Bitcoin Forbidden in Vietnam
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- Published on 24 February 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Bitcoin may be grabbing headlines across the globe, but the controversial digital currency won’t be making a foothold in Vietnam anytime soon as the State Bank of Vietnam, along with the Government, have said they don’t recognize it as a legitimate payment method, according to the Authority of Foreign Information Service (AFIS):
Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam, U.S. Cooperate in Developing Renewable Energy
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- Published on 24 February 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam pushes for reform in science, tech sectors [Eetasia]
Woman drowns at Bo Cap Vang eco-tourist site [Tuoi Tre]
Japanese companies lobby against Vietnam's plan to restrict motorcycles [AJW]
TP. Hồ Chí Minh: MEGA City Book Launch Event
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- Published on 22 February 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Saigoneer is proud to be the media sponsor of the TP. Hồ Chí Minh: MEGA City Photo Book. On Sunday, February 23, there will be launch event for the book at Highland's Coffee on Phạm Ngọc Thạch Street. You can hear more about this book from interviews we've done with the book's creators here and here.
Can Vietnam Create its Own Version of Silicon Valley?
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- Published on 21 February 2014
- Written by Claudia Davaar Lambie.
According to The Atlantic, Vietnam could be home to the world’s next “tech hub.” The capital recently hosted the country’s first start-up fair, bringing together eager entrepreneurs in the hope of attracting the attention of business investors. Comparing the new project to Silicone Valley in the US, Vietnam aims to be a “key player in the global digital economy.”
Seeking Out Saigon’s Best Banh Mi
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- Published on 21 February 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Like other Vietnamese staples, finding the best of any one dish in a nearly impossible task. Even if one is able to find what they deem to be the best, others will surely disagree. Even so, in a recent post on the Wall Street Journal, street food expert, Robyn Eckhardt, tapped Saigon-born food writer and banh mi expert, Andrea Nguyen, to seek out Saigon’s best banh mi.
HCMC to Relocate 1,300 Households at Risk of Natural Disasters
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- Published on 21 February 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
City authorities have identified 1,294 households across 62 locations that are particularly susceptible to natural disasters such as floods and landslides. To ensure that the 5,075 people in these high-risk areas are removed from harm’s way, they will be “urgently” relocated, according to Vietnam Net.
Morning News Roundup: 'Vengeful Heart' Becomes Vietnam's Highest-Grossing Film Ever
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- Published on 21 February 2014
- Written by Brian Letwin
Illegal taxi driver returns overcharged money to foreigners [Tuoi Tre]
Victor Vu's VENGEFUL HEART Becomes Vietnam's Highest-Grossing Film Ever [Twitch]
[Slideshow] The Story of the Hanoi Defense Motorcycle Club
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- Published on 20 February 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Before the American War was in full swing, the Hanoi Department of Defense founded the Hanoi Defense Motorcycle Club, a collection of young men and women who were trained to do various tricks and “fly” on their motorcycles. Performing at many national events, the team served to boost morale and provide entertainment to Northern masses, accoding to VN Express.
[Updated] H5N1 Bird Flu Spreading Rapidly in Vietnam
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- Published on 20 February 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
[Update Below] H5N1, the avian influenza, has been making its way across Vietnam with reported outbreaks in 10 localities across the country. According to Tuoi Tre, thousands of animals have been infected and at least 2 people have died from the virus.
Morning News Roundup: Teacher-Students Scuffle Provokes Another Online Brawl in Vietnam
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- Published on 20 February 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Ho Chi Minh City plans to attract US$550 million to industrial parks [Nhan Dan]
Snow falls in Sa Pa again [Tuoi Tre]
Vietnam seaside tourism projects left to rust, locals have no sea access [Thanh Nien]
The Saigon Monorail That Could Have Been (1966)
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- Published on 19 February 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Saigon has been without an urban railway since the last streetcars were removed from its streets in 1957. With explosive population growth over the past 20 years, city planners commissioned a US$154 billion rail system, parts of which are already under construction. But you may be surprised to learn that 50 years ago, there was a plan to build a monorail system through the heart of Saigon.
[Infographic] Key Statistics on Vietnam's Internet Population
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- Published on 19 February 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
TechinAsia has been on a roll with infogrpahics lately. Entitled, “Numbers Every Vietnamese Tech Founder Should Know,” this infographic, created with the help of BTIC, illustrates telling behaviors of Vietnam’s internet users, all 36+ million of them.
New US Visa System Streamlines Application Process
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- Published on 19 February 2014
- Written by Claudia Davaar Lambie.
The US Embassy in Vietnam has announced that some significant changes will take place with regards to US visa procedures. The US Embassy has said that this is part of the US Department of State’s continual effort to “streamline” the visa application process and provide a better, more accessible service.
Morning News Roundup: 11 Arrested for Pickpocketing Foreigners in Southern Vietnam
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- Published on 19 February 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Work to begin on $2.5b thermal plant [VNS]
11 arrested for pickpocketing foreigners in southern Vietnam [Thanh Nien]
[Infographic] The Growth of Vietnam’s Online Advertising Market
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- Published on 18 February 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
This fantastic infographic shows the growth of Vietnam’s online advertising market. Created by Itracker.vn, a digital marketing tracking service, it reveals the top sectors and websites where online advertisers are spending their money.
A Look at Some of Vietnam's Bug-Based Delicacies
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- Published on 18 February 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Cultures around the world have included protein-rich insects as part of their diets for thousands of years. While the practice has almost disappeared in the West, insects are still as popular as ever in other parts of the globe, including right here in our fair Vietnam.
New Restrictions on Female Workers Draw Criticism
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- Published on 18 February 2014
- Written by Claudia Davaar Lambie.
Female manual labourers in Vietnam are to be banned from employment in industries deemed too risky and arduous Thanh Thien reports. The new regulation, implemented in December 2013, saw 77 jobs categorised as too dangerous and unhealthy for women to carry out. Now that a few months have passed since the regulation took effect, some complain that they are losing their livelihoods.
Morning News Roundup: Last Prince of Vietnam’s Last Feudal Dynasty Dead
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- Published on 18 February 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam to ease restrictions on overseas Vietnamese buying property [Thanh Nien]
Vietnam to send 90,000 workers abroad in 2014 [Shanghai Daily]
Pickpockets who targeted foreigners in HCMC seized [Tuoi Tre]
Slideshow: 11 of the First Color Pictures Ever Taken in Vietnam
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- Published on 17 February 2014
- Written by Saigoneer.
From 1914 - 1917 Leon Busy (1874-1950), a French officer serving in Indochina, was assigned by the Albert Kahn Museum in France to capture the lives of the people in northern Vietnam.
Old Saigon Building of the Week: 14 Cách Mạng Tháng 8
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- Published on 17 February 2014
- Written by Tim Doling.
The art deco style building at 14 Cách mạng Tháng 8 was inaugurated in 1937 as the headquarters of the Cercle Indochinois at 14 rue
