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Vietnam's YouTubers Cash in on Kid-Friendly Channels

Certain local YouTube channels are bringing in hundreds of millions of VND per month. Their target audience? Children.

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Vietnam Seeks to Improve Tourism Image Amid Poor Return Visitor Figures

Despite a steady increase in visitor numbers in recent years, Vietnam’s tourism sector is struggling to entice tourists back for another stay.

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Dong Nai Crowd Brutally Attacks Two Dog Thieves, Burns Motorbike

Two dog thieves were severely beaten by a crowd after being caught red-handed in Dong Nai province late last week.

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Morning News Roundup: HCMC to Have 1,000 New Buses by 2020

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. HCM City to have 1,000 new buses by 2020 [SGGP] Vietnam’s most wanted runaway bigw...

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Weekend News Roundup: Malaysia Sets Oct 2 for Trial of Suspects in Kim Jong Nam Killing

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Malaysia sets Oct 2 for trial of women suspects in Kim Jong Nam killing [VnExpress] ...

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Morning News Roundup: Venues for Street Vendors to Open in HCMC

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Venues for street vendors to open in HCM City [DTI] Vietnam hotel sector starts to...

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Vietnam's Big Science Competition Wins Ring Hollow to Academics

Vietnamese students are taking home medals from international contests in math, physics and chemistry, but this may have little impact on the country’s education system and scientific progress.

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Morning News Roundup: HCMC to Handle Unfinished Construction Projects in Downtown Area

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. HCMC to handle half done projects in downtown area [SGGP] Storm Sonca ravages nort...

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Morning News Roundup: Vietnam May Relax Flying Rules to Assist Travelers Who Lose Passports

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam may relax rules to assist foreign flyers who lose passports [Tuoi Tre] Vio...

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After Complaints, Hanoi Softens Stance on Motorbike Ban

Rather than imposing a sweeping city-wide ban on motorbikes, Hanoi only wants to curb usage during certain times and in certain areas of the city center, local officials say.

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Tropical Storm Sonca to Strike Central Vietnam Today

Tropical Storm Sonca, the second storm to impact Vietnam in the last week, will make landfall on the central coast later today.

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Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Says Indonesian Navy Shot Its Fishermen in Disputed Water

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam says Indonesian navy shot its fishermen in disputed water [VnExpress] Auth...

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Vietnamese Spent $3bn on American Property in Last Year: Report

Vietnamese citizens have once again landed in the top 10 among countries which spend the most on property in the United States.

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[Photos] Massive Hydropower Dam Discharge in Hoa Binh Attracts Throngs of Curious On-Lookers

In Vietnam, even a dam discharge could be a sight to behold for local adrenaline junkies.

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Vietnam Vows to Shut Down Bear-Bile Farms, Rescue 1,000 Captive Bears

The Vietnamese government, in partnership with Animals Asia, has finally agreed to end the cruel practice of bear bile harvesting.

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Weekend News Roundup: 2 Dead, 10 Injured in Multiple-Vehicle Crash in HCMC

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Two dead, 10 injured in multiple-vehicle crash in Ho Chi Minh City [Tuoi Tre] Poli...

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Despite New $550m Sewer System, Hanoi Streets Remain Vulnerable to Severe Flooding

Hanoi’s streets are still subject to severe flooding despite the completion a US$550 million drainage system.

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Morning News Roundup: HCMC Airport Crippled by 5-Hour Traffic Jam

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. HCM City airport crippled by five-hour traffic jam [DTI] Illegal beauty clinic acc...

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After Taiwan, Vietnam Among Asia's Most Progressive on LGBT Rights

Vietnam is once again making headlines abroad as one of the most LGBT-friendly countries on the Asian continent.

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Morning News Roundup: HCMC to Host International Traffic Safety Conference

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. HCM City to host international traffic safety conference [DTI] Another luxury trai...