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Vietnam

Vietnam's 12th Typhoon This Year, Damrey, Will Hit Nha Trang Head-on Tomorrow

Tourist destinations such as Nha Trang, Hoi An and Da Nang are in the middle of the typhoon’s path.

SaigoneerNov 3, 2017

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Over 1,000 Khaisilk Products Confiscated in HCMC Amid Mislabeling Crisis

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . ▪ Over 1,000 Khaisilk products confiscated in Ho Chi Minh City amid mislabeling crisis [Tuoi Tre] ▪ Man nabbed for slashing off car mirrors in Ho Chi Minh City [Tuoi Tre]

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SaigoneerNov 3, 2017

Vietnam

Former US Ambassador Ted Osius to Remain in Vietnam as Fulbright University Vice President

Ted Osius, the outgoing American ambassador to Vietnam, will continue to live and work in Vietnam after his term ends.

SaigoneerNov 2, 2017

Architecture

[Photos] Warm Wood Tones Add a Comfortable Touch to This Nha Trang Abode

This rustic abode in Nha Trang blends a modern structure with traditional Vietnamese design accents to create a homey atmosphere for its dwellers.

SaigoneerNov 2, 2017

Vietnam

Vietnam Plans to Retrench 10% of Government Jobs by 2021

The Vietnamese government is planning to cut at least 10% of civil service jobs in the next four years in an effort to curtail public spending.

SaigoneerNov 2, 2017

Branded Content

‘NAMO: Introducing the Flavors of Southern Italy to Saigon

'NAMO has quickly earned a stellar reputation for its authentic handmade Italian pastas that rely on fresh, imported ingredients. Under the guidance of their executive chef Ivan, the restaurant brings the flavors of southern Italy to Saigon.

SaigoneerNov 2, 2017

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Da Nang Schools, Agencies to Have Days off During APEC Week

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . ▪ Da Nang schools, agencies to be given days off during APEC week [Tuoi Tre] ▪ Over 1,000 Khaisilk products confiscated in Ho Chi Minh City amid mislabeling crisis [Tuoi Tre]

SaigoneerNov 2, 2017

Vietnam

Vinasun Lost 8,000 Drivers in First Half of 2017 Due to Uber, Grab Competition

Vinasun and Mai Linh have blamed Uber and Grab for causing thousands of drivers to quit while profits take a nosedive.

SaigoneerNov 1, 2017

Culture

[Photos] Saigoneers Swamp Bui Vien Last Night to Celebrate Halloween

Ever since District 1's Bui Vien Street was turned into a pedestrian-only zone, the main thoroughfare through Saigon’s backpacker quarter has become a mecca for city dwellers to celebrate any festive occasion.

SaigoneerNov 1, 2017

Tech

Vietnam's Home-Grown Internet Browser Coc Coc Hits 23m Users

Coc Coc, the Vietnamese-created internet browser, has grown rapidly since its launch in 2013, and now boasts 23 million users within Vietnam.

SaigoneerNov 1, 2017

Travel

Vietnamese Motorcyclist Drives From Saigon to Paris in 150 Days

A Vietnamese motorcyclist has finished the first leg of his trip around world on a motorbike.

SaigoneerNov 1, 2017

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Spends $9.4bn on Debts This Year

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . ▪ Vinamilk tops list of prestigious food – beverage firms in 2017 [SGGP] ▪ Vietnam spends $9.4bn on debts this year [DTI]

SaigoneerNov 1, 2017

Saigon

Saigon Considers Overpasses, Monorail, Cable Car to Solve Airport Traffic Conundrum

Saigon continues to seek new solutions to ease road congestion around the city’s airport.

SaigoneerOct 31, 2017

Heritage

[Photos] Life in 1973 Saigon - Part 3

On his trip to Saigon in 1973, famed American photographer Nick DeWolf spent a lot of time strolling local streets to capture on film numerous slices of life in the southern city just before the major events of 1975.

SaigoneerOct 31, 2017

Vietnam

Vietnam Suddenly Bans Cryptocurrencies After Local College Starts Accepting Bitcoins

Over the weekend Vietnam's central bank took a harsh stance against Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.

SaigoneerOct 31, 2017

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam's Tourist Arrivals up 28% Compared to Last Year

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . ▪ Vietnam’s inflation edges closer to annual limit in October [VnExpress] ▪ Tourist arrivals to Vietnam up 28 percent year on year [SGGP]

SaigoneerOct 31, 2017

Asia

Chinese University Begins Offering Competitive Dragon, Lion Dance Course

In case anyone is interested, Zhejiang University in China is now offering a course on dragon and lion dances.

SaigoneerOct 30, 2017

Vietnam

Foreigner Praised Online After Moving Moto Driver Blocking Hanoi Road

Here’s the full story behind the kerfuffle between a foreign man and a local motorcyclist that was caught on tape recently.

SaigoneerOct 30, 2017

Vietnam

Vietnamese Consumers Are the Most Charitable in Asia-Pacific: Survey

A recent survey has shown that Vietnamese consumers are the most generous in the Asia-Pacific region when it comes to supporting charities.

SaigoneerOct 30, 2017

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnamese Photographer Wins International Environmental Photo Prize

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . ▪ Grab, Uber benefit from ‘unfair competition’: Vietnamese ministries [VnExpress] ▪ Vietnamese photographer wins international photo prize on environment [DTI]

SaigoneerOct 30, 2017

Vietnam

Vietnam to Grant Income Tax Exemption in 3 Upcoming Special Economic Zones

Vietnam’s future special economic zones (SEZ) might be the mecca for locals to achieve an unprecedented amount of income.

SaigoneerOct 29, 2017

Asia

Singapore to Ban New Private Vehicles From 2018

Singapore’s government announced on Monday that it plans to freeze the number of private cars on its streets from 2018.

SaigoneerOct 29, 2017

Film & TV

The Most Popular TV Series of Our Saigon Childhood in Pixel Form

In the age of internet streaming services, gone are the days when our selection of entertainment was limited to what local TV stations broadcasted. These illustrations by Vietnamese artist Tu Bui will be a nostalgic trip down memory lane for many Saigoneers.

SaigoneerOct 28, 2017

Vietnam

Vietnam Is the 27th-Largest Greenhouse Gas Emitter in the World: Official

According to experts, Vietnam is the 27 th -largest greenhouse gas emitter in the world, accounting for 0.72% of total global emissions.

SaigoneerOct 28, 2017

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