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Vietnam’s Video Game Market Ranks 28th Globally in Total Revenue: Report

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Vietnam’s Video Game Market Ranks 28th Globally in Total Revenue: Report

With spending on video games in Vietnam expected to hit US$365 million in 2017, the country is quickly becoming a lucrative market for game makers.

SaigoneerJul 19, 2017

Bangkok Professor Uses Social Media to Save Thailand's Old Train Stations From Demolition

Asia

Bangkok Professor Uses Social Media to Save Thailand's Old Train Stations From Demolition

A Bangkok-based university lecturer is raising awareness of the need to save historic railway stations from bulldozers.

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Jul 19, 2017

[Video] Fall in Love With Saigon Again Through This Soothing Aerial Tour

Arts & Culture

[Video] Fall in Love With Saigon Again Through This Soothing Aerial Tour

Saigon can be difficult to love at times, what with city residents frequently being subjected to flooding , severe traffic congestion and the demolition of beloved landmarks . However, with just a change of perspective, in this case from ground level to bird’s eye view, the southern hub’s beauty from above is enough to soothe even the harshest of critics.

SaigoneerJul 19, 2017

Vietnam Set to Privatize 39 State-Owned Companies by End of 2017

Vietnam

Vietnam Set to Privatize 39 State-Owned Companies by End of 2017

Vietnam's central government plans to privatize 39 state-owned enterprises (SOE) by the end of 2017.

SaigoneerJul 19, 2017

Saigon to Turn Largest Cemetery Into Park, Residential Area

Saigon

Saigon to Turn Largest Cemetery Into Park, Residential Area

In an effort to tackle Saigon’s overpopulation, municipal authorities recently approved a plan to convert the city’s largest cemetery into a residential area.

SaigoneerJul 19, 2017

Morning News Roundup: Globetrotters Name Hoi An Among 15 Best Cities in the World

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Globetrotters Name Hoi An Among 15 Best Cities in the World

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Globetrotters name Vietnam's Hoi An among the 15 best cities in the world [VnExpress] Retired Vietnamese general under fire for lashing out at traffic cop [VnExpress]

SaigoneerJul 19, 2017

Motorbike Driver Choked to Death by Raincoat During Crash

Vietnam

Motorbike Driver Choked to Death by Raincoat During Crash

A motorbike driver was killed in a freak accident involving his raincoat in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong on Sunday night.

SaigoneerJul 18, 2017

Hanoi’s 'Ex-Market' Provides Post-Breakup Solace for Local Youths

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Hanoi’s 'Ex-Market' Provides Post-Breakup Solace for Local Youths

This isn't your usual flea market: here, one man's, or woman's, unwanted mementos and emotional baggage from previous love affairs may just be another man's treasure.

SaigoneerJul 18, 2017

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A Melbourne Restaurant Has Created Alcoholic Phở, Because Why Not

Food Culture

A Melbourne Restaurant Has Created Alcoholic Phở, Because Why Not

Phở -loving alcoholics, rejoice!

SaigoneerJul 18, 2017

In 10 Years, Da Lat Might Run out of Clean Water Due to Pollution

Environment

In 10 Years, Da Lat Might Run out of Clean Water Due to Pollution

The popular Central Highlands city of Da Lat may run out of clean water in the next 10 years, according to a local official.

SaigoneerJul 18, 2017

Morning News Roundup: 13 Vietnam Banks Named in World’s Top 1,000

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: 13 Vietnam Banks Named in World’s Top 1,000

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . 13 Vietnamese banks named in world’s top 1,000 [VnExpress] HCM City okays expanded waste-to-power project [VietnamNet]

SaigoneerJul 18, 2017

Vo Trong Nghia Brings Low-Cost Prefabricated S Houses to Northern Vietnam

Development

Vo Trong Nghia Brings Low-Cost Prefabricated S Houses to Northern Vietnam

Could Vo Trong Nghia's low-cost prefabricated S House provide a sustainable solution for Vietnam’s architectural needs?

SaigoneerJul 17, 2017

Saigon, Da Nang Introduce Plans to Restrict Private Vehicle Usage in Next Decade

Vietnam

Saigon, Da Nang Introduce Plans to Restrict Private Vehicle Usage in Next Decade

Following in the footsteps of Hanoi, officials in both Da Nang and Saigon are working on plans to restrict private vehicle use by the end of the next decade.

SaigoneerJul 17, 2017

‘NAMO Tuscan Grill Pioneers Sharing Premium Steak Platter Concept in Saigon

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‘NAMO Tuscan Grill Pioneers Sharing Premium Steak Platter Concept in Saigon

Saigon’s dining scene is becoming increasingly diverse and innovative, with a number of exciting new concepts entering the market in recent years. ‘NAMO is a fine example of this movement, taking the mantle as one of the pioneers of premium, large cut steak sharing platters in the city.

SaigoneerJul 17, 2017

[Photos] Take a Stroll Down the Streets of Saigon in 1970

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[Photos] Take a Stroll Down the Streets of Saigon in 1970

The streets of today's Saigon were considerably different from what they were in 1970: fewer cars and motorbikes, and more live pythons.

SaigoneerJul 17, 2017

Vietnam Mulls New Law Allowing Bank Deposits for Foreign Individuals, Organizations

Vietnam

Vietnam Mulls New Law Allowing Bank Deposits for Foreign Individuals, Organizations

Vietnam's central bank has drafted a new circular that would allow non-residents to make bank deposits without requiring proof of residency.

SaigoneerJul 17, 2017

Weekend News Roundup: Tropical Storm Talas Batters Central Vietnam

Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Tropical Storm Talas Batters Central Vietnam

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Tropical storm Talas bearing down on central Vietnam [VnExpress] Soc Trang-Con Dao speedboat route launched [Tuoi Tre]

SaigoneerJul 17, 2017

[Photos] Saigon Then & Now: Chợ Cũ

Saigon

[Photos] Saigon Then & Now: Chợ Cũ

In today's Saigon, Chợ Cũ on Ton That Dam Street might appear like a derelict wet market, but in its heyday, the street used to be home to a bustling commercial area where merchants from all over Southeast Asia, India and China convened to conduct business.

SaigoneerJul 16, 2017

Saigon Demolishes Co Giang Apartment Complex to Make Room for 30-Story Building

Saigon

Saigon Demolishes Co Giang Apartment Complex to Make Room for 30-Story Building

Residents of an apartment complex in District 1 were forced to leave their homes last Wednesday when the building was demolished to make room for another project.

SaigoneerJul 15, 2017

Vietnam Still Prefers Mom-and-Pop Shops to Retail Chains: Report

Vietnam

Vietnam Still Prefers Mom-and-Pop Shops to Retail Chains: Report

Amidst challenges posed by shopping complexes and supermarkets, traditional stores are maintaining a firm grip on Vietnam’s retail scene.

SaigoneerJul 15, 2017

Vietnam Among the Most Sedentary Countries on Earth: Study

Vietnam

Vietnam Among the Most Sedentary Countries on Earth: Study

According to a new study by Stanford University researchers, Vietnam is among the most sedentary countries in the world.

SaigoneerJul 14, 2017

Saigon Districts Struggle to Pay for Garbage Collection, Transport Services

Saigon

Saigon Districts Struggle to Pay for Garbage Collection, Transport Services

Several sanitation companies in Saigon are struggling to pay their workers due to an absence of funds.

SaigoneerJul 14, 2017

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Reports Outbreak of H5N1 Bird Flu in North

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Reports Outbreak of H5N1 Bird Flu in North

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Vietnam reports outbreak of H5N1 bird flu in north [VnExpress] Patients pay high price for ‘Facebook medicine’ in Vietnam [Tuoi Tre]

SaigoneerJul 14, 2017

Vietnam's Economic Growth to Outpace China's Next Year: Report

Vietnam

Vietnam's Economic Growth to Outpace China's Next Year: Report

By next year, Vietnam's economic growth rate is expected to overtake China's performance.

SaigoneerJul 13, 2017

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