Weekly roundup: Sleepless in Saigon, husband for rent, deadly heat, and more

By VnExpress   June 24, 2017 | 09:00 am PT
Revisit the week with top stories compiled by VnExpress International's editors.
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Sleepless in Vietnam: Saigon edition

They live by night. They dream while they are awake. They make Saigon the city that we all know and love.

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Feel the burn: Experts warn of more deadly heat waves for Vietnam

Climate change will be scorching the earth by the end of the century, with tropical countries worst at risk.

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Shaky internet connections in Vietnam as new undersea cable breaks

The Asia Pacific Gateway was expected to be more reliable than the notorious Asia-America.

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Groom for hire: The dark secrets of Vietnam's strange wedding service

Even 'sacred' marriage is not immune to commercialization.

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Pop star Ariana Grande to bring her 'Dangerous Woman' world tour to Saigon

It's rare to see an international pop star pick Vietnam for their concert tour.

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Go your own way: Tourists eager for Saigon's second walking street

Excitement is building weeks before Bui Vien becomes pedestrian-friendly.

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Vietnam a rare bright spot for women as men continue to rule corporate Asia

A new study by Deloitte has found that gender diversity in Asian boardrooms is very low.

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Behind the scenes of Vietnam's circus show 'My Village' 

The troupe has done hundreds of shows abroad, from Asia, South America to Europe. 

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Vietnam's legislators approve to fast-track multi-billion-dollar airport 

Site clearance for Long Thanh Airport will begin at an estimated cost of $1 billion.

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Vietnamese lawmakers back new tourism fund, reject controversial hotel surcharge

Tourism officials have been blaming a dearth of cash on ineffective PR efforts.

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Lawyers challenge Hanoi's plan to ban motorbikes

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In pictures: The best of Vietnam this week

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