As Fuel Prices Plummet, Vietnamese Taxi And Bus Companies Refuse To Lower Fares
A massive drop in global fuel prices can already be felt at Vietnam’s petrol pumps where topping off your tank will cost you significantly less than it did a few months ago. But even though the countr...
Morning News Roundup: Ban On Organizing Same Sex Marriage To Be Lifted Next Year In Vietnam
Vietnam Airlines signs $6 billion 2015-16 insurance coverage contract [Thanh Nien] HCMC’s working women aren't so crazy about kids: health official [Thanh Nien] Ban on organizing same sex marriage t...
Collapse On Hanoi Metro Construction Crushes Cars On Street Below
At 4am yesterday morning, a section of the Hanoi railway project collapsed, raining concrete and scaffolding onto the street below.
Weekend News Roundup: Hanoi Not To Pilot Female-Only Bus Routes For Now
Deputy PM Phuc urges using technology to reduce traffic accidents [Nhan Dan] Women’s participation in politics important to gender equality [Nhan Dan] Vietnam to export cholera vaccine [Vietnam Plus...
Hanoi To Launch Female-Only Busses To Protect Against Sexual Harassment
After surveys of Vietnamese women found that most are victims of sexual harassment in public spaces, Hanoi officials have ordered that the city launch an all-female bus service.
[Photos] Massive Crowds Hit Vietnam’s Streets on Christmas Eve
While many people stayed indoors on Christmas Eve to avoid the massive crowds in downtown Saigon and Hanoi, other embraced the festive atmosphere, taking to the streets in droves to take advantage of ...
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Ups Ante In Bids To Clear Tourist Cities Of Cigarette Smoke
HCM City reports lowest total fertility rate in Vietnam [Vietnam Net] Vietnam Airlines runs first int’l flight at new terminal [Vietnam Plus] Magnificent volcanic cavern found in Central Highlands [...
Morning News Roundup: Farmer Turns Down VND30m Offers For Giant Chicken
Vietnamese committee opposes Laos’ new dam [Thanh Nien] HCMC adds more buses during New Year holidays [SGGP] Italian authors release book on Vietnamese folklore in Rome [Tuoi Tre]
Morning News Roundup: Ho Chi Minh City To Bring Beggars, Homeless To Social Centers
Ho Chi Minh City to bring beggars, homeless to social centers [Tuoi Tre] Vietnam to slap two taxes on Uber: official [Tuoi Tre] Officials downplay concerns foreign goods will flood market [VoV] &nb...
HCMC Launches Taxi Booking App To Compete With International Players
As HCMC’s relationship with international taxi booking app companies becomes increasingly tumultuous, the city has launched its own app which is available for mobile devices.
Weekend News Roundup: Workers Hit Bombs, Bullets While Building School In Southern Vietnam
Thai Vietjet makes its debut [Voice of Vietnam] Vietnam climbs one place up on FIFA rankings [Shanghai Daily] 90% of Hue’s royal dishes are not authentic: Vietnam seminar [Tuoi Tre]
Morning News Roundup: HCMC Urges Firm To Give Up Land For Metro Line
Researchers alarmed over abusive incidents at school [Vietnam Net] Vietnam spends big money on Chinese phones [Vietnam Net] Paid Christmas escorts trending among young Vietnamese [DTI]
Nha Trang To Install Loudspeakers On Beaches To Warn Of Robbery And Rip-Offs
Nha Trang authorities are planning to install a loudspeaker system on city beaches to “promote local tourism, improve rescue activity, and issue warnings to tourists regarding robberies and rip-offs.”...
Morning News Roundup: Rescue Underway At Site Of Collapsed Tunnel In Central Vietnam
CAAV proposes cut in air ticket prices [DTI] Sex education from church and state sends mixed messages in Vietnam [Guardian] Approved! Social enterprise receives legal status in Vietnam [Guardia...
Anal Inflation Prank Lands Victims in Hospital
So, yeah, this happened.
Vietnam Airlines Pilot Accidentally Signals Hijacking After Pressing Wrong Button
A Vietnam Airlines flight from Ho Chi Minh City to the northern city of Vinh made an emergency landing in Hanoi on Tuesday after encountering mechanical problems.
Morning News Roundup: First Vietnam Bike Week To launch In HCMC
VN urged to quickly improve labor productivity [Vietnam Net] Early snowfall in Sapa attracts visitors [Voice of Vietnam] City programme separates organic, inorganic waste [Vietnam News]
Morning News Roundup: Gov’t To Tax Sales On Facebook, Affecting Small Shops
Gov’t to tax sales on Facebook, affecting small shops [Vietnam Net] Ministry seeks candidates for new textbook compilation [Vietnam Net] Vietnam faces difficulties in wind power development [Tu...
Financial Records Requested In Probe Of Suzuki Cup Loss
Following the “incomprehensible” 4-2 loss to Malaysia in the AFF Suzuki Cup, Vietnam’s football team is now the focus of an investigation into match fixing.
Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam Steps Up Food Safety
Land information more available in Vietnam [Vietnam Net] Vietnam steps up food safety [SGGP] Vietnam strives to raise skilled workers [SGGP]
