Morning News Roundup: HCMC to Go Green with Downtown Electric Bus Services
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. Ho Chi Minh City to go green with downtown electric bus services [Thanh Nien] China, Vietna...
Korean Firm to Build $650m Solar Power Plant in Ha Tinh
In one of the nations most vulnerable to climate change in the world, north-central Vietnam may soon be getting its own fancy, new solar power plant.
Morning News Roundup: Electric Buses Planned for Saigon's ‘Backpacker Area’
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. Private investors queue up for aviation infrastructure projects [Vietnam Net] Vietnam plans...
[Photos] This Is Where Hanoi's Bia Hơi Glasses Come From
The short, cloudy glass tumblers that are a fixture in Hanoi's bia hơi establishments are an everyday object with a story.
Vietnam Will Arm Inflight Security Officers, Ban Unruly Passengers
Attention, airline passengers: beginning later this year, the inflight security officer on your plane will be packing.
Weekend News Roundup: Mekong Delta in Desperate Shortage of Fresh Water
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. Budget train tours to link Ho Chi Minh City with four south-central spots [Tuoi Tre] V...
Hanoi Baggage Handlers May Soon Wear Body Cameras
Hanoi baggage handlers may soon be required to wear body cameras in an effort to curb theft at Noi Bai International Airport.
HSBC: Expats Think Vietnam Is Great
Global banking giant HSBC recently released their annual Expat Explorer survey and it turns out foreign residents of Vietnam are very happy with their adopted home.
Morning News Roundup: Ha Noi to Knock Down Strange-Looking Houses
Vietnam's military-run mobile firm launches in Tanzania, invests $736 mln [Reuters] Ha Noi to knock down strange-looking houses [VNS] Vietnam to Ban State-Owned Firms From Investing in Cer...
Hanoi Kicks Floating Restaurants, Tour Boats Out of West Lake
Say goodbye to those romantic dinners on the murky waters of West Lake.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam’s Labor Productivity 50 Years Behind Thailand's
VN expects to collect more taxes next year [Vietnam News] Vietnam’s labor productivity 50 years behind Thailand's: ministry [Tuoi Tre] Report praises VN for promoting LGBTI people's rights [Vie...
Developer Ordered To Tear Down Top Floors of New Building Near HCM Mausoleum
There's a lot of finger-pointing going on up north these days, as Hanoi officials have ordered a local real estate developer to tear down the top floors of a building near the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum.
Morning News Roundup: Government Proposes Higher Tax On Vehicles
Vietnam to divest $2.5 bln share in top firm Vinamilk [Reuters] Government proposes higher tax on vehicles [Vietnam News] HCM City seeks private funds for projects [Vietnam Plus]
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam’s Public Debt Per Capita Surpasses $1,000
Vietnam's economy to be ranked 17th globally by 2025 [Vietnam Net] Vietnam’s public debt per capita surpasses $1,000 mark [Tuoi Tre] Special economic zone to go up in HCM City [Vietnam Net]
VN Officials Are Now Responsible For The Performance Of Job Applicants
From now on, government officials will have to take care when recommending potential employees for jobs in state-run agencies.
Weekend News Roundup: HCMC Cracks Down On Massage Parlors Providing Sex Services
Southern Hanoi satellite urban area planning announced [SGGP] Vietnam to include doctor wages in hospital fees, upsetting uninsured patients [Tuoi Tre] Japanese airline eyes 10% stake at Vietna...
[Photos] Three-Kilometer Traffic Jam in Hanoi Lasts Over 2 Hours
This will come as a shock to no one, but Hanoi had another traffic jam yesterday morning.
Morning News Roundup: Illegal Houses On Canals Cause Serious Flooding In Ho Chi Minh City
Illegal houses on canals cause serious flooding in Ho Chi Minh City [Tuoi Tre] Vietnam's 'black gold' fuelling growth but raising health concerns [Channel News Asia] Young forests sold to China...
Lam Dong Mother Sets Son On Fire For Playing Video Games
It's always a good idea to listen to your parents. Especially when one of them is holding a lit match and a bucket of gasoline.
You Want Less Traffic Congestion, Learn to Drive Like the Saigonese: Hanoi Official
It's been a tough couple weeks for Vietnam's traffic officials, what with the rain and the flooding and the clashing definitions of the term 'traffic jam'.
