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Vietnamese Photographer Among 6 in Asia-Pacific Selected for Global Talent Program

Arts & Culture

Vietnamese Photographer Among 6 in Asia-Pacific Selected for Global Talent Program

Hanoi-based Vietnamese photographer Maika Elan was recently selected as one of six creatives to watch in Southeast Asia and Oceania.

SaigoneerNov 18, 2017

Two South Korean Universities Are Teaching Students How to Love and Date

Asia

Two South Korean Universities Are Teaching Students How to Love and Date

Students at two universities in South Korea can now take courses that teach them about sex, relationships and marriage.

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Nov 17, 2017

Foreign Websites Should Process Payments Locally for Ease of Tax Collection: Ministry

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Foreign Websites Should Process Payments Locally for Ease of Tax Collection: Ministry

The Ministry of Finance has stated its desire to have foreign digital service providers such as Facebook and Google process payments through a Vietnam-based corporation.

SaigoneerNov 17, 2017

Morning News Roundup: ASEAN Sends Aid to Typhoon Victims in Vietnam

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: ASEAN Sends Aid to Typhoon Victims in Vietnam

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . ▪ Global coal price hike could cost Vietnam $1.27 billion per year: report [VnExpress] ▪ ASEAN sends aid to typhoon victims in Vietnam [DTI]

SaigoneerNov 17, 2017

Did Bkav Actually Crack Apple iPhone X's Face ID a Week After Its Release?

Tech

Did Bkav Actually Crack Apple iPhone X's Face ID a Week After Its Release?

A group of enterprising Vietnamese "hackers" recently claimed that they had managed to crack Apple's Face ID, the iPhone X's latest form of authentication.

SaigoneerNov 16, 2017

German Architect Unveils Dramatic 'Sky Forest' Tower for Thu Thiem Peninsula

Architecture

German Architect Unveils Dramatic 'Sky Forest' Tower for Thu Thiem Peninsula

A prominent international architect has unveiled plans for a spectacular skyscraper on Saigon's Thu Thiem Peninsula.

SaigoneerNov 16, 2017

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Launches Government Website for Startups

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Launches Government Website for Startups

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . ▪ Vietnam launches government website for startups [Tuoi Tre] ▪ Top three smart city solutions for Vietnam announced [DTI]

SaigoneerNov 16, 2017

Amid Line 1 Delays, Saigon Plans to Start Building Metro Line 3A

Saigon

Amid Line 1 Delays, Saigon Plans to Start Building Metro Line 3A

While progress on Saigon’s Metro Line 1 and Line 2 is lagging behind due to delays in funding reimbursement and land clearance, city officials have recently finished a formal plan to commence construction of Metro Line 3A in the near future.

SaigoneerNov 15, 2017

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After Typhoon Damrey, 150,000 Children in Vietnam Are at Risk of Malnutrition: UNICEF

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After Typhoon Damrey, 150,000 Children in Vietnam Are at Risk of Malnutrition: UNICEF

Typhoon Damrey, which struck south-central Vietnam over a week ago , has left tens of thousands of children at risk of health issues, UNICEF reports.

SaigoneerNov 15, 2017

VietJet Aims to Launch Direct Flights to California in 2019

Travel

VietJet Aims to Launch Direct Flights to California in 2019

VietJet is rapidly expanding its fleet and preparing for direct flights to California by 2019.

SaigoneerNov 15, 2017

Morning News Roundup: ASEAN, China Agree to Protect Marine Environment in East Sea

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: ASEAN, China Agree to Protect Marine Environment in East Sea

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . ▪ ASEAN, China agree to protect marine environment in East Sea [VietnamNet] ▪ Vietnam won’t tolerate IUU fishing: MARD [SGGP]

SaigoneerNov 15, 2017

[Photos] Phu Nhuan's Piet Mondrian-Inspired Tube House

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[Photos] Phu Nhuan's Piet Mondrian-Inspired Tube House

With a touch of bright colors as accents, a local architecture firm managed to make this Saigon tube house stand out from its dull and rigid neighbors in the vicinity.

SaigoneerNov 14, 2017

Hanoi Sets Goal of Luring 23.85m Domestic, International Tourists This Year

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Hanoi Sets Goal of Luring 23.85m Domestic, International Tourists This Year

Hanoi is aiming to become a bigger hotspot for tourism, as officials are expecting the city to host 23.83 total million visitors within 2017.

SaigoneerNov 14, 2017

[Photos] A Dreamlike Saigon in 1964 on Film

Saigon

[Photos] A Dreamlike Saigon in 1964 on Film

What makes Saigon’s 1964 self different from how it is today?

SaigoneerNov 14, 2017

Mai Linh to Launch Xe Ôm App Next Monday to Compete With Uber, Grab

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Mai Linh to Launch Xe Ôm App Next Monday to Compete With Uber, Grab

Vietnam's on-demand ride-hailing market is about to gain a new competitor as Mai Linh has announced it will launch an app-based xe ôm service next week.

SaigoneerNov 14, 2017

Morning News Roundup: Ryan Giggs to Become Director of Football at Vietnam Academy

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Ryan Giggs to Become Director of Football at Vietnam Academy

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . ▪ Ryan Giggs to take director of football job at Vietnamese academy [Tuoi Tre]

SaigoneerNov 14, 2017

APEC Concludes in Da Nang With New Pacific Trade Deal in Place

Vietnam

APEC Concludes in Da Nang With New Pacific Trade Deal in Place

Last week, world leaders convened in Da Nang for the 2017 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, creating a major trade pact in the process.

SaigoneerNov 13, 2017

Site Clearance, Land Compensation for Long Thanh Airport Will Require $1bn: Report

Vietnam

Site Clearance, Land Compensation for Long Thanh Airport Will Require $1bn: Report

The Vietnamese government plans to reclaim 5,585 hectares of land and relocate 15,500 people to make way for Long Thanh Airport.

SaigoneerNov 13, 2017

Saigon Will Finally Launch First River Bus Route in November, but Only With 5 Stations

Saigon

Saigon Will Finally Launch First River Bus Route in November, but Only With 5 Stations

Can Saigon’s first river bus line be ready on schedule this time?

SaigoneerNov 13, 2017

Weekend News Roundup: During Hanoi Visit, Trump Offers to 'Mediate' in East Sea Dispute

Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: During Hanoi Visit, Trump Offers to 'Mediate' in East Sea Dispute

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . ▪ Trump in Hanoi offers to 'mediate' on East Vietnam Sea dispute [Tuoi Tre] ▪ Fish farmers’ floating life on hydropower lake in central Vietnam [Tuoi Tre]

SaigoneerNov 13, 2017

Vietnam Could Be Among Top 20 Economies Globally by 2050: PwC Report

Vietnam

Vietnam Could Be Among Top 20 Economies Globally by 2050: PwC Report

In the next few decades, Vietnam might be among the world’s top economies, according to a recent report by business advisory firm PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC).

SaigoneerNov 12, 2017

Vietnam

Vietnam's Nation Brand Is Ranked 45th Globally at $203bn

Vietnam's nation brand has been valued at US$203 billion, making it among the top 50 most valuable nation brands in the world.

SaigoneerNov 10, 2017

A Food Folk Tale: How a Poor Farmer Traded Starfruit for Gold

Food Culture

A Food Folk Tale: How a Poor Farmer Traded Starfruit for Gold

In Vietnam, fruits, especially those of the oddly shaped variety, come with a story. From pineapple to watermelon , there’s not a snack in this country that doesn’t come with a lesson attached. The juicy, yellow-green starfruit is no different.

SaigoneerNov 10, 2017

Pornographic GIFs Almost Got WhatsApp Banned in Indonesia Recently

Asia

Pornographic GIFs Almost Got WhatsApp Banned in Indonesia Recently

Indonesia, with the world’s largest Muslim population, recently threatened to block popular messaging service WhatsApp after requesting it to remove pornographic content.

SaigoneerNov 10, 2017

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