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Meet Vietnam's First-Ever Female UN Peacekeeper in South Sudan

In just a few days, Vietnam’s first-ever female United Nations (UN) peacekeeper will depart from Hanoi for her mission in South Sudan.

SaigoneerNov 10, 2017

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Sanctuary’s New Villas Are the Dream Second Home in Vietnam

Views from the waterfront at Sanctuary Villas. As Saigon continues to develop at a rapid pace, traffic congestion and air pollution are becoming increasingly serious problems. The city’s booming economy means there is plenty of work to do, and plenty of money to be made, but it’s understandable if one feels the need to escape from time to time.

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SaigoneerNov 10, 2017

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: HCMC Launches Bilingual Tourism Magazine

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . ▪ HCM City launches bilingual tourism magazine [DTI] ▪ Trump and Putin set to meet in Vietnam, Kremlin says [CNBC]

SaigoneerNov 10, 2017

Asia

Vietnamese Student Jailed in Singapore for Hacking Into Professor's Account to Modify Grades

A Vietnamese student was recently jailed in Singapore after he was caught hacking into his professor’s school account to change his grades as well as others'.

SaigoneerNov 9, 2017

Vietnam

Russia Offers $5m in Humanitarian Aid to Help Vietnam With Typhoon Recovery

On Tuesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin instructed his government to provide Vietnam with US$5 million to help storm-battered localities deal with the aftermath of Typhoon Damrey.

SaigoneerNov 9, 2017

Society

Vietnam Drops 4 Places to 69th in Global Gender Gap Ranking

Despite having the most gender-diverse work environment in Asia , Vietnam is faring poorly when it comes to the gender gap, according to a new report.

SaigoneerNov 9, 2017

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Japan Sends Water Purifiers to Support Flood Victims in Vietnam

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . ▪ Japan sends water purifiers to support flood victims in Vietnam [DTI] ▪ Typhoon Damrey kills 106 in Vietnam, reservoirs brimming before APEC summit [Tuoi Tre]

SaigoneerNov 9, 2017

Vietnam

As Flooding Recedes, Hoi An Hustles to Clean up for APEC Visit

Vietnam is rushing to clean up Hoi An to prepare for a planned visit by world leaders as part of APEC’s program.

SaigoneerNov 8, 2017

Tech

Saigon's First Apple iPhone X Sold at Record Price of VND68m

Apple fans in Vietnam might have to shell out dozens of million of dong to get their hands on a brand-new iPhone X.

SaigoneerNov 8, 2017

Vietnam

Vietnam's Internet Cable Breaks for 5th Time This Year, But Who's Surprised

It's just another week in Vietnam, as one of the country's major undersea internet cables has encountered problems yet again.

SaigoneerNov 8, 2017

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: 3 Moon Bears Freed After Nearly 20 years Behind Bars in Vietnam

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . ▪ 3 moon bears freed after nearly 20 years behind bars in Vietnam [VnExpress] ▪ Bitcoin regulation headaches re-emerge in Vietnam [Tuoi Tre]

SaigoneerNov 8, 2017

Heritage

[Photos] A Walk Down Dong Khanh Boulevard in Old Saigon's Cho Lon

Ask anyone who has ever set foot in Saigon and they have undoubtedly heard of Cho Lon. Spanning the western half of District 5 and a few neighborhoods in Districts 6 and 11, the quarter has been one of the most significant hubs of trading and heritage in the city for more than two centuries.

SaigoneerNov 7, 2017

Tech

Google and Facebook Should Be Required to Establish Offices and Servers in Vietnam: Ministry

A bill drafted by the Ministry of Public Security that would require major tech companies like Google and Facebook to establish offices and servers within Vietnam has been met with staunch opposition.

SaigoneerNov 7, 2017

Film & TV

[Video] Short Film Retells Vietnam's Origin Story With Sleek Visuals, Impressive Soundtrack

A refreshing take on Vietnam’s most well-known folk tale, this 2017 retelling of ‘Con Rong Chau Tien’ manages to retain the gist of the legend while improving on the traditional storyline with some impressive visuals and a Disney-grade musical soundtrack.

SaigoneerNov 7, 2017

Saigon

Tan Son Nhat Cracks List of Top 25 Most Sleep-Friendly Airports

In a nod to Tan Son Nhat International Airport's improved facilities, the aerodrome has been included among the top 25 most sleep-friendly airports in the world, according to a new ranking.

SaigoneerNov 7, 2017

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Needs $10.2bn for Clean Water Supply Projects

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . ▪ New US ambassador to Vietnam hits the ground running [VnExpress] ▪ Vietnam needs $10.2 billion for clean water supply projects [SGGP]

SaigoneerNov 7, 2017

Vietnam

VietJet Founder Makes Forbes' List of 100 Most Powerful Women in the World

VietJet founder and CEO Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao has once again made Forbes ’ list of the world’s most powerful women.

SaigoneerNov 6, 2017

Vietnam

Typhoon Damrey: 44 Dead, 22 Missing, 40,000 Houses Damaged

Vietnam’s coastal provinces were battered by devastating Typhoon Damrey during the weekend.

SaigoneerNov 6, 2017

Vietnam

Vietnam to Abolish Residence Books, Establish Online Citizen Database

Vietnam is in the process of completely overhauling its household registration and personal identification systems.

SaigoneerNov 6, 2017

Vietnam

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 world’s leading travel event in London [DTI]

SaigoneerNov 6, 2017