Vietnam Aims for $30bn in Tourism Revenue by 2020
Vietnam’s tourism sector has a lot to prove after the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism rolled out a plan to achieve $US30 billion in annual revenue by 2020.
Morning News Roundup: Surgeons at Major Vietnamese Hospital Operate on Patient's Wrong Leg
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. My left foot: Surgeons at major Vietnamese hospital operate on patient’s wrong leg [VnE...
[Video] Hanoi Cop Suspended After Kung Fu Kick to Motorbike
A Hanoi policeman has been temporarily suspended after kicking a motorbike in traffic.
Morning News Roundup: ‘First Annual Apologize to China Contest’ Attracts Many Sorry Satirists
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ‘First Annual Apologize to China Contest’ attracts many sorry satirists [HKFP] Vie...
Vietnamese Officials Struggle to Stamp out Nudity, Gambling on Facebook Live
Vietnamese officials are struggling to control the content of Facebook Live videos produced within the country, particularly those which feature online gambling.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Coast Guard Builds Muscle With New Vessels
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam Coast Guard builds muscle with new vessels [VnExpress] American man found ...
Vietnam’s Internet Breaks Again But What Else Is New
In case the swirling rainbow wheel of doom hasn’t clued you in just yet, another one of Vietnam’s four internet cables is under repair this week.
Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam Province Authorities Want to Shoot Feral Buffaloes That Attack People
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam province authorities want to shoot feral buffaloes that attack people [Thanh Ni...
New Decree Could Regulate Vietnamese Facebook Users’ Photos
By mid-August, Vietnamese Facebook users could be subjected to a controversial new regulation that would require users to apply for permission before uploading photographs online.
15% of Unemployed Vietnamese Are College Grads
Despite a nationwide increase in literacy rates and education levels, Vietnam’s university graduates are still struggling to find jobs.
1.2m Vietnamese Move to Cities a Year: Report
Up to 1.2 million Vietnamese migrate to cities each year, according to a recent report.
Morning News Roundup: After 16 Years, Stolen Scooter Returns to Hanoi Owner
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Forbes announces most valuable brands in Vietnam [DTI] Vietnam firm sells iPad by ...
After Fish Kill, Formosa Caught Burying 100 Tons of Waste
Earlier this week, environmental inspectors in Ha Tinh province uncovered 100 tons of waste buried by Huan Nghiep Formosa Ha Tinh Steel Company.
Vietnam Buys 8,000 New Motorbikes, 750 Cars a Day
There is an automotive epidemic in Vietnam as domestic sales of motorbikes and cars have increased 8% and 31%, respectively, compared to the same period last year.
Vietnamese Man Dies After Wife Squeezes Testicles
A Tien Giang man died on Sunday after a fight with his estranged wife lead to some very uncomfortable injuries.
Morning News Roundup: HCMC Parents Sleep at Kindergarten Gates to Submit Applications
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Hanoi battles deadly brain virus outbreak [VnExpress] Cut cable hits Vietnam’s int...
Traffic Fines to Quadruple, Quintuple in August
Starting August 1, highway traffic fines will increase sharply, thanks to a new decree.
MobiFone Launches 4G in Saigon, Hanoi, Da Nang
At the start of this month, MobiFone quietly launched its 4G service to urban Vietnam’s smartphone users.
Weekend News Roundup: Ha Long Bay Driver Fired for Sailing Cruiser With Feet
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Da Nang customs chief goes easy on subordinates as more ‘lubing’ cases begin to emerge ...
New Regulation Permits 6-Year-Olds to Own Debit Cards, Draws Concern From Parents
A new circular from the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) is drawing criticism from parents as it permits children ages six and up to use ATM cards.
