places in the city where art is accessible to residents of Saigon that might not normally go to traditional art venues.

13 Old Photos of Hue

Details: Published on 13 June 2014; Written by Saigoneer.

While most of the old photos we show here are from Saigon and Hanoi, we wanted to give a shout-out to the Hue, Vietnam’s capital until 1945.

5 Of Vietnam’s Most Beautiful (And Terrifying) Mountain Roads

Details: Published on 13 June 2014; Written by Dang Bui.

With both potentially deadly turns and stunning natural beauty, these 5 mountain passes can simultaneously strike awe and fear into the hearts of drivers.

[Video] Apparently It Only Takes 15 Seconds To Steal A Honda SH

Details: Published on 13 June 2014; Written by Brian Letwin

In a friendly reminder that locking your bike creates a false sense security rather than actually security, this CCTV footage shows a thief stealing a Honda SH in just over 15 seconds.

[Photos] Changes to Saigon’s Skyline (2003-2014): Part 2

Details: Published on 13 June 2014; Written by Saigoneer.

Due to the popularity of previous articles capturing the physical changes of Saigon’s skyline over the past decade, we’ve managed to cobble together a new set of photos.