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Vietnam

Vietnam to Fine Drivers Using Mobile Phones

Starting August 1, drivers in Vietnam will be fined for using their mobile phones while on the road.

SaigoneerJun 2, 2016

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: HCMC Anti-Flooding Proposal Rejected

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . White House releases video of Obama’s trip to Vietnam, Japan [Tuoi Tre] Company fined VND5.8bn for manufacturing contaminated soft drink [SGGP]

SaigoneerJun 2, 2016

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Saigon

Free, City-wide WiFi Coming to Saigon This Year

Saigoneers need not be jealous of Da Nang’s free, city-wide WiFi network , as the southern hub will be getting its own WiFi coverage in the near future.

SaigoneerJun 1, 2016

Asia

Chinese Man Tries to Pay Ticket With Small Change, Gets Detained

A Chinese man was recently detained after protesting a US$7.61 ticket by paying it with small change, much to the chagrin of police officers.

SaigoneerJun 1, 2016

Vietnam

Check out These Vintage Stamps From French Indochina

In the first half of the 20 th century, Indochina's stamps served as a miniature window into the people and places of the former French colony.

SaigoneerJun 1, 2016

Development

Hanoi to Invest $5.5bn in New Airport Facility

Hanoi officials announced on Monday their plan to expand the capital's airport facilities at a cost of US$5.5 billion.

SaigoneerJun 1, 2016

Asia

Cambodia, Thailand Take Baby Steps Toward Nuclear Power Development

As Vietnam's own nuclear power plant sits on the backburner , our neighbors are beginning to take an interest in atomic energy.

SaigoneerJun 1, 2016

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: In Vietnam, Public Servants, Unskilled Workers Drink the Most Alcohol, Beer

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . In Vietnam, public servants, unskilled workers drink the most alcohol, beer [VnExpress] Giant jars snapped up with high bid of $275,000 [VietnamPlus]

SaigoneerJun 1, 2016

Travel

Vietnam Through an Upbeat Lens

Vietnam has spawned no shortage of travel videos over the last few years. From adrenaline-pumping motorbike adventures to bird's eye views of the country , these pieces have highlighted Vietnam's natural landscapes , bustling urban scenes and friendly faces .

SaigoneerMay 31, 2016

Vietnam

Netizens Back MC Phan Anh After Controversial Talk Show Appearance

The Vietnamese internet is all abuzz this week after VTV program 60 Minutes invited emcee and actor Phan Anh on the show to discuss the pros and cons of social media.

SaigoneerMay 31, 2016

Health

Vietnam Remains Among Countries With Most Smokers in the World

Though Vietnam has made a dent in its tobacco fixation, the country still has one of the highest rates of smoking in the world.

SaigoneerMay 31, 2016

Music & Arts

Incredible Drone Photos Show Singapore From Above

Singapore is often lauded for being an organized, well-planned metropolis. This is even more apparent when you take in the Lion City from above as a bird's eye view of Singapore reveals the fractal-like patterns within its urban planning.

SaigoneerMay 31, 2016

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Sunny Spells to Return to Southern, Central Vietnam This Week

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Civil servants' base salary up 5% [SGGP] Can anyone hold a candle to Walmart if it enters Vietnam? [VietnamNet]

SaigoneerMay 31, 2016

Arts & Culture

[Podcast] Renovation Generation: A Wedding Planner Who Doesn't Believe Weddings Equal Happy Endings

For its ninth episode, the founders of Hanoi-based English-language podcast The Renovation Generation recorded their first-ever live interview in front of an audience at Hanoi's Manzi Art Space as part of the Women's Storytelling Salon.

SaigoneerMay 30, 2016

Asia

This Chinese Mask Factory Is Betting on a Trump Victory

It's the stuff of nightmares: a factory full of plastic masks, each bearing the face of United States presidential candidate Donald Trump. In one Chinese factory, this is an everyday scene.

SaigoneerMay 30, 2016

Development

Saigon Officially Approves Thu Thiem's Eco Smart City

After years of small steps forward, the US$2.2 billion Eco Smart City project planned for Thu Thiem has finally received the official stamp of approval.

SaigoneerMay 30, 2016

Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam Didn't Accept American Choppers and Snipers During Obama’s Trip

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Katy Perry teams up with UNICEF in trip to Vietnam [Thanh Nien] Speedier investigation of mass fish deaths urged [DTI]

SaigoneerMay 30, 2016

Asia

[Video] Foreigner Calls out Chinese Line-Jumper in 3 Different Dialects

In Vietnam, where creative queuing is often practiced – if queuing is practiced at all – dealing with someone who cuts in line is a common occurrence.

SaigoneerMay 29, 2016

Vietnam

The Story of Hanoi’s Statue of Liberty

Though New York City claims the most famous rendition of Lady Liberty, in the late 19 th century, numerous cities around the globe built or received their own versions of the Statue of Liberty, including Hanoi.

SaigoneerMay 29, 2016

Vietnam

Ministry of Health Recalls More Bottled Teas From Philippine Manufacturer

The Ministry of Health has recalled a fourth batch of bottled tea produced by Philippine manufacturer URC Vietnam after tests confirmed elevated lead levels in the drinks.

SaigoneerMay 29, 2016

Vietnam

[Photos] Saigon’s Streets During and After Obama Visit

As he scooted around District 1 last week, tens of thousands of Vietnamese poured into the streets to show catch a glimpse of US President Barack Obama.

SaigoneerMay 28, 2016

Food Culture

An Abridged History of Phở

Phở is serious business.

SaigoneerMay 28, 2016

Vietnam

Da Nang Police to Fine People for Littering

Da Nang is putting its foot down when it comes to public littering, imposing fines on those who throw garbage anywhere but the trash can.

SaigoneerMay 27, 2016

Architecture

[Photos] Hanoi's CN House Proves Good Things Come in Small Packages

Hanoi-based architects MON Atelier recently transformed a tiny house tucked away in one of the capital's alleys from an aging, 45.6-square-meter structure to a charming, cozy residence known as the CN House.

SaigoneerMay 27, 2016

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