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).
[Photos] Suoi Tien Park Playground Gets Colorful Makeover
To brighten up an otherwise drab and nondescript playground, all you need is a few hundred colored flags.
Meet Vietnam's Most Tech-Savvy Great-Grandma
Despite her advanced age, a great-grandmother in Hanoi uses Google, Facebook and Skype to check the news and keep in touch with her family, in addition to regularly writing and painting.
[Photos] The State of Saigon's Metro: 2017 Progress
Last year you had a chance to marvel at Hanoi’s first metro line from above, now get ready for a glimpse into Saigon’s future Metro Line 1.
Vietnam Is Crazy About the New Nokia 'Brick' 3310
Vietnam’s most popular phone model ever has officially made a comeback.
[Photos] Saigon Architects Turn Derelict Office Space Into Colorful Apartment
A Saigon-based architecture firm has made full use of vibrant colors to create a lively living environment that strikes a balance between form and function.
[Photos] Meet Tao Dan Park's 'Squirrel Lady'
You’ve heard stories about Saigon’s famous cat lady, now meet Tao Dan Park’s squirrel lady.
[Photos] Hanoi Neighborhood Grows Roadside Vegetable Garden
A neighborhood in Hanoi has turned a patch of roadside into a community garden.
[Photos] This West Lake House Is the Perfect Place for a Weekend Getaway
Sometimes you need a home away from home.
Mel Schenck in Architecture
Opinion: Saigon’s Architecture Should Express Our Times Today, Not the Past
Based upon its fascinating history, modern-day Saigon displays a rich character all its own, with buildings across the city representing each era of its storied past. However, several faux colonial bu...
Work Begins on $3bn Tourism Complex on Cat Ba Island, Threatening National Park
Sun Group has begun construction of a US$3 billion resort and entertainment complex on Cat Ba Island in northern Vietnam.
52% of Computers in Vietnam Are at Risk of Ransomware Attack: Cybersecurity Experts
Vietnam’s computer users are at high risk of being attacked by ransomware, according to a recent cybersecurity report.
Saigon's Metro Line 1 Might Extend Into Binh Duong and Dong Nai: Study
The governments of both Binh Duong and Dong Nai provinces are studying the feasibility of extending Saigon's Metro Line 1 into their areas.
[Photos] Saigon's 'Binh House': A Harmonious Blend of Nature and Concrete
This irregularly shaped house is the latest addition to VTN Architects’ “House for Trees” series, a project aimed at introducing more green spaces to Vietnam’s urban housing projects.
[Photos] A Tour of Saigon's Biggest Motorbike 'Prisons'
In Saigon, motorbikes can go to jail just like their human counterparts.
New ISHCMC Campus Propels Saigon’s First International School into the Future
Upon opening in 1993 ISHCMC, or the International School of Ho Chi Minh City, became the first such school in Saigon. Though it is the oldest international school in the city it is also the most innov...
Gaming, Movies and Kid's Stuff: Here's What Vietnam Watches on YouTube
Vietnamese spend a lot of time watching YouTube videos and being online, recent research shows.
[Photos] A Green Oasis in the Heart of Hanoi
With Hanoi’s environment getting worse by the minute, a group of architects has attempted to create a dash of green scenery to brighten up this Dong Da abode.
Officials Present Dire Environmental Indicators at Hanoi Summit on Air Pollution
Shocking information on the state of Vietnam's environment was presented at a seminar in Hanoi earlier this week.
Facebook Policy Head, Vietnamese Minister of Information Discuss Curbing ‘Toxic Content’
Representatives of Facebook met with Vietnamese authorities this week to explore preventive measures regarding alleged false information on the social networking site.
[Video] Forest in South-Central Vietnam Cleared for Golf Course Without Approval
A forest in Phu Yen province has been cleared to make way for a golf course and resort, despite the fact the project hasn't been approved.
