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Culture
As Vietnam seeks to boost its tourism industry, the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) has proposed a plan that would charge tourists an additional $1 per day on top of the cost of their tourist visas.
Vietnam
Annual GDP growth projected to reach 5.42 per cent [Vietnam Net] Paint smell may have caused elephant to attack trainer [UPI] Vietnam ranks third in world for shrimp production [VRI]
Saigon
Even though Saigon has gone through many changes over the last century, there are certain characteristics of the city that have endured. Before the age of the motorbike, cyclos were one of the most common modes of transportation for locals and foreigners alike.
Health
Jonathan Goldsmith, more commonly known as 'The Most Interesting Man in the World' from the wildly popular Dos Equis Beer commercials , recently teamed up with non-profit, Clearpath International to help clear the remaining 800,000 tons of unexploded ordnance left over from the American War that remains buried in Vietnam's soil.
Music & Arts
From the organizer: Do you have a great camera or editing software but not sure how to get the most from it? Saigon School of Imaging is here to help. With current courses in Lightroom, Photoshop and Photography led by professional photographer Quinn Ryan Mattingly, we can help you finally learn the best way to shoot and edit your way to stunning images.
Culture
From the organizer: People of Saigon! The time has nearly arrived for us to say bye bye to this bizarre year, and to start getting excited about meeting the next one because it's gonna arrive with a BANG.
Vietnam
Death sentence announced for machete gang’s young boss [Tuoi Tre] First submarine on the way to Vietnam [VoV] Vietnam authorities continue probe into dubious 3G fee hike [Thanh Nien]
Culture
After centuries of social instability due to colonial occupation and war, Vietnam's younger generation (those born between 1975 and 1986) is finding its voice. But how does this group view themselves in the context of their country's development, both socially and economically?
Health
If you’re tired of bulky helmets ruining your carefully manicured style, 2 Swedes have created a product you may be interested in – an invisible bike helmet.
Tech
As part of the continuing effort to modernize Vietnam’s workforce, authorities are reviewing a proposal for a massive science and technology park in HCMC.
Vietnam
Sinkholes, shaky building cause panic in Vietnam court [Thanh Nien] GDP up 5.42% in 2013 [VoV] Police propose publishing traffic violators’ names [Tuoi Tre]
Music & Arts
If you are thinking “another bar in town,” think again. Last month, The Observatory officially celebrated its opening, with the photographic exhibition of Mai Huyen Chi and an incredible line up of music and visuals, including a mix between electronic and traditional Vietnamese music.
Culture
A bit rusty when it comes to Vietnamese numbers? No worries, this guy will show you how it's done.
Saigon
Last Friday, international burger giant, McDonald’s confirmed what has been predicted for years – its opening its first store in Vietnam, just after Tet.
Food Culture
I have never been a religious person, so after my ‘lovely’ older brother decided to show off his cleverness by telling me that Santa Claus did not actually exist, my magical world was shattered and I no longer cared for Christmas.
Vietnam
Vietnam diplomat briefly held in Germany over $20k [Tuoi Tre] Vietnam decree allows cops to shoot at resisters in self defense [Thanh Nien] Saigon: 12 tons of two-year-outdated beef in seafood warehouse [Vietnam Net]
Vietnam
A November decree on foreign labor in Vietnam has businesses seriously concerned about their ability to fill vacancies for skilled workers. Numerous changes, including the diminished length of work permits, increased minimum experience thresholds and required approval by local governments, will make it significantly more difficult for both employers and workers to contribute to the Vietnamese economy.
Culture
From the organizer: Remember the jumble sale and garage sale that Saigon outcast did last year? Where they collected a lot of toothbrushes and some other necessities for the orphanage in bien hoa?
Vietnam
EU offers €114 million to Vietnam’s health sector [Tuoi Tre] Fund for natural disaster prevention to be established [Vietnam Net] Middle and Affluent Class in Vietnam and Myanmar Will Double in Size by 2020 [Digital Journal]
Saigon
We’ve posted images of Saigon’s old streetcars in the past but were unable to find much information written about them. Thankfully, Saigon historian, Tim Doling, recently published a piece about their history on his blog, Historic Vietnam .
Vietnam
Last weekend's snowstorm in Sapa drew photographers from all over northern Vietnam who jumped at the opportunity to capture some great photos of the town's snow-covered hills, roads and residents.
Vietnam
Fuel price hike takes consumers by surprise [Tuoi Tre] Bankers, fat cats charged in massive Vietnam financial scandal [Thanh Nien] Lao Cai suffers estimated loss of VND5 billon due to frost [SGGP]
Saigon
Since most of the old maps we dig up are limited in scope, focusing on the city center, we were excited to come across this comprehensive map of Saigon from 1968.
Culture
It’s an age-old story – a couple breaks up and someone asks to be repaid for various expenditures made during the relationship. This scene was captured in 2 recent YouTube videos which quickly went viral on Vietnamese social networks and, surprisingly, have spurred a (somewhat) serious dialogue about gender roles in Vietnam.