Saigon Commences Metro Line, Major Administrative Hub Project in Thủ Thiêm
Municipal authorities in Hồ Chí Minh City are moving forward with a number of infrastructure projects that will majorly transform the peninsula in the future.
From the Ground up Into the Air: The Evolution of Bitexco in 25 Photos
Between Thủ Thiêm's ambitious new skyscrapers, the planned transformation of Thanh Đa Peninsula and a LEED-standard apart...
The Global Waste Trade Fuels the Rise of Waste Colonialism in Southeast Asia
In August 2025, Malaysian campaigner Wong Pui Yi stood outside the UN headquarters in Geneva and made an appeal to Global North nations: “Stop treating the Global South as the rubbish bin for plastic waste you cannot handle.”
Pedaling for a Purpose: The Coastal Cycling Challenge Bringing Homes to Quảng Ngãi
During February and March, a group of volunteers from Saigon spent five days cycling up the coast, starting in Thảo Điền and ending up in the mountainous district of Trà Bông, nestled deep in Quảng Ngãi Province.
Michael Tatarski in Natural Selection
Voọc Cát Bà: The Endangered Primate of Karst Land
Imagine being born one color, and growing up into a very differently hued adult.
Vietnamese Indie Studio Skrollcat Announces 'Hoa 2,' Sequel of 2021 Award-Winning Game
In 2021, the first Hoa title came out just in time to soothe our pandemic anxiety. Five years later, will Hoa 2 be up for the job in this new era of fuel crisis and global instability?
The Aesthetic Yet Functional Role of Shade in the Genome of Modernist Architecture
Since the mid-20th century, Vietnamese architecture has started to be made from industrial materials such as concrete, steel, glass, etc. This resulted in Vietnamese modernism, a branch of global modernism.
Vietnam's Woolly Bat Is Being Hunted to Extinction to Be Halloween Decorations
With hues of orange and black on its wings and a furry, fluffy face, the painted woolly bat is a stunner. But its beauty has become a deadly liability. People want to hang the bats — dead and stuffed — on their walls, display them as collectibles and even set them in jewelry.
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.
[Photos] A Day in the Life of Ninh Thuan's Shepherds
In Ninh Thuan province, local shepherds lead a nomadic life, traversing the region's barren land to look after some of the country’s largest sheep herds. ...
Korean Giant Lotte Breaks Ground on $885m Eco Smart City in Thu Thiem
Lotte, the giant South Korean conglomerate, has agreed to develop a US$885 million complex in District 2's Thu Thiem New Urban Area.
Noise Pollution Throughout Vietnam Negatively Impacts Quality of Life: Study
About 20% of Vietnam’s population is subject to the effects of noise pollution.
Amazon Eyes Southeast Asia Expansion Through Singapore
It looks like residents of Southeast Asia will soon be able to enjoy American online retailer Amazon’s services.
[Renderings] Da Nang May Get a Flashy Public Space Along the Han River
As urban centers across Vietnam compete to become the most modern versions of themselves by 2030, Da Nang is getting a fancy new public space.
[Photos] D7 Industrial House Opens to Natural Light, Ventilation
While some Saigon abodes may opt for an elaborate chandelier or painting as their interior centerpiece, the owner of this house in District 7 decided to make its door the most unique part of the struc...
Vietnam’s Video Game Market Ranks 28th Globally in Total Revenue: Report
With spending on video games in Vietnam expected to hit US$365 million in 2017, the country is quickly becoming a lucrative market for game makers.
Hanoi’s 'Ex-Market' Provides Post-Breakup Solace for Local Youths
This isn't your usual flea market: here, one man's, or woman's, unwanted mementos and emotional baggage from previous love affairs may just be another man's treasure.
In 10 Years, Da Lat Might Run out of Clean Water Due to Pollution
The popular Central Highlands city of Da Lat may run out of clean water in the next 10 years, according to a local official.
Dana Filek-Gibson in Society
At Hanoi’s Fury Room, Young Vietnamese Relieve Stress Through Destruction
Next time you’re in the capital and looking to unwind, you could opt for the standard walk around Hoan Kiem Lake and an ice-cold bia hơi. Or you could break something.
Vo Trong Nghia Brings Low-Cost Prefabricated S Houses to Northern Vietnam
Could Vo Trong Nghia's low-cost prefabricated S House provide a sustainable solution for Vietnam’s architectural needs?
