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).
Viettel to Launch New Luxury Smartphone Later This Year
Time to save up, Saigoneers: rumor has it that Viettel will launch a new luxury smartphone by the end of the year.
[Photos] Hanoi's 'Party Apartment' Is Perfect for the Fun-Loving Crowd
Hanoi’s spacious “Party Apartment” is the perfect home for local social butterflies out there.
Brian Letwin in Development
Capital City Series Returns With Edition on Phnom Penh’s Rapid Development
Michael Waibel, the German human geographer, is back with another book in his series that takes a close look at the development of Southeast Asian cities from the perspective of both built environment...
Bear Rescue Center in Northern Vietnam Expands in Effort to End Bile Farming
Vietnam's most well-known bear sanctuary recently expanded, creating more space for animals rescued from bile farming.
Uber and Grab Are Making Hanoi and Saigon's Congestion Worse: Officials
Authorities in Vietnam’s most populous metropolises are now considering limiting operations of ride-hailing apps such as Uber and Grab, accusing them of worsening traffic.
Vietnamese Beekeepers Fight Climate Change With New Initiatives
Beekeepers and researchers in northern Vietnam are looking for ways to combat declines in vital bee populations.
[Photos] A Glimpse Into Binh Thanh's Terracotta Abode
In Saigon, nothing is impossible when it comes to building a home, even when the lot is 40 meters long and wedged in the middle of a tight space.
Apple Warns Unauthorized Local Shops to Stop Using Trademark
In the future, Saigon’s neighborhood phone stores might have to think twice before putting the Apple logo on their front sign.
[Images] Updated Google Earth Timelapse Shows Three Decades of Development in Vietnam
How has Vietnam changed in the span of three decades, as seen through Google Earth?
Social Stigmas in Vietnam Deter Gay Men From HIV Testing and Treatment
Men who have sex with men (MSM) in Vietnam still face social and bureaucratic barriers when accessing HIV testing and treatment, a survey has found.
Singaporean Architects Design Hotel Featuring Own Ecosystem
A hotel in downtown Singapore features its own ecosystem and an array of innovative environmental features.
Vietnam to Get Nationwide 4G Coverage by End of April
Under the central government’s ambitious plan to bring Vietnam up to speed with the region's internet standards, local mobile carriers are extending their fourth-generation (4G) high-speed network.
Michael Tatarski in Society
Chasing Pavements: In Defense of Saigon's Sidewalk Economy
As Doan Ngoc Hai, the leader of Saigon’s most aggressive sidewalk-clearing campaign in recent memory, takes a brief hiatus, headlines about towed cars and demolished buildings often obscure the r...
Cambodia to Relocate 5 Floating Villages Along Tonle Sap River to Curb Pollution
Cambodian officials are preparing to relocate five floating villages in Kampong Chhnang province to help reduce water pollution.
[Photos] Torn Paper House Brings Bright, Minimalist Living to Go Vap
A Saigon-based architecture firm has transformed a small plot in Go Vap District into an enviable townhouse.
Vietnam's Pension System to Go Digital by 2018
Vietnam’s pension distribution system is seeking to catch up with the digital age.
Saigon Winter Park Now Offers Skiing, Sledding, Snowman-Building
As of this month, tropical Saigon is now home to its own winter wonderland.
[Photos] Educational Campaign Paints Saigon Walls With Rhino Graffiti
Over the last month, walls along a number of District 1 streets have been covered in graffiti as part of an awareness-raising campaign.
Vietnamese Game 'Sky Garden' Wins People's Choice Award at Gaming Event
A Vietnamese game recently surpassed Pokemon GO, Super Mario Run and other famous world titles to earn the prize for most popular at this year's IMGA Global event.
Hanoi Pilots Program to Collect Parking Fees via Mobile App
This May, Hanoi will test out a digital parking system on select streets in Hoan Kiem District.
