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New Policy Requires Phone Users to Submit Photo ID or Risk Service Suspension

Vietnam

New Policy Requires Phone Users to Submit Photo ID or Risk Service Suspension

New legislation going into effect later this month asks mobile phone subscribers to submit a portrait in an attempt to crack down on spam accounts.

SaigoneerApr 12, 2018

Plan to Expand Noi Bai Airport Will Cost Hanoi $3.5bn: Official (3)

Vietnam

Plan to Expand Noi Bai Airport Will Cost Hanoi $3.5bn: Official (3)

Noi Bai Airport's expansion plan – which has been approved but is not yet underway – will more than double the number of passengers it can service by 2025 to address concerns of impending overcrowding.

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SaigoneerApr 12, 2018

Plan to Expand Noi Bai Airport Will Cost Hanoi $3.5bn: Official

Vietnam

Plan to Expand Noi Bai Airport Will Cost Hanoi $3.5bn: Official

Noi Bai Airport's expansion plan – which has been approved but is not yet underway – will more than double the number of passengers it can service by 2025 to address concerns of impending overcrowding.

SaigoneerApr 12, 2018

Morning News Roundup: Half of HCMC Citizens Use Online Public Services, Official Says

Vietnam

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 projects mushrooming in Hanoi [Tuoi Tre]

SaigoneerApr 12, 2018

Amanoi: Luxury and Seclusion in the Heart of a National Park

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Amanoi: Luxury and Seclusion in the Heart of a National Park

Like turtle shells breaching shimmering shallows, giant ochre boulders rise from tufts of green bushes and trees on the mountains overlooking the East Sea in south-central Vietnam.

SaigoneerApr 11, 2018

From South Korea to Vietnam and Hong Kong: A Student’s Inspiring Educational Journey

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From South Korea to Vietnam and Hong Kong: A Student’s Inspiring Educational Journey

Han Bin Kim has taken an unusual path to university.

SaigoneerApr 11, 2018

Hanoi to Rebuild Hang Day Stadium During $307m Upgrade

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Hanoi to Rebuild Hang Day Stadium During $307m Upgrade

Hanoi's Hang Day Stadium, currently in a state of disrepair, will be torn down at the end of the year and be replaced with a new sports complex costing an estimated US$307 million.

SaigoneerApr 11, 2018

Homegrown Coworking Chain Toong Expands to Cambodia and Laos

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Homegrown Coworking Chain Toong Expands to Cambodia and Laos

Toong currently owns seven coworking operations in Vietnam and is set to branch out within the region.

SaigoneerApr 11, 2018

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Vietnam Plans to Build Standard-Gauge Track Linking Northern Provinces With China

Vietnam

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.

SaigoneerApr 11, 2018

Morning Links Roundup: HCMC Tops Nation in FDI Attraction

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Morning Links Roundup: HCMC Tops Nation in FDI Attraction

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . ▪ Ho Chi Minh City tops nation in FDI attraction [SGGP] ▪ Vietnamese e-commerce booms, with rosy future [Tuoi Tre]

SaigoneerApr 11, 2018

[Photos] This Cafe in Ha Dong District Is an Ode to Industrial Chic

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[Photos] This Cafe in Ha Dong District Is an Ode to Industrial Chic

Fans of industrial style might find this coffee shop in Hanoi a perfect location to enjoy a cup of joe or two during the weekend.

SaigoneerApr 10, 2018

[Photos] The City That Never Sits Still: Traffic in 1965 Saigon

Saigon

[Photos] The City That Never Sits Still: Traffic in 1965 Saigon

Half a century ago, Saigon was home to many familiar sights as well as some surprising interlopers from across time and space.

SaigoneerApr 10, 2018

Uber Exits Vietnam, Leaves $2.3m in Tax Debt That Grab Refuses to Pay

Vietnam

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.

SaigoneerApr 10, 2018

Binh Thuan to Start Building $38m Solar Power Plant This June

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Binh Thuan to Start Building $38m Solar Power Plant This June

Binh Thuan Province will soon be home to a US$38 million solar power plant following ambitious investments in renewables.

SaigoneerApr 10, 2018

Morning Links Roundup: Vietnamese Firms Turn Their Backs on China for Japan, South Korea

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Morning Links Roundup: Vietnamese Firms Turn Their Backs on China for Japan, South Korea

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . ▪ Vietnamese firms turn their backs on China for Japan, S Korea: report [VnExpress] ▪ Hanoi football stadium to undergo USD310m upgrade [DTI]

SaigoneerApr 10, 2018

Saigoneer Podcast: Ghost Stories, Vietnam's Super-Rich and Cambodian Rock & Roll

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Saigoneer Podcast: Ghost Stories, Vietnam's Super-Rich and Cambodian Rock & Roll

It's time to start your week with a hearty dose of the Saigoneer Podcast.

SaigoneerApr 9, 2018

Vietnam to Impose Social Insurance Tax on Expat Workers in 2018

Vietnam

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.

SaigoneerApr 9, 2018

Weekend News Roundup: HCMC-Vung Tau Hydrofoil Sinks After Collision With Unknown Object

Vietnam

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 City-Vung Tau express boat sinks after hitting unknown object [Tuoi Tre]

SaigoneerApr 9, 2018

How the Creator of Zalo, Vietnam's Home-Grown Chat App, Went From Hacker to Manager

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How the Creator of Zalo, Vietnam's Home-Grown Chat App, Went From Hacker to Manager

Vietnam's popular chat app and social media platform, Zalo, was born from its creator's curiosity about hacking.

SaigoneerApr 8, 2018

Two Vietnamese Scientists Included in Top 100 Asian Academics List

Vietnam

Two Vietnamese Scientists Included in Top 100 Asian Academics List

Vietnamese scientists are getting more recognition in the region.

SaigoneerApr 7, 2018

[Video] The Elaborate 'Holy Tower' of Caodaism in the Outskirts of Tay Ninh

Culture

[Video] The Elaborate 'Holy Tower' of Caodaism in the Outskirts of Tay Ninh

In Tay Ninh Province’s Hoa Thanh District, a sizable community of Cao Dai followers lives thanks to the existence of the religion’s major temple, the Cao Dai Holy See.

SaigoneerApr 7, 2018

D4 Seafood Paradise Vinh Khanh Is Now an Official Saigon Food Street

Saigon

D4 Seafood Paradise Vinh Khanh Is Now an Official Saigon Food Street

District 4’s nhậu neighborhood has been turned into an official food street by Saigon authorities.

SaigoneerApr 7, 2018

Quang Hai Named Among Top 500 Most Important Players on the Planet

Vietnam

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.

SaigoneerApr 6, 2018

[Photos] A Trip to District 12's Stunning Japanese-Inspired Monastery

Culture

[Photos] A Trip to District 12's Stunning Japanese-Inspired Monastery

If you’re looking for a peaceful escape not far from the city, District 12’s Khanh An Monastery is just the place for you.

SaigoneerApr 6, 2018

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