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.
Michael Tatarski in Society
Saigon Student Group Finds New Use for Organic Waste
On the spotless, verdant grounds of Saigon South International School in District 7, a group of enterprising high school students have taken it upon themselves to clean up some of the school’s trash.
[Video] The Story of Tungage, Vietnam's Star Freestyle Footballer
You might have come across Doan Thanh Tung if you’ve ever taken a stroll on Nguyen Hue Pedestrian Street at night. Just look for a lithe guy in his late 20s doing amazing tricks with a football using ...
Opinion: The Surreal Rise of Vietnam's Gated Communities
Vietnam is shifting from the old world to the new. As socialism yields to capitalism, waves of foreign investment are reshaping both the nation’s values and its landscapes. In rural areas, these winds...
[Photos] This Brick 'Cave House' in Hanoi Is a Blast From the Past
The breathable home uses a double layer of recycled bricks to protect against the wind and sun while incorporating green elements and natural light.
Vietnam to Launch Investigation Into Destructive 'Land Fever' on Phu Quoc Island
Squatters, deforestation and illegal land brokers threaten the island’s master plan.
The Unseen Layers of Donkey Bakery
I almost missed the entrance to the bakery as its sign was partly obscured by a leafy tree. I skidded to a stop and hurried in to my appointment. Behind the counter, a manager was speaking in hushed, ...
Around 16% of Saigoneers Suffer From Mental Health Issues: Health Expert
Around 16% of Saigon citizens reported having some mental health issues, but the city lacks the physical facilities or health professionals to adequately treat them.
Homegrown Coworking Chain Toong Expands to Cambodia and Laos
Toong currently owns seven coworking operations in Vietnam and is set to branch out within the region.
[Photos] This Cafe in Ha Dong District Is an Ode to Industrial Chic
Fans of industrial style might find this coffee shop in Hanoi a perfect location to enjoy a cup of joe or two during the weekend.
Binh Thuan to Start Building $38m Solar Power Plant This June
Binh Thuan Province will soon be home to a US$38 million solar power plant following ambitious investments in renewables.
How the Creator of Zalo, Vietnam's Home-Grown Chat App, Went From Hacker to Manager
Vietnam's popular chat app and social media platform, Zalo, was born from its creator's curiosity about hacking.
Michael Tatarski in Health
In Nha Trang, a Bacterium Is Fighting Dengue, One Mosquito at a Time
Just north of Nha Trang, the World Mosquito Program (WMP) is carrying out a project aimed at one day eliminating the risk of contracting dengue from mosquitoes.
In Rural Tay Ninh, Teach For Vietnam Brings a Jolt of Change to English Teaching
Vu Thi Hang’s (not pictured above) teaching style is far from traditional.
Meet the First Vietnamese Woman to Compete in the North Pole Marathon
Saigon native Tang Nguyet Minh will be running 41.195 kilometers (26.2 miles) in temperatures of -30ºC (-22ºF) as part of the FWD North Pole Marathon.
[Photos] This Cafe in Hanoi's Ha Dong District Is an Ode to Industrial Chic
Fans of industrial style might find this coffee shop in Hanoi a perfect location to enjoy a cup of joe or two during the weekend.
Trung Nguyen Is Building a 'Coffee City' in Dak Lak
Will there be housing discounts for coffee fans?
Buying Facebook User Data in Vietnam Is as Easy as Shopping for Clothes
People’s full names, phone numbers, email and home addresses, interests and habits, as gleaned from Facebook accounts, have long been sold in Vietnam before Facebook's data leak scandal.
New Report Paints Grim Picture of Gender Inequality in Vietnam's Work Environment
The research, conducted by Financial Times Confidential Research, surveyed 5,000 urban respondents in Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam.
[Photos] Da Nang Architects Transform Old Furniture Workshop Into Airy Abode
Instead of demolishing their old home and building a new structure on top of it, a business in Da Nang decided to keep the house’s frame and give it a makeover instead.
[Video] The Story of Saigon’s Oldest Film Camera Repairman
Some might think that analog photography is the stuff of the past given the advent of digital cameras and smartphones, but there is still a modest population – including both newcomers and veterans – ...
