Saigoneer in Education
How Local Students are Preparing for Careers in Hospitality at EHL Group
While global tourism has certainly been negatively impacted over the last two years by the COVID-19 pandemic, it is sure to rebound and once again be an important driving force in Southeast Asia’s economies, eventually surpassing its previous contribution of 9% of Vietnam’s GDP.
Chris Humphrey in Asia
Inside Cambodia's Floating Village, Where 40% of People Are Ethnic Vietnamese
Chong Kneas floating village, only 15 kilometers south of Siem Reap, is one of hundreds that line Tonle Sap Lake. Tens of thousands of families live in these clustered homes, around 40% of whom are Vietnamese living as undocumented migrants.
Nhật Anh in Vietnam
As Lockdown Intensifies, Animal Shelters Struggle to Rescue, Care for Abandoned Pets
Even before the pandemic, pet shelters struggled to find the time, money and resources to provide adequate care for their resident animals. But as the COVID-19 crisis worsens, rescue groups are facing new dilemmas due to lockdown-driven causes.
Saigoneer in Saigon
Saigon Approves $39m Aid Package for Workers, Businesses Affected by Covid-19
The city's outbreak has severely impacted the livelihoods of many residents.
Saigoneer in Saigon
Saigon Aims to Remove Plastic Bags From Supermarkets by Year-End
Have you switched to reusable bags yet?
Saigoneer in Saigon
Fabulous Saigon Corgi Becomes Pandemic Star for Candid Disinfecting Photo
It’s hard not to be the center of attention everywhere you go when you’re a fluffy corgi.
Saigoneer in Vietnam
Vietnamese Drank More Alcohol in Pandemic-Hit 2020, Data Shows
In a year marked by social isolation, Vietnam’s alcohol consumption increased considerably, though it’s not difficult to figure out why.
Saigoneer in Vietnam
How a TikTok Video Reunites a Missing Husband With His Family After 13 Years
The wife had been searching for her husband for 13 years after he had wandered off under the spell of a mental illness.
Saigoneer in Roundups
Morning Stories: HCMC Closes 'Non-Essential' Businesses, Da Lat Traffic Lights and Carbon Credits
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Each morning, we select some of the most important stories from Saigon, the rest of Vietnam and beyond, and digest them...
Saigoneer in Saigon
No Tân Sơn Nhất Lockdown Despite 24 New Covid Cases Today
The new suspected cases are linked to Tân Sơn Nhất baggage handlers.
Saigoneer in Roundups
Weekend Stories: Fireworks Canceled, Massive Solar Project and 1bn New Trees
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Each morning, we select some of the most important stories from Saigon, the rest of Vietnam and beyond, and digest them...
Saigoneer in Roundups
Morning Stories: Thu Duc City Online, Long Thanh Compensation and HCMC Covid Testing
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Saigoneer in Vietnam
Tourism Ministry to Pursue World Heritage Status for Cat Ba
It would be Vietnam's ninth UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Saigoneer in Roundups
Morning Stories: Hanoi Fireworks Scrapped, Q1 Vaccines and Rice Prices Surge
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Saigoneer in Vietnam
Shift to Cargo Shipping Helped VietJet Turn a Profit in 2020
With a profit of VND70 billion (US$3 million), it is one of the only airlines in the world to not reduce its workforce and remain profitable last year.
Saigoneer in Roundups
Morning Stories: Covid Testing Capacity Lacking, Vingroup Revenue and Bluezone Popular Again
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Saigoneer in Roundups
Morning Stories: Vietjet Turns a Profit, Festivals Suspended and Myanmar Coup
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Saigoneer in Roundups
Weekend Stories: New Covid Variant Detected, Hanoi Schools Close and Exports up 50%
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Saigoneer in Vietnam
Lowy Institute Ranks Vietnam's Pandemic Response Second-Best Globally
As Vietnam confronts a fresh COVID-19 outbreak, it has scored exceptionally well in a new global analysis of pandemic responses.
Saigoneer in Roundups
Morning Stories: Gov. to Pay Women to Have 2 Kids, Stock Market Plunges and New IP Laws
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Saigoneer in Vietnam
What We Know So Far About Vietnam's New 84-Case Covid-19 Wave
Health authorities are moving fast to contain Vietnam’s latest COVID-19 outbreaks — which so far include a total of 84 new cases — in northern provinces.
Saigoneer in Roundups
Morning Stories: Ben Thanh Vendors Go Online, Unlicensed English Centers and Fuel Prices Jump
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Saigoneer in Vietnam
Online Ranking Places Hanoi, Saigon Among Cities With Lowest Quality of Life
Do you agree?
Nhi Phạm in Saigon
Saigon Shelter for Abused Pets Publishes Special Calendar to Raise Funds
Since its formation in 2005, the Sài Gòn Time (SGT) animal shelter has rescued, nurtured and nursed numerous abused pets to health until they find a new home. To promote animal welfare and seek financ...
Saigoneer in Roundups
Morning Stories: Karaoke Noise Feud, Russia Lifts VN Travel Ban and More Airports
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Saigoneer in Roundups
Morning Stories: Record Low Hotel Occupancy, Asia’s Tallest Buddha Statue and E-commerce Growth
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Saigoneer in Vietnam
Standard Chartered Predicts 7.8% GDP Growth for Vietnam in 2021
It's going to be a good year, according to a recent report.
Saigoneer in Roundups
Weekend Stories: Toyota Recall, Metro Repairs and Cryptocurrency Legal Framework
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