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[Video] Saigon, the City That's Always on the Move

Saigon is a city of constant movement, as demonstrated by the sleek video below.

SaigoneerOct 13, 2017

Vietnam

2 of Vietnam's Undersea Internet Cables Are Down...Again

In news that will surprise absolutely nobody, Vietnam is experiencing connectivity problems yet again after two major underwater internet cables encountered problems earlier this week.

SaigoneerOct 13, 2017

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Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Withdraws Run for UNESCO Director General

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Vietnam withdraws run for UNESCO Director General position [VietnamNet] Vietnam’s fuel fight heats up as market welcomes first foreign player [Tuoi Tre]

SaigoneerOct 13, 2017

Vietnam

Vietnam Should Tighten Control Over Camera Drones: Defense Minister

Drone operations in Vietnam might be subjected to more rigorous supervision in the future.

SaigoneerOct 12, 2017

Saigon

Saigon Begins Removing Trees Along Ton Duc Thang for Bridge Construction

Saigon recently started cutting down or relocating 258 trees on Ton Duc Thang Street to prepare for construction of a new bridge connecting District 1 and District 2.

SaigoneerOct 12, 2017

Saigon

Binh Chanh Major Ammonia Leak Sees 4 Hospitalized, 1,300 Evacuated, Numerous Pets Killed

Earlier this week, a serious gas leak in Binh Chanh District wreaked havoc on the local community, causing an evacuation of some 1,300 people.

SaigoneerOct 12, 2017

Branded Content

SOHY: A Stylish Escape Above the City

Lounge in Comfort and Style Above the Skyline at SOHY Twenty five floors above the city’s clamorous traffic and stressful commotion, a stylish escape awaits. Offering one of Saigon’s best sights, a sophisticated atmosphere and a dynamic menu, SOHY is perfect for laughing with friends, talking with colleagues, reveling in a romantic evening with your partner or dancing the night away.

SaigoneerOct 12, 2017

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Launches 3rd Pair of Locally-Made Guided Missile Corvettes

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Vietnam launches third pair of locally-made guided missile corvettes [Tuoi Tre] Ho Chi Minh City customs officers nabbed for aiding illegal export [Tuoi Tre]

SaigoneerOct 12, 2017

Saigon

Saigon to Undertake $8.8m Project to Dredge City 'Black Canals'

In an effort to improve the city’s drainage system, Saigon authorities recently greenlit a project to revamp the canals in various peripheral districts.

SaigoneerOct 11, 2017

Health

Vietnam Considers Amending 2-Child Policy Due to Ageing Population, Low Birth Rates

Vietnam is considering alternatives to its current family-planning policies due to a rapidly aging population and low birth rates.

SaigoneerOct 11, 2017

Society

How Facebook Got a War Veteran Home After 40 Years Stranded Overseas

Vietnam’s Facebook addiction can either be a boon or a bane, depending on whom you ask. However, for a family in rural Thanh Hoa province in northern Vietnam, the extensive reach of the country’s cyber network has led to a miracle.

SaigoneerOct 11, 2017

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Binh Dinh Company Director Detained for Huge Forest Destruction Crime

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Director detained for huge forest destruction crime [DTI] Industrial park developer fined for wastewater dumping in southern Vietnam [Tuoi Tre]

SaigoneerOct 11, 2017

Vietnam

It's Official: IKEA Confirms Plans to Expand to Vietnam, Philippines

After H&M opened its very first flagship store in Saigon this year, furniture retailer IKEA will be the next world-famous Swedish brand to establish a presence in Vietnam.

SaigoneerOct 10, 2017

Health

Despite Warning From Experts, Vietnam Delays Ban of White Asbestos in Construction

It’s a well-established fact in recent years that the use of asbestos in construction heightens cancer risks in residents and workers. However, in Vietnam, an asbestos variant is still widely used in homes.

SaigoneerOct 10, 2017

Asia

Thailand-Cambodia Stretch of Pan-Asia Railway Nearing Completion

Cambodia and Thailand are set to hold a ceremony early next year to celebrate the official opening of the much-delayed railway that will connect Phnom Penh and Bangkok.

SaigoneerOct 10, 2017

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Puts Forward Candidate as UNESCO Seeks New Leader to Revive Fortunes

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Vietnam puts forward candidate as UNESCO seeks new leader to revive fortunes [VnExpress] HCMC to complete removal of Saigon sea port this year [SGGP]

SaigoneerOct 10, 2017

Heritage

[Photos] The Quietude of Saigon in 1965

Thanks to decades of steady economic growth, Saigon is getting more and more crowded as people from all over the country and even overseas decide to settle down in the southern hub.

SaigoneerOct 9, 2017

Saigon

Vinasun Drivers in Saigon Protest Uber, Grab With Inflammatory Bumper Stickers

Some drivers for local cab company Vinasun are protesting the presence of ride-hailing apps in the market with derogatory bumper stickers.

SaigoneerOct 9, 2017

Vietnam

Vietnam Is Home to More Than 18m Unofficial Workers: Report

More than 18 million people are working unofficially in Vietnam according to a government report released last week.

SaigoneerOct 9, 2017

Travel

Quang Binh Resumes Son Doong Ladder Project, Launches New Tour in 2018

Tour company Oxalis has finally received the nod from the local government to resume the installation of a ladder that would allow tourists to traverse Vietnam’s world-famous Son Doong cave from the beginning to the end.

SaigoneerOct 9, 2017

Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam Airlines Makes $100m in Profit in First 9 Months

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Vietnam Airlines makes 2.3 trillion VND profit in nine months [SGGP] Saigon's 'smart city' plan met with skepticism by locals [VnExpress]

SaigoneerOct 9, 2017

Food Culture

Taiwan Struggles to Combat Locals' Addiction to Cancer-Causing Betel Nuts

The Taiwanese government continues to wage a war against betel nut addiction, but considering the cultural ties to the native plant, it is proving incredibly difficult.

SaigoneerOct 8, 2017