Urbanist Hanoi in Vietnam
Fierce Bão Forecast to Hit Vietnam in 2020 with 5 Football Tournaments on the Horizon
Vietnam faces yet another year of football mania with five international football events on the horizon for the men’s and women’s teams.
Urbanist Hanoi in Vietnam
Fines, Bans, Ukuleles: Vietnamese Authorities Finally Get Strict on Drink-Driving
On January 1, Vietnam enacted legislation that makes operating any motorbike, car or bicycle with a bloo...
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Vietnam Still Has 800,000 Tons of Unexploded Ordnance, Labor Ministry Says
Explosive remnants from the Second Indochina War continue to haunt livelihoods.
Urbanist Hanoi in Hanoi
Location of Hanoi's Upcoming Uniqlo Store Announced
Queues formed outside Saigon’s Uniqlo store for weeks. Will the outlet receive the same response in Hanoi?
Urbanist Hanoi in Hanoi
Should Hanoi Release Doves on Hoan Kiem Lake’s Walking Streets?
The suggestion is Hanoi’s latest attempt to introduce wildlife to the Hoan Kiem Lake area.
Urbanist Hanoi in Asia
Singaporean Scientists Find New Way to Break Down Plastic
It's a brave new world.
Saigoneer in Vietnam
Vietnam’s Economy Expands by 6.8% in 2019, World Bank Says
In a press conference held Tuesday, World Bank officials said Vietnam’s GDP has expanded by 6.8% in 2019, while public debt has fallen by almost 8% since 2016.
Urbanist Hanoi in Hanoi
Officials Left Shell-Shocked After Man Steals 10kg Turtle From Hoan Kiem Lake
A man hailing from Nghe An Province was caught trying to steal a turtle from Hoan Kiem Lake after locals saw him sneaking the creature into his jacket.
Saigoneer in Hanoi
VinUni, VinGroup's First Private, Non-Profit University, Opens in Hanoi
The recently opened 'VinUni' is the conglomerate's first private, non-profit university.
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Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam End AFC U23 Run With North Korea Loss
Stay connected with Urbanist Hanoi on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Each morning, we select some of the most important stories from the capital, the rest of ...
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Morning Stories Roundup: Hanoi Hopes to Welcome Nearly 32 Million Tourists in 2020
Stay connected with Urbanist Hanoi on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Each morning, we select some of the most important stories from the capital, the rest of ...
Urbanist Hanoi in Vietnam
Fierce Bão Forecast to Hit Vietnam in 2020 with 5 Football Tournaments on the Horizon
Vietnam faces yet another year of football mania with five international football events on the horizon for the men’s and women’s teams.
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Morning Stories Roundup: Two Women Jailed for Trafficking Teenage Girls to China as Brides
Stay connected with Urbanist Hanoi on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Each morning, we select some of the most important stories from the capital, the rest of ...
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On Hanoi's Formula 1 Circuit, Each Grandstand Will Honor Vietnamese Landmarks
Vietnam’s first-ever Formula 1 circuit is nearing completion.
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Weekend Stories Roundup: Citizens Allowed to Film Traffic Police to Allay Corruption Fears
Stay connected with Urbanist Hanoi on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Each morning, we select some of the most important stories from the capital, the rest of ...
Urbanist Hanoi in Vietnam
Fines, Bans, Ukuleles: Vietnamese Authorities Finally Get Strict on Drink-Driving
On January 1, Vietnam enacted legislation that makes operating any motorbike, car or bicycle with a blood alcohol level over zero illegal. Authorities have been swift to respond...
Saigoneer in Vietnam
Vietnam Still Has 800,000 Tons of Unexploded Ordnance, Labor Ministry Says
Explosive remnants from the Second Indochina War continue to haunt livelihoods.
Saigoneer in Vietnam
Parents Can Be Fined up to VND1m for Taking Children's Lucky Money
Recent information regarding the legality of parents taking their children’s lucky money has received attention in local media.
Urbanist Hanoi in Hanoi
Location of Hanoi's Upcoming Uniqlo Store Announced
Queues formed outside Saigon’s Uniqlo store for weeks. Will the outlet receive the same response in Hanoi?
Urbanist Hanoi in Hanoi
Should Hanoi Release Doves on Hoan Kiem Lake’s Walking Streets?
The suggestion is Hanoi’s latest attempt to introduce wildlife to the Hoan Kiem Lake area.
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Morning Stories Roundup: 30 Vietnamese Companies Sell Goods on Amazon in 2019
Stay connected with Urbanist Hanoi on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Each morning, we select some of the most important stories from the capital, the rest of ...
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Muji Will Open in Vietnam Within the Next 2 Months, Real Estate Consultancy Says
While some Vietnamese are probably still recovering from the opening of the country's first Uniqlo last month, they'll now need to ready their wallets for the arrival of another popular Japanese retai...
Saigoneer in Vietnam
Vietnam Should Aim to Become High-Income Nation by 2045, PM Says
After Vietnam finished 2019 with impressive growth rates, leaders are optimistic that the country is on a stable trajectory to join the ranks of upper-middle-income or even high-income nations within ...
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Morning Stories Roundup: Electric Motorbikes, Plastic Waste Reduction and Wind Turbine Ablaze.
Stay connected with Urbanist Hanoi on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Each morning, we select some of the most important stories from the capital, the rest of ...
Saigoneer in Vietnam
Vietnam Inks Deal to Buy Massive Amounts of Electricity From Laos
The move comes as the Vietnamese government works to avoid projected power shortages in the near future.
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Singaporean Scientists Find New Way to Break Down Plastic
It's a brave new world.
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Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnamese Victim of Gary Glitter Demands Recompense
Stay connected with Urbanist Hanoi on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Each morning, we select some of the most important stories from the capital, the rest of ...
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After Thailand Bans Plastic Bags, Shoppers Turn to Buckets, Pots and Pans
On New Year's Day, tens of thousands of stores throughout Thailand stopped giving out plastic bags free of charge.
