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Vietnam's Natural Sand Deposits Might Deplete in 5 Years

Vietnam

Vietnam's Natural Sand Deposits Might Deplete in 5 Years

Vietnamese authorities are desperately searching for new sources of construction sand amid dire warnings that the country is running out of the natural resource.

SaigoneerOct 27, 2017
Saigon Fronts $51m for Metro Line 1 as ODA Remains Tied Up

Saigon

Saigon Fronts $51m for Metro Line 1 as ODA Remains Tied Up

In order to ensure that work on Saigon's first metro line continues, the city's administration has approved an advance payment of US$51.7 million for the project's contractors.

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Oct 27, 2017
VietJet to Fly From Saigon to Chiang Mai, Phuket in December

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VietJet to Fly From Saigon to Chiang Mai, Phuket in December

VietJet Air is ready to expand its network yet again, with new flights from Saigon to Phuket and Chiang Mai in Thailand starting in December.

SaigoneerOct 26, 2017
New Study Shows Link Between Some Traditional Herbal Remedies and Liver Cancer

Health

New Study Shows Link Between Some Traditional Herbal Remedies and Liver Cancer

Some herbs that are used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) have been linked to liver cancer across Asia.

SaigoneerOct 26, 2017
From 2018, Vietnam to Only Buy Government Cars for Ministers, Higher Officials

Vietnam

From 2018, Vietnam to Only Buy Government Cars for Ministers, Higher Officials

Vietnam’s central government is planning to curtail government spending by cutting back the amount spent on state-issued cars.

SaigoneerOct 26, 2017
Phu Quoc to Transform Old Airport Into New Urban Zone

Development

Phu Quoc to Transform Old Airport Into New Urban Zone

The leadership of Phu Quoc has unveiled a plan to turn the island's old airport into a new urban area.

SaigoneerOct 25, 2017
[Photos] Czech Photographer Showcases Both the Energy and Idyll of Life in Hanoi

Arts & Culture

[Photos] Czech Photographer Showcases Both the Energy and Idyll of Life in Hanoi

Photographer Mate Valter traveled to Vietnam’s capital in February 2016 to document the unique energy of Hanoi's daily life.

SaigoneerOct 25, 2017
Road Safety Campaign to Give out 130,000 Free Rides for Drunk People

Vietnam

Road Safety Campaign to Give out 130,000 Free Rides for Drunk People

In an effort to discourage locals from driving under the influence, the National Traffic Safety Committee recently launched a campaign to provide drinkers with free rides.

SaigoneerOct 25, 2017
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Morning News Roundup: Made-in-Vietnam Chemotherapeutic Drug Reduces Treatment Cost by 60%

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Made-in-Vietnam Chemotherapeutic Drug Reduces Treatment Cost by 60%

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . ▪ Foreign ownership in Techcombank officially at 0% [VnExpress] ▪ Vietnamese chemotherapy drug reduces treatment costs by 60 percent [VietnamNet]

SaigoneerOct 25, 2017
Hanoi Shop Owner Covers Illegally Parked Car in Sanitary Pads, Goes Viral

Vietnam

Hanoi Shop Owner Covers Illegally Parked Car in Sanitary Pads, Goes Viral

Facebook’s livestream function has facilitated some of Vietnam’s most eccentric antics. Most recently, it was a vessel for a Hanoi vendor to demonstrate her passive aggression in the most unique way possible: with sanitary pads.

SaigoneerOct 24, 2017
Vietnam Might Sue the US Over New Regulations on Catfish Exports

Vietnam

Vietnam Might Sue the US Over New Regulations on Catfish Exports

Companies in the Mekong Delta that export cá tra , commonly known as catfish, are worried that new import regulations set by the United States will adversely impact their business.

SaigoneerOct 24, 2017
50% of Children in Saigon Are Obese: Nutrition Experts

Health

50% of Children in Saigon Are Obese: Nutrition Experts

Hanoi and Saigon, Vietnam's two largest cities, have seen huge increases in the rate of obese children living within the metropolises over the last 20 years.

SaigoneerOct 24, 2017
Morning News Roundup: Japanese Film Festival to Begin in Vietnam Next Week

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Japanese Film Festival to Begin in Vietnam Next Week

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . ▪ Int’l school accountant victim of acid attack in Ho Chi Minh City [Tuoi Tre] ▪ Japanese Film Festival to begin in Vietnam next week [Tuoi Tre]

SaigoneerOct 24, 2017
Readers’ Choice: What Are Saigon’s Best Up-and-Coming Neighborhoods?

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Readers’ Choice: What Are Saigon’s Best Up-and-Coming Neighborhoods?

As Saigon continues to grow and develop by the day, the city's transformation is more visible in some neighborhoods than others. Earlier this month, we asked Saigoneer readers to let us know which neighborhoods they thought were the best destinations for eating, drinking, shopping and exploring the city.

SaigoneerOct 23, 2017
[Photos] Vinh Phuc's Tam Dao Hill Station in Its Glory Days

Vietnam

[Photos] Vinh Phuc's Tam Dao Hill Station in Its Glory Days

Nestled in a cradle of hills about 85 kilometers northwest of Hanoi is the Tam Dao Hill Station, a former colonial village whose lakes, waterfalls and villas made it known during its heyday as “The Da Lat of the North.”

SaigoneerOct 23, 2017
Learn How to Make Money From Tourism With Hanoi's New Tourism Classes

Vietnam

Learn How to Make Money From Tourism With Hanoi's New Tourism Classes

As part of a greater emphasis on tourism, Hanoi’s Department of Tourism has begun offering training classes to residents of frequently visited areas in order to improve tour experiences.

SaigoneerOct 23, 2017
Japan's Aid Agency Voices Concerns Over Vietnam's Handling of ODA Loans for Metro Projects

Development

Japan's Aid Agency Voices Concerns Over Vietnam's Handling of ODA Loans for Metro Projects

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is not happy about how the Vietnamese government manages its official development assistance (ODA) loans.

SaigoneerOct 23, 2017
Weekend News Roundup: HCMC Wants to Ban Jeans, T-Shirts in Public Offices

Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: HCMC Wants to Ban Jeans, T-Shirts in Public Offices

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . ▪ Ho Chi Minh City wants to ban jeans and T-shirts in public offices [VnExpress] ▪ International coffee brands quit Vietnam due to filtered down profits [VnExpress]

SaigoneerOct 23, 2017
Ministry Urges Central Government to Allocate More Funding for Environmental Protection

Vietnam

Ministry Urges Central Government to Allocate More Funding for Environmental Protection

Vietnam's Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE) is pushing to receive a higher budget, as its current funding cannot meet all of its needs.

SaigoneerOct 22, 2017
Vietnam's First Japanese Gas Station Opens in Hanoi, Steals Local Hearts

Vietnam

Vietnam's First Japanese Gas Station Opens in Hanoi, Steals Local Hearts

A new gas station on the outskirts of Hanoi is the first foreign-owned such facility to open in Vietnam.

SaigoneerOct 21, 2017
New Law Requires Airlines to Provide Free Food, Drink, Rest Space in Case of Long Delays

Travel

New Law Requires Airlines to Provide Free Food, Drink, Rest Space in Case of Long Delays

As of November 1, passengers in Vietnam whose flights are delayed by more than three hours will be entitled to a free meal, according to Circular 27 issued by the Ministry of Transport.

SaigoneerOct 21, 2017
Saigon's Annual Per Capita Income to Reach $9,800 by 2020: Official

Saigon

Saigon's Annual Per Capita Income to Reach $9,800 by 2020: Official

Saigon’s impressive economic growth might help its residents achieve US$9,800 in average annual income soon.

SaigoneerOct 20, 2017
Christie's Auctions Its First Made-in-Vietnam Lacquer Artwork in London

Music & Arts

Christie's Auctions Its First Made-in-Vietnam Lacquer Artwork in London

A handmade lacquer work designed by Tran Nu Yen Khe was part of an auction at Christie’s in London on Wednesday.

SaigoneerOct 20, 2017
Inside the Storied Caravelle Hotel
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Inside the Storied Caravelle Hotel

The Caravelle holds a singular place in the cultural tapestry of Saigon. The luxury hotel was originally opened on Christmas Eve 1959 in the heart of the city, directly next door to the Opera House and a couple of blocks from the post office. It stands, not only as an architectural landmark, but as a reflection of the array of changes the city has undergone in the past half century.

SaigoneerOct 20, 2017
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