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.
Tuan Chau Group Wants to Build Massive 'Mega Resort' in Vung Tau
The proposed Vung Tau Marina City will include an amusement park, movie theater, performance center, high-end apartments, villas, and luxury restaurants. It will accommodate 7,500 residents and 12,000...
Saigon's Landmark 81 to Finish in 2018, Becoming Vietnam's Tallest Skyscraper
Vietnam’s construction industry is reaching new heights with the skyscraper project Landmark 81.
Vietnam Launches First Public Satellite Image Database, 'Data Cube'
The system, a result of a joint effort of the Vietnam National Space Center (VNSC) and Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO), has been in development since 2017.
Amid Climate Change Threats, a Strain of Asian 'Floating Rice' Might Hold the Answer
As Southeast Asian countries struggle to adapt to the mounting challenges brought about by climate change, a potential solution has "floated" to the surface.
Much to Chagrin of Citizens, Bird Nest Farms Thrive in Mekong Delta
Officials find little success in easing the nuisances associated with the booming bird nest farming industry across southern Vietnam.
Vietnam to Build $5bn, 139km High-Speed Railway From Saigon to Can Tho
Once the high-speed railway is finished, it will only take 45 minutes to travel from Saigon to Can Tho.
[Photos] Hiding From the Clamor of Hanoi in a Serene Retreat up High
Atelier 12’s new apartment redesign attempts to answer the question, “how you can live horizontally with only one direction of daylight?"
Da Nang Suspends 2 Steel Plants Due to Pollution
On the evening of February 26, hundreds of residents of Hoa Lien commune gathered at the gates of the two companies to protest against their polluting practices.
What’s Inside Hanoi’s Upcoming Entirely Made-in-Japan Smart Town?
In less than a decade, some Hanoi residents might be able to live and work in a smart town that’s built entirely with Japanese technologies.
Tet Comedy Special 'Tao Quan' Under Fire for Transphobic, Body-Shaming Jokes
The show has been a comedy staple that's loved by many for its use of humor to shed light on the country’s social and economic issues; however, it tends to fare poorly on gender and sexuality matters....
Vingroup, T&T Want to Undertake Feasibility Studies for 3 Metro Lines in Hanoi
Two local conglomerates have expressed interest in conducting feasibility studies for three metro routes in Hanoi.
Dangerous North Korean Hacker Group Targets Vietnam, Japan, Middle East
The group, called Reaper (code name: APT37), was previously responsible for several attacks on private and public entities in South Korea, North Korean defectors, and even individuals involved with th...
Pollution, Animal Abuse Turn Vietnam's Time-Honored Tet Tradition Ugly
Many of the carps Hanoi residents released into the city’s waterways as part of a symbolic Lunar New Year ritual quickly died due to pollution.
Top Italian Football Club Juventus to Open Training Academy in Saigon
Saigon will soon become home to the first Juventus Academy in Southeast Asia.
The Value of Connected, Collaborative Education in Vietnam
Saigon is constructing new office towers, financial buildings, malls and luxury apartments at a frantic pace, but the building frenzy is not all about commerce and housing, as exemplified by the Briti...
Quang Ninh Wants to Build a Tunnel Under Ha Long Bay
To address heavy traffic and storm-related disturbances on the bridge which currently connects to Ha Long Bay, authorities have proposed a 1.3-kilometer long tunnel to serve the UNESCO heritage site.&...
[Photos] Hanoi's Stunning Koi-Inspired Cafe Has an Entire Ecosystem Inside It
Designed by a group of architects at Farming Architects, the "Koi Cafe" in Hanoi is not only an architectural gem but also a self-sustaining aquaculture and hydroponics eco-system.
[Video] A Visit to Saigon's Jade Emperor Pagoda 2 Weeks Before Tet
Every year during the month leading to Tet, Saigoneers flock to local temples and pagodas to arrange food offerings to pray for an auspicious new lunar year.
Michael Tatarski in Society
500 Startups' Investor Trek Highlights Vietnam's Robust Tech Scene
It’s no secret that Vietnam's rapidly growing tech industry is garnering the attention of international investors thanks to an active startup scene and an expanding digital economy.
[Photos] Thao Dien's 'Serene House' Combines Industrial Chic With Indochine Elements
Saigon’s “Serene House” blends austere prefab materials with Indochine elements.
