Paul Christiansen in Natural Selection
Kiến Ba Khoang: Not an Ant, but a Harbinger of Dread and Divine Punishment
People’s skin erupted with horrific boils that burst open, spilling stinging pus across vicious rashes. According to the Christian Bible, along with water turning to blood, frogs, lice, gnats, diseased livestock, hail, locusts, darkness for three days and the killing of firstborn sons, the boils were one of the plagues God sent down to ancient Egyptians to compel them to free the Israelites.
Khôi Phạm in Tech
Review: Horror Game 'Tai Ương' Exposes the Good, the Bad and the Ugly of Our Culture
Natural disasters, illnesses, accidents, breakages, or even deaths: when a series of consecutive tragedies engulf a family, it’s often said that tai ương has befallen the unfornate victims. The term is also the name of a recently published Vietnamese horror game that has been making waves amongst gaming communities both nationwide and internationally, thanks to its layered narrative, chilling atmosphere, and meticulously crafted game environment.
Paul Christiansen in Environment
WildAct's Trang Nguyễn Turns to Social Media to Inspire a New Generation to Love Nature
Dr. Trang Nguyễn — a wildlife conservation scientist with a PhD from Cambridge and the founder of WildAct — needs little introduction. She has been recognized as one of Forbes Asia’s 30 under 30, called a conservation “hero” by Sir David Attenborough on BBC’s Planet Earth III, and had her inspiring story, which includes going undercover to bring down illegal ivory poaching rings in Africa after surviving cancer, covered widely. But much of her work has been behind the scenes or at least in corners devoted to conservations. Her recent arrival on the social media scene, amongst memes, music videos, and TikTok challenges, represents a shift in approach.
Phạm Phú Vinh in Architecture
Vietnamese Vernacular Modernism Is a Local Language Created by the Ordinary People
In the history of architecture, rarely have we seen such a challenging movement as Vietnamese modernism. Not only does it show how a culture evolves and expresses itself across historical epochs through its building practice, from the traditional to colonial and eventually modern period, but the language of Vietnamese vernacular modernism also reveals deeper understandings of human creative potential.
How Saigon's V.A.R Building Epitomizes Vietnam's Architectural Autonomy
Completed in 1973, the V.A.R building at 9 Nguyễn Công Trứ Street in Nguyễn Thái Binh Ward, District 1, is a prominent example of Vietnamese mid-20th-century modernist architecture designed by architect Lê Văn Lắm. It not only represents the Vietnamese architectural identity in post-colonial eras, but also exemplifies its cultural autonomy.
Quy Nhơn’s Quy Hoà Leprosy Village to Be Relocated for Mega Resort Project
Authorities in Gia Lai Province have approved plans to relocate the Quy Hoà leprosy village from its current ocean-side setting in Quy Nhơn to make room for an ambitious real estate and tourism project.
Opinion: Electric Vehicles Are Southeast Asia's Way out Amid the Global Fossil Fuel Crisis
As the Iran war crunches global energy supplies and disrupts prices, Southeast Asian leaders may need to diversify oil and gas supplies in order to protect ordinary people.
Paul Christiansen in Environment
An Ancient Turtle Named After Bánh Xèo Can Teach Us a Lot About Whimsy in Science
Nước mắm — that ruby-hued elixir; that salty, fish-flesh-sweet open secret in your favorite recipe; that indispensable icon of Vietnamese culture and, by extension, identity — owes itself to Commerson’s anchovies. That’s right, if your fish sauce comes from the central region, where it was first developed, the fish pressed with salt to produce it are Stolephorus commersonnii, a species named in 1801 after Philibert Commerson, a white Frenchman. Picture all the hardscrabble village homes suffering under the yoke of colonialism, where one of the day’s few pleasures was a humble meal made delicious by a carefully rationed dash of fish sauce and an ingredient whose name pays homage to their colonizers.
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.
[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.
From South Korea to Vietnam and Hong Kong: A Student’s Inspiring Educational Journey
Han Bin Kim has taken an unusual path to university.
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.
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.
Project X at SSIS: Innovative Learning in Action
A marble clinks down a shoot and knocks over a row of books that jostles paint-smeared brushes across a canvas before tumbling down a series of dominoes that release a wedge from beneath the wheel of ...
Portrait of a Saigon Student Preparing for an International University
In many ways, Minh Ha Nguyen is an average Vietnamese teenager - she frequents milk tea shops, strums her guitar in her downtime and loves to meet up with friends at streetside stands.
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.
