Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh Is Back in Vietnam
World-renowned religious leader Thich Nhat Hanh is currently in Vietnam for a holiday.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam PM Endorses Son Doong Cable Car Plan
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam’s PM endorses cable car plan to world famous cave system [VnExpress] Repai...
Central Government Plans to Legalize Cryptocurrencies in Vietnam by 2019
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has approved the establishment of a legal body that will manage cryptocurrencies and digital assets in Vietnam.
Former Director of Drug Company Sentenced to 12 Years for Smuggling Fake Cancer Medicine
The former director of a Saigon-based pharmaceutical company has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for his involvement in smuggling cancer medicine into Vietnam.
Morning News Roundup: 51 Bankers, Businessmen on Trial in Vietnam for Fraud
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. 51 bankers, businessmen on trial in Vietnam for fraud [Tuoi Tre] New Saigon ‘food...
3 of Vietnam's Undersea Internet Cables Are Broken, No Repair Date in Place
If your internet speeds sucked this weekend (and even now), you're not alone, as three of Vietnam's international internet cables are out of commission.
It's Official: Hanoi Will Ban Motorbikes in Downtown Areas by 2030
Hanoi’s municipal officials recently gave the final nod to a plan to heavily restrict personal vehicle use in the city center.
Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam’s Track-and-Field Team Ends Thai Dominance at SEA Games
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam’s track-and-field team ends Thai dominance at SEA Games [Tuoi Tre] East Vi...
Morning News Roundup: Over 700 Houses Damaged as Typhoon Hato Batters Northern Vietnam
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Over 700 houses damaged as Typhoon Hato batters northern Vietnam [VnExpress] Vietn...
Archaeologists Discover 4,500-Year-Old Advanced Trading Network in the Mekong Delta
A team of archaeologists from Australia has uncovered evidence of an extensive trading network that operated in Vietnam from almost 4,500 years ago until nearly 3,000 years ago.
Morning News Roundup: Company Director Sparks Outrage After Slapping Female Doctor in Central Vietnam
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Company director sparks outrage after slapping female doctor in central Vietnam [Tuoi T...
[Video] Da Nang Daredevil Arrested for 'Driving' While Standing on Motorbike Seat
Do not try this at home. Or anywhere else, for that matter.
After Months in Captivity, Vietnamese Sailor Rescued From Filipino Terrorist Group Abu Sayyaf
Do Trung Hieu, a Vietnamese sailor captured in a high-profile Abu Sayyaf kidnapping last year, was rescued by Filipino troops recently.
Morning News Roundup: Polluting Factories Still Remain in Hanoi's Residential Quarters
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Polluting factories still remain in Hanoi's residential quarters [VietnamNet] Prof...
Vietnam's 1st Observatory to Open in Nha Trang Next Month
Astronomy fans in Vietnam will be excited to find out that the country’s first observatory will open its doors to visitors next month.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Battles Dengue Outbreaks With 42% More Cases
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Vietnam battles dengue outbreaks with 42% more cases [Business Mirror] Vietnamese ...
Amid Issues With Da Nang Authorities, Uber Announces Fare Hike in Saigon, Hanoi
Getting around Vietnam’s big metropolises will be more expensive in the future as Uber has increased its fares.
Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance Proposes VAT Increase to 12% by 2019
In the coming years, Vietnamese consumers may find themselves shelling out more cash for goods and services.
Morning News Roundup: Female Archer Clinches Vietnam’s 1st SEA Games Medal
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Female archer clinches Vietnam’s first 2017 SEA Games medal [Tuoi Tre] Drug ring l...
Morning News Roundup: Flooding Threatens Flights at Tan Son Nhat Airport
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Flooding threatens flights at Tan Son Nhat Airport [DTI] Hanoi chairman admits to ...
