Morning News Roundup: Ho Chi Minh City Now Has 7.4 Million Motorbikes, and Counting
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. Authorities to shut down famous night market on Vietnam’s Phu Quoc Island [Tuoi Tre] 2...
Dong Nai River Awash With Dead Fish Overnight
On Monday morning, fish farmers along the Dong Nai River woke up to a devastating sight, as tens of thousands of their fish died overnight.
Saigon Is About to Have Its Longest Drought in 60 Years
Just a few months ago, local residents were complaining of too much rain; now, as Tet approaches, Saigon is set to face its longest drought in 60 years.
Barack Obama Finalizing May Visit to Vietnam: Report
In the twilight of his final term, United States President Barack Obama seems to be having a ball. Just last week, he was cracking jokes with Jerry Seinfeld, and in the new year, he'll embark on ...
Morning News Roundup: Hanoi Man Criminally Charged for Breaking $120 Wine Jar
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. Concern as high-rises pop up along Da Nang beaches [Thanh Nien] Hanoi's new chairman d...
Vietnam's First Billionaire Tops Richest People List
For the sixth year in a row, Pham Nhat Vuong, head of realty development giant Vingroup, is the richest man in Vietnam.
Mysterious 'Space Balls' Smash Into Northern Vietnam
Authorities in northern Vietnam remained stumped about a pair of “space balls” that fell from the sky this weekend.
Weekend News Roundup: Schools Remain Dangerous for LGBT Youth in Vietnam
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. Mobile police asked for absolute safety for major events [VOV] New bridge opened to tr...
[Video] Meet Vietnam's Ass-Kicking Ninja Policewoman
This is not a policewoman you'd want to cross.
[Photos/Video] How Vietnam Rang in 2016
Vietnam’s cities kicked-off 2016 in typical fashion, with huge crowds turning out for fireworks displays from Thu Thiem to Hoan Kiem Lake.
[Photos] To Curb Cheating, Saigon High School Makes Students Test Outside
Cheating is a well-known scourge of the Vietnamese education system, with students employing everything from smart watches to impersonators in an effort to improve their performance. As many...
Morning News Roundup: Five Key New Policies for Foreigners in Vietnam
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. Vietnam warns of 'toxic' Web use ahead of party shakeup [Reuters] VND1.5 billion fines...
Saigoneer's Top 5 News Stories of 2015
From countless development projects to Vietnam's new foreign property ownership laws, the loss of Hanoi's trees to the never-ending saga that is travel at Tan Son Nhat, there was plenty to t...
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Reveals New Drone for Patrolling the South China Sea
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Dong Nai Officials Block Proposed Road Through Cat Tien National Park
The Dong Nai People's Committee has rejected the construction of a road through the province's Cat Tien National Park, saying it poses a threat to the surrounding environment.
[Video] Bilingual US Preschool Teaches Vietnamese to Students
Earlier this month, the rainy American city of Seattle opened its first bilingual English-Vietnamese school.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam GDP Hits 8-Year High
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. Four Vietnamese chosen as globally influential scientific minds [DTI News] Vietnam bac...
Local Man Summoned by Authorities for Writing Fake Mermaid Story
A man from Quang Nam province is in hot water this week after writing a false news story that went viral on social media. The tale's scandalous contents? Mermaids.
French President to Visit Vietnam in 2016
Early next year, Vietnam will welcome French President Francois Hollande on his first official visit to the country.
Weekend News Roundup: Winter Shortens, Summer and Drought Lengthen in Vietnam: Meteorologists
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. Hanoi parents queue overnight for limited vaccines [DTI] Japanese culture festival com...