Vietnam Adds 5 New Foreign Languages to Controversial Primary School Syllabus
In a controversial move, Vietnam’s Ministry of Education and Training recently decided to include Russian, Chinese and Japanese as part of the local elementary school curriculum.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Records a Rare Case of Cri-Du-Chat Syndrome
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam records a rare case of cri du chat syndrome [VnExpress] Vietnam’s new cust...
Power Demand in Southern Vietnam Outstrips National Output: EVN
Power shortages in southern Vietnam may become commonplace in the future as the nation's electricity supply is falling short of the region's growing demand for power.
Fining Foreign Traffic Offenders Is Difficult: Police
Police in major cities such as Saigon, Hanoi and Nha Trang are speaking out about the difficulty of fining foreign traffic offenders.
Morning News Roundup: Hanoi Hits Speed Bump on Road to Motorbike-Free City
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Hanoi hits speed bump on road to motorbike-free city [VNExpress] Fish not entirely...
Vietnam Has Over 100,000 Sex Workers: ILO
There are more than 100,000 sex workers in Vietnam, according to a recent study published by the International Labor Organization (ILO).
Morning News Roundup: Health Ministry Issues Central Region Fish Warning
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Health ministry issues central region fish warning [DTI] Japan to build satellite ...
For the Third Time, Officials Debate an Increase in Retirement Age
The debate over Vietnam’s elderly workers has returned to the fore as legislators consider a new proposal to increase the country’s official retirement age.
Vo Trong Nghia Wins Prestigious Prince Claus Award
Vo Trong Nghia, Vietnam’s resident starchitect, recently clinched the coveted 2016 Prince Claus Award, which rewards artists and organizations for their contribution to local culture and development.
Vietnam Delays TPP Ratification
Vietnam's progress on the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) has hit a speed bump as the national government recently announced that ratification of the trade deal will not be discussed at the country's ...
Morning News Roundup: Higher Tax Slams the Brakes on Vietnam’s Car Imports
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Higher tax slams the brakes on Vietnam’s car imports [VNExpress] Vietnam to claw i...
Weekend News Roundup: After Appropriating Hundreds of Billions of Dong, Vietnamese Tycoons Flee Abroad
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam PM says may allow bigger foreign stakes in banks [Tuoi Tre] Appropriating ...
Thanh Nien News Discontinues Its English-Language Site
In a major blow to English-language media in Vietnam, Thanh Nien News shut down its website yesterday.
Morning News Roundup: Hydropower Dam Tunnel Collapses in Central Vietnam Flash Floods, Many Missing
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Morning News Roundup: Vietnamese Scientists Win 4 More US Research Grants
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Cash-Strapped Vietnam to Sell Off 12 State-Owned Enterprises for $7.2bn
The Vietnamese government could see a windfall of over US$7 billion as it moves towards a full divestment from major state-owned enterprises (SOEs).
Vietnam Wins First-Ever Silver And 2 More Bronze Medals at Paralympics 2016
2016 has been an auspicious year for Vietnam at international sporting events, as the country’s Paralympic team has snapped up three more medals: a bronze in powerlifting, a silver in swimming and a b...
Morning News Roundup: 6 Products of Coca-Cola Vietnam Fail to Meet Labeling Standards: Health Ministry
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam government to have $7 billion by selling 12 big SOEs [VietNamNet] Becamex ...
Vietnam Considers Enforcing Emissions Tests for Large-Capacity Motorbikes
The Vietnamese government has drafted a law that would enforce mandatory emissions tests for all motorcycles over 175cc.
Morning News Roundup: 25 Free-WiFi New Buses Run in Hanoi
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Huế sets out plan to build a museum street [VietNamNews] Bullets trump rehab as A...
