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3 in 5 Vietnamese Women Face Abuse From Their Partners: Survey

Nearly three in five women in Vietnam have faced abuse from their significant other in some form, according to a recently released report.

SaigoneerNov 11, 2016

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: More Vietnamese Students Study Abroad, But Few Foreigners Enroll in Vietnam

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . More Vietnamese students study abroad, but few foreigners enroll in Vietnam [VietnamNet] Saigon airport adopts new navigation method to address air traffic congestion [VnExpress]

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SaigoneerNov 11, 2016

Tech

Quang Ninh Pilots Self-Driving Car Route to China

Starting this Wednesday, tourists in Quang Ninh province and China’s Guangxi Zhang Autonomous Region can board a fleet of self-driving cars to visit the other country for a short trial period.

SaigoneerNov 10, 2016

Heritage

[Video] Roam the Streets of 1984 Saigon

Life in 1984 Saigon was harder than it is now, but the lifestyle of the southern hub's residents remains largely unchanged, from our undying love of street food to the eclectic mix of personalities that roam its streets.

SaigoneerNov 10, 2016

Vietnam

Florida Elects First Vietnamese-American Woman to US Congress

In the aftermath of yesterday’s harrowing Drumpfster fire , there was at least one positive election result from the United States.

SaigoneerNov 10, 2016

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Donald Trump Is America’s 45th President

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Hanoi prepares for Rapid Bus Transit test run [VietnamNet] UNICEF helps improve sanitation, water access in drought-hit Vietnam [VnExpress]

SaigoneerNov 10, 2016

Society

American First-Grader Creates Video Lessons for Vietnamese Students

Mai Pham is not your average six-year-old.

SaigoneerNov 9, 2016

Vietnam

Vietnam, Thailand Urge Farmers to Plant Less Rice, Diversify Crops

Due to falling rice prices, Southeast Asia’s top exporters, Thailand and Vietnam, are urging farmers to diversify their crops.

SaigoneerNov 9, 2016

Society

Vietnamese Man Sets 4 World Records for Memorization

Last Sunday, Ninh Thuan province’s Duong Anh Vu officially set four world records for memorization of statistical data.

SaigoneerNov 9, 2016

Arts & Culture

[Photos] A Ride on North Korea's Glamorous Subway Trains

From unveiling a Netflix-like entertainment service called “Manbang” to banning sarcasm , North Korea is known worldwide for its bizarre antics. Therefore, it’s rather surprising to see that its metro, one of the deepest in the world, is just like any other Asian mass transit subway system…or is it?

SaigoneerNov 9, 2016

Vietnam

Legislators Call for Law to Preserve Vietnamese Language

Legislators are eyeing the possibility of imposing laws to preserve the Vietnamese language as experts and lawmakers expressed concern over its recent evolution last weekend.

SaigoneerNov 9, 2016

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Protesters Block Traffic in Hanoi After Requests for Street Overpass Remain Unanswered

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Protesters block traffic in Hanoi after requests for street overpass remain unanswered [VnExpress] Young Vietnamese girls likely to fall victim to dating abuse: UN-backed survey [Tuoi Tre]

SaigoneerNov 9, 2016

Stories

Temple in Hanoi Conserved via 3D Technology

A temple in Hanoi has been re-created using 3D technology, the first major national relic to be part of such a project.

SaigoneerNov 8, 2016

Vietnam

Binh Thuan Power Plant Wants to Dump 1.5m Tons of Waste Into the Sea

Officials from the Binh Thuan Environmental Department are pushing back after a power plant in the southern province recently proposed dumping 1.5 million tons of waste into the sea.

SaigoneerNov 8, 2016

Vietnam

UN International Law Commission Has First-Ever Vietnamese Diplomat

Vietnamese Ambassador to Kuwait Nguyen Hong Thao is the first Vietnamese representative to be appointed to the UN International Law Commission.

SaigoneerNov 8, 2016

Food Culture

Ben Tre Company Eyes International Vietnamese Coconut Water Sales

A Mekong Delta-based company is aspiring to bring Vietnamese coconut water to the world stage.

SaigoneerNov 8, 2016

Development

Tale of Two Cities: Hanoi Preserves While Saigon Reaches for the Sky

Vietnam's two biggest cities are pursuing disinct urban growth models, with Saigon favoring a dense downtown while Hanoi spreads into new satellite cities.

SaigoneerNov 8, 2016

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Massive Batch of War-Era Ammunition Unearthed in Vietnam

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Vietnam eyes law to combat misuse of mother tongue [Tuoi Tre] China firms eye 'Made in Vietnam' windfall - if Obama's TPP survives [Tuoi Tre]

SaigoneerNov 8, 2016

Society

As Waistlines Grow, So Does Vietnam’s Fitness Industry

Combined with the country’s newfound middle-income status and robust economic growth, the prevalence of obesity is bringing about new business opportunities in Vietnam.

SaigoneerNov 7, 2016

Food Culture

[Photos] You Can Now Have Japan's Mouthwatering Fake Food on Your Phone

Japanese food is not only amazing in your tummy, it’s also wonderful on your phone.

SaigoneerNov 7, 2016

Vietnam

Fire Destroys House on Bui Vien, Centuries-Old Pagoda in Hanoi

Just a week after a karaoke bar fire in Hanoi killed 13 patrons, Saigon firefighters tended to a blaze on Bui Vien last night that caused panic on the popular tourist street.

SaigoneerNov 7, 2016

Heritage

[Photos] Mac Thi Buoi's Black-and-White Past

Through the ages, District 1’s Mac Thi Buoi Street has gone by many different names. However, if this collection of photos is any indication, one thing about the street hasn’t changed: the bustling lane has always been a popular place for the cool kids to hang out, from the 60s until now.

SaigoneerNov 7, 2016