Morning News Roundup: Half of HCMC Citizens Use Online Public Services, Official Says
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Half of HCMC citizens use online public services [VietnamNet] ▪ Apartment pr...
Vietnam Plans to Build Standard-Gauge Track Linking Northern Provinces With China
The proposed railway will ship goods at least 40 kilometers per hour faster.
Uber Exits Vietnam, Leaves $2.3m in Tax Debt That Grab Refuses to Pay
Last Sunday, Uber officially ceased operations in Southeast Asia, allegedly leaving behind in Vietnam US$2.3 million (VND53 billion) in tax debt.
Vietnam to Impose Social Insurance Tax on Expat Workers in 2018
The move had been previously delayed due to the lack of a concrete plan.
Weekend News Roundup: HCMC-Vung Tau Hydrofoil Sinks After Collision With Unknown Object
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Vietnam cycling queen on a roll to Asian Games [VietnamNet] ▪ Ho Chi Minh Ci...
Two Vietnamese Scientists Included in Top 100 Asian Academics List
Vietnamese scientists are getting more recognition in the region.
Quang Hai Named Among Top 500 Most Important Players on the Planet
Nguyen Quang Hai, the Vietnam U-23 team standout, is the first Vietnamese player to ever make the list.
Most Vietnamese Are Likely to Save Spare Cash: Report
Frugality is the go-to lifestyle for many Vietnamese.
Hanoi Metro Project Is Not Delayed to 2021: Transport Ministry
Numerous delays have plagued Hanoi’s first metro line since the start of the project, will this time be any different?
With Uber Gone, Bus Company Phuong Trang Launches New Ride-Hailing Platform
The new ride-hailing app is expected to be rolled out in Hanoi and Saigon this month.
Despite VND10m Offer, Ha Tinh Fisherman Releases Endangered Turtle to Sea
A Vietnamese fisherman refused a VND10 million (US$446) offer for an endangered green sea turtle so it could be released into the wild.
Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam PM Approves $1.2bn for Infrastructure in Coastal Economic Zones
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Mandarin Airlines pilot dies of illness before flight from Vietnam to Taiwan [Taiw...
Quang Binh Airport Fined for Closing Terminal to Play Badminton
Who can refuse a badminton match?
The Curious Case of Hai Phong's Nude Zodiac Sculptures
An art installation in Hai Phong has become the butt of jokes online.
Vietnam Climbs 3 Spots to 9th Friendliest Country in the World for Expats: Survey
Data suggests friendliness and ease of settlement make the country a highly attractive place to live and work.
Vietnam Ranks 87th Out of 119 in Talent Attraction: Index
Vietnam leaves a lot to be desired when it comes to treatment of talent, a report shows.
Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam, South Korea Agree to Do $100bn in Bilateral Trade by 2020
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ City needs to VND 10 bln to build three new bus stations [SGGP] ▪ Vietnam, S...
Japanese Companies Irate About Lengthy Import Times and Over-Sampling of Seafood
The importers claim their profits are harmed by unnecessary food inspections.
Facebook Appoints Le Diep Kieu Trang as National Director for Vietnam
The new director for Vietnam will be working at Facebook’s Asia-Pacific headquarters in Singapore.
VinGroup Taps Cornell University as Partner in VinUni Project in Hanoi
In order to build the VinUni project from scratch, VinGroup has enlisted the help of American Ivy League college Cornell University.
