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 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.
[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...
New Frog Species Confirmed in Northern Vietnam
Scientists have confirmed the discovery of a new species of frog in the mountains of northern Vietnam.
[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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 in Society
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...
Hanoi Starts High-Tech Program to Manage Parking Lots
Hanoi’s public parking areas are going digital.
