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Taiwan Finalizes Vietnamese Language Syllabus for Children of Cross-National Marriages

Asia

Taiwan Finalizes Vietnamese Language Syllabus for Children of Cross-National Marriages

Taiwanese grade schools are responding to demand for Vietnamese language lessons by opening language classes in grade schools this year.

SaigoneerJan 18, 2018

Saigon to Turn Lam Son Square Into a Park

Saigon

Saigon to Turn Lam Son Square Into a Park

Saigon’s Lam Son Square has been through countless rounds of empty promises and mismanagement - will this finally be its big break?

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Jan 18, 2018

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Ranks 5th in Happy Planet Index

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Ranks 5th in Happy Planet Index

Stay with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . ▪ Vietnam fifth in Happy Planet Index [DTI] ▪ Scaffold collapse kills three, injuries three [DTI]

SaigoneerJan 18, 2018

Quan Ut Ut Acquired by Restaurant Operator Red Wok Cuisine

Food Culture

Quan Ut Ut Acquired by Restaurant Operator Red Wok Cuisine

Saigon’s popular American BBQ chain, Quan Ut Ut, has recently been acquired by Red Work Cuisine.

SaigoneerJan 17, 2018

Vietnam Considers Increasing Retirement Age in 2021

Vietnam

Vietnam Considers Increasing Retirement Age in 2021

In a recent draft bill, the Ministry of Labour, Invalids, and Social Affairs proposed raising Vietnam’s retirement age to 60 for female workers and 62 for male workers, starting from 2021.

SaigoneerJan 17, 2018

After China Bans Plastic Imports, Southeast Asia to Become World's Largest Recycling Plant

Asia

After China Bans Plastic Imports, Southeast Asia to Become World's Largest Recycling Plant

With China’s plastic import ban going into effect on January 1, environmental experts worry that Southeast Asian nations will now have to shoulder the bulk of the world's plastic waste.

SaigoneerJan 17, 2018

Vietnam Partners With Mitsubishi to Look Into Future With Electric Cars

Vietnam

Vietnam Partners With Mitsubishi to Look Into Future With Electric Cars

On Monday, the Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade announced that they will sign an MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) with Mitsubishi Motors to study the potential for the country to support electric vehicles.

SaigoneerJan 17, 2018

Morning News Roundup: PM Wants to Transform Vietnam From ‘Beautiful Girl’ to ‘Economic Tiger’

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: PM Wants to Transform Vietnam From ‘Beautiful Girl’ to ‘Economic Tiger’

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . ▪ PM wants to transform Vietnam from ‘beautiful girl’ to ‘economic tiger’ [VnExpress] ▪ New Lao Cai bridge to China proposed [DTI]

SaigoneerJan 17, 2018

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[Photos] Grab a Creamy Japanese Cheese Tart From Saigon's Latest Glass House

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[Photos] Grab a Creamy Japanese Cheese Tart From Saigon's Latest Glass House

Is this the fanciest cheese tart shop in Vietnam?

SaigoneerJan 16, 2018

Dak Lak Requests Permit to Clear 12,700ha of Forest for Development Projects

Vietnam

Dak Lak Requests Permit to Clear 12,700ha of Forest for Development Projects

Should the proposal be greenlit, a large chunk of forest in the Central Highlands will be gone.

SaigoneerJan 16, 2018

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam's Logistics Sector Too Expensive to Compete With Foreign Rivals

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam's Logistics Sector Too Expensive to Compete With Foreign Rivals

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . ▪ Unemployed university graduates study for doctorate despite job outlook [VietnamNet] ▪ Vietnam's logistics sector too expensive to compete with foreign rivals [VnExpress]

SaigoneerJan 16, 2018

Saigon's Air Pollution Is 4 Times Deadlier Than Traffic Accidents: Expert

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Saigon's Air Pollution Is 4 Times Deadlier Than Traffic Accidents: Expert

The smog currently engulfing Saigon reflects increasingly dangerous air pollution levels.

SaigoneerJan 15, 2018

[Photos] A Montage of Saigon's Street Life from 1964-1968

Saigon

[Photos] A Montage of Saigon's Street Life from 1964-1968

Even today, some parts of Saigon’s road system still leave much to be desired. However, judging by this set of old photos from 1964-1968, at that time most of the metropolis’ thoroughfares didn’t even have asphalt reinforcement.

SaigoneerJan 15, 2018

48 Hours of Relaxation in Phu Quoc

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48 Hours of Relaxation in Phu Quoc

After stepping off the plane in Phu Quoc, one’s lungs fill with fresh air. Bird songs and lush hills stretching across the horizon cast a soothing calm across the tropical island. This sense of serenity is a unifying theme for a weekend at the boutique Salinda Resort - a perfect escape from the bustling city.

SaigoneerJan 15, 2018

Vietnamese-American Director Stephane Gauger Passes Away at 48 in Saigon

Film & TV

Vietnamese-American Director Stephane Gauger Passes Away at 48 in Saigon

One of Vietnam’s most prominent film directors, Stephane Gauger, recently passed away.

SaigoneerJan 15, 2018

Weekend News Roundup: Thai Tycoons' Deals in Vietnam Pose Risks to Domestic Market

Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Thai Tycoons' Deals in Vietnam Pose Risks to Domestic Market

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . ▪ Thai tycoons' deals in Vietnam pose risks to domestic market [VnExpress] ▪ HCM City says will map out tourism strategy soon [VietnamNet]

SaigoneerJan 15, 2018

Inside Southeast Asia's First Dating Platform for Sugar Daddies

Asia

Inside Southeast Asia's First Dating Platform for Sugar Daddies

TheSugarBook, a Malaysia-based dating platform aimed at matching wealthy individuals with others who are interested in being lavished with expensive gifts, has attracted more than 55,000 users since its founding in late 2016.

SaigoneerJan 13, 2018

[Video] A Day in the Life of Vietnam's New Storytellers With Tilo-Kay

Arts & Culture

[Video] A Day in the Life of Vietnam's New Storytellers With Tilo-Kay

Saigon’s creative industry has flourished in recent years, giving rise to a range of new job positions that were few and far between in past decades.

SaigoneerJan 12, 2018

Saigon Leadership Orders Temporary Closure of All Sidewalk Parking Lots by April

Saigon

Saigon Leadership Orders Temporary Closure of All Sidewalk Parking Lots by April

In a surprising move, the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee has ordered district leaders to temporarily close all local sidewalk parking lots by the end of March.

SaigoneerJan 12, 2018

Morning News Roundup: Death Toll From Air Pollution 4 Times Higher Than Traffic Accidents

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Death Toll From Air Pollution 4 Times Higher Than Traffic Accidents

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . ▪ Death toll from air pollution four times higher than traffic accidents [VietnamNet] ▪ Temperatures plummet as cold spell hits northern Vietnam [DTI]

SaigoneerJan 12, 2018

Saigon University Halves Tuition Fees for Female Students to Boost Presence in STEM Fields

Saigon

Saigon University Halves Tuition Fees for Female Students to Boost Presence in STEM Fields

In an effort to encourage female students to enroll in science and technology-related programs, a university in Saigon recently announced that it would reduce the tuition fees for female undergrads.

SaigoneerJan 11, 2018

[Video] Japan's Maple Leaf Tempura Tastes as Beautiful as It Looks

Food Culture

[Video] Japan's Maple Leaf Tempura Tastes as Beautiful as It Looks

Saigon officially has another reason to be jealous of regions that experience autumn: these dazzlingly colorful leaf tempuras that make for delicious snacks!

SaigoneerJan 11, 2018

Drivers Go on Strike to Protest Grab's Increase in Commission Rate to 23.6%

Saigon

Drivers Go on Strike to Protest Grab's Increase in Commission Rate to 23.6%

One of Vietnam’s most popular ride-hailing applications, Grab, is facing criticism after it announced an increase in commission rates not long ago.

SaigoneerJan 11, 2018

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam PM Asks Banking Sector to Cut Interest Rates to Spur Economic Growth

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Vietnam PM Asks Banking Sector to Cut Interest Rates to Spur Economic Growth

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . ▪ Ministries disagree on plan to raise taxes [VietnamNet] ▪ Vietnamese PM asks banking sector to cut interest rates to spur economic growth [VnExpress]

SaigoneerJan 11, 2018

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