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Since the dawn of military aviation, pilots who racked up victory after victory have gone on to become national heroes, or in some cases, national folklore. Such is the case of Colonel Nguyen Tomb who, at the height of American airpower, became the most successful pilot of the war – if he existed at all.
Saigon
On the heels of Hanoi's plan to ban motorbikes by 2025 , Saigon is exploring the possibility of limiting private vehicles downtown to reduce traffic congestion.
Vietnam
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Hilton to operate 4 th hotel in Vietnam [DTI] Wild baby elephant found dead in highland national park [Thanh Nien]
Travel
Tourists visiting Southeast Asia will be able to move freely among ASEAN member countries if talks over a single visa policy prove fruitful.
Vietnam
After seven years, a draft decree allowing local Vietnamese to gamble in casinos has finally been submitted to the government for deliberation.
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Food Culture
Saigoneer is proud to announce the launch of its creative agency, Unbranded Creative . Our first project is one that has been in the works for over a year: a collaboration with Pasteur Street Brewing Company to create not only a new and interesting brew but also to pay homage to Vietnam’s session drinking culture. Behold, the Saigoneer Session.
Development
Saigon's municipal authorities are seeking national aid for a VND8.4 trillion (US$376.5 million) elevated monorail.
Saigon
The southern hub is to receive greater financial and administrative autonomy from the national government.
Vietnam
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Vietnam Airlines aircraft hits jet bridge at Hanoi airport [Thanh Nien] Hanoi to decorate downtown households [DTI]
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Tech
While cities like Singapore have dedicated a great deal of money toward incubating its tech startup scene , some enterprising young Hanoians have began to lay the foundations without any outside funding.
Asia
After two young technical school students shot at their peers on a city bus, Thailand's military junta is considering automatic conscription for unruly students.
Travel
In an effort to boost Vietnam’s tourism industry, the government has extended a visa exemption program for citizens from five European countries for another year.
Vietnam
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has done a 180 on its nudity ban, reversing the resolution which previously forbid models and beauty queens from taking nude photos and disseminating them on the internet.
Vietnam
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Vietnamese inventor launches mini-submarine on first ocean trials [VnExpress] Half of Vietnam’s unemployed laborers are under 24 [DTI]
Health
A new survey conducted by Vietnam’s General Statistics Office reveals that 70% of the country’s "secret abortions" involve teenagers aged 13 to 19.
Asia
It seems one of our worst nightmares has come true as scientists have confirmed the existence of a huge species of swimming centipede in Southeast Asia.
Vietnam
Late last week, the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) voted to appoint an independent expert to protect the rights of LGBT people around the world.
Saigon
Another day, another historic Saigon building wiped off the map. This time, we said goodbye to one of the city’s oldest structures, the first Chambre de Commerce de Saïgon .
Vietnam
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Vietnam makes one of biggest red tape cuts ever [Thanh Nien] Pavements heavily damaged in HCMC [Tuoi Tre]
Asia
In this age of constant space exploration and advanced aeronautics, it may come as a shock how much we don’t know about our own planet. But if we dig deep enough beneath our feet, interesting finds turn up, such as a complex tunnel system underneath Saigon or Singapore’s oldest time capsule.
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Arts & Culture
From decaying ships to street life in the Delta, this is what we saw through our lens this week.
Vietnam
Between the safari park business, the luxury housing business and the convenience store business, Vingroup has a lot on its plate. Last week, however, the mega corporation added fresh, greenhouse-grown vegetables to the mix.
Tech
In an effort to bring stronger internet connections to Vietnam, telecommunications giant Viettel recently sunk US$50 million into the forthcoming AAE-1 fiber-optic sea cable.