A Brief Primer Into the History of K-Pop Chế in Vietnam
My middle school memories are often peppered with the honking voices of adolescents chanting some silly chorus about household cleaning.
Saigon Metro Line 1 Announces July Launch Date, Free Rides in Phase 1
Will 2024 be the auspicious year when our legs could finally step on the metro platform for the first time?
Sweating out My Sadness on the Canal's Exercise Machines
We're all unlucky in love sometimes. When I am, I go jogging. The body loses water when you jog, so you have none left for tears.
Paul Christiansen in Environment
Charting the Flow of the Nhiêu Lộc Canal From Start to Historical Start
When I fall in love with an album, I seek out the artist's first mixtapes and demos. When I come to admire a poet, I hunt down their early poems and chapbooks. I even linger over the old highlight reels of my favorite football players' college games. Understanding where something starts allows me appreciate it more. So it is with the Nhiêu Lộc–Thị Nghè Canal.
Khôi Phạm in Society
Nhiêu Lộc Canal Hosted Trudeau's Night Run. Why Is It Not as Famous as Obama's Bún Chả?
You know how much Vietnamese culture revolves around food by the fact that one of the first questions we pose to any foreign visitor is “What’s your favorite Vietnamese dish?” Asking about other aspects of the country could invite honest opinions that some of us might not be prepared to hear. Deep down, more than anybody else, we know that our air quality is subpar and our urban cleanliness leaves much to be desired, but our food is the one thing every Vietnamese can trust to make us proud. What easier way to foster diplomacy than to center the conversation around deliciousness?
In Hanoi, a Family Home Balances Commercial Hustle With Spiritual Haven
If many Vietnamese families often opt to reserve one room in their house plan for ancestor worship, this household in Hanoi decided to dedicate an entire backyard to their family altar.
Paul Christiansen in Environment
An Homage to the Mekong Delta and Its Bag-Wearing Fruits
Rats, mice, mosquitos, snakes, centipedes, caterpillars, snails, beetles and slugs: the more fertile a region is, the more pests inhabit it.
Grindr Once Again Names Vietnam Amongst Nations With Highest Percentage of Bottoms
Started by Spotify, Unwrapped has become one of tech companies’ favorite marketing campaigns in recent years; LinkedIn, Duolingo, and even Vietnam’s own Zalo are amongst some revelers of this trend in recent years. Last year, gay dating app Grindr continued the tradition with their own annual insights, and Vietnam managed to claim a spot in the roundup.
Will Tracking Technology Help Combat Vietnam's Chronic Bike Theft Problem?
The surest way to keep your bike safe might just be to lo-jack it.
[Renderings] Here's What the Upcoming Hilton Saigon Hotel Will Look Like
Hilton Hotels & Resorts is developing 11 properties all over Vietnam, including two in Saigon.
Michael Tatarski in Environment
Meet Nguy Thi Khanh, Vietnam's First Goldman Environmental Prize Winner
Late last month Nguy Thi Khanh, an environmentalist based in Hanoi, became the first Vietnamese national to win the prestigious Goldman Environmental Prize.
Chris Humphrey in Environment
Q&A: The Wisdom of Hanoi’s Weatherdude
With storm season a yearly occurrence in Vietnam, it's always a good time to sit down with the fount of climate knowledge that is Hanoi’s Weatherdude to learn about the atmospheric movements of our pl...
Cheap Cosmetics Brands Mumuso, Minigood Accused of Faking Their Korean Identity
Amidst an increasingly saturated landscape of Korean merchandise and stores inspired by K-Pop trends in Vietnam, there are concerns that some brands risk misleading customers over their identity.
Anatomy of a Teen Magnet: Da Lat's Iconic Yellow Wall
For those who don't know, Coi Xay Gio Bakery's yellow wall has been taking Vietnam's social media by storm.
Opinion: The Virtues of Riding the Saigon Bus
On a brutally hot day back in January, I was riding Saigon bus No. 65 out to District 10 when I made an amateur’s mistake.
Most of Vietnam's Untreated Wastewater Is Released Directly Into the Environment: Report
In Vietnam, the annual production of household wastewater – currently accounts for 30% of all wastewater discharge – is increasing due to the country's rapid urbanization.
Maternity Mortality Rates Fall; Contraceptive Rates Rise in Vietnam: Health Ministry
Maternal mortality rates have dropped nearly 75% since the 1990s, from 233 per 100,000 live births to 58.3.
[Photos] This Da Nang Hẻm Cafe Is Like a Contemporary Greenhouse
This new hẻm coffee shop in Da Nang epitomizes a neat balance between cost-effectiveness and aesthetic appeal.
New Zero-Commission Ride-Hailing Platform to Launch in Vietnam in July
The blockchain-based platform wants a piece of the ride-hailing pie in Vietnam following Uber's retreat from Southeast Asia's market.
[Video] Reflecting on a 2,000km Bicycle Ride From Hanoi to Saigon for Charity
Last month, 19 intrepid cyclists rode nearly 2,000 kilometers from Hanoi to Saigon, all in the name of charity.
Vietnam Earns Peanuts in Tax From Facebook, Google Despite Their Massive Profits
The technology and social media empires are raking in enormous revenues, but as a result of the limitations of Vietnam's current tax laws and poor regulation, very little of that money stays in the co...
[Photos] Old Couple Moves to Long An, Builds Vietnam's Fanciest Chicken Coop
Although domestic animals such as cats and dogs are the norm when it comes to keeping pets, for residents of Vietnam's countryside, backyard birds are viable options.
One of Hanoi’s Last Remaining Wet Markets, Chau Long, Is Still Standing Strong, But for How Long?
Located in the center of Hanoi’s Ba Dinh District, Chau Long Market stands in stark contrast to the surrounding urban residences and bustling streets. It is one of the last remaining traditional marke...
'Cable Car' Tourism Developer FLC Group Wants to Build a Mega-Resort in Quang Ngai
Experts and locals have voiced concerns over the impact a proposed mega-resort on the coast in Quang Ngai Province may have on the environment and the local community.
After Phu Quoc, Hoi An Is Getting a $4bn Casino Complex
The biggest casino in Vietnam will open next year.
Opinion: In Response to the Surreal Rise of Vietnam's Gated Communities
Our recent article on gated communities generated a lot of conversation, and we’ve decided to publish this letter from a Hanoi-based expat in response. The views and opinions expressed ...
Thi Nguyen in Society
Vietnam's #MeToo Movement Begins With Sexual Assault Allegation at Tuoi Tre
Misogyny is alive and well and will continue to be so if no action is taken to eradicate it.
Vietnam Hospitals Seek Police Help, Open Martial Arts Class to Combat Violence Against Staff
A slew of violent attacks against medical staff in public hospitals all over Vietnam recently have prompted hospital administrations to take action.
