Hanoi Breaks Ground on Sports Complex With World's 2nd-Largest Stadium
Hanoi is currently building the country’s largest sports complex that’s hoped to become Vietnam’s go-to location to host international events and tournaments.
Saigon Approves Plan to Extend Metro Line 1 to Long Thành International Airport
Plans for eventual metro access to the Long Thành International Airport are taking shape.
Paul Christiansen in Natural Selection
A Brief History of Ngựa, a Non-Native Animal Vietnam Has Made Its Own
Are horses a Vietnamese animal?
In Đồng Nai, a Rustic Abode Emerges Under the Canopies of Cashew Trees
A clear directive was issued before construction of the home: all 26 cashew trees occupying the 100-square-meter plot must be preserved.
Meet Tâm, a Crossing ‘Guardian’ Protecting Saigon Traffic and Trains From Each Other
In a small kiosk overlooking the crowded Nguyễn Trọng Tuyển Street in Phú Nhuận, Nguyễn Thị Tâm routinely checks the clock and reviews the day’s train schedule meticulously. She’s repeated these tasks countless times, a crucial component of a job that she’s done for two decades as a train crossing attendant.
Learning to Coexist in Peace Is the First Step to Protect Vietnam's Last Remaining Elephants
A trail of enormous footprints, criss-crossing slabs of cracked concrete, lead to a battered ranger station in Vietnam’s Pù Mát National Park. Park staff say the wild Asian elephant that left the tracks is as friendly as it is lonely.
A Glimpse Into the Epic Underground Shows of Vietnam Pro Wrestling
Back in 2018, Saigon witnessed the birth of Vietnam Pro Wrestling (VPW), the first and only Pro Wrestlers in the whole of ...
HCMC Approves VinSpeed, VinGroup's Railway Arm, to Build Metro Line to Cần Giờ
A roughly 50-kilometer-long urban railway route will run from September 23 Park in downtown Saigon to VinGroup's Green Paradise project in Cần Giờ, beginning in 2028 at an estimated cost of VND102.43 trillion (nearly US$3.9 billion).
German Architect Unveils Dramatic 'Sky Forest' Tower for Thu Thiem Peninsula
A prominent international architect has unveiled plans for a spectacular skyscraper on Saigon's Thu Thiem Peninsula.
After Typhoon Damrey, 150,000 Children in Vietnam Are at Risk of Malnutrition: UNICEF
Typhoon Damrey, which struck south-central Vietnam over a week ago, has left tens of thousands of children at risk of health issues, UNICEF reports.
[Photos] Phu Nhuan's Piet Mondrian-Inspired Tube House
With a touch of bright colors as accents, a local architecture firm managed to make this Saigon tube house stand out from its dull and rigid neighbors in the vicinity.
Mai Linh to Launch Xe Ôm App Next Monday to Compete With Uber, Grab
Vietnam's on-demand ride-hailing market is about to gain a new competitor as Mai Linh has announced it will launch an app-based xe ôm service next week.
Meet Vietnam's First-Ever Female UN Peacekeeper in South Sudan
In just a few days, Vietnam’s first-ever female United Nations (UN) peacekeeper will depart from Hanoi for her mission in South Sudan.
Vietnam Drops 4 Places to 69th in Global Gender Gap Ranking
Despite having the most gender-diverse work environment in Asia, Vietnam is faring poorly when it comes to the gender gap, according to a new report.
Saigon's First Apple iPhone X Sold at Record Price of VND68m
Apple fans in Vietnam might have to shell out dozens of million of dong to get their hands on a brand-new iPhone X.
Google and Facebook Should Be Required to Establish Offices and Servers in Vietnam: Ministry
A bill drafted by the Ministry of Public Security that would require major tech companies like Google and Facebook to establish offices and servers within Vietnam has been met with staunch opposition....
China Shutters 80,000 Factories as Part of Massive Crackdown on Pollution
To combat pollution, China has shut down more than 80,000 factories across the country.
[Photos] Warm Wood Tones Add a Comfortable Touch to This Nha Trang Abode
This rustic abode in Nha Trang blends a modern structure with traditional Vietnamese design accents to create a homey atmosphere for its dwellers.
Vietnam's Home-Grown Internet Browser Coc Coc Hits 23m Users
Coc Coc, the Vietnamese-created internet browser, has grown rapidly since its launch in 2013, and now boasts 23 million users within Vietnam.
New Saigon Heat Coach Shakes up Team Roster Ahead of Next Season
Not many professional basketball coaches guide their team to a league title and then bolt to lead a new franchise on the other side of the planet.
New Study Shows Link Between Some Traditional Herbal Remedies and Liver Cancer
Some herbs that are used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) have been linked to liver cancer across Asia.
Phu Quoc to Transform Old Airport Into New Urban Zone
The leadership of Phu Quoc has unveiled a plan to turn the island's old airport into a new urban area.
Here's What to Expect at the 2017 AFF Futsal Championship, Hosted by Saigon
This October sees Ho Chi Minh City host its third major international futsal tournament in many years, as the best club teams from the ASEAN region meet to battle once again at the Phu Tho indoor stad...
50% of Children in Saigon Are Obese: Nutrition Experts
Hanoi and Saigon, Vietnam's two largest cities, have seen huge increases in the rate of obese children living within the metropolises over the last 20 years.
Readers’ Choice: What Are Saigon’s Best Up-and-Coming Neighborhoods?
As Saigon continues to grow and develop by the day, the city's transformation is more visible in some neighborhoods than others. Earlier this month, we asked Saigoneer readers to let us know which nei...
Japan's Aid Agency Voices Concerns Over Vietnam's Handling of ODA Loans for Metro Projects
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is not happy about how the Vietnamese government manages its official development assistance (ODA) loans.
5 Vietnamese Universities Crack Top 400 Schools in Asia: QS
Five Vietnamese universities were included in this year’s QS Ranking (Quacquarelli Symonds) for Asia. However, their positions are rather humble compared to their regional counterparts.
The Bleak Future of Vietnam's Franchise Football
In the age of franchise football, Vietnamese clubs are struggling to maintain loyal spectators and economically viable teams. Can Vietnam transform its approach to football, fans, and the future of th...
