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Vietnam
In August, Vietnam’s dragon fruit industry was a mess, with farmers dumping huge piles of the produce into the streets after a bumper crop drove prices into the dirt .
Vietnam
After announcing that Vietnam would act as a manufacturing base for much of Samsung’s products, the South Korean electronics giant has asked authorities at Hanoi’s Noi Bai airport for a dedicated terminal to streamline the import and export process, reports Tuoi Tre .
Vietnam
114 die in 186 traffic accidents during Vietnam’s National Day holiday [Tuoi Tre] VN's second highest tower opens [Vietnam Net] HCMC presents impressive investment results [SGGP]
Travel
Tours to Vietnam’s Son Doong Cave, the largest ever discovered, have been suspended following the conclusion of a one-year pilot program, reports Thanh Nien .
Vietnam
12 people have been reported killed and 41 injured in a bus accident in the hills of Northern Vietnam’s Lao Cai province, reports VN Express .
Vietnam
First Vietnamese movie about super cars [Vietnam Net] Vietsovpetro discovers new oil well offshore Vietnam [DTI] Vietnamese-born tycoons make a name for themselves in other countries [Vietnam Net]
Vietnam
OTT apps to thrive when Vietnam deploys 4G [Vietnam Net] Vietnamese consumers shun low-cost cars, see them as ‘low quality’ [Vietnam Net] VN's second highest tower to open on National Day [Vietnam News]
Culture
Dog theft has become a major issue over the years in Vietnam, especially as the country develops and people form deeper bonds with their pets. Any local dog owner lives with the knowledge that there are those who roam streets at night in search of easy prey, looking for canines to sell in the burgeoning dog meat market .
Travel
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Ministry of Transport is seeking approval to waive visa requirements for citizens of France, Germany, the UK, Spain, Italy, Australia, New Zealand, India and Canada in order to draw more visitors, reports Thanh Nien .
![[Video] Vietnamese Robotics Team Wins International Contest](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/YPxGzblb.jpg)
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A student robotics team from Dong Nai Province’s Lac Hong University won the 14th annual ABU Asia-Pacific Robot Contest (Robocon) which took place in Pune, India on August 24, reports Thanh Nien .
Development
With increased air traffic and pressure to accommodate more flights, HCMC authorities are pushing hard to fast track approval for the $10 billion Long Thanh Airport project, reports TTR Weekly .
Vietnam
Rolls-Royce sells out of Phantoms on first day in Vietnam [Thanh Nien] Ho Chi Minh City to restore and relocate iconic statues to make way for subway hub [Thanh Nien] Airliners test new direct route between Hanoi and HCM City [Vietnam Net]
Music & Arts
Vietnamese model, Jessica Minh Anh, has clearly found her niche - organizing fashion shows at some of the world’s most iconic locations.
Saigon
No matter if you’re a local or a foreigner, one image from Saigon will always stay with you - street vendors - an integral weave in the city’s urban fabric, both culturally and economically.
Vietnam
Under the new draft decree on casino management, the Ministry of Finance has proposed that regular members at local casino clubs must make at least VND15 million per month and that irregular patrons most prove their assets.
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Car import tax to be reduced to zero by 2018 [Vietnam Plus] Firms urged to disclose information in English [Vietnam Net] Vietnam emerges as promising luxury-car market [Vietnam Net]
Vietnam
The ice bucket challenge has arrived in Vietnam, with even the Minister of Transport being asked to take the plunge, reports DTI news .
![[Video] Viet Teens Use Mosquito Larva As Inspiration For Amazingly Awkward Dance](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/2CfNJoCb.jpg)
Music & Arts
Well, not much to say about this video other than: prepare yourself for 4 minutes of wonderful, jaw-dropping awkwardness.
![[Photos] A LEGO Couple’s Journey Across Vietnam](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/XvJxoybb.jpg)
Travel
Earlier this year, we saw Scottish couple, Craig McCartney and Lindsey Haggerty, travel across Europe and SE Asia with 2 Lego companions, taking pictures of the plastic toys along the way .
Saigon
In a rare example of intellectual property protection in Vietnam, Facebook has threatened to sue a HCMC restaurant for using the social network’s name in their slogan.
Vietnam
Vietnam footballer gets 30 months for betting on own Asian game [Tuoi Tre] First Vietnamese wins Innovators Under 35 Award [Vietnam Net] BMW recalls nearly 1,200 cars in Vietnam [Thanh Nien]
Development
This Go Vap house built by MM++ Architects utilizes low cost materials and combines traditional construction principles with contemporary design for some beautiful results.
Tech
Last week the HCMC Department of Education proposed a plan to equip 300,000 primary students with tablets for the coming school year, reports Thanh Nien . With a pricetag of VND3 million – VND 5 million per tablet, the plan is being questioned based on economic, health and efficiency issues.
![[Photos] Honda Chalys That Have Undergone Extreme Makeovers](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/CnO9FBMb.jpg)
Culture
Though they’re becoming increasingly rare on Vietnam’s roads, Honda Chalys remain a favorite for local mechanics who out their own spin on the diminutive motorbikes.