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Vietnam
A new draft decree from the Transport Ministry would require all taxis in Vietnam to be equipped with black boxes and receipt printers in an effort to curb taxi scams in Vietnam, reports Thanh Nien .
Vietnam
Vietnam lawmakers debate allowing residents to gamble at home [Tuoi Tre] Vietnam parking lots like matchboxes ready to go ablaze [Thanh Nien] 7 Die in Shooting at China-Vietnam Border [AP]
Travel
In a move that’s sure to backfire, there are reports coming out of Hoi An that the city has started to charge a $6 entrance fee to access its famous old town area.
Vietnam
Vietnam will not host the 2019 Asian Games as Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung and other government officials agreed that the country lacks both the experience and funds to successfully execute the event, reports Tuoi Tre .
Development
Saigoneer’s resident historian, Tim Doling , is not only enamored with Vietnamese history, but also the country’s railways, having published The Railways and Tramways of Việt Nam . As Saigon gears up for its first metro line, Tim was kind enough to put together this map of what the full system will look like (note that it's based off of the latest information as of 2012) when completed (whenever that will be).
![[Infographic] Vietnamese Diners Rank as SE Asia’s Lowest Tippers](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/uEZCVCob.jpg)
Food Culture
We all know that tipping isn’t really a thing in Vietnam and a recent study by Mastercard published in the Wall Street Journal backs this up with hard numbers.
Vietnam
Over 7,000 children catch measles in Vietnam; at least 111 die: report [Tuoi Tre] Ho Chi Minh City promotes community-based drug detox [Thanh Nien] Witha ana Eye on TPP Garment Companies Flock to Vietnam [Malaysia Sun]
![[Slideshow] Vietcombank Tower Set to Emerge as Saigon’s 2nd Tallest Building](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/PsJt1Xob.jpg)
Development
The next big addition to Saigon’s skyline, the Vietcombank Tower, has almost topped out and stands to become the city’s second tallest building after the Bitexco Tower.
![[Video] Spectacular Drone Video of Saigon](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/pPayb0jb.jpg)
Music & Arts
Camera-mounted drones are kinda our favorite things in the world right now. Earlier this week, we posted a video of Hanoi captured from one of these flying wonders. In response, one of our readers tipped us off to this significantly better filmed (take that, Hanoi!) and scored (provided you enjoy drum & bass) video from our fair Saigon.
![[NSFW] Mai Khoi’s New Music Video Will Have You Saying “What the Phở?”](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/nGj5gpab.jpg)
Music & Arts
We’re all for a departure from Vietnam’s redundant pop music but this new video from Mai Khoi might have gone a bit too far outside the box.
Vietnam
In a nightmarish scenario, a Russian tourist was attacked by an unknown fish in waters off Nha Trang Sunday morning and remains in critical, reports Tuoi Tre .
Eat & Drink
Saigon, known for its coffee culture, offers many different environments where one can grab a cup of joe. However, sometimes we crave something a bit more comfortable than plastic stools but don’t want to waste our hard-earned cash at the big chains.
Vietnam
1st-qtr luxury car sales soar in Vietnam despite economic woes [Tuoi Tre] Projects behind schedule do not receive capital [SGGP] Tycoon on trial as Vietnam counts cost of its rogue bankers [Reuters]
Travel
As part of a plan to increase tourism revenue, Japan is considering waiving visas for visitors from Vietnam, the Philippines, and Indonesia.
Tech
Ever go into your phone’s wifi settings and wish you could access the dozens of networks the pop up? Well, there’s an app for that – WiFi Chua .
Environment
Air pollution may be posing a serious threat to global public health , but according to a new study, it may be responsible for freak weather patterns in North America, reports CNN .
Development
It’s no secret that Saigon has done little to protect its historic buildings in the face of rapid urban development. As a result, the city has lost 56% of its heritage buildings since 2004, according to experts.
Vietnam
HCM City’s dwellers look forward to clean water [VietNamNet] Hanoi plans monorail system to ease congestion [Vietnam Plus] Vietnam Pop Stars Sing to Start Anti-Poaching Campaign [Bloomberg]
![[Video] Camera-Mounted Drone Captures Hanoi from Above](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/T4D3hsbb.jpg)
Tech
For much of the world, drones inspire fear and terror. But for countries that aren’t at the mercy of the CIA, the popularity of these remote-controlled devices have taken off and some have even been fitted with cameras. It looks like the folks over at Zing.vn got their hands on one of these and captured some of Hanoi’s most iconic sites from 200 meters in the air.
Vietnam
Green light for Vietnam casino [Brisbane Times] Rising sea levels threaten farmers' livelihoods in Vietnam [SBS] Vietnam police probe soccer match-fixing [Yahoo]
Development
Vo Trong Nghia Architects, winners of ArchDaily’s ‘House of the Year’ award , is undoubtedly Vietnam’s leading sustainable/green design firm. One of their latest projects, ‘House for Trees’ was completed earlier this year and offers a unique design, specifically tailored to Saigon’s climate.
![[Video] Sewer Fishing in District 5](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/G1WVkKvb.jpg)
Food Culture
If you though fishing in Saigon’s polluted waterways was a risky proposition, sewer fishing seems downright suicidal.
Health
From the organizer: Color Me Run is a unique combination of the most colorful run and music festival. For the first time in Vietnam, you can fully experience a 5Km colorful of running, walking and enjoy being splashed from top to toe by color powder.
Vietnam
A tourist boat operated by Cuu Long Tourist Boat Co. Ltd. went up in flames last Thursday on the waters of Ha Long Bay. 23 people, including 15 foreigners were rescued and no injuries were reported, reports VietNamNet .