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).
Saigon's 'Ghost Tower' Seized as Collateral After Owners Fail to Repay Debt
The future of Saigon’s most prominent skeleton tower has become even murkier.
82-Year-Old Japanese Coder Creates Apps for the Elderly
Masako Wakamiya, an 82-year-old Japanese woman, has shown that mobile phone app developers don't always fit the mold of Silicon Valley stereotypes.
Wushu Martial Artists Earn Vietnam's First Gold Medals at SEA Games 2017
Vietnam’s delegation at this year’s SEA Games competition is off to a good start after wushu martial artists clinched the country’s first two gold medals late last week.
Vietnam's Female Business Owners Upend Gender Stereotypes
Although there are still issues surrounding gender roles and perceptions of women in Vietnam, the country is in some ways more progressive than its regional neighbors when it comes to gender diversity...
Korean Giant CJ Group Invests $63m to Build Frozen Food Factory in Saigon
CJ Group, a Korean conglomerate, has announced plans to expand its presence in Vietnam's food market.
Massive Long An Theme Park Project Abandoned Due to Debt
Once set to become the largest theme park in all of Southeast Asia, Long An province's Happyland entertainment complex may never open to the public due to debt.
Cash-Strapped University Students in Vietnam Resort to Platelet Donations Despite Health Risks
A wave of Vietnamese students who experience economic hardships have resorted to selling their platelets regularly in order to make ends meet.
A Brief Primer on Vietnam’s Football History
How Vietnamese teams made the jump from small-time local leagues to national franchise football.
The Trials and Tribulations of Life in Saigon's Hẻms With Multiple Slashes
For some, Saigon's hẻms are a treasure trove of hidden urban gems. But for those living in these alleyways, they can also be a relentless source of inconvenience and frustration.
Meet the Man Who Owns Vietnam's Largest Collection of Seashells
While traditional hobbyists often pursue items such as stamps, coins or old records, a Da Nang native has a passion for an item which some may brush aside as a children’s toy: seashells.
[Photos] Bamboo Bridges the Gap Between Indoor and Outdoor Space in Hanoi Home
In the midst of the chaos and pollution of Hanoi, A House in Trees offers a sanctuary to its residents.
Vietnam Has Both the Highest and Fastest-Growing Rate of Diabetes in Southeast Asia: Expert
Professor Thai Hong Quang, Chairman of the Vietnam Association of Diabetes and Endocrinology (VADE), recently reported that diabetes is affecting roughly 5 million Vietnamese people.
[Photos] Photographer Showcases Hong Kong's Hidden Corners From Above
Tugo Cheng, a Hong Kong-based architect and photographer, uses drone photography to give viewers a completely different perspective on the famously dense, high-rise packed city.
Are Electric Cars Coming to Vietnam?
As urban Vietnam makes a push toward cars and away from motorbikes, could electric vehicles be on the horizon?
Between 2 Worlds: The Dilemma of Vietnam's Foreign-Educated Grads
Every six months, Thuy* leaves Vietnam for Sydney to spend time with her two children, Ha* and Quang*. Far from the bustle of Saigon, Thuy enjoys Australia’s pristine environment and the time spent wi...
[Photos] Vietnam's Best-Looking Bridges
Bridges have always been an indispensable part of Vietnam’s infrastructure, as rivers and streams spread across the country’s geographic formations.
[Photos] Wander Through Ton That Dam's Chợ Cũ at Twilight
Downtown Saigon is in flux these days, as old buildings come down and new structures rise from the rubble. While the past few years have brought major changes to District 1, this year has been particu...
Hanoi's Skinny-Dipping Club Bares All for Fitness, Fun and Friendship
Vietnam’s capital city has a reputation for being a pretty conservative place. So it might come as a surprise for some to know that there is an entire community of adult men who like to skinny-dip nea...
Vietnam Struggles to Contain Nationwide Dengue Fever Outbreak
An ongoing nationwide dengue fever outbreak has health officials scrambling to halt its spread.
Vietnam Ranks 101st Out of 195 Countries on Cybersecurity: UN Report
Vietnam has a lot of work to do to make sure its cybersecurity infrastructure keeps up with its economic growth.
