Weekend News Roundup: Dog Thieves Saved From Mob Attack After Crashing Into Woman
US architects introduce PhD thesis on Saigon architecture [Tuoi Tre] Teen fined $300 for riding motorbike with feet on highway [Thanh Nien] Helmet law for kids largely ignored across Vietn...
Vietnam Pledges To Ease Visa And Work Permits For Foreigners
Following feedback from businesses with domestic operations, Vietnamese officials have vowed to simplify visas and work permits procedures for foreign workers.
Morning News Roundup: Blind Lottery Ticket Seller Falls Into Manhole In Downtown HCMC
Blind lottery ticket seller falls into manhole in downtown Ho Chi Minh City [Thanh Nien] China, Vietnam pledge peaceful resolution for sea dispute [Reuters] Company plans second Arsenal-su...
Da Nang Unveils Talking Robot to Assist Pedestrians
In yet another reminder that Da Nang wins when it comes to technology, they city is testing a talking robot to help pedestrians cross busy streets.
Morning News Roundup: World Bank Partners With GrabTaxi To Improve Road Safety In VN
In Vietnam, residents barricade streets with bikes to protect houses from rainwater [Tuoi Tre] Vietnam's bikers race to upgrade as auto sales explode [Tuoi Tre] Is Japanese capital leaving Vietnam? ...
Vietnam Considers Reviving Late Night Alcohol Sales Ban
Vietnam may not be able to agree on its most popular beer, but there’s no question about the drink’s popularity. To curb the “social evil,” the government is considering reviving an unpopular proposal...
Container Holding Radioactive Material Has Been Missing From A Vietnamese Steel Mill For 3 Months
Authorities in the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau are searching for a container with highly radioactive material that has been missing from a steel mill for over three months.
Morning News Roundup: Provider Of Sex Workers For Foreigners In Saigon ‘Backpacker Area’ Arrested
8,000 festivals a year contribute to VN's poor labor productivity? [Vietnam Net] PM pushes for signing of Vietnam – EU free trade deal [VoV] New Mekong Delta highways to cut travel time to HCM ...
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Buys Nguyen Dynasty Rickshaw At French Auction
Vietnam buys Nguyen Dynasty rickshaw at French auction [DTI] Belgium helps Vietnam preserve documentary films [DTI] Uber gets Gov't nod with legal conditions [Vietnam News]
Vietnamese Company Offers Women With 100cm Breasts Huge Salaries
A Vietnamese firm made headlines over the past week for a job posting offering “qualified candidates” with a breast size of 100cm or more as much as VND100 million per year.
Weekend News Roundup: Architects Want Houses To Grow Rooftop Trees In Vietnam's ‘Suffocating’ Cities
VN set to host 31st SEA Games [Vietnam Net] Ocean science takes big step forward in VN with purchase of well-head platform [Vietnam Net] Consumers switching to safer vegetables [DTI]
Morning News Roundup: 4 Foreigners Reportedly Break Into Vietcombank ATMs To Steal $70,000
Epidemic outbreaks found in HCM City [DTI] Vietnam to be Asia's new manufacturing powerhouse [DTI] Total lunar eclipse to occur on April 4 evening [Vietnam Plus]
Morning News Roundup: Ho Chi Minh City Suggests US Charity Supply Helmet Cameras To Traffic Cops
Vietnam Idol show hits licence issues [Vietnam News] HCMC multiplies new school model [SGGP] Vietnam to benefit from new wave of Japanese investment [Vietnam Net]
Vietnam Scraps Airport Maintenance Plan After Airlines Cry Foul
Vietnam’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAAV) has delayed plans to perform extensive maintenance at some of the country’s largest airports, including Saigon’s Tan Son Nhat.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Province Justifies Controversial Cable Car Project At World’s Largest Cave
Man wearing kilos of gold causes chaotic scene at Hanoi shopping mall [Vietnam Net] Vietnam’s voice in gender equality at IPU-132 [DTI] Water quality suffers in HCM City [DTI]
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam’s Public Debt On Track To Unhealthy High Levels
Vietnam will suffer from “technology rubbish” if ministry does not act: scientists [Vietnam Net] Vietnam’s public debt on track to unhealthy high levels [DTI] Vietnam’s FDI disbursement surges in Q1...
[Photos] People Tempting Fate At Vietnamese Rail Crossings
Vietnamese rail crossings are notoriously unsafe due to poor signage and lack of barricades. But some pedestrians and motorists aren’t doing themselves any favours by crossing in front of oncoming tra...
Vietnam Considers Raising Visa Fee For Tourists, Overseas Vietnamese
Though Vietnam is struggling to keep its tourism numbers up, the country’s finance ministry has proposed raising visa fees for tourists and overseas Vietnamese.
Weekend News Roundup: Month-Long Road Closings In Downtown HCMC Start Next Week
HCMC leaders inspect key infrastructure projects [SGGP] More Vietnamese politicians use emails, social networks [Vietnam Net] MOET’s entrance-exam ban could lead to payments for seats at the best sc...
Vietnam Planning To Drop Death Penalty For Drug Crimes, Robbery
Vietnamese justice officials announced Tuesday that they plan to abolish the death penalty for a number of crimes including robbery and drug trafficking.
