Paul Christiansen in Natural Selection
The Reason to Cry for Cu Li, Vietnam's Deeply Misunderstood Primate
A drop of the animal’s blood renders the soil barren; entire mountains can crumble and collapse where it landed. Be wary of this slow wayfarer of the forest, for if you catch sight of its glowing eyes in the distant darkness, your trip is doomed and should be abandoned immediately. And if someone brings one back to the village, make all efforts to return it to the jungle, lest you invite sorrow and ruin into your home. Don’t let its meagre stature, a mere 500 grams, and slow, cuddly demeanor confuse you; the cu li guards the gates to hell.
The Hunt for Vietnam's Dinosaurs Has Found Nothing Yet, but There Is Hope
Why aren’t there any Vietnamese dinosaurs?
In Hanoi, Waacking Is Not Just a Dance, but a Home for Creativity, Gender Fluidity Too
“I get to express my madness.” That is what Trần Khánh Linh, also known as Lyna, says when asked why she has been waacking for the last 10 years. By day, Lyna is a jewelry and gemstone seller, but by night, she joins her friends at the Soul Waackers, a waacking group based in Hanoi, and practices a dance style that allows her a vibrant way to self-express.
Uyên Đỗ in Tech
There's a Cordial Vietnamese Greeting That Has Been Floating in Space Since 1977
At this very moment, while you're reading these lines, a silver “bird” of human design is hurtling away from the Sun at roughly 60,000 kilometers per hour, slipping past the boundaries of our solar cradle and into the endless quiet of the cosmos.
Paul Christiansen in Environment
How a Self-Taught Documentarian Spreads His Boundless Enthusiasm for Vietnam's Nature
Why “Sticky Discovery”? This was the first question I asked during my interview with the man behind the YouTube series of...
In a D7 Residence, Natural Wood Textures Hark Back to Vietnam's Traditional Homes
During a new decade when architecture projects in Vietnam are increasingly looking towards the future and influences outside the national boundaries for inspirations, Memories House decided to do the opposite by integrating old heirloom furniture and elements from the past into the living space.
Searching for the World's Largest Woodpecker Species in Yok Đôn National Park
You first know she’s approaching by the sound of her wings; her broad shadow flashing across the forest floor. Even from far below, her body looks enormous. At half a meter long, she is roughly five times the size of the woodpeckers seen in the gardens of Europe or North America. She is the largest woodpecker left in the world, and the jewel of Yok Đôn National Park.
Paul Christiansen in Sports
Thống Nhất Stadium Offers Unexpected Opportunities to Reflect Upon the Soul
Where do you find revelation?
Dana Filek-Gibson in Sports
Vietnamese Athletes Head to the Start Line in First-Ever Asian Winter Games
This week, even during Saigon’s cool, dry season mornings, people across the city will face 34-degree heat on their morning commute, many of them heading toward air-conditioned offices and shaded pati...
Vietnamese Couples Are the Most Fulfilled in Asia: Report
Hong Kong-based financial security provider Prudential recently released a report on the best places in Asia to develop healthy personal relationships, and Vietnam is at the top.
PlayStation Debuts First-Ever Vietnamese-Developed Video Game
Video game fans can now try out the first-ever PlayStation game ever developed by a Vietnamese company.
[Video] Long An Football Team Throws Tantrum
Last week, the Long An football team pitched a pretty entertaining temper tantrum after disagreeing with a referee's controversial decision.
Check out the Green 'Forest City' China Is Planning
As China attempts to bring environmental sustainability in line with its economic goals, one architect is hoping to reduce air pollution by implementing a radical urban planning strategy.
The Invincible Nokia 3310 Is Making a Comeback Later This Month
One of Nokia’s most iconic products – the 3310 cell phone – is set to make a comeback later this month.
Saigon’s Riverfront Park to Receive Upgrade, Host Weekend Market
City officials are planning to revamp the long, narrow park bordering the Saigon River in District 1 and host a weekend market at the site.
Vietnam Ministry Rejects Uber's Transportation Pilot Scheme for 2nd Time
Vietnam’s Ministry of Transport has once again turned down Uber Vietnam’s official proposal to carry out a ride-hailing pilot scheme with local drivers.
[Photos] This Quang Ninh Community Center Is Made From Bamboo and Earth
An architecture firm in Vietnam has proven once again that you can create something aesthetically pleasing and highly useful from the most humble and commonplace materials.
Startup-Rating Firm OddUp Arrives in Saigon, ASEAN’s Future Silicon Valley
As the buzz over Saigon’s tech scene continues to grow, startup-rating website OddUp has arrived in the southern hub.
In Vietnam Farms, Crocodiles Are Skinned Alive After Lifetime in Cramped Conditions: PETA
In an effort to promote awareness about Vietnam’s involvement in animal cruelty, not long ago PETA unveiled a visual investigative report detailing local crocodile farms’ inhumane treatment.
Phan Dinh Phung Stadium to Undergo Massive Renovation for 3 Years
Since the end of January, you may have noticed that Saigon’s Phan Dinh Phung Stadium in District 3 has undergone some serious changes.
After Alleged Hacking, Hanoi Online Poll on Wartime Loudspeaker Reopens
The saga surrounding Hanoi’s wartime loudspeakers is more complicated than meets the eye.
Vietnamese Scientist Discovers New Shiitake Species in Central Highlands
A group of Vietnamese scientists have discovered a new species of shiitake mushroom in the forests of the Central Highlands.
Nha Trang to Release 1m Dengue-Fighting Mosquitoes
Nha Trang may soon be on its way to becoming dengue-free.
Increasing Plastic Bag Taxes by Weight Could Backfire: VCCI
A recent draft of changes to Vietnam’s Environmental Protection Law has become the subject of debate as many experts believe that proposed policies could be ineffective in the long run.
Construction Begins on Overpasses to Ease Congestion Around Tan Son Nhat
In hopes of alleviating congestion in the area surrounding Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Saigon recently broke ground on two overpass projects in Go Vap District.
Flappy Bird Creator Teams up With Japanese Firm to Release Ninja-Themed Mobile Game
Last week, Flappy Bird creator Nguyen Ha Dong and Japanese firm OBOKAIDEM Games introduced a new, yet familiar, eight-bit game, Ninja Spinki Challenges, to mobile users around the globe.
[Photos] Local Architects Weave Functional Design Element Through Saigon Tube House
Sometimes all it takes to spruce up a home is just one design element.
Facebook Is Vietnam's Favorite Way to Shop: Surveys
While Vietnam’s goal of becoming a cashless society by 2020 seems like a lofty one to say the least, some Vietnamese are well on their way toward embracing technology for shopping, according to three ...
