Morning News Roundup: Donald Trump Speaks to Vietnam PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc, Hopes to Strengthen Ties
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Donald Trump speaks to Vietnam PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc, hopes to strengthen ties [Internati...
Hanoi Government Driver Under Fire for Hit-and-Run
A government agency is in hot water after a video recently emerged on social media showing a state-issued vehicle committing a hit-and-run in Hanoi.
Recognize Cockfighting as an Art Form: Vinh Long Officials
Vinh Long’s Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism is seeking permission to recognize cockfighting as an art form in the Mekong Delta province.
Morning News Roundup: 10 Districts in Hanoi to Have 5-6 Star Hotels
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. 10 districts in Hanoi to have 5-6 star hotels [VietnamNet] Hanoi police propose br...
Flash Flooding, Landslide Paralyze Nha Trang
Saigon is not the only city in Vietnam to suffer at the hands of Mother Nature this week: yesterday, a bout of torrential rain wreaked havoc on Nha Trang, paralyzing traffic and flooding thousands of ...
Morning News Roundup: Hanoi, HCMC Rank Low in 'Livable’ Index
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City rank low in 'livable’ index [VnExpress] Vietnam province r...
Uber Still at Odds With Government After Paying Taxes
Uber Vietnam has once again gotten into trouble with local authorities for – wait for it – dodging taxes.
Morning News Roundup: HCMC Hospital Becomes Country’s First to Offer Robot-Assisted Surgery
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Ho Chi Minh City hospital becomes country’s first to offer robot-assisted surgery [Tuoi...
Weekend News Roundup: HCMC Wants Elevated Road to Tan Son Nhat
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam contractor provides lifeline for deaf-mute construction workers [Tuoi Tre] ...
Morning News Roundup: 200 Rare Turtles Die on Smugglers' Boat Heading From Malaysia to Vietnam
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Armed Thief Steals VND700m in Hue Bank Heist
Police in Thua Thien-Hue province are still on the hunt for an armed robber who stole VND700 million (US$30,835) from a Hue bank on Tuesday.
Morning News Roundup: Hanoi Reduces Online Work Permit Fee for Foreigners
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Hanoi reduces online work permit fee for foreigners [VietnamNet] Over 38,000 fligh...
Crowd Butchers Dead Buffalo in Middle of Binh Duong Highway
A video of people butchering a buffalo in the middle of a road in southern Vietnam has gone viral.
Morning News Roundup: In Vietnam, High-Pollution Industries Enjoy Relaxed Environmental Standards
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. In Vietnam, high-pollution industries enjoy relaxed environmental standards [Tuoi Tre]...
Vietnam Oil Refinery Receives Green Light to Dump Wastewater Into Sea
The operator of an under-construction oil refinery in northern Vietnam has received permission to dump wastewater from the facility into the ocean.
Morning News Roundup: Saigon’s Plan to Draw Tourists With Weekly Fireworks Shows Raises Eyebrows
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Can Tho to Launch Public Bike-Sharing Scheme
Can Tho’s urbanites may soon be able to bike around the city thanks to a new public bike-sharing scheme.
Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam Wins Seat on UN Culture Committee
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam wins seat on UN culture committee [VnExpress] Chilly weather to hammer cen...
Morning News Roundup: Many Vietnamese Women Believe Spousal Abuse Can Be Justified
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Northern Vietnam city’s ex-Party chiefs jailed for abusing powers [Tuoi Tre] Many ...
Vietnam Faces Obstacles in Its Switch to Biofuel
In an effort to reduce the environmental impact of local traffic, Vietnamese officials are working to introduce E5 biofuel into the local market, though they have their work cut out for them.
