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Viettel to Launch New Luxury Smartphone Later This Year

Tech

Viettel to Launch New Luxury Smartphone Later This Year

Time to save up, Saigoneers: rumor has it that Viettel will launch a new luxury smartphone by the end of the year.

SaigoneerApr 25, 2017
Morning News Roundup: Drivers Bemoan Confusing Toll Booth Rules in HCMC

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Drivers Bemoan Confusing Toll Booth Rules in HCMC

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Drivers bemoan confusing toll booth rules in Ho Chi Minh City [Tuoi Tre] Activists dedicated to conserving endangered doucs in Da Nang [Tuoi Tre]

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Apr 25, 2017
An Giang Riverbank Collapses, Drags 16 Houses Underwater

Vietnam

An Giang Riverbank Collapses, Drags 16 Houses Underwater

Last Saturday, an entire section of a riverbank in the Mekong Delta's An Giang province collapsed, dragging scores of houses into the river.

SaigoneerApr 24, 2017
Here Are the Most Profitable Companies in Vietnam Last Year

Vietnam

Here Are the Most Profitable Companies in Vietnam Last Year

A total of 22 companies listed in Vietnam achieved post-tax profits of over VND1 trillion last year.

SaigoneerApr 24, 2017
[Photos] Hanoi's 'Party Apartment' Is Perfect for the Fun-Loving Crowd

Architecture

[Photos] Hanoi's 'Party Apartment' Is Perfect for the Fun-Loving Crowd

Hanoi’s spacious “Party Apartment” is the perfect home for local social butterflies out there.

SaigoneerApr 24, 2017
Saigon to Launch Public Bike-Sharing Scheme

Saigon

Saigon to Launch Public Bike-Sharing Scheme

In an effort to encourage locals to use public transport, Saigon authorities announced a bike-sharing program last Friday.

SaigoneerApr 24, 2017
Weekend News Roundup: President Trump Invites Vietnam PM to Visit US

Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: President Trump Invites Vietnam PM to Visit US

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . President Trump invites Vietnam PM to visit US [Tuoi Tre] An uphill battle with illegal sand exploiters on Sai Gon River [VietnamNet]

SaigoneerApr 24, 2017
Bear Rescue Center in Northern Vietnam Expands in Effort to End Bile Farming

Society

Bear Rescue Center in Northern Vietnam Expands in Effort to End Bile Farming

Vietnam's most well-known bear sanctuary recently expanded, creating more space for animals rescued from bile farming.

SaigoneerApr 23, 2017
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Homegrown Startup The KAfe Disappears From Saigon, Hanoi

Food Culture

Homegrown Startup The KAfe Disappears From Saigon, Hanoi

Just a year after making national headlines for successfully attracting US$5.5 million in foreign investment , Hanoi-based fusion food chain The KAfe has ended its operations in both the capital and Saigon.

SaigoneerApr 23, 2017
#WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week

Arts & Culture

#WeAreSaigoneer: Instagram Shots of the Week

From Saigon street at dusk to traditional Chinese decor, this is what we saw through our lens this week.

SaigoneerApr 22, 2017
Saigon Should Outlaw Motorbikes to Reduce Congestion, Accidents: Professor

Saigon

Saigon Should Outlaw Motorbikes to Reduce Congestion, Accidents: Professor

An urban traffic expert has sparked heated debate by suggesting that Saigon get rid of its motorbikes.

SaigoneerApr 21, 2017
US President Donald Trump to Attend November APEC Summit in Da Nang

Vietnam

US President Donald Trump to Attend November APEC Summit in Da Nang

US President Donald Trump will visit Vietnam later this year for a regional summit.

SaigoneerApr 21, 2017
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Wants Homegrown Social Networks to Replace Facebook

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Wants Homegrown Social Networks to Replace Facebook

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Vietnamese government wants homegrown social networks to replace Facebook [VnExpress] Vietnam's southern province to get $4 bln investment in clean energy [VnExpress]

SaigoneerApr 21, 2017
Indonesia's 'Islamic Punk' Movement Marries Religious Faith With Musical Rebellion

Music & Arts

Indonesia's 'Islamic Punk' Movement Marries Religious Faith With Musical Rebellion

In Indonesia, music aficionados are combining two elements that appear to be in complete contrast – Islamic faith and punk – to create positive changes in their community.

SaigoneerApr 20, 2017
Jetstar Pacific Tops Vietnam's Most Delayed List in Q1 2017

Vietnam

Jetstar Pacific Tops Vietnam's Most Delayed List in Q1 2017

Jetstar Pacific was the most-delayed domestic airline in the first quarter of 2017.

SaigoneerApr 20, 2017
Saigon Considers Draining Nhieu Loc-Thi Nghe Canal to Stop Mass Fish Kills

Saigon

Saigon Considers Draining Nhieu Loc-Thi Nghe Canal to Stop Mass Fish Kills

Saigon authorities are considering several solutions to save marine life in the Nhieu Loc-Thi Nghe Canal.

SaigoneerApr 20, 2017
Morning News Roundup: Military-Run Viettel Becomes Vietnam’s First 4G Provider

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Military-Run Viettel Becomes Vietnam’s First 4G Provider

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Military-run Viettel becomes Vietnam’s first 4G provider [Tuoi Tre] Vietnamese police officer suspended for using phone while driving [Tuoi Tre]

SaigoneerApr 20, 2017
[Photos] Masashi Wakui's Colorful Tokyo Vision

Arts & Culture

[Photos] Masashi Wakui's Colorful Tokyo Vision

There are a lot of things to love about Tokyo: the food, the quirky fashion and the rich history. However, for photographer Masashi Wakui, it’s the city’s nightscapes that fascinate him the most.

SaigoneerApr 19, 2017
Uber and Grab Are Making Hanoi and Saigon's Congestion Worse: Officials

Society

Uber and Grab Are Making Hanoi and Saigon's Congestion Worse: Officials

Authorities in Vietnam’s most populous metropolises are now considering limiting operations of ride-hailing apps such as Uber and Grab, accusing them of worsening traffic.

SaigoneerApr 19, 2017
[Photos] A Group of History Buffs Have Recreated a Royal Costume From Scratch

Culture

[Photos] A Group of History Buffs Have Recreated a Royal Costume From Scratch

A group of young history buffs recently accomplished an impressive feat: reconstructing an old Vietnamese royal costume by referencing an image.

SaigoneerApr 19, 2017
Bangkok to Remove All Sidewalk Vendors by End of Year

Food Culture

Bangkok to Remove All Sidewalk Vendors by End of Year

While Saigon debates the future of street vendors in the city, officials in nearby Thailand are working to remove all vendors from Bangkok's pavements by the end of the year.

SaigoneerApr 19, 2017
Foreign Investment in Vietnam's Green Energy Hits All-Time High

Vietnam

Foreign Investment in Vietnam's Green Energy Hits All-Time High

Current investment in Vietnam’s renewable energy sector has hit a record of US$778 million.

SaigoneerApr 19, 2017
Morning News Roundup: Government, Ministries, Bankers and Businesses Cooperate to Breed Shrimp

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Government, Ministries, Bankers and Businesses Cooperate to Breed Shrimp

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . VIB interested in buying ANZ’s retail operations in Vietnam [Deal Street Asia] Gov't, ministries, bankers and businesses cooperate to breed shrimp [VietnamNet]

SaigoneerApr 19, 2017
Vietnamese Beekeepers Fight Climate Change With New Initiatives

Environment

Vietnamese Beekeepers Fight Climate Change With New Initiatives

Beekeepers and researchers in northern Vietnam are looking for ways to combat declines in vital bee populations.

SaigoneerApr 18, 2017
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