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Saigon

Saigon's First River Bus Route to Open This August

In an effort to ameliorate Saigon’s chronic congestion issues, city officials are debuting the metropolis’ first-ever river bus route soon.

SaigoneerJun 26, 2017

Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: 10,000 Vinasun Cabbies Seek Permission to Rally Against Uber, Grab

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . 10,000 Vinasun cabbies seek permission for rally against Uber, Grab in Vietnam [Tuoi Tre] Hanoi objects to glorification of S.Korean mercenaries engaging in war in Vietnam [Tuoi Tre]

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SaigoneerJun 26, 2017

Saigon

Late-Night Fire Destroys D4 Warehouse, Alarms Nearby Residents

Last night, a large fire claimed parts of District 4’s riverside warehouse complex, creating alarm among local residents, who feared the blaze would spread to their homes.

SaigoneerJun 23, 2017

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Electricity Tops Country’s Debtor List With $9.7bn in Liabilities

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Vietnam Electricity tops country’s debtor list with $9.7bn in liabilities [Tuoi Tre] Saigon cab firm lodges formal complaint after losing out to Uber, Grab [VnExpress]

SaigoneerJun 23, 2017

Arts & Culture

[Photos] 19th Century Japanese Scroll Depicts Raucous Fart Battles

Though some may try to deny it, everyone loves a good fart joke, and it seems the 19 th -century Japanese were no different.

SaigoneerJun 22, 2017

Society

Saigon Welcomes New LGBT-Friendly Health Care Service

Vietnam is inching toward a more gender-inclusive society with a new LGBT-friendly health center.

SaigoneerJun 22, 2017

Travel

Hanoi's 5-Star Hotels Are Fully Booked Until Early 2018

For wealthy travelers, Hanoi seems to be the “it” destination to explore this year.

SaigoneerJun 22, 2017

Vietnam

E-Commerce Boosts Vietnam Brand Presence in Foreign Markets

Vietnam’s products have begun conquering global markets.

SaigoneerJun 22, 2017

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Shaky Internet Connections in Vietnam as New Undersea Cable Breaks

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Shaky internet connections in Vietnam as new undersea cable breaks [VnExpress] Over 13,000 Facebook shop owners in Hanoi asked to declare tax [Tuoi Tre]

SaigoneerJun 22, 2017

Asia

Vietnam's Work Environment Is Asia’s Most Gender-Diverse: Report

Gender diversity throughout corporations in Asia is very low, but Vietnam has the continent's largest percentage of women in its boardrooms.

SaigoneerJun 21, 2017

Saigon

Saigon to Face 4-Hour Water Supply Outage Tonight

Fill up your tanks - there may be a temporary disruption to the water supply in your hood tonight.

SaigoneerJun 21, 2017

Tech

Binh Thanh Debuts New App to Help Residents Report Legal Violations

An app which lets residents of Binh Thanh District submit legal violations to local authorities has been successful in a pilot run.

SaigoneerJun 21, 2017

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Experts Warn of More Deadly Heat Waves for Vietnam

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Experts warn of more deadly heat waves for Vietnam [VnExpress] Vietnam police suspend wrong-way taxi driver’s license for two months [Tuoi Tre]

SaigoneerJun 21, 2017

Asia

China Reveals Plan to Grow Potatoes on the Moon

As part of next year’s Chang’e-4 mission, Chinese scientists plan to grow potatoes inside a moon-bound mini-ecosystem.

SaigoneerJun 20, 2017

Travel

[Video] Travelogue Showcases the Vibrant Beauty of Southern Vietnam

It’s so easy to fall in love with Vietnam.

SaigoneerJun 20, 2017

Music & Arts

Ariana Grande to Bring Dangerous Woman Tour to Saigon

Arianators in Vietnam assemble: your favorite American pop sensation is making her Saigon debut in August this year.

SaigoneerJun 20, 2017

Vietnam

Carlsberg Vietnam Might Be Fined for Plastering Beer Onto Hue Landmarks

Hue authorities want to discipline Carlsberg Vietnam for photoshopping beer cans onto pictures of the city's historic architecture.

SaigoneerJun 20, 2017

Vietnam

[Photos] Vintage Postcards Capture the Beauty of Vietnam Through the Eras - Part 1

From this eclectic set of postcards, one can learn a lot about Vietnam’s progress through the eras.

SaigoneerJun 20, 2017

Vietnam

Transportation Ministry Halts New Licenses for Ride-Hailing Vehicles

Vietnam's Ministry of Transportation has instructed local officials to stop licensing new vehicles for app-based ride-hailing services.

SaigoneerJun 20, 2017

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Hanoi’s Notorious Water Pipe Breaks Again

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Hanoi’s notorious water pipe breaks again [VnExpress] Five Vietnamese companies in Asia’s top 300: Nikkei [VnExpress]

SaigoneerJun 20, 2017

Architecture

The Battle Is on to Save Cambodia's 'New Khmer Architecture' Legacy

Much of Cambodia’s most impressive and culturally rich architecture is under threat of demolition or ruin as Cambodia’s upcoming generation faces a new kind of war: the battle to preserve Cambodia’s cultural identity.

SaigoneerJun 19, 2017

Vietnam

After H&M, Uniqlo Might Launch First Vietnam Store in Saigon This Autumn

2017 is turning out to be a great year for fast fashion fans in Vietnam: rumor has it that Japanese casual clothing chain Uniqlo is preparing to debut a flagship outlet in Saigon this autumn.

SaigoneerJun 19, 2017

Vietnam

Hanoi Businesses Arouse Controversy With Shirtless Men Promotional Events

Apparently it’s shirtless season in Hanoi, and local shops are taking full advantage of this trend to orchestrate outrageous public relations (PR) stunts.

SaigoneerJun 19, 2017

Development

Work Set to Resume on Saigon's Largest 'Ghost Tower'

Saigon's most prominent unfinished skyscraper is finally set for completion thanks to a new investor.

SaigoneerJun 19, 2017

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