Morning News Roundup: Homes Collapsing Due To HCMC Canal Project
Vietnam research center successfully designs advanced image compression IP core [Tuoi Tre] Senior Chinese official to visit Vietnam [Yahoo News] In Vietnam, counterfeiters thrive on desire for ...
Can Tho Halts Destruction Of Historic School
Following public outcry, Can Tho’s People’s Committee has decided to put plans for the demolition of the 91-year-old Châu Văn Liêm High School (the former Collège de Can-Tho) on hold.
Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam Celebrities Criticised For Ao Dai Changes
Vietnamese police worry about gun-shaped iPhone case [Thanh Nien] Video shows woman crushed by excavator during land protest in Vietnam [Thanh Nien] Vietnam celebrities criticised for Ao Dai changes...
Morning News Roundup: Da Nang Authorities Order Demolition Of Illegal $4.58mn Palace
Vietnam’s Da Nang authorities order demolition of illegally-built $4.58mn palace [Tuoi Tre] Cambodia, Vietnam Agree to Complete Border Demarcation ‘Very Soon’ [RFA] Vietnam is the Asian ma...
[Photos] Hanoi Electric Company Using “Selfie Sticks” To Read Meters
State-owned EVN Hanoi has found a new tool to help its employees read electricity meters more easily – selfie sticks.
[Videos] Vietnam’s Urban Sewer Fishermen
Sewers across Saigon and Hanoi have become a paradise for urban fishermen. This video, recently posted on VN Express, shows a Saigon man dropping his line into the holes of a sewer cover to hook ...
Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park Wins 2nd UNESCO Title
Vietnam’s Phong Nha-Ke Bang world heritage site, home to the famed Son Doong cave, has won its second UNESCO title from the organization for its rich biodiversity.
Morning News Roundup: Buddha Statue, Tallest In Northern Vietnam, Tumbles During Construction
Vietnam seeks over $19 billion foreign investment in traffic infrastructure [SGGP] Vietnam aviation authorities request new standards to protect air passenger luggage [Tuoi Tre] Buddha statue, purpo...
Employee at Noi Bai Arrested for Numerous Luggage Thefts
Amid reports of missing items from passenger luggage at Hanoi’s Noi Bai Airport, an airport employee has been arrested for stealing from baggage at least 10 times.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Has 29 Million 3G Subscribers
Vietnamese phone maker faces fine for repeated delays of Bphone delivery [Tuoi Tre] More measures proposed to lure back international visitors to Vietnam [Tuoi Tre] Vietnam's largest brewer manipula...
Tourists Charged $37 For 2 Bowls Of Phở In Hanoi
At a meeting where the deputy director of the Hanoi Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism failed to recall the city’s rip-off hotline number, the official rattled off a list of instances in which ...
Morning News Roundup: Brutal Animal Killing Festivals To Be Eliminated In Vietnam: Minister
Vietnamese airlines publish seat availability after rip-off complaints [Thanh Nien] Sapa has coldest summer in 10 years [DTI] Vietnam mulls lowest minimum-wage bump in 3 years [Thanh Nien]
Weekend News Roundup: Human Remains Found Under Hanoi Pavement
Human remains found under Hanoi pavement [DTI] A350 plane makes maiden Hanoi-HCM City voyage [Vietnam Plus] Casino rivalry set to heat up [Vietnam Net]
Record Ticket Prices Announced For Man City-Vietnam Friendly
When this month’s UK£1 million (VND35 billion) friendly between Manchester City FC and Vietnam’s national team was announced last week, match organizer, Do Quang Hien, declined to reveal ticket p...
Morning News Roundup: Houses Destroyed In Landslide On Sai Gon River
EVN dismisses complaints on power price hikes [DTI] Students pray at scholars' temple for exam success [DTI] Saigon bikers make their exhausts louder, rev up noise concerns [Thanh Nien]
Vietnam to Remove 3,300 Requirements for New Businesses Next Month
A new set of law amendments will go into effect next month, removing thousands of requirements for new businesses in Vietnam.
Morning News Roundup: Tourist Beaten By Seafood Vendors In Vietnam's Resort Town
HCM City to spend big on infrastructure [Vietnam Net] Da Nang city to host international marathon 2015 [SGGP] Vietnam Airlines receives first A350 XWB [Vietnam Plus]
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam To Keep Enforcing Two-Child Law, For Now
Vietnamese more open to "non-traditional family" [VietnamNet] Vietnam to consider more oil extraction to ensure GDP target [VietnamNet] Vietnam to Keep Enforcing Two-Child Law, for Now&nbs...
Morning News Roundup: Nha Trang Beach To Be 'Privatized' Despite Public Outcry
The tourism crisis: No relief for Vietnam as visitor drop continues [Thanh Nien] 2 men arrested for attacking traffic cops after drinking [Thanh Nien] Nha Trang beach to be 'privatized' despite publ...
Hanoi Is The Most Expensive Place To Live In Vietnam: Report
Hanoi might be the cheapest place in the world for tourists to visit this summer, but its residents have the highest living expenses in the country.
