One of the Strongest Storms in Recent Years, Typhoon Doksuri, Is Heading Towards Vietnam
Vietnam’s coastal provinces just can’t catch a break.
Morning News Roundup: Nearly 80,000 Vietnamese Working Overseas in First 8 Months
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Nearly 80,000 Vietnamese working overseas in first 8M [DTI] Vietnamese troll fined...
Hanoi Traffic Solution Contest: Japan-Vietnam Team Clinches 2nd Prize, No 1st Prize Awarded
Remember Hanoi’s traffic congestion puzzle-solving competition?
Vietnam Should Establish Red-Light Districts in Special Economic Zones: Lawmaker
A member of Vietnam's National Assembly has suggested that the country should consider legalizing prostitution in special economic zones.
Controversial Tax Increase on Hold as Gov't Sets Its Sights on High Economic Growth
Vietnam's central government has ordered the Ministry of Finance to put the brakes on a series of controversial tax hikes.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam’s Copyright Watchdog to Start Charging Local Hotels From October
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam’s copyright watchdog to start charging local hotels from October [Tuoi Tre] ...
Morning News Roundup: Kong Director Hospitalized After Alleged Bar Fight in Saigon
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Kong director hospitalized after alleged bar fight in Saigon: reports [VnExpress] ...
US Offers $24m for Elephant Conservation in Central Vietnam
The United States has pledged US$24 million to an effort to conserve some of Vietnam's last remaining wild elephants in Quang Nam province.
Global Survey Names Vietnam Most Affordable Country for Expats
Vietnam has been named the most affordable country in the world for expats in a recent survey.
Weekend News Roundup: Hanoi to Axe More Trees to Make Room for Metro
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. More trees face chop for Hanoi metro [DTI] Vietnam Airlines retains four-star stat...
Da Nang Park to Shutter Zoo Section Over Poor Conditions, Attendance
The management of a park in Da Nang is seeking permission from local authorities to close a zoo on the park’s grounds due to a scarcity of animals.
Morning News Roundup: Traffic Cops Collect Unofficial Fines From Commuters Near HCMC Airport
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Traffic cops collect unofficial fines from commuters near Ho Chi Minh City airport [Tuo...
GrabShare Might Return to Saigon for a 1 Year Trial: Authorities
In Saigon, GrabShare might make a comeback later in the year.
Morning News Roundup: Microsoft, Bosch Replace Local CEOs With Foreigners in Vietnam
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Microsoft, Bosch replace local CEOs with foreigners in Vietnam [VnExpress] Rough G...
Can Tho Releases New Code of Conduct Banning Jeans, T-Shirts at Government Offices
Can Tho’s civil servants will have to leave their Levi’s at home from now on.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnamese Tech Outfit Bkav Invests $22m in Smartphone
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnamese engineers aspire to make strides in farming technology [Tuoi Tre] Bkav ...
Weekend News Roundup: Hue Imperial Citadel Receives 20,000 Visitors on National Day
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Hue Imperial Citadel receives 20,000 visitors on National Day [SGGP] HCM City tria...
Tay Ninh Province Looks to Build $680m Worth of Solar Plants
Officials in Tay Ninh province are seeking approval for the construction of 15 solar power plants by 2020.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam in Talks to Acquire Rights to Finland's Education Program
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. HED [VnExpress] Ho Chi Minh City water park found raising leopards, Asian golden c...
Morning News Roundup: HCMC Leaders to Spend 2 Days a Month Meeting Citizens
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. HCM City leaders to spend two days a month meeting citizens [DTI] Vung Ang attract...