Uyên Đỗ in Saigon
All Aboard Bus 146, Home of Plushies, Rubber Chickens and a Side of Humanity
“Cute” doesn’t seem like a fitting descriptor for any mode of public transport, but a bus in Saigon is driving straight into the heart of Saigoneers for being the quintessence of “smotheringly adorable.”
Saigon Set to Make Bus Service Free for All to Cut Congestion, Air Pollution
Saigoneers without private vehicles might be happy to hear that the city is planning to make the municipal bus system free to ride in the near future.
Bạc Liêu-94, Cà Mau-69: In Saigon, a Surprising Reminder of Home Lives on License Plates
Once in a while, I bump into a little sliver of my hometown on a random license plate on the street.
Pristine Blue Sky and Memorial Park: Ruminating on What the Covid-19 Pandemic Left Us
Recently, I visited Saigon’s newly inaugurated COVID-19 memorial park . Located at 1 Lý Thái Tổ, Vườn Lài Ward, the park o...
HCMC's Đồng Khởi Among World's Top 20 Most Expensive Retail Streets, Report Says
Saigon’s very own Đồng Khởi has once again made the list of world’s commercial streets with the highest annual rents.
Xuân Phương in Hanoi
Every Bánh Chưng Season, Vietnam’s Lá Dong Capital Comes Alive With Harvest Frenzy
On the patches of sandy soil by the river in Kim An Commune, Thanh Oai District, Hanoi, there’s a tiny village named Tràng Cát, where dong leaves have been embedded in local history, memory, and economy for centuries. Right in local courtyard, these broad green leaves were transformed into bánh chưng, ready for Tết feasts across the country.
Paul Christiansen in Saigon
Saigon Considers Draining Nhieu Loc-Thi Nghe Canal to Stop Mass Fish Kills
Saigon authorities are considering several solutions to save marine life in the Nhieu Loc-Thi Nghe Canal.
Morning News Roundup: Military-Run Viettel Becomes Vietnam’s First 4G Provider
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Military-run Viettel becomes Vietnam’s first 4G provider [Tuoi Tre] Vietnamese pol...
Foreign Investment in Vietnam's Green Energy Hits All-Time High
Current investment in Vietnam’s renewable energy sector has hit a record of US$778 million.
Morning News Roundup: Government, Ministries, Bankers and Businesses Cooperate to Breed Shrimp
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. VIB interested in buying ANZ’s retail operations in Vietnam [Deal Street Asia] Gov...
Da Nang to Erect Hollywood-Style Sign on Son Tra Peninsula
A peak on the Son Tra Peninsula is set to get the Hollywood treatment as local authorities have approved the erection of a large sign spelling out “DANANG”.
Every District of Saigon to Get a Book Street in the Future
Saigoneers all over the city can expect to have a book street in their neighborhood in the near future.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnamese Tourists Are as Bad as Chinese Visitors, Official Says
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Dong Nai farmers lose crops due to wild elephants [DTI] Beauty contest moved from ...
Will Saigon Achieve Its Goal of Attracting 7 Million International Visitors This Year?
Last Thursday, Saigon authorities met with local travel firms to discuss how to attract seven million international visitors by the end of this year.
Prime Minister Postpones $10.6bn Ninh Thuan Steel Plant
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has halted work on a proposed US$10.6-billion steel plant in Ninh Thuan province over environmental concerns.
Vietnam Was World's Top Coffee Exporter in March
According to industry reports, last month Vietnam edged out Brazil to become the world’s largest coffee exporter.
Weekend News Roundup: Up to 15 Storms, Depressions Forecast to Enter East Sea in 2017
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Up to 15 storms, depressions forecast to enter East Vietnam Sea in 2017 [Tuoi Tre] ...
Saigon Officials Propose $150m Stadium for 2021 SEA Games
Saigon's Department of Culture and Sport has proposed the construction of a US$152 million stadium in District 2.
Saigon's Own Suboi Makes 2017 Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia List
Four Vietnamese citizens were named to this year's Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list, which recognizes young difference makers in 10 industries across the continent.
Vietnam Unveils Program to Increase National Forest Coverage to 42% by 2020
In an effort to improve Vietnam’s natural environment, the government recently revealed an ambitious plan to boost the country’s forested area to 42% of the nation's total land area by 2020.
Morning News Roundup: Quang Tri Tourism Picks up After Formosa Pollution Disaster
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Quang Tri tourism picks up after Formosa pollution disaster [DTI] Two Japanese nat...
Taiwan to Become First Nation in Asia to Outlaw Consumption of Dog and Cat Meat
Animal rights activists have recorded a huge win on the island nation of Taiwan.
Saigon Proposes $12.3m Overpass at Dan Chu Roundabout
In yet another effort to ease traffic congestion in the southern hub, the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee has proposed the construction of a VND280-billion (US$12.3 million) elevated road over Dan...
Vietstar Airlines Told to Delay Takeoff Until Tan Son Nhat Is Expanded
If you've been looking forward to enjoying the services of Vietnam’s fifth airline, Vietstar Airlines, don't hold your breath, as the company will not be allowed to take to the air just yet.
Morning News Roundup: Survey Asks Hanoi Primary School Kids to Detail Pregnancies
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Survey asks Hanoi primary school kids to detail pregnancies [Tuoi Tre] Doan Thi Hu...
[Photos] Take a Look at Hanoi's Future Metro Trains
Here’s what Hanoi’s first metro system trains will look like.
