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Foreigner Praised Online After Moving Moto Driver Blocking Hanoi Road

Vietnam

Foreigner Praised Online After Moving Moto Driver Blocking Hanoi Road

Here’s the full story behind the kerfuffle between a foreign man and a local motorcyclist that was caught on tape recently.

SaigoneerOct 30, 2017
Vietnamese Consumers Are the Most Charitable in Asia-Pacific: Survey

Vietnam

Vietnamese Consumers Are the Most Charitable in Asia-Pacific: Survey

A recent survey has shown that Vietnamese consumers are the most generous in the Asia-Pacific region when it comes to supporting charities.

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Oct 30, 2017
Morning News Roundup: Vietnamese Photographer Wins International Environmental Photo Prize

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnamese Photographer Wins International Environmental Photo Prize

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . ▪ Grab, Uber benefit from ‘unfair competition’: Vietnamese ministries [VnExpress] ▪ Vietnamese photographer wins international photo prize on environment [DTI]

SaigoneerOct 30, 2017
Vietnam to Grant Income Tax Exemption in 3 Upcoming Special Economic Zones

Vietnam

Vietnam to Grant Income Tax Exemption in 3 Upcoming Special Economic Zones

Vietnam’s future special economic zones (SEZ) might be the mecca for locals to achieve an unprecedented amount of income.

SaigoneerOct 29, 2017
New Saigon Heat Coach Shakes up Team Roster Ahead of Next Season

Society

New Saigon Heat Coach Shakes up Team Roster Ahead of Next Season

Not many professional basketball coaches guide their team to a league title and then bolt to lead a new franchise on the other side of the planet.

HHarry HodgeOct 29, 2017
Singapore to Ban New Private Vehicles From 2018

Asia

Singapore to Ban New Private Vehicles From 2018

Singapore’s government announced on Monday that it plans to freeze the number of private cars on its streets from 2018.

SaigoneerOct 29, 2017
The Most Popular TV Series of Our Saigon Childhood in Pixel Form

Film & TV

The Most Popular TV Series of Our Saigon Childhood in Pixel Form

In the age of internet streaming services, gone are the days when our selection of entertainment was limited to what local TV stations broadcasted. These illustrations by Vietnamese artist Tu Bui will be a nostalgic trip down memory lane for many Saigoneers.

SaigoneerOct 28, 2017
A Food Folk Tale: The Savage Clapback That Turned a Girl Into a Pineapple

Food Culture

A Food Folk Tale: The Savage Clapback That Turned a Girl Into a Pineapple

Growing up in Vietnam, it seems that everything – from common household objects to fruits – has an origin story. Some of these local folk tales have a decidedly romantic angle, but others – like the legend of the pineapple – serve as a cautionary tale for children who misbehave.

Khoi PhamOct 28, 2017
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Vietnam Is the 27th-Largest Greenhouse Gas Emitter in the World: Official

Vietnam

Vietnam Is the 27th-Largest Greenhouse Gas Emitter in the World: Official

According to experts, Vietnam is the 27 th -largest greenhouse gas emitter in the world, accounting for 0.72% of total global emissions.

SaigoneerOct 28, 2017
Vietnam's Natural Sand Deposits Might Deplete in 5 Years

Vietnam

Vietnam's Natural Sand Deposits Might Deplete in 5 Years

Vietnamese authorities are desperately searching for new sources of construction sand amid dire warnings that the country is running out of the natural resource.

SaigoneerOct 27, 2017
Saigon Fronts $51m for Metro Line 1 as ODA Remains Tied Up

Saigon

Saigon Fronts $51m for Metro Line 1 as ODA Remains Tied Up

In order to ensure that work on Saigon's first metro line continues, the city's administration has approved an advance payment of US$51.7 million for the project's contractors.

SaigoneerOct 27, 2017
VietJet to Fly From Saigon to Chiang Mai, Phuket in December

Travel

VietJet to Fly From Saigon to Chiang Mai, Phuket in December

VietJet Air is ready to expand its network yet again, with new flights from Saigon to Phuket and Chiang Mai in Thailand starting in December.

SaigoneerOct 26, 2017
New Study Shows Link Between Some Traditional Herbal Remedies and Liver Cancer

Health

New Study Shows Link Between Some Traditional Herbal Remedies and Liver Cancer

Some herbs that are used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) have been linked to liver cancer across Asia.

SaigoneerOct 26, 2017
From 2018, Vietnam to Only Buy Government Cars for Ministers, Higher Officials

Vietnam

From 2018, Vietnam to Only Buy Government Cars for Ministers, Higher Officials

Vietnam’s central government is planning to curtail government spending by cutting back the amount spent on state-issued cars.

SaigoneerOct 26, 2017
[Photos] Saigoneer Getaways: Laos' 50 Shades of Green

Travel

[Photos] Saigoneer Getaways: Laos' 50 Shades of Green

The first thing you notice when you arrive in Laos is the green: it’s everywhere. It’s not the buildings that catch your eye but the landscapes: untouched wilderness, valleys, trees, fields, all of it subtle shades of green.

FFrederik WissinkOct 25, 2017
Phu Quoc to Transform Old Airport Into New Urban Zone

Development

Phu Quoc to Transform Old Airport Into New Urban Zone

The leadership of Phu Quoc has unveiled a plan to turn the island's old airport into a new urban area.

SaigoneerOct 25, 2017
[Photos] Czech Photographer Showcases Both the Energy and Idyll of Life in Hanoi

Arts & Culture

[Photos] Czech Photographer Showcases Both the Energy and Idyll of Life in Hanoi

Photographer Mate Valter traveled to Vietnam’s capital in February 2016 to document the unique energy of Hanoi's daily life.

SaigoneerOct 25, 2017
Road Safety Campaign to Give out 130,000 Free Rides for Drunk People

Vietnam

Road Safety Campaign to Give out 130,000 Free Rides for Drunk People

In an effort to discourage locals from driving under the influence, the National Traffic Safety Committee recently launched a campaign to provide drinkers with free rides.

SaigoneerOct 25, 2017
Morning News Roundup: Made-in-Vietnam Chemotherapeutic Drug Reduces Treatment Cost by 60%

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Made-in-Vietnam Chemotherapeutic Drug Reduces Treatment Cost by 60%

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . ▪ Foreign ownership in Techcombank officially at 0% [VnExpress] ▪ Vietnamese chemotherapy drug reduces treatment costs by 60 percent [VietnamNet]

SaigoneerOct 25, 2017
Hanoi Shop Owner Covers Illegally Parked Car in Sanitary Pads, Goes Viral

Vietnam

Hanoi Shop Owner Covers Illegally Parked Car in Sanitary Pads, Goes Viral

Facebook’s livestream function has facilitated some of Vietnam’s most eccentric antics. Most recently, it was a vessel for a Hanoi vendor to demonstrate her passive aggression in the most unique way possible: with sanitary pads.

SaigoneerOct 24, 2017
Here's What to Expect at the 2017 AFF Futsal Championship, Hosted by Saigon

Society

Here's What to Expect at the 2017 AFF Futsal Championship, Hosted by Saigon

This October sees Ho Chi Minh City host its third major international futsal tournament in many years, as the best club teams from the ASEAN region meet to battle once again at the Phu Tho indoor stadium in HCMC.

SScott SommervilleOct 24, 2017
Vietnam Might Sue the US Over New Regulations on Catfish Exports

Vietnam

Vietnam Might Sue the US Over New Regulations on Catfish Exports

Companies in the Mekong Delta that export cá tra , commonly known as catfish, are worried that new import regulations set by the United States will adversely impact their business.

SaigoneerOct 24, 2017
50% of Children in Saigon Are Obese: Nutrition Experts

Health

50% of Children in Saigon Are Obese: Nutrition Experts

Hanoi and Saigon, Vietnam's two largest cities, have seen huge increases in the rate of obese children living within the metropolises over the last 20 years.

SaigoneerOct 24, 2017
Morning News Roundup: Japanese Film Festival to Begin in Vietnam Next Week

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Japanese Film Festival to Begin in Vietnam Next Week

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . ▪ Int’l school accountant victim of acid attack in Ho Chi Minh City [Tuoi Tre] ▪ Japanese Film Festival to begin in Vietnam next week [Tuoi Tre]

SaigoneerOct 24, 2017
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