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Hanoi Government Driver Under Fire for Hit-and-Run

Vietnam

Hanoi Government Driver Under Fire for Hit-and-Run

A government agency is in hot water after a video recently emerged on social media showing a state-issued vehicle committing a hit-and-run in Hanoi.

SaigoneerDec 15, 2016

Honda Invests in Grab, Promising Driver Education and Bike Safety

Tech

Honda Invests in Grab, Promising Driver Education and Bike Safety

On Monday, the ride-hailing app Grab announced a new partnership with Japanese auto firm Honda.

SaigoneerDec 15, 2016

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[Video] An Intimate Look at Vietnam's Lush Landscapes and Vibrant People

Travel

[Video] An Intimate Look at Vietnam's Lush Landscapes and Vibrant People

When it comes to travel videos about Vietnam, there are generally two styles: the usual fast-paced time-lapse sequences that shine the limelight on local cities’ myriad colors and bustling nightscapes; and those videos that pay close attention to the intricate details of the country’s lush nature, pristine landscapes and diverse people.

SaigoneerDec 15, 2016

Recognize Cockfighting as an Art Form: Vinh Long Officials

Vietnam

Recognize Cockfighting as an Art Form: Vinh Long Officials

Vinh Long’s Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism is seeking permission to recognize cockfighting as an art form in the Mekong Delta province.

SaigoneerDec 15, 2016

Morning News Roundup: 10 Districts in Hanoi to Have 5-6 Star Hotels

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: 10 Districts in Hanoi to Have 5-6 Star Hotels

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . 10 districts in Hanoi to have 5-6 star hotels [VietnamNet] Hanoi police propose breathalyzer installment for cabs, buses [Tuoi Tre]

SaigoneerDec 15, 2016

[Illustrations] Animals, Explained: 6 Unusual Vietnamese-to-English Translations

Arts & Culture

[Illustrations] Animals, Explained: 6 Unusual Vietnamese-to-English Translations

When it comes to the gap between Vietnamese and English, there are a lot of things that get lost in translation.

SaigoneerDec 14, 2016

Flash Flooding, Landslide Paralyze Nha Trang

Vietnam

Flash Flooding, Landslide Paralyze Nha Trang

Saigon is not the only city in Vietnam to suffer at the hands of Mother Nature this week: yesterday, a bout of torrential rain wreaked havoc on Nha Trang, paralyzing traffic and flooding thousands of homes.

SaigoneerDec 14, 2016

[Photos] Rita Cafe, a Lush Oasis Under Saigon Bridge

Food Culture

[Photos] Rita Cafe, a Lush Oasis Under Saigon Bridge

Before it was added to Google Maps a few months back, Cafe Rita was nothing more, it seemed, than a green smudge along the District 2 side of the Saigon Bridge.

Brian LetwinDec 14, 2016

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[Photos] On the 1990s Tourist Trail in Hanoi

Vietnam

[Photos] On the 1990s Tourist Trail in Hanoi

Packed with traffic, skyscrapers and a growing number of four-wheeled vehicles, today's Hanoi is a world apart from its 1990s incarnation.

SaigoneerDec 14, 2016

Saigon Officials Blame Skyscrapers for Traffic Congestion

Saigon

Saigon Officials Blame Skyscrapers for Traffic Congestion

As traffic congestion in downtown Saigon continues to grow, the city’s legislators are putting the onus on high-rise buildings.

SaigoneerDec 14, 2016

Morning News Roundup: Hanoi, HCMC Rank Low in 'Livable’ Index

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Hanoi, HCMC Rank Low in 'Livable’ Index

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City rank low in 'livable’ index [VnExpress] Vietnam province rejects rumor of Chinese traders hunting for dragon fruit leaves [Tuoi Tre]

SaigoneerDec 14, 2016

Uber Still at Odds With Government After Paying Taxes

Vietnam

Uber Still at Odds With Government After Paying Taxes

Uber Vietnam has once again gotten into trouble with local authorities for – wait for it – dodging taxes.

SaigoneerDec 13, 2016

Local University Students Named Among World’s Best Coders

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Local University Students Named Among World’s Best Coders

Students from the Ho Chi Minh City University of Science have been named among the world’s best coders, according to an American tech outfit.

SaigoneerDec 13, 2016

[Photos] Meet Hanoi's Savvy Grasshopper Hunters

Culture

[Photos] Meet Hanoi's Savvy Grasshopper Hunters

For most of Vietnam’s farming community, grasshoppers pose a real threat to fields and plantations. However for a particular commune in Hanoi’s suburban areas, these pesky insects have become a significant source of income thanks for the country’s growing appetite for exotic delicacies.

SaigoneerDec 13, 2016

Notre Dame Cathedral to Undergo Major Roof Renovation

Saigon

Notre Dame Cathedral to Undergo Major Roof Renovation

With the recent approval of the municipal government, Saigon’s Notre Dame Cathedral will begin a major roof renovation project as early as next year.

SaigoneerDec 13, 2016

Saigon Firm Imports Real Christmas Trees From USA

Saigon

Saigon Firm Imports Real Christmas Trees From USA

Over the weekend, the holiday spirit officially arrived in Saigon along with a shipment of over 200 real Christmas trees from Oregon.

SaigoneerDec 13, 2016

Morning News Roundup: HCMC Hospital Becomes Country’s First to Offer Robot-Assisted Surgery

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Morning News Roundup: HCMC Hospital Becomes Country’s First to Offer Robot-Assisted Surgery

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Ho Chi Minh City hospital becomes country’s first to offer robot-assisted surgery [Tuoi Tre] El Nino hits Vietnam's coffee output; exports run out of steam [VnExpress]

SaigoneerDec 13, 2016

Tropical Depression to Bring More Rain, Strong Winds to Southern Vietnam

Saigon

Tropical Depression to Bring More Rain, Strong Winds to Southern Vietnam

If you woke up this morning and thought: “Why is it still raining?”, we’ve got some bad news.

SaigoneerDec 12, 2016

Saigon Fines 74 Households for Failing to Take Preventive Steps Against Zika

Health

Saigon Fines 74 Households for Failing to Take Preventive Steps Against Zika

As Zika spreads in Vietnam , local authorities are imposing stricter regulations and punishments in the name of public health.

SaigoneerDec 12, 2016

Vietnam’s Overseas Remittances Now a Source of Business Investment

Society

Vietnam’s Overseas Remittances Now a Source of Business Investment

Once used primarily to support family members, overseas remittances in Vietnam are now being used to bolster economic endeavors in the country.

SaigoneerDec 12, 2016

[Photos] Saigon's 1955 Cityscapes From Above

Heritage

[Photos] Saigon's 1955 Cityscapes From Above

Even without photographic evidence, it’s a safe bet that 1955 Saigon was a world apart from the frantic energy of today’s mammoth metropolis.

SaigoneerDec 12, 2016

Weekend News Roundup: HCMC Wants Elevated Road to Tan Son Nhat

Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: HCMC Wants Elevated Road to Tan Son Nhat

Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Vietnam contractor provides lifeline for deaf-mute construction workers [Tuoi Tre] Vietnam’s tourism boom hindered by lack of workers, guides [VnExpress]

SaigoneerDec 12, 2016

Street Cred: The Tragic Demise of Vietnam's Most Loyal Family

Vietnam

Street Cred: The Tragic Demise of Vietnam's Most Loyal Family

Through several eras of colonization and numerous wars against foreign powers, history has shaped Vietnamese culture in a huge way. In today’s Saigon, much of this rich history is retained in an everyday feature that one might not pay attention to but can’t help noticing: street names.

Khoi PhamDec 11, 2016

Southeast Asians Are Revolutionizing Social Media Shopping

Society

Southeast Asians Are Revolutionizing Social Media Shopping

Businesses in Southeast Asia are using social media sites to reach consumers as internet and smartphone usage rates in the region explode.

SaigoneerDec 11, 2016

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