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Fake Cops Busted by Real Cops in Hai Phong

Vietnam

Fake Cops Busted by Real Cops in Hai Phong

While everyone in Hanoi and Saigon is still coming down from Obamamania , two men in Hai Phong are in custody after posing as fake policemen and firing a gun at real policemen.

SaigoneerMay 27, 2016

Morning News Roundup: Foreigner Introduces Paddle Board Taxi Service to Flooded Hanoi Street

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Foreigner Introduces Paddle Board Taxi Service to Flooded Hanoi Street

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Suspended public works leave HCMC residents in limbo [Vietnam News] Foreigner introduces paddle board taxi service to flooded Hanoi street [Tuoi Tre]

Independent stories about the people, places and ideas shaping Saigon and Vietnam.

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SaigoneerMay 27, 2016

Formosa Suspected of Tax Evasion in Vietnam

Vietnam

Formosa Suspected of Tax Evasion in Vietnam

Hung Nghiep Formosa Ha Tinh Steel Company – the firm which recently came under scrutiny after central Vietnam's mass fish death – is once again in hot water this week, as both the Ha Tinh customs department and Ha Tinh tax department have accused the firm of tax evasion.

SaigoneerMay 26, 2016

[Video] Locals Help Rescue Massive Whale in Nghe An

Vietnam

[Video] Locals Help Rescue Massive Whale in Nghe An

On Wednesday morning, thousands of residents from Nghe An province's Dien Thinh Commune rushed to the local beach to watch the rescue of a large, stranded whale.

SaigoneerMay 26, 2016

Thailand Decides to Close Popular Island Being Trampled by Tourists

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Thailand Decides to Close Popular Island Being Trampled by Tourists

Thailand has decided to close one of its popular tourist islands, citing environmental and conservation concerns.

SaigoneerMay 26, 2016

Street Cred: Ngo Quyen

Saigon

Street Cred: Ngo Quyen

Northern Vietnam's Bach Dang River may be overshadowed by the buzzing tourist attractions of Ha Long Bay, however this historic river has played an instrumental role in Vietnamese history for centuries.

SaigoneerMay 26, 2016

Vietnam, General Electric Enter 1,000MW Wind Power Pact

Development

Vietnam, General Electric Enter 1,000MW Wind Power Pact

American-based General Electric (GE) and Vietnam’s trade ministry have agreed on a massive wind power deal that will supply the country with 1,000 megawatts of power by 2025.

SaigoneerMay 26, 2016

Morning News Roundup: The Tale of Kieu, Lotus and the US President

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: The Tale of Kieu, Lotus and the US President

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . HCMC to be a startup hub: Deputy Prime Minister [SGGP] HCMC finally requires acid buyers to present IDs after many attacks [Thanh Nien]

SaigoneerMay 26, 2016

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[Photos] 19 Images of 1972 Singapore

Asia

[Photos] 19 Images of 1972 Singapore

Today, Singapore is far and away one of the most developed cities in Asia. The Lion City routinely ranks among the most liveable cities in Asia and represents for much of its region the pinnacle of clean, organized and eco-friendly development.

SaigoneerMay 25, 2016

Obama Wraps up Successful Vietnam Trip

Vietnam

Obama Wraps up Successful Vietnam Trip

As Air Force One makes its way to Japan ahead of the G7 Summit, it's safe to say that United States president Barack Obama's visit has been a positive and productive one for Vietnam.

SaigoneerMay 25, 2016

Vietnamese Cocoa Receives Fine Flavor Recognition

Eat & Drink

Vietnamese Cocoa Receives Fine Flavor Recognition

Vietnam officially earned a fancy new title this week at the 2016 World Cocoa Conference .

SaigoneerMay 25, 2016

[Video] This D7 High-Rise Is Getting Its Own Artificial Island

Development

[Video] This D7 High-Rise Is Getting Its Own Artificial Island

Last month, local firms An Gia Investment and Phat Dat Real Estate Development Joint Stock Company joined forces with Japan's Creed Group to introduce one of the city's most ambitious luxury residence projects to date.

SaigoneerMay 25, 2016

[Photos] Hanoi Suffers First Major Flood of 2016

Vietnam

[Photos] Hanoi Suffers First Major Flood of 2016

Remember when Vietnamese netizens were joking about Obama's motorcade getting caught in a flood ?

SaigoneerMay 25, 2016

Morning News Roundup: Who Wins When the US Sells Deadly Weapons to Vietnam

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Morning News Roundup: Who Wins When the US Sells Deadly Weapons to Vietnam

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . $50,000 to save elephants in Dak Lak [VOV] Coast preferred by 70% of foreign visitors [DTI]

SaigoneerMay 25, 2016

Vietnamese Telecoms Aim for Global Domination

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Vietnamese Telecoms Aim for Global Domination

While much of the conversation surrounding Vietnam’s largest state-owned companies relates to privatization and removing foreign ownership limits , two of Vietnam's telecommunications giants, FPT and Viettel, have their eyes on massive expansions both at home and abroad.

SaigoneerMay 24, 2016

VietJet to Buy 100 Boeing Aircraft for $11.3bn

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VietJet to Buy 100 Boeing Aircraft for $11.3bn

On the sidelines of American president Barack Obama’s visit to Vietnam, major aircraft manufacturer Boeing has secured a major business deal with the country's leading budget carrier.

SaigoneerMay 24, 2016

19 Singlish Words Added to Oxford English Dictionary

Asia

19 Singlish Words Added to Oxford English Dictionary

Earlier this year, the prominent Oxford English Dictionary added to its tome a host of new Singlish words, recognizing more of the Lion City's colloquial terminology.

SaigoneerMay 24, 2016

[Video] President Obama and Anthony Bourdain Bond Over Bún Chả in Hanoi

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[Video] President Obama and Anthony Bourdain Bond Over Bún Chả in Hanoi

After just 24 hours in Vietnam, the internet is jam-packed with thousands of photos and videos documenting American president Barack Obama's trip so far. Though there are plenty of gems from which to choose, our favorite image from the last day is that of President Obama sharing a bowl of bún chả with Vietnamese food-obsessed celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain.

SaigoneerMay 24, 2016

[Map] 30 Saigon Streets to Limit Traffic for Obama Visit

Vietnam

[Map] 30 Saigon Streets to Limit Traffic for Obama Visit

With US President Barack Obama in Saigon later today and tomorrow morning, city authorities have announced that access to up to 30 downtown streets will be limited.

SaigoneerMay 24, 2016

Morning News Roundup: Tropical Depression to Bring Heavy Rain to Vietnam This Week

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Tropical Depression to Bring Heavy Rain to Vietnam This Week

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . City realizes $113.5 mln from sale of non-core businesses of state firms [Thanh Nien] Tropical depression to bring heavy rain to Vietnam this week [Tuoi Tre]

SaigoneerMay 24, 2016

5 Great Routes for Your Next Saigon – Hanoi Road Trip

Travel

5 Great Routes for Your Next Saigon – Hanoi Road Trip

Sometimes it seems like travel blogger Vietnam Coracle spends more time on Vietnam’s roads than a strung out truck driver. As such, we thought it wise to present his latest road trip guide that offers up five different routes from Saigon to Hanoi .

SaigoneerMay 23, 2016

[Video] Obama: US to Completely Lift Vietnam Arms Embargo

Vietnam

[Video] Obama: US to Completely Lift Vietnam Arms Embargo

United States President Barack Obama started his historic Vietnam trip with a bang, announcing the end of an embargo on lethal weapons imposed on the country for decades.

SaigoneerMay 23, 2016

[Photos] Proposed Design for Bac Ninh’s City Hall is a Stunner

Development

[Photos] Proposed Design for Bac Ninh’s City Hall is a Stunner

Vietnam’s Modern architecture scene continues to mature as local outfits - like 23o5studio , Nishizawa Architects and Nha Dan Architecture , to name a few – show a consistent pattern of innovation in their designs. However, of the handful of such firms that bid for work on large-scale projects, Vo Trong Nghia is probably the strongest name in the game .

SaigoneerMay 23, 2016

[Video] Barack Obama Has Arrived in Vietnam

Vietnam

[Video] Barack Obama Has Arrived in Vietnam

It's time to see if the meme-based premonitions will carry their weight now that US President Barack Obama has touched down in Hanoi.

SaigoneerMay 23, 2016

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