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: 'Bố Già' Screening Abroad and Weekend Marathon Roadblock
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 Vietnam
Hanoi Overtakes Saigon as Vietnam's Most Expensive City, Statistics Office Says
Hanoi's cost of living is currently the highest in Vietnam.
Saigoneer in Roundups
Morning Stories: Kuman Thong Dolls, UXOs, and Closure of Last Field Hospital
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 Vietnam
Aviation Authority Proposes Entry for Covid-19 Vaccine Passport Holders
Airlines and the tourism industry are desperate for international flights to resume.
Saigoneer in Vietnam
Morning Stories: Ben Thanh Station, Fines on Noisy Clubs, and Vaccinations
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 Vietnam
Morning Stories: E-Medical Records, Fish Deaths, and Food Safety Fines
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 Vietnam
Vietnamese Netizens Call for H&M Boycott Over 'Problematic Map' of China
A fervent wave of boycott calls directed at Swedish fast-fashion brand Hennes & Mauritz (H&M) has swept social media circles in Vietnam in recent days.
Saigoneer in Roundups
Weekend Stories: Vung Tau Cuisine Week, More Phu Quoc Flights and Cyberattacks Down
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 Vietnam
A Woman in Soc Trang Faked Her Own Funeral to Avoid Debt
Trần Thị Tuyến's fraudulent funeral scheme unspooled because her family couldn't keep their stories straight.
Saigoneer in Roundups
Morning Stories: More Vaccines, VN Stocks Hit Record High and Termites Eating Hoi An's Heritage
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 Vietnam
VNA Resumes Flights to Sydney, Seoul and Tokyo, Though With Heavy Restrictions
Flights to and from Australia and several Asian nations will begin this weekend, followed (potentially) by the UK in May.
Saigoneer in Roundups
Morning Stories: FPT Cloud, Auto Imports Hit Record High and 1.5b Da Nang Resort
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 Vietnam
From April, Vietnam Will Impose up to VND3m Fine on Pet Abusers
The new decree is a positive development in the road towards ethical treatment of pets and farm animals in Vietnam.
Saigoneer in Roundups
Morning Stories: Direct UK Flights, Foreign Visitors Down 98.7% and National Heatwave
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: Q1 GDP up 4.48%, HCMC Drainage System Expansion and VN Mobile Transactions to Triple
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
Weekend Stories: HCMC Fertility Rate Increase, Airline Bailout and Master Climate Change Plan Approved
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 Vietnam
2 Vietnamese Who Entered Phu Quoc Illegally Test Positive for Covid-19
Here we go again?
Saigoneer in Roundups
Morning Stories: VN Eyes July for Intl Tourists, E-Cig Ban and FPT Dividend
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: Can Tho Sinking, VNA Eyes Direct US Flights and Online Visas for Foreign Residents
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 Vietnam
Vietnam's Internet Much Cheaper but Slower Than Asian Peers', Report Shows
A new report from Broadbandchoices, a UK-based service provider for broadband, television, and mobile companies ranked internet accessibility for 169 countries, with Vietnam ranked 56th. One of the fa...
