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Vietnam to Impose Social Insurance Tax on Expat Workers in 2018

Vietnam

Vietnam to Impose Social Insurance Tax on Expat Workers in 2018

The move had been previously delayed due to the lack of a concrete plan.

SaigoneerApr 9, 2018
Weekend News Roundup: HCMC-Vung Tau Hydrofoil Sinks After Collision With Unknown Object

Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: HCMC-Vung Tau Hydrofoil Sinks After Collision With Unknown Object

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . ▪ Vietnam cycling queen on a roll to Asian Games [VietnamNet] ▪ Ho Chi Minh City-Vung Tau express boat sinks after hitting unknown object [Tuoi Tre]

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Apr 9, 2018
Ngõ Nooks: Refreshing Cocktails at Hanoi’s Best Hole-in-the-Wall

Hanoi Ngõ Nooks

Ngõ Nooks: Refreshing Cocktails at Hanoi’s Best Hole-in-the-Wall

Bars in Hanoi don’t come much smaller than Dot. Its width is no more than the span of my arms, but what it lacks in size it more than makes up for in value and substance. You’d barely notice the place at 66 Tran Vu in the day; a dark, shuttered façade lies behind seats from a nearby café. At night, however, it’s a different story.

Kit HumphreyApr 8, 2018
Celebrity Endorsements Might Be the Key to Combatting Poaching in Asia, Campaign Shows

Asia

Celebrity Endorsements Might Be the Key to Combatting Poaching in Asia, Campaign Shows

International conservation organization WildAid is teaming up with the world’s largest outdoor advertising company, JCDecaux, to help save some of the planet’s most endangered species.

Paul ChristiansenApr 8, 2018
Ngõ Nooks: Vegan Buffet, Nourishment That Makes You Feel Good

Hanoi Ngõ Nooks

Ngõ Nooks: Vegan Buffet, Nourishment That Makes You Feel Good

Anyone who’s lived in Vietnam for any reasonable length of time will have heard of cơm bình dân – rice buffets offering an abundance of meat and vegetables during lunch hours. In recent years, however, more and more vegan buffets have been appearing. One of the most reputable is simply called Vegan Buffet, or Quan Chay Dieu Tam, which sits right next to West Lake at 133 Nguyen Dình Thi.

Kit HumphreyApr 8, 2018
Ngõ Nooks: Trainspotting and Nostalgia at The Railway Hanoi

Hanoi Ngõ Nooks

Ngõ Nooks: Trainspotting and Nostalgia at The Railway Hanoi

The stretch of railway between Tran Phu Street and Dien Bien Phu Street is quickly becoming one of the hippest spots in Hanoi. In the last couple of years, a social enterprise named Zo Project, a fashion store and two cafes have all opened up in an area that was previously residential. One of those cafes is called The Railway Hanoi - you’ll know you’ve found it when you hear nostalgic 1950s music carrying down the tracks.

Kit HumphreyApr 8, 2018
How the Creator of Zalo, Vietnam's Home-Grown Chat App, Went From Hacker to Manager

Tech

How the Creator of Zalo, Vietnam's Home-Grown Chat App, Went From Hacker to Manager

Vietnam's popular chat app and social media platform, Zalo, was born from its creator's curiosity about hacking.

SaigoneerApr 8, 2018
Ngõ Nooks: Yen Phu's Banh Xeo Spot Is Legit

Hanoi Ngõ Nooks

Ngõ Nooks: Yen Phu's Banh Xeo Spot Is Legit

Any street food restaurant you regularly pass on your commute, or that lies within the local area where you live, is likely to receive your patronage more often than most. Minh Banh Xeo is no exception. Situated near the top of Yen Phu, it’s the perfect pit stop if you’re on your way to or from Xuan Dieu or the north of Tay Ho.

Kit HumphreyApr 8, 2018
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Rambutan Literary Gives Voice to Southeast Asians at Home and Abroad

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Rambutan Literary Gives Voice to Southeast Asians at Home and Abroad

This poem by Jenna Lee appears in issue five of Rambutan Literary and serves as a prime example of the graceful, poignant material that spans its first five issues. Founded in 2016, the magazine features a diverse selection of short stories, poems and artwork from mainland, maritime, and diasporic Southeast Asia.

Paul ChristiansenApr 8, 2018
Two Vietnamese Scientists Included in Top 100 Asian Academics List

Vietnam

Two Vietnamese Scientists Included in Top 100 Asian Academics List

Vietnamese scientists are getting more recognition in the region.

SaigoneerApr 7, 2018
[Video] The Elaborate 'Holy Tower' of Caodaism in the Outskirts of Tay Ninh

Culture

[Video] The Elaborate 'Holy Tower' of Caodaism in the Outskirts of Tay Ninh

In Tay Ninh Province’s Hoa Thanh District, a sizable community of Cao Dai followers lives thanks to the existence of the religion’s major temple, the Cao Dai Holy See.

SaigoneerApr 7, 2018
D4 Seafood Paradise Vinh Khanh Is Now an Official Saigon Food Street

Saigon

D4 Seafood Paradise Vinh Khanh Is Now an Official Saigon Food Street

District 4’s nhậu neighborhood has been turned into an official food street by Saigon authorities.

SaigoneerApr 7, 2018
Hẻm Gems: Mutahiro's Masterful Chicken Ramen

Saigon Hẻm Gems

Hẻm Gems: Mutahiro's Masterful Chicken Ramen

Ramen is often the preferred choice of Japanese comfort food in Southeast Asia, yet finding an impressive offering of the dish in Saigon has proven to be a challenge. The appearance of Mutahiro in the very hẻm I live in, therefore, tickled my foodie brain.

MMervin LeeApr 6, 2018
Quang Hai Named Among Top 500 Most Important Players on the Planet

Vietnam

Quang Hai Named Among Top 500 Most Important Players on the Planet

Nguyen Quang Hai, the Vietnam U-23 team standout, is the first Vietnamese player to ever make the list.

SaigoneerApr 6, 2018
[Photos] A Trip to District 12's Stunning Japanese-Inspired Monastery

Culture

[Photos] A Trip to District 12's Stunning Japanese-Inspired Monastery

If you’re looking for a peaceful escape not far from the city, District 12’s Khanh An Monastery is just the place for you.

SaigoneerApr 6, 2018
Morning Links Roundup: Vietnam Plans to Hike Fuel Taxes in Fight Against Pollution

Roundups

Morning Links Roundup: Vietnam Plans to Hike Fuel Taxes in Fight Against Pollution

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . ▪ Grab might have to shoulder Uber’s $2.33 million tax arrears [VietnamNet] ▪ Vietnam plans to hike fuel taxes in fight against pollution [VnExpress]

SaigoneerApr 6, 2018
In Rural Tay Ninh, Teach For Vietnam Brings a Jolt of Change to English Teaching

Society

In Rural Tay Ninh, Teach For Vietnam Brings a Jolt of Change to English Teaching

Vu Thi Hang’s (not pictured above) teaching style is far from traditional.

LLuca PowellApr 5, 2018
Most Vietnamese Are Likely to Save Spare Cash: Report

Vietnam

Most Vietnamese Are Likely to Save Spare Cash: Report

Frugality is the go-to lifestyle for many Vietnamese.

SaigoneerApr 5, 2018
Vietnam to Translate Sanskrit Texts at My Son Sanctuary Into Vietnamese, English

Culture

Vietnam to Translate Sanskrit Texts at My Son Sanctuary Into Vietnamese, English

Sanskrit texts inscribed on the steles at the My Son Sanctuary, a UNESCO World Heritage Site near Hoi An, will be translated with help from Indian experts.

SaigoneerApr 5, 2018
Morning Links Roundup: Grab Misses Deadline to Submit Documents on Uber Merger Deal

Roundups

Morning Links Roundup: Grab Misses Deadline to Submit Documents on Uber Merger Deal

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . ▪ Trade Tension With China, U.S. Pushes South Korea Toward Vietnam [Bloomberg] ▪ Grab Vietnam misses deadline to submit documents on Uber merger deal [VnExpress]

SaigoneerApr 5, 2018
The Legacy of Kak Channthy, Cambodia's Rock and Roll Heroine

Music & Arts

The Legacy of Kak Channthy, Cambodia's Rock and Roll Heroine

For many Cambodian music fans, March 20 was a heartbreaking day because Kak Channthy – the 38-year-old female vocal of the band The Cambodian Space Project – passed away in an accident in Phnom Penh.

Thi NguyenApr 4, 2018
Meet the First Vietnamese Woman to Compete in the North Pole Marathon

Sports

Meet the First Vietnamese Woman to Compete in the North Pole Marathon

Saigon native Tang Nguyet Minh will be running 41.195 kilometers (26.2 miles) in temperatures of -30ºC (-22ºF) as part of the FWD North Pole Marathon.

SaigoneerApr 4, 2018
New Report Predicts Asia Will Run out of Fish by 2048

Asia

New Report Predicts Asia Will Run out of Fish by 2048

The future looks grim for aquatic life in Asia.

LLuca PowellApr 4, 2018
Hanoi Metro Project Is Not Delayed to 2021: Transport Ministry

Vietnam

Hanoi Metro Project Is Not Delayed to 2021: Transport Ministry

Numerous delays have plagued Hanoi’s first metro line since the start of the project, will this time be any different?

SaigoneerApr 4, 2018
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