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3 Earthquakes Hit Son La, Aftershocks Felt In Hanoi

On Saturday night, 3 consecutive earthquakes shook Son La Province, with the most powerful reaching 4.3 on the Richter scale, reports Tuoi Tre .

SaigoneerJul 21, 2014

Saigon

Old Saigon Building Of The Week: The Second Chambre de Commerce Building

Originally founded on 3 November 1867 in temporary accommodation in the compound of the Direction de l’Intérieur, the Chambre de commerce de Saïgon (Saigon Chamber of Commerce) moved into 11 place Rigault de Genouilly (now 11 Mê Linh) on 30 September 1868, where it remained for 60 years – click here for details of the First Chamber of Commerce building.

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TTim DolingJul 21, 2014

Travel

A Guide To Phu Quoc’s Beaches

Phu Quoc, the popular tourist island and former prison, is set for some major changes between now and 2030 . Though many feel that these plans will turn the island into another generic SE Asian resort spot, there’s still time to enjoy the island’s beaches while they’re relatively undeveloped. A recent post on Vietnam Coracle is dedicated to guiding you to some of the country’s best beaches, in order of his personal preference.

SaigoneerJul 21, 2014

Vietnam

Ministry Proposes Ban On Alcohol Sales After 10pm

The Ministry of Health (MOH) has proposed banning the sale of liquor and beer between 10pm and 6am in an effort to curb rising consumption rates, according to Tuoi Tre .

SaigoneerJul 21, 2014

Development

Infiniti Makes Vietnam Debut

Yet another luxury brand has set up shop in Vietnam to take advantage if the population’s growing wealth, this time Japanese carmaker Infiniti.

SaigoneerJul 21, 2014

Vietnam

Weekend News Roundup: Typhoon Hammers Northern Vietnam; Another Storm Brewing

Chinese tourists abandon Vietnam after oil rig row [Global Post] Vietnam's petrol prices remain high despite global dip [Thanh Nien] Qantas, Vietnam Airlines give Jetstar Pacific $38m for its expansion [SMH]

Brian LetwinJul 21, 2014

Vietnam

Kiwi Bobby Chinn Named Vietnam Tourism Ambassador To EU

Kiwi chef, Bobby Chinn, has been appointed Vietnam Tourism Ambassador to the EU for the term July 2014 to July 2017.

SaigoneerJul 18, 2014

Saigon

Lệ Hải: Saigon’s Gangster Queen

Before 1975, Saigon’s underground was controlled by gangs and mob bosses. Yet all those criminal minds were vulnerable to the intoxicating smile of one woman, Lệ Hải , whose name fittingly translates to “ocean of tears.”

DDang BuiJul 18, 2014

Travel

3 Vietnam Hotels Named “Best In Asia”

3 Vietnam hotels have made Travel + Leisure ’s 2014 “ World’s Best Awards ,” according to DTI News .

SaigoneerJul 18, 2014

Development

[Photos] 2030 Phu Quoc Master Plan Approved

Saigon isn’t the only place eying a 2030 makeover . The Phu Quoc People’s Committee has approved a master plan that hopes to make the island a center for tourism and commerce.

SaigoneerJul 18, 2014

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Exhaust Fumes Take Toll On HCM City Air Quality

Gaza violence does not affect Israel trade ties with Vietnam: envoy [Tuoi Tre] Vietnam mulls setting up ‘super ministry’ to watch over state firms [Tuoi Tre] Exhaust fumes take toll on HCM City air quality [DTI News]

SaigoneerJul 18, 2014

Vietnam

[Updated] Typhoon Rammasun Making Its Way To Vietnam

Vietnam may be getting its first major storm of the rainy season this weekend.

SaigoneerJul 17, 2014

Vietnam

17 Photos Of Royal Life During The Nguyễn Dynasty

It’s been more than two centuries since Gia Long unified Vietnam and became the first emperor of the Nguyễn Dynasty. Lasting 143 years, Vietnam’s last dynasty ended in 1945 when Bảo Đại abdicated the throne.

LLan TranJul 17, 2014

Vietnam

[Photos] Red Tide Hits Mui Ne, Forcing Tourists To Swimming Pools

A seafoam composed of critter-destroying algae, also known as red tide has hit Mui Ne – Phan Thiet, making the beaches unsafe for swimming and relegating tourists to their swimming pools.

SaigoneerJul 17, 2014

Travel

Tan Son Nhat Ordered To Reduce Food Prices

Outside of Burger King and Popeye’s, most of the food sold at Tan Son Nhat Airport is provided by one of two companies Autogrill VFS or Song Viet, both of which think that their prices are fair. But the head of the Southern Airport Authority (SAA) disagrees and has ordered the vendors to reduce the prices of their food.

SaigoneerJul 17, 2014

Travel

This Great Annotated Map Shows The Best Route Between Saigon And Hanoi

Intimidated by the prospect of driving from Saigon to Hanoi? While this awesome annotated map from Vietnam Coracle won’t help you with the winding roads full of busses and trucks, it should at least act as a guide for when to schedule your pit stops.

Brian LetwinJul 17, 2014

Vietnam

Bill Clinton To Arrive In Vietnam Tomorrow

Former US President Bill Clinton will visit Vietnam for the first time since 2000 on July 18 as part of his Asia-Pacific trip which also includes Indonesia, Papua New Guinea and Australia.

SaigoneerJul 17, 2014

Vietnam

Morning News Roundup: Super Storm ‘Rammasun’ Approaching East Sea

Super Storm ‘Rammasun’ approaching East Sea [SGGP] Many aviation bodies responsible for VietJet’s landing mistake [VietNamNet] Minister calls for revisions on Vietnam's new north-south flight path [Thanh Nien]

SaigoneerJul 17, 2014

Travel

[Video] Stunning Ha Long Bay Timelapse

When timelapse photographer, Rufus Blackwell traveled to Ha Long Bay last year, he brought along his Canon 5D mk3 and a GoPro to make this awesome video.

SaigoneerJul 16, 2014

Vietnam

Asia-America Gateway Cable Breaks Down Yet Again

Get ready for a month of slow internet. According to ICT News , the Asia-America Gateway cable that lies off of Vung Tau has broken down in what is seemingly becoming a bi-annual event.

SaigoneerJul 16, 2014

Saigon

The Story Of Saigon’s Soap Millionaire

80 years ago, if you asked a Saigon resident to name a soap brand, you would get only one response - Cô Ba . The brand’s popularity extended throughout Indochina and its success made its owner, Trương Văn Bền (1883 – 1956), one of the wealthiest men in Saigon.

DDang BuiJul 16, 2014

Tech

Apple Sets Its Sights On Vietnam

After basically ignoring the Vietnamese market for years, Apple is stepping up its game in the brand-obsessed country, partnering with FPT to distribute its products, reports Bloomberg .

SaigoneerJul 16, 2014

Development

Mekong River Region: Global Diversity Hotspot

With 367 new species discovered in the Greater Mekong Region over the past 2 years, the World Wildlife Foundation has proclaimed it to be a Global Diversity Hotspot.

SaigoneerJul 16, 2014

Asia

Chinese Oil Rig Withdraws From Vietnamese Waters

After months of drama over the Chinese oil rig that had encroached on Vietnam’s exclusive economic zone, Xinhua News Agency reports that the platform has finished its exploration and is on the move.

SaigoneerJul 16, 2014

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