In the Era of Constant Rebuilding, We Turn to Vietnamese Modernism for Nostalgic Comfort
For two years now, I've checked the Vietnamese Modernist Architecture Facebook group almost every day. Here, members post ...
How Laos's Dams Are Powering Vietnam, Other ASEAN Nations Despite Mekong Concerns
Following a spate of foreign investment in the 1990s, Laos began producing surplus electricity and looked to export it. Today, around 80% of its energy, largely from hydropower, is sold to neighbors. Electricity exports from Laos generate around US$2.6 billion for what is one of the poorest nations in mainland Southeast Asia. Across the region, neighbors including Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Singapore and Malaysia have become reliant on hydropower from Laos. Slowly but surely, however, this is changing.
A Pop-up Night Park Brings the Joy of Playing in the Rain to Phú Mỹ Hưng
A lack of public spaces and activities has been a chronic problem plaguing Saigon’s urban planning since the city experienced its first population boom a few decades ago. If you happen to be near District 7 in the next two months, a pop-up park could be a new option for children, and perhaps some particularly exuberant adults, to frolic in the rain and the evening.
Elise Luong in Environment
Living, Learning, Loving From the Earth at Ninh Bình's Lá Library
A stone's throw away from Cúc Phương National Park in Ninh Bình Province sits Lá Library, an education center promoting sustainable living through sustainable agriculture farming, earthen building techniques and the art of chilling out.
The Saigon House That Swapped Its Front Door for a Moat
Does a house need walls?
Paul Christiansen in Natural Selection
Is the Yeti Vietnamese? This Ancient Ape Might Hold the Answer.
Can you name a Vietnamese animal that hasn’t been hunted to the precipice of extinction or become a commodified item whose flesh, fur, or feathers are only deemed significant in relation to their practical use by humans?
This Suburban Hanoi House Answers 'Yes' to 'How Many Windows Do You Want?'
Do you love the tropical summer? Does bathing in the warmth of the sun spark joy in you? How many windows are enough to solar-power your everyday life? If you, too, are toiling with these existential concerns on a daily basis, perhaps this recent residential project might provide some inspiration.
A Hanoi Duo Crafts Intricate Silicone and Clay Prostheses for People With Disabilities
“The products we make are fake arms, legs, noses, ears… from silicone. The value we create is emotional healing, giving our customers confidence in themselves and their lives — the things they lack after surgeries,” Phúc shared while introducing their products.
[Photos] Sludge, Syringes and Toxic Chemicals: A Day in the Life of Saigon's Sewage Workers
Here is a series of images taken by photographer Thanh Nguyen, highlighting the underground and rarely seen work of sewage workers of Saigon.
Coach Sau's 15 Years of Free Swimming Lessons for Mekong Delta Kids
For a country that’s half-surrounded by the ocean, it’s unfortunate that a large percentage of Vietnamese children still don’t know how to swim.
Sophia the Robot to Give a Presentation in Hanoi Later This Month
Sophia, an AI-equipped social humanoid robot from Hong Kong’s Hanson Robotics Ltd that has been a Saudi Arabian citizen since October 2017, will speak alongside scholars and authorities at an internat...
[Photos] An Airy Vacation Home in Vinh Phuc
A combination of high-tech modeling and traditional materials enhance shade and ventilation.
Da Lat Is Going Through Its Own Climate Change. And Greenhouses Are to Blame.
In the last decade, the proliferation of greenhouses has had a detrimental impact on how we view Da Lat. Experts warn that more serious consequences could include a shift in the city's delicate climat...
Hanoi Hospital Performs Record-Breaking 16 Organ Transplants in a Month
A hospital in Hanoi performed 16 life-saving organ transplants over a recent one-month period, a national record.
[Photos] Escaping the Chaos of Saigon in Thu Duc's Green Hideout
This impressive home in Thu Duc District seems like the perfect retreat for lovers of peace and quiet in Saigon.
Vietnamese Doctor Wins Japan's Prestigious Nikkei Asia Prize for Work in Pediatric Surgery
The Nikkei Asia Prize is an annual award that recognizes people who have improved lives in Asia.
[Video] Raising a New Generation of Bamboo Lovers
Bamboo is booming. All over the world, people are rediscovering the plant’s massive potential and technological innovation has enabled its use in pretty much any product you can think of. But how woul...
Vietnam Passes Bill That Legalizes Sports Betting
Yay or nay?
A Modified UK Education Model is the Key to Student Success at BIS
The United Kingdom was recently ranked the #1 country in the world for education.
From Gadgets to Groceries: The Story of The Gioi Di Dong Founder Nguyen Duc Tai
Few would have predicted Nguyen Duc Tai, the son of a poor sticky-rice street vendor, would grow up to be Vietnam’s leading cell phone store visionary.
Vietnam's Software Piracy Rates Fall Over Time, Still High at 74%: Report
Vietnamese PC users are slowly backing away from unlicensed software.
Vietnam's Ride-Hailling Market Heats up With New Made-by-Vietnamese App Aber
Does that name sound a bit too familiar?
[Photos] Ample Lighting, Natural Wood Tones and Glass Terraria Make a Dreamy Cafe in Hanoi
Deep inside the harmonious chaos that is Hanoi, a Vietnamese firm has given form to a coffee shop that's one part mini-arboretum and another urban jungle.
Vietnam Reports First Swine Flu-Related Death Since 2014
Late last month, a woman in Saigon died from A/H1N1 Influenza, commonly known as swine flu.
End of an Era: Yahoo Messenger Will Be Discontinued on July 17
Remember when your chat ID "XxbAby_dUn_hErd_mE_nO_mOAr1991xX" was cool?
Hanoi Delays Finishing Date of Metro Line 3 to 2023
Bad news for residents living near the Metro Line’s construction sites.
Robotics Inspires Students to Aim High at SSIS
Spring 2018, Louisville Kentucky: Vietnam’s bright red flag fluttered as it paraded past applauding fans in Freedom Hall, the historic arena where Mohammed Ali fought his first professional bout.
Researchers Find Cracks on Major Mekong Delta Bridge Before Construction Finishes
The cause of numerous cracks in two steel support girders of the Vam Cong Bridge, which will connect Dong Thap Province and Can Tho City, were recently discovered.
