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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.

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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

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A Brief History of Ngựa, a Non-Native Animal Vietnam Has Made Its Own

Are horses a Vietnamese animal?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 ...

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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).

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[Photos] Lensational: Using Photography to Empower Women With Disabilities

Last year, social enterprise Lensational joined forces with Vietnam Assistance for the Handicapped (VNAH) in Binh Phuoc province’s Dong Xoai town to empower women with disabilities through photography...

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New Frog Species Confirmed in Northern Vietnam

Scientists have confirmed the discovery of a new species of frog in the mountains of northern Vietnam.

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[Photos] The Shield: Hanoi's 'Machine' House

A group of Hanoian architects rose to the challenge of striking a balance between commercial and residential space in a local tube house.

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Grab to Open R&D Center in Saigon

In order to ramp up its competitiveness in the region, Southeast Asian ride-hailing app Grab is establishing new research and development centers in Vietnam and India.

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Chinese Tech Giant Xiaomi to Arrive in Vietnam This Month

The market for smart devices in Vietnam has recently become much more competitive, as Chinese tech giant Xiaomi launched an official distribution channel in the country.

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Vietnam Launches Campaign to Get Citizens to Read 4 Books a Year

In an effort to improve Vietnam’s reading culture, the national government recently greenlit a countrywide project to get citizens to read more books.

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Officials Investigate ‘Shaking’ Phenomenon in Downtown Saigon

Saigon officials are investigating the cause of a shaking phenomenon which occurred last month in the downtown area.

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Hanoi, Saigon to Ramp Up Environmental Quality Monitoring

In an effort to tackle the country’s severe air pollution, municipal authorities in Hanoi and Saigon are upgrading their monitoring game.

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Vietnam Is Aging Faster Than Its Welfare System Can Handle

Ever since the country opened its doors to foreign investments and free market policies a couple of decades ago, Vietnam has enjoyed an enviable rate of economic growth. However, one of the biggest dr...

Michael Tatarski

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The Rise of Saigon’s Stand-Up Scene

Ahead of Saigon’s first major international comedy festival later this month, Saigoneer talks to members of the local stand-up community, from veterans to relative newcomers, to find out where the jok...

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Hanoi Starts High-Tech Program to Manage Parking Lots

Hanoi’s public parking areas are going digital.

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Vietnam's Internet Environment Ranks 32nd of 75: Report

According to a recent report, Vietnam's internet environment ranks 32nd out of 75 countries.

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70-Year-Old Vietnamese-American Runner Completes 7 Marathons in 7 Days

Next time you’re in need of a little exercise motivation, think of Chau Smith.

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Saigon Could Host the 2021 SEA Games

If a new government proposal is approved, Saigon could be the official host for the 31st SEA Games in 2021.

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[Renderings] This Is What Will Replace 3A Station

A week after the news that Saigon’s 3A Station art space is closing, talk has turned to what will replace the shopping and entertainment complex.

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Da Nang Students Build Braille Printer

Two young inventors from Da Nang are showing off their prize-winning Braille printer at an exhibition in Japan this May.

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Vietnam Launches Ambitious Encyclopedia Project

Vietnam has initiated its largest encyclopedia project yet, but several hurdles stand in the way.

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YouTube Might Get Fined for Failing to Comply With Vietnam's Advertising Rules

YouTube is in trouble with two ministries in Vietnam over advertising on the video site.

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Traffic Safety Committee Releases Special Helmets for Thai Women With Traditional Hairstyles

After two years of planning and development, women from Vietnam’s Thai ethnic community can finally enjoy the protection of helmets catered specifically to their traditional customs.

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[Video] Check out This Design for a Lotus-Shaped Cultural Center in Hanoi

Australian firm deciBel(Architecture))) recently debuted its proposal for a multipurpose public space in Hanoi, and it’s pretty impressive.