Typhoon Damrey: 44 Dead, 22 Missing, 40,000 Houses Damaged
Vietnam’s coastal provinces were battered by devastating Typhoon Damrey during the weekend.
Vietnam to Abolish Residence Books, Establish Online Citizen Database
Vietnam is in the process of completely overhauling its household registration and personal identification systems.
Weekend News Roundup: McDonald's to Open First Restaurant in Hanoi
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ McDonald's Vietnam to open first restaurant in Hanoi [DTI] ▪ Vietnam to join...
Canadian PM Justin Trudeau to Visit Hanoi, Saigon, Da Nang Next Week
Justin Trudeau, the Canadian Prime Minister, will visit both Vietnam and the Philippines from November 6-14.
Vietnam Jumps 14 Places in World Bank Ease of Business Ranking
Vietnam has improved considerably in terms of the ease of doing business within the country, according to a new World Bank report.
Vietnam's 12th Typhoon This Year, Damrey, Will Hit Nha Trang Head-on Tomorrow
Tourist destinations such as Nha Trang, Hoi An and Da Nang are in the middle of the typhoon’s path.
Morning News Roundup: Over 1,000 Khaisilk Products Confiscated in HCMC Amid Mislabeling Crisis
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Over 1,000 Khaisilk products confiscated in Ho Chi Minh City amid mislabeling crisis&nb...
Former US Ambassador Ted Osius to Remain in Vietnam as Fulbright University Vice President
Ted Osius, the outgoing American ambassador to Vietnam, will continue to live and work in Vietnam after his term ends.
Vietnam Plans to Retrench 10% of Government Jobs by 2021
The Vietnamese government is planning to cut at least 10% of civil service jobs in the next four years in an effort to curtail public spending.
Morning News Roundup: Da Nang Schools, Agencies to Have Days off During APEC Week
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Da Nang schools, agencies to be given days off during APEC week [Tuoi Tre] ▪ ...
Vinasun Lost 8,000 Drivers in First Half of 2017 Due to Uber, Grab Competition
Vinasun and Mai Linh have blamed Uber and Grab for causing thousands of drivers to quit while profits take a nosedive.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Spends $9.4bn on Debts This Year
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Vinamilk tops list of prestigious food – beverage firms in 2017 [SGGP] ▪ Vie...
Vietnam Suddenly Bans Cryptocurrencies After Local College Starts Accepting Bitcoins
Over the weekend Vietnam's central bank took a harsh stance against Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam's Tourist Arrivals up 28% Compared to Last Year
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Vietnam’s inflation edges closer to annual limit in October [VnExpress] ▪ To...
Foreigner Praised Online After Moving Moto Driver Blocking Hanoi Road
Here’s the full story behind the kerfuffle between a foreign man and a local motorcyclist that was caught on tape recently.
Vietnamese Consumers Are the Most Charitable in Asia-Pacific: Survey
A recent survey has shown that Vietnamese consumers are the most generous in the Asia-Pacific region when it comes to supporting charities.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnamese Photographer Wins International Environmental Photo Prize
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. ▪ Grab, Uber benefit from ‘unfair competition’: Vietnamese ministries [VnExpress] ▪...
Vietnam to Grant Income Tax Exemption in 3 Upcoming Special Economic Zones
Vietnam’s future special economic zones (SEZ) might be the mecca for locals to achieve an unprecedented amount of income.
Vietnam Is the 27th-Largest Greenhouse Gas Emitter in the World: Official
According to experts, Vietnam is the 27th-largest greenhouse gas emitter in the world, accounting for 0.72% of total global emissions.
Vietnam's Natural Sand Deposits Might Deplete in 5 Years
Vietnamese authorities are desperately searching for new sources of construction sand amid dire warnings that the country is running out of the natural resource.
