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Apple, Inc. Plans to Open Subsidiary in Vietnam

Tech

Apple, Inc. Plans to Open Subsidiary in Vietnam

Apple seems to have set its sights on the Vietnamese market with reports that the company is gearing up to open a subsidiary in Vietnam.

SaigoneerAug 20, 2015
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Devalues Dong For Third Time In 2015 On Yuan Fallout

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Devalues Dong For Third Time In 2015 On Yuan Fallout

Vietnam spends over $4 billion to import animal feed [Vietnam Net] Experts warn against mass investment in waste incinerators [DTI] Health goods removed from Ha Noi drugstores [Vietnam News]

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Aug 20, 2015
Saigon-Vung Tau Hydrofoil Service To Resume In November

Saigon

Saigon-Vung Tau Hydrofoil Service To Resume In November

Hydrofoil service between Saigon and Vung Tau will resume in November with a fleet of new boats.

SaigoneerAug 19, 2015
[Photos] 15 Strange Snacks From Around Asia (But Mostly Japan)

Food Culture

[Photos] 15 Strange Snacks From Around Asia (But Mostly Japan)

Snack food, once ubiquitous with Western culture, has become a global phenomenon. When entering new markets, multinational corporations often introduce products tailored to the palates of the local population. Asia, where convenience stores are packed with Pepsi-flavored Cheetos, wasabi/seaweed/cheese Oreos and hot & sour fish soup potato chips, is no exception.

SaigoneerAug 19, 2015
Phu Quoc Authorities Want to Wipe out Forests, Farmland for Development

Vietnam

Phu Quoc Authorities Want to Wipe out Forests, Farmland for Development

Famous for its beautiful (and sometimes polluted ) beaches, the island of Phu Quoc has become one of Vietnam’s most popular tourist destinations with arrivals increasing by 20% every year. As a result, major tourism development is in full swing and the days of deserted beaches are now a thing of the past.

SaigoneerAug 19, 2015
[Photos] Nha Xa: The Remote Village Packed With 30 Colonial Villas

Music & Arts

[Photos] Nha Xa: The Remote Village Packed With 30 Colonial Villas

The village of Nha Xa, located in northern Vietnam, is best known for its long tradition of silk weaving. During the colonial period, high demand for the quality product led to a boom for the town’s businesses, many of which were able to expand with branches in Hong Kong and Tokyo.

SaigoneerAug 19, 2015
[Video] Enraged Foreigner Confronts Vietnamese Driver On Hanoi Pedestrian Street

Vietnam

[Video] Enraged Foreigner Confronts Vietnamese Driver On Hanoi Pedestrian Street

A video of a foreign man scolding a Vietnamese motorbike driver on a Hanoi walking street surfaced on the internet recently, sparking widespread debate on whether or not he was out of line.

SaigoneerAug 19, 2015
Morning News Roundup: Ho Chi Minh City To Set Up Special Economic Zone

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Ho Chi Minh City To Set Up Special Economic Zone

Vietnam ranks 12th for at-risk public debt [DTI] Ha Noi to cut jobs in state-funded organisations [Vietnam News] Universities nationwide increase working time to serve students [SGGP]

SaigoneerAug 19, 2015
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[Photos] Hanoi Launches 'Friendly' Bicycle Police Force

Saigon

[Photos] Hanoi Launches 'Friendly' Bicycle Police Force

Nguyen Hue Street’s rollerblading security guards have been getting a ton of press over the past week for their unique mode of transportation. Not to be outdone, last Wednesday, a squad of police in Hanoi traded in their motorized vehicles for the analog, two-wheeled variety, patrolling the city on bicycles.

SaigoneerAug 18, 2015
What Does The Future Hold For Saigon’s Skeleton Tower?

Development

What Does The Future Hold For Saigon’s Skeleton Tower?

The monolithic Saigon One Tower is the most obvious victim of the city's burst real estate bubble ( which looks to be finally recovering ). Even though the skeleton of the unfinished US$238 million skyscraper lies at the intersection of Ham Nghi and Ton Duc Thang Streets, an incredibly desirable piece of real estate, information about the stalled project has been nearly impossible to come by.

SaigoneerAug 18, 2015
22 Killed, 120 Injured In Blast At Central Bangkok Shrine

Asia

22 Killed, 120 Injured In Blast At Central Bangkok Shrine

A massive explosion tore through a popular Hindu shrine at the Ratchaprasong intersection in Bangkok last night, killing 22 and injuring 120 more.

SaigoneerAug 18, 2015
Former US Consulate Employee Imprisoned For Selling Visas At Up To $70,000

Vietnam

Former US Consulate Employee Imprisoned For Selling Visas At Up To $70,000

After years of investigation, a former State Department employee has been sentenced to 64 months in prison for his role in selling US visas to Vietnamese citizens who had previously been denied them for up to US$70,000 a piece.

SaigoneerAug 18, 2015
Morning News Roundup: VN Coffee Growers Near Bankruptcy

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: VN Coffee Growers Near Bankruptcy

Vietnam's $2.6mln stall at Italy expo fixed 2 months after criticism [Thanh Nien] Vietnamese DJ listed among world’s top 50 [Vietnam Net] Vietnam is in top destination of South Korea’s investors [SGGP]

SaigoneerAug 18, 2015
Check Out This New Instagram Account Dedicated To Napping Saigonese

Music & Arts

Check Out This New Instagram Account Dedicated To Napping Saigonese

In Vietnam, there’s no shame when it comes to taking a nap in public as nearly every vehicle doubles as a makeshift sleeping pad. To capture Saigonese at rest, graphic designer Maria Tran Larsen (who is also responsible for this set of animated gifts of a similar theme ) has started an Instagram account to capture what she calls a “funny” and “charming” aspect of Vietnam.

SaigoneerAug 17, 2015
Construction of Saigon Metro Flyover Above the Hanoi Highway Begins

Development

Construction of Saigon Metro Flyover Above the Hanoi Highway Begins

Work on the above ground section of Saigon's first metro line is in full swing. Along with the construction of a rail bridge across the Saigon River and the installation of concrete girders , the city's transport authorities have announced that work has begun on a flyover across the Hanoi Highway.

SaigoneerAug 17, 2015
Parking Space Prices Hit US$50,000 In Hanoi

Vietnam

Parking Space Prices Hit US$50,000 In Hanoi

High demand and low supply have resulted in astronomical costs for parking spaces in Hanoi, some of which exceed the cost of the cars themselves.

SaigoneerAug 17, 2015
Military Area in Cam Ranh to Be Converted Into Tourism Beach

Travel

Military Area in Cam Ranh to Be Converted Into Tourism Beach

In a bid to boost tourism in Cam Ranh, the Vietnamese military has agreed to hand over a beach to their civilian counterparts for tourism development.

SaigoneerAug 17, 2015
Weekend News Roundup: Government To Pursue $500.8M Museum Despite Funding Problems

Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Government To Pursue $500.8M Museum Despite Funding Problems

Experts criticise uncontrolled Mekong crocodile breeding [Vietnam News] Government to pursue $500.8mln museum despite funding problems, criticisms [Thanh Nien] Foreign coloring books for adults take Vietnam by storm [VoV]

SaigoneerAug 17, 2015
[Video] Parody Of American Teacher Mispronouncing Vietnamese Names Goes Viral

Culture

[Video] Parody Of American Teacher Mispronouncing Vietnamese Names Goes Viral

When a video like Key & Peele’s “Substitute Teacher” gets over 400,000 hits on YouTube, copycats and parodies are to be expected. One such imitation, “Substitute Teacher in Vietnam,” shows an American teacher butchering Vietnamese names as he takes attendance.

SaigoneerAug 14, 2015
Population Explosion: Hanoi Adding 200,000 New Residents Each Year

Vietnam

Population Explosion: Hanoi Adding 200,000 New Residents Each Year

It’s no secret that the populations of Vietnam’s urban centers are quickly growing, but in Hanoi, this phenomenon is occurring at a rapid pace as the city adds 200,000 new residents each year.

SaigoneerAug 14, 2015
Uber Is Giving Away Free Helicopter Rides In Da Nang This Weekend

Travel

Uber Is Giving Away Free Helicopter Rides In Da Nang This Weekend

To inaugurate the launch of UberCHOPPER, Uber’s new helicopter service in Vietnam, the company is giving away flights to a few of its Da Nang users this weekend.

SaigoneerAug 14, 2015
Morning News Roundup: Craft Beer Explodes In Saigon

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Craft Beer Explodes In Saigon

Vietnam moves to weaken currency after China devaluation [Asian Correspondent] Craft beer explodes in Saigon [Thanh Nien] Vietnam’s deputy prime minister just got serious about startups [Tech in Asia]

SaigoneerAug 14, 2015
Viet Pride 2015 Arrives In Saigon

Music & Arts

Viet Pride 2015 Arrives In Saigon

Tomorrow morning, Vietnam’s biggest LGBT festival, Viet Pride 2015, will kick-off in Saigon with a wide-ranging selection of events, from workshops, art shows, and community activities to a large parade.

SaigoneerAug 13, 2015
These 11 Infographics Show The Character Of Asian Nations

Culture

These 11 Infographics Show The Character Of Asian Nations

The Asian Creative Data Map is a project from the Asian Creative Network (ACN) that seeks to decipher how the character of Asian countries are changing due to rapid growth.

SaigoneerAug 13, 2015
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