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Development
Shortly after the announcement of Vingroup’s new affordable housing brand , Vincity, another luxury real estate developer is entering the low-cost housing market.
Arts & Culture
From French colonial mansions to the chaotic traffic of urban Vietnam, this is what we saw through our lens this week.
Health
Vietnam’s Ministry of Health just announced a plan to provide health insurance to 100% of local HIV patients in the future.
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Society
A Vietnamese grandma has won the internet by speaking out in support of marriage equality in Australia.
Saigon
In an effort to remedy Saigon’s current traffic pandemonium, local authorities are considering turning several of the city’s major streets into one-way thoroughfares.
Vietnam
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Donald Trump speaks to Vietnam PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc, hopes to strengthen ties [International Business Times] Vietnam flight unable to land due to incompetent flight crew [Tuoi Tre]
Development
Just a couple months after Saigon’s 136-year-old Tax Center met a sudden and untimely end , Japanese hotel firm Okura Nikko Hotel Management has announced a partnership with the southern hub’s Saigon Trading Group (Satra).
Vietnam
A government agency is in hot water after a video recently emerged on social media showing a state-issued vehicle committing a hit-and-run in Hanoi.
Tech
On Monday, the ride-hailing app Grab announced a new partnership with Japanese auto firm Honda.
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Travel
When it comes to travel videos about Vietnam, there are generally two styles: the usual fast-paced time-lapse sequences that shine the limelight on local cities’ myriad colors and bustling nightscapes; and those videos that pay close attention to the intricate details of the country’s lush nature, pristine landscapes and diverse people.
Vietnam
Vinh Long’s Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism is seeking permission to recognize cockfighting as an art form in the Mekong Delta province.
Vietnam
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . 10 districts in Hanoi to have 5-6 star hotels [VietnamNet] Hanoi police propose breathalyzer installment for cabs, buses [Tuoi Tre]
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Arts & Culture
When it comes to the gap between Vietnamese and English, there are a lot of things that get lost in translation.
Vietnam
Saigon is not the only city in Vietnam to suffer at the hands of Mother Nature this week: yesterday, a bout of torrential rain wreaked havoc on Nha Trang, paralyzing traffic and flooding thousands of homes.
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Vietnam
Packed with traffic, skyscrapers and a growing number of four-wheeled vehicles, today's Hanoi is a world apart from its 1990s incarnation.
Saigon
As traffic congestion in downtown Saigon continues to grow, the city’s legislators are putting the onus on high-rise buildings.
Vietnam
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City rank low in 'livable’ index [VnExpress] Vietnam province rejects rumor of Chinese traders hunting for dragon fruit leaves [Tuoi Tre]
Vietnam
Uber Vietnam has once again gotten into trouble with local authorities for – wait for it – dodging taxes.
Tech
Students from the Ho Chi Minh City University of Science have been named among the world’s best coders, according to an American tech outfit.
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Culture
For most of Vietnam’s farming community, grasshoppers pose a real threat to fields and plantations. However for a particular commune in Hanoi’s suburban areas, these pesky insects have become a significant source of income thanks for the country’s growing appetite for exotic delicacies.
Saigon
With the recent approval of the municipal government, Saigon’s Notre Dame Cathedral will begin a major roof renovation project as early as next year.
Saigon
Over the weekend, the holiday spirit officially arrived in Saigon along with a shipment of over 200 real Christmas trees from Oregon.
Vietnam
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Ho Chi Minh City hospital becomes country’s first to offer robot-assisted surgery [Tuoi Tre] El Nino hits Vietnam's coffee output; exports run out of steam [VnExpress]
Saigon
If you woke up this morning and thought: “Why is it still raining?”, we’ve got some bad news.