Vietnam Set to Privatize 39 State-Owned Companies by End of 2017
Vietnam's central government plans to privatize 39 state-owned enterprises (SOE) by the end of 2017.
Morning News Roundup: Globetrotters Name Hoi An Among 15 Best Cities in the World
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Globetrotters name Vietnam's Hoi An among the 15 best cities in the world [VnExpress] ...
Motorbike Driver Choked to Death by Raincoat During Crash
A motorbike driver was killed in a freak accident involving his raincoat in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong on Sunday night.
Morning News Roundup: 13 Vietnam Banks Named in World’s Top 1,000
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. 13 Vietnamese banks named in world’s top 1,000 [VnExpress] HCM City okays expanded...
Saigon, Da Nang Introduce Plans to Restrict Private Vehicle Usage in Next Decade
Following in the footsteps of Hanoi, officials in both Da Nang and Saigon are working on plans to restrict private vehicle use by the end of the next decade.
Vietnam Mulls New Law Allowing Bank Deposits for Foreign Individuals, Organizations
Vietnam's central bank has drafted a new circular that would allow non-residents to make bank deposits without requiring proof of residency.
Weekend News Roundup: Tropical Storm Talas Batters Central Vietnam
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Tropical storm Talas bearing down on central Vietnam [VnExpress] Soc Trang-Con Dao...
Vietnam Still Prefers Mom-and-Pop Shops to Retail Chains: Report
Amidst challenges posed by shopping complexes and supermarkets, traditional stores are maintaining a firm grip on Vietnam’s retail scene.
Vietnam Among the Most Sedentary Countries on Earth: Study
According to a new study by Stanford University researchers, Vietnam is among the most sedentary countries in the world.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Reports Outbreak of H5N1 Bird Flu in North
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam reports outbreak of H5N1 bird flu in north [VnExpress] Patients pay high p...
Vietnam's Economic Growth to Outpace China's Next Year: Report
By next year, Vietnam's economic growth rate is expected to overtake China's performance.
Vietnam to Launch First-Ever Saola Conservation Program in 2018
Bach Ma National Park, located in Thua Thien-Hue province, will be home to a breeding center for endangered saolas that will open by early 2018.
Morning News Roundup: Can Tho Ex-Traffic Inspectors Get Jail Terms, Life Sentence for Extortion
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Can Tho ex-traffic inspectors get jail terms, life sentence for extortion [Tuoi Tre] ...
Hong Kong Investor Proposes $500m Horse Racetrack Complex in Can Tho
A Hong Kong-based company has expressed interest in investing US$500 million to construct a horse racetrack in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho.
Power Company Requests to Release Waste Into Sea Near Binh Thuan Marine Reserve
A power company located in Binh Thuan province is seeking permission to dump 2.4 million cubic meters of "matter" into the sea less than 10 kilometers from a marine reserve.
Morning News Roundup: Human Remains, Artifacts Found at Airport Excavation in HCMC
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Human remains, artifacts found at airport excavation in Ho Chi Minh City [Tuoi Tre] ...
Hanoi May Reopen Sealed Arches Under Long Bien Bridge
Hanoi residents are expressing both excitement and skepticism about a new plan to reopen all 131 stone arches under the city’s iconic Long Bien Bridge.
Thanh Hoa Police Seize Nearly 3 Tons of Illegal Elephant Ivory
Close to three tons of elephant ivory were seized by Vietnamese authorities in the central province of Thanh Hoa on Saturday.
Morning News Roundup: 5-Star Luxury Just Gets Cheaper at Saigon's Top Hotels
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. 5-star luxury just gets cheaper at Saigon's top hotels [VnExpress] Vietnam cuts le...
Traffic Jams Are Costing Hanoi $600m Annually: Studies
Government studies have calculated that traffic jams cause VND12.6 trillion (US$600 million) in economic losses every year in Hanoi.
