Loading latest stories
The complete feed
Every newly published Saigoneer article, ordered from newest to oldest across all sections and series.
13174 articles
Vietnam
At a conference on measures to prevent and control prostitution, a government official suggested that Vietnam establish red-light districts to curb prostitution, reported Thanh Nien .
![[Video] Fatal Head-on Collision Caused by Drunk Driver](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/0ebJPP9b.jpg)
Health
While the Vietnamese government has launched campaigns to curb drunk driving , it remains a serious problem across the country. This video, posted by Thanh Nein , shows the deadly consequences of this reckless act and reminds us never to get too comfortable when driving our motorbikes.
Vietnam
Vietnam’s primary education ranked good: survey [VietNamNet] Vietnam builds $1.27 thermal power plant in the north [Thanh Nien] Vietnam Opens First Centre For Surgical Robots [Bernama]
Music & Arts
Last weekend, the Melting Pot successfully celebrated its 4th event as well as its 1st anniversary with art exhibitions and a line-up of musicians and DJs, proving that there is a Saigonese’s experimental art scene that can match the renowned Hanoian one in terms of diversity and experimentalism.
Development
Saigoneer is proud to be the media sponsor of the TP. Hồ Chí Minh: MEGA City photo book which was formally released on February 19. The book, edited by Michael Waibel and Henning Hilbert, was produced with the support of the Goethe Institut , and funding from Audi. It is split into 8 chapters, each covering a major theme related to HCMC's rapid urban development. Over the course of the next few weeks, we’ll be giving you an overview of the book's fantastic photos. Today we’ll start with the first chapter: Housing in the Mega City.
Saigon
There can be few more fascinating figures in the history of colonial Saigon than Madame Janie-Marie Marguerite Bertin Rivière de la Souchère (1881-1963), the widow who defied the social conventions of her time to become an immensely rich yet caring rubber plantation owner – only to lose everything in the Great Depression. This is Part 2 of her story. Part 1 can be found here .
Vietnam
Hi-tech park proposes $2,400 salary for foreign experts [Tuoi Tre] S. Korea scrutinizing U.S.-Vietnam nuclear deal [Global Post]
Development
We’ve been waiting for this news for a while – HCMC autorities are pushing hard to complete the city' first Metro line by early 2018, according to the Bernama .
Saigon
There can be few more fascinating figures in the history of colonial Saigon than Madame Janie-Marie Marguerite Bertin Rivière de la Souchère (1881-1963), the widow who defied the social conventions of her time to become an immensely rich yet caring rubber plantation owner – only to lose everything in the Great Depression. Here is Part 1 of her story.
Tech
Our favorite TechinAsia writer, Anh Minh Do , recently published a guest post on Mashable , telling the world that there’s more to Vietnam’s app ecosystem than just Flappy Bird .
Vietnam
Vietnam simplifying Business Law to attract investment [Thanh Nien] Vietnam to seek brand identity [TTR Weekly] Vinamilk to import 5,000 dairy cows from Australia [Tuoi Tre]
Development
Saigoneer is proud to be the media sponsor of the TP. Hồ Chí Minh: MEGA City photo book which was formally released on February 19. The book, edited by Michael Waibel and Henning Hilbert, was produced with the support of the Goethe Institut , and funding from Audi. It is split into 8 chapters, each covering a major theme related to HCMC's rapid urban development. Over the course of the next few weeks, we’ll be giving you an overview of the book's fantastic photos. Today we’ll take a closer look at the second chapter: Change Over Time.
Tech
The notoriously fragile, 20,000km, Asia American Gateway cable - SE Asia’s main internet connection to the West - will undergo maintenance next week so expect “shaky connections” through March 9, reports Thanh Nien .
Development
Construction of the $1.3 billion, 20 kilometer Metro Line 2 , is expected to go into full swing this year, starting with an underground maintenance and metro station in District 12. To “improve accessibility of the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) 2 line in from Ben Thanh to Tham Luong stations,” the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a fresh $60 million loan .
Saigon
On Monday morning, a 50-year-old Australian man fell to his death from the 20th story of the Sheraton Hotel. According to VietNamNet , hotel guests panicked when they saw the unidentified man fall from the roof.
Vietnam
Doctors blame vaccination neglect as measles makes a comeback [Thanh Nien] Vietnam may set barriers to prevent waste imports [Vietnam Net] EuroCham: Vietnam’s business climate improving [Vietnam Plus]
Health
According to Thanh Nien , the government proposal to increase taxes on alcohol and cigarettes won’t stem their consumption. The proposal under the Ministry of Finance would take effect from July 1, 2015 if approved. This would see excise tax on beer and spirits increase from 50% to 65%. The tobacco rate would also be hiked up from 65% to 75% and to a further 85% in 2018.
Vietnam
According to a recent Nielsen consumer confidence survey, Vietnamese are the most economical in SE Asia, reported Vietnam Net . If you have Vietnamese family, this probably doesn't come as a surprise.
Saigon
Though cars have been present in the country since the turn of the 20th century, decades of war (1941 – 1975) and an economic stagnation (1975 – 1986) drastically reduced the number of automobiles in Vietnam. One will sometimes see an old Ford Mustang or VW Bug around town but they are very rare and sometimes imported.
Vietnam
Vietnam doctor charged for dumping patient's body into river [Thanh Nien] Old Quarter in Hanoi, Vietnam, braces for makeover [Newsday] Obama Approves Nuclear Cooperation With Vietnam [ABC]
Development
Saigoneer is proud to be the media sponsor of the TP. Hồ Chí Minh: MEGA City photo book which was formally released on February 19. The book, edited by Michael Waibel and Henning Hilbert, was produced with the support of the Goethe Institut , and funding from Audi. It is split into 8 chapters, each covering a major theme related to HCMC's rapid urban development. Over the course of the next few weeks, we’ll be giving you an overview of the book's fantastic photos. Today we’ll start with the first chapter: The Mega City from Above.
Vietnam
Starting next month, all Hoi An government officials will ride their bikes to work, reported Tuoi Tre . The program, organized by the Hoi An City Party Committee’s secretary Nguyen Su, seeks to reduce the city’s carbon footprint.
Tech
Bitcoin may be grabbing headlines across the globe , but the controversial digital currency won’t be making a foothold in Vietnam anytime soon as the State Bank of Vietnam, along with the Government, have said they don’t recognize it as a legitimate payment method, according to the Authority of Foreign Information Service (AFIS):
Vietnam
Vietnam pushes for reform in science, tech sectors [Eetasia] Woman drowns at Bo Cap Vang eco-tourist site [Tuoi Tre] Japanese companies lobby against Vietnam's plan to restrict motorcycles [AJW]
