Saigon Police Want Nhậu Eateries to Report Drunk Customers Who Try to Drive
Now that public gathering is no longer a health hazard, Saigon’s drunk driving epidemic is back in full swing.
Private Company Wants to Build $1.3bn Launchpad in Phú Quốc for Space Tourism
Conglomerate Thaigroup hopes to build the nation's first spaceship launchpad to facilitate space tourism.
Vietnam Traffic Police Introduce Bamboo Nozzles for Breathalyzers
Vietnam’s nascent green movement is hitting the streets in a unique way.
Domestic Airlines to Reduce Routes & Flights for 2 Weeks
Due to the rising number of coronavirus cases, the Ministry of Transport has ordered domestic flight routes to be reduced.
3 Covid-19 Patients in Da Nang Discharged; Dozens More Test Negative
There are 136 Covid-19 patients currently being treated in medical facilities in Vietnam.
Citizens, Especially Those Over 60, Should Stay Home, Health Ministry Warns
As Covid-19 cases in Vietnam continue to climb over 100, the health ministry has warned people from going out.
Coronavirus Update: 76 Cases in Total, More Flight Routes Halted
In just four days, the number of Covid-19 cases in Vietnam has increased by 19 — from 57 cases on March 16 to 76 cases on March 18.
Vietnam Climate Change Project to Improve Water Security Secures $30.2m Funding
The project deals with improving the resilience of small-scale agricultural production to water security loss due to climate change in the Central Highlands and south-central coast regions of Vietnam....
Samsung Is Building Its Largest Southeast Asia R&D Center in Hanoi
The electronics giant said that the building will be the biggest such facility in Southeast Asia.
Vietnam Launches Campaigns to Revitalize Tourism Industry Hit by Coronavirus
The campaigns are the effort to compensate for the losses in tourism revenue due to the Covid-19 epidemic.
Da Nang Monitors South Korean Visitors' Health Status; Vietnam–Daegu Flights Suspended
South Korea is in the midst of a rapid surge of Covid-19 cases, and now has the most confirmed infections outside of China: 763 cases and seven deaths at the time of writing.
Vietnam Continues Nationwide School Shutdown Due to Covid-19
Schools and university campuses were supposed to reopen on February 17 in several provinces.
Vietnam, Other Mekong Nations Launch Joint Program to Tackle River Plastic Waste
A regional workshop was recently held to discuss plastic pollution in the Mekong River.
Vietnam Will Have Harsher Dry Season, Fewer Typhoons in 2020, Experts Say
The harsh dry season is predicted to impact all three regions of the country.
Vietnam's Ride-Hailing Market Welcomes 2 New Players, Unicar and Zuumviet
Both services are products of Vietnamese creators.
HCMC to Launch Open-Top Sightseeing Bus Service for Tourists
From January 15, these buses will start operating in Districts 1 and 3.
Vietnam Prepares to Evacuate Workers From the Middle East in Case of US-Iran Conflict
Tensions in the Middle East have been extremely high since the United States killed Iranian Major General Qassem Soleimani in a drone strike on January 3.
Saigon to Restore Square in Front of Opera House After Years Under Construction
The area has been fenced off for six years to make way for the construction of the metro.
Saigon Breaks Ground on First Recycling Plant for Industrial Waste
The plant will be built on a 17-hectare plot in the Da Phuoc Solid Waste Treatment Complex in Binh Chanh District.
Vietnam Extends 15-Day Visa Exemption for 8 Countries Until 2022
The government recently made changes to a visa exemption program.
HCMC to Submit Proposal to Keep More Yearly Income for Internal Use
Currently, Saigon is allowed to keep 18% of its yearly revenue. The rest of the money goes to the state budget managed by the Central Committee.
Famous US Retailer Ace Hardware Launches First Vietnam Store in Saigon
Ace Hardware opens its first-ever store in Vietnam on November 22.
New Policy to Allow Foreigners to Change Visa Status Without Leaving Vietnam
The new law will take effect from July 2020.
From 2021, Vietnam Will Increase Workers’ Retirement Age
The current retirement age for female and male workers is 55 and 60, respectively.
[Photos] Saigon Unveils Design of Nguyen Hue Flower Street for Year of the Mouse
Lo and behold.
Saigon Authorities Cut $147m From Metro Line 1’s Cost
Work on the first metro line is 75% complete.
Saigon Pilots Park-and-Ride Scheme at Ham Nghi Central Bus Terminal
Authorities hope the parking facility will increase convenience for bus riders.
Storm Nakri, This Year's Strongest Yet, Will Hit Central Vietnam This Weekend
The storm is strengthening at a worrying rate, according to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.
Vietnam to Introduce Statistics, Probability in 2nd Grade in New Syllabus
Under the current curriculum, statistics are introduced in fourth grade, while probability is only taught in 11th grade.
Coach Park Hang-Seo Extends Contract With Vietnam Football Federation
Good news for Vietnamese football fans!
Southern Vietnam Will Be Hardest-Hit by Power Shortages from 2021
An electricity shortage will affect the whole country starting from 2021.
Saigon Metro Construction Avoids Halt as Cost Revisions Approved by Ministries
The Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee has been trying to increase the cost for both of the city's first two metro lines for a while.
From January 2020, New Alcohol Law Will Make Coercing Others to Drink Illegal
Be gone, peer-pressured drinking.
Vietnam to Launch New Earth Observation Satellite Into Space in 2023
The observation satellite is designed to aid with disaster and climate change counter-measurement.
Binh Tan Is Saigon's Most Populous District While Can Gio Is the Least: New Census
The Population and Housing Census is conducted every 10 years.
New Draft Decree Requires Alcohol Ads to Include Health Warnings
The oft-debated new draft Law on Preventing Alcohol's Harmful Effects has seen new proposals from the Ministry of Health.
Saigon's First Two Metro Lines Delayed Again
Exactly zero people will be shocked by the news.
Saigon to Remove Single-Use Plastic Items in Government Agencies
Saigon authorities are moving forward with measures to minimize plastic usage in government functions.
246 Illegal Vietnamese Workers Arrested in Taiwan
Taiwan continues its crackdown against illegal workers in the country that began in January.
Vietnam Drinks 15% More Beer Each Year. A New Alcohol Control Bill Tries to Curb That.
In 2018, Vietnam's total beer consumption reached over 4.67 billion liters, according to Nielsen statistics.
How Will Saigon Metro Line 1 Connect With Existing Bus, Water Transport Networks?
While Saigon’s first-ever metro project is inching slowly towards the finish line, city transportation officials are devising plans to integrate the upcoming urban railway into existing public transpo...
Taiwan to Reinstate Special Visa for Vietnamese Tourists, Albeit With Stricter Rules
Beginning March 20, Vietnamese will again be able to travel to Taiwan under the Kuan Hung, or Quan Hồng in Vietnamese, visa.
Vietnam Expands E-Visa Pilot Program to 35 More Countries, Territories
A pilot program granting tourists 30-day electronic visas has been expanded to include 35 additional nations and territories.
Japanese Brand Muji Will Open First Vietnam Store in Saigon in 2020
Japanese homeware company Ryohin Keikaku will bring its distinct collection of “no brand, quality goods” to Vietnam in the near future.
South Korea to Grant 5-Year Multiple-Entry Visa to Saigon, Hanoi, Da Nang Residents
The South Korean government will consider extending the policy to other Vietnamese provinces if the implementation of the policy goes smoothly.
Vietnam to Launch Another Homemade Satellite This December
The satellites will help monitor environmental conditions related to climate change and allow for emergency disaster warnings.
Saigon Needs Smart Cards for Public Transport Instead of Single-Use Tickets: Experts
Could a single contactless card allow riders access to bus, water taxi, tram, monorail and metro routes?
Minibuses That Run in Hẻms Might Be the Latest Transport Pilot Program in Saigon
Will there be room in Saigon’s hẻm system to fit small buses?
Mark the Date: Uniqlo Will Open First Vietnam Store in Saigon in 2019
No more going through seedy Facebook shops and waiting days for overseas orders.
As Power Projects Are Delayed, More Power Blackouts Loom Over Southern Vietnam
If this stuffy heatwave continues to be a common occurrence in the future in Vietnam, it’s likely that southern provinces might experience more frequent power blackouts in the future.
Vietnam Extends Visa Exemptions for Five European Nations for 3 More Years
Previously, the policy was subject to annual renewal. The current exemptions would have expired in June this year.
Vietnam to Impose Social Insurance Tax on Expat Workers in 2018
The move had been previously delayed due to the lack of a concrete plan.
Vietnam Launches First Public Satellite Image Database, 'Data Cube'
The system, a result of a joint effort of the Vietnam National Space Center (VNSC) and Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO), has been in development since 2017.
Delay Threat Still Looms Over AFC U-23 Final as Heavy Snow Blankets China
There’s still a chance that heavy snowfall might affect the schedule of today’s Asian Football Confederation (AFC) U-23 final match.
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It's Official: Vietnam Beats Qatar, Advances to Final of AFC U-23 Cup
Un-f*cking-believable!
Vietnam National Team Stuns Iraq in U-23 Asian Tournament to Reach Semifinals
If you noticed thousands of jubilant people boasting Vietnamese flags flooding onto the street last night, there's a good reason why: Vietnam pulled off a stunning upset against Iraq in the quarterfin...
Vietnam Is Home to More Than 18m Unofficial Workers: Report
More than 18 million people are working unofficially in Vietnam according to a government report released last week.
Vietnam's 2019 Education Reform Will Take Inspiration From Nordic Countries
Vietnam’s education authorities have started looking northward for ways to improve local schools and curricula.
Scientists Reveal Ambitious Plans to Build Made-in-Vietnam Satellites
Vietnamese scientists hope to build and launch domestically produced satellites within the next two years.
Ministry of Environment Bans Binh Thuan Power Plant From Dumping Waste Into Local Sea
Local authorities in Vietnam are taking heed of environmental issues in the country after numerous disasters in recent years.
After H&M, Uniqlo Might Launch First Vietnam Store in Saigon This Autumn
2017 is turning out to be a great year for fast fashion fans in Vietnam: rumor has it that Japanese casual clothing chain Uniqlo is preparing to debut a flagship outlet in Saigon this autumn.
Ben Thanh Bus Terminal to Be Demolished, Moved to Ham Nghi Next Week
Saigon’s Ben Thanh bus terminal is the next city landmark slated for demolition in order to make way for District 1’s metro construction.
Vietnam, Asian Nations to Launch Satellite Network to Track Natural Disasters
Over the last year, Southeast Asia's weather patterns have been fickle to say the least. One minute, the streets of Saigon are disappearing under water, the next we're facing a months-long drought. In...
3 Reasons Why Wind Power Has A Strong Future In Vietnam
Not long ago, I traveled to Vietnam’s countryside, mainly in the Mekong Delta provinces. Along the way, I stumbled upon a number of churning wind turbines, showing that the Vietnamese people are becom...
