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] Vo Trong Nghia Architects Brings Bamboo Design to Venice Design Exhibition
Vietnam's Vo Trong Nghia Architects are taking their expertise to Venice with another bold design that utilizes their signature bamboo materials.
Hanoi's Lotus-Shaped Theater Project Nipped in the Bud
Officials sprayed weed killer over the planned Hanoi Lotus Theater.
[Photos] Saigon Architects Transform Old Building in D1 Into Contemporary Office
Often in Saigon we hear about old buildings being completely torn down for new high-rise projects, but not enough about them being given them new uses. This recent office in District 1 is a bright exa...
After 2 Decades in the Clear, Vietnam Is Once Again Iodine Deficient
The country's iodine intake has been dropping since 2006.
[Video] The Mysterious 'Asian Flush' Is Why Some Vietnamese Turn Red After Drinking
It's our aldehyde dehydrogenase's fault.
Ninh Thuan Is Getting a Gargantuan Ecopark Resort
The massive resort in central Vietnam will include seven hotels containing a total of 7,000 rooms, a casino, spa, amusement park, beachclub and mountain clubhouse.
Sharks, Anchors and Red Tape: Why It Takes Forever to Fix Vietnam's Broken Internet Cables
Are the sharks all to blame, or should other aquatic creatures also be held responsible for Vietnam’s sluggish internet?
What to Expect From the 3rd Season of the Vietnam Basketball Association
From back-flipping dancers to some new faces in new places, the Vietnam Basketball Association (VBA) press conference, held Wednesday afternoon in Binh Thanh District, had a bit of everything.
Investors Propose Building an Artificial Island in Da Nang Bay Named 'Lotus Island'
What could go wrong?
[Photos] A Homey Abode for a Family of 4 in Saigon
What better way to start brightening up your life than beginning with the walls of your own home?
Consulting Firms From Japan, France, Vietnam to Begin Feasibility Study for Long Thanh Airport This June
It's one step closer to the completion of Long Thanh International Airport in the far future.
Amid Growing 'Hate Culture,' Vietnam Wants to Create Etiquette Guide for Internet Users
The prevalence of online hate speech is a growing concern for authorities.
Vietnam to Build a Code of Conduct for Internet Users
The prevalence of online hate speech is a growing concern for authorities.
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.
Kit 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.
