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.
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 ...
[Photos] Verdant Waterfalls Grace Facade of Vo Trong Nghia Hoi An Hotel
Located in Hoi An’s Old Town, the Atlas Hotel Hoian is the latest hospitality project from Vietnam’s notable firm Vo Trong Nghia Architects.
Taiwan Ranks 1st, Vietnam Moves Up 4 Spots in Expat Quality of Life Survey
It’s no secret that Saigoneer has been crushing on Taiwan for quite a while, from its futuristic tech parks to sprawling fish markets. Our love for the island nation was affirmed by a recent survey th...
[Photos] A Rare Sight of Saigon's Serene Side
Loving Saigon is not difficult: the city is home to some of the country’s most amazing people, culinary creations and rich history. However, because the southern metropolis is such a welcoming place, ...
Hanoi Breaks Ground on New 6-Star Four Seasons Hotel
On January 7, Intimex Vietnam commenced the construction of the Four Seasons Hotel, a six-star accommodation overlooking Hanoi’s Hoan Kiem Lake.
Dana Filek-Gibson in Environment
Southeast Asia's Air Pollution Deaths Could Triple by 2030
A new Harvard-backed report is predicting the future of Southeast Asia’s air quality, and it does not look good.
