A Bánh Mì-Inspired Dress Might Be Vietnam's National Costume for Miss Universe
If the bánh mì dress wins the popular vote, Vietnam might have a legitimate shot at claiming the top prize at this year’s upcoming Miss Universe.
Residents Living Inside Hue Imperial City to Be Relocated Next Year
When finished, the relocation will be the biggest migration in the history of the Hue Imperial City.
Vietnam Airlines Launches In-Town Check-In Service in Hanoi, Da Nang
In-town check-in service allows passengers to drop off their luggage before heading to the airport.
Ham-Fisted Graffiti Defiles Hoi An's Famous Yellow Walls
Amateurish tags and scrawlings throughout the ancient tourist town are becoming an eyesore.
In Nha Trang, a Pristine Beach Is Ruined by Sludge Discarded Directly From Storm Drains
Some Nha Trang residents have connected their home sewage systems to a storm drain, spilling filth directly into the shallow waters of the popular beach city.
Vietnam Approves 2-Year Extension of E-Visa Pilot Program for 46 Countries
For another two years, tourists from a range of countries will be able to enter Vietnam for 30 days with an electronic visa.
Hue Wants Two Cable Cars in Bach Ma National Park. Experts Are Concerned.
Numerous experts have spoke out against the approved plans, citing a variety of reasons of damage to Vietnam's priceless natural area.
Vietnam Reports Fewer Traffic Accidents, Deaths and Injuries Compared to 2017
The number of traffic accidents and victims continues to be high, but the situation has seen slight improvement compared to last year.
Vietnam Wins 40 Medals, Including 8 Golds, at 2018 Asian Para Games
Vietnam ranked 12th after winning eight gold, eight silver and 24 bronze medals at the event, which is held once every four years.
Vietnam Ranks 99th of 157 in Efforts to Reduce Inequality: Oxfam
The Commitment to Reducing Inequality (CRI) Index measures national efforts to reduce inequality via three criteria: social spending, progressive taxation, and labor policies.
Vietnam to Organize First Intra-Indochina Bike Race This December
One of Vietnam’s premier bike races will wind through three countries over its 12 stages for the first time next year.
Vietnamese Woman Fined $5,000 in Singapore for Smuggling 490 Trứng Vịt Lộn
Some very passionate trứng vịt lộn fans in Singapore must be worried sick about the whereabouts of their duck egg order.
Vietnamese Woman Fined $5,000 in Singapore for Smuggling 490 Hột Vịt Lộn
Some very passionate hột vịt lộn fans in Singapore must be worried sick about the whereabouts of their duck egg order.
Da Nang to Reclaim Land From Stalled Resort Project to Create Public Park, Beach
Da Nang authorities recently announced that the city will reclaim a large plot of seaside land from a development project to make room for a public park and beach.
Hanoi Customs Confiscates One Ton of Pangolin Scales, Ivory From Nigeria
In addition to 805 kilograms of pangolin scales, customs officials recovered 193 kilograms of elephant ivory.
Sexual Assault Allegation Against Former Tuoi Tre Editor Dropped Due to Lack of Evidence
In early April, news about an alleged rape case involving the head of Tuoi Tre's TV Department, Dang Anh Tuan, and a journalism student during the latter's internship made headlines nationwide. The in...
Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam to Work With Japan in Marine Plastic Waste Reduction
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Each morning, we select some of the most important stories from Saigon, the rest of Vietnam and beyond, and digest them...
Vietnam's Increased Green Tax on Fuels Next Year Will Bring in $677m Yearly
An extra VND15.7 trillion each year for environmental projects will be added to the national budget thanks to the new tax rate.
30% of Vietnam's Population Will Shop Online by 2020
Online shopping is becoming more popular in Vietnam in recent years.
Scientists Unearth Skeletons of Prehistoric Human in Volcanic Cave in Dak Nong
This is the first time an excavation in Vietnam has yielded such a significant amount of Neolithic human remains.
