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?
Local University Students Named Among World’s Best Coders
Students from the Ho Chi Minh City University of Science have been named among the world’s best coders, according to an American tech outfit.
Saigon Fines 74 Households for Failing to Take Preventive Steps Against Zika
As Zika spreads in Vietnam, local authorities are imposing stricter regulations and punishments in the name of public health.
Vietnam’s Overseas Remittances Now a Source of Business Investment
Once used primarily to support family members, overseas remittances in Vietnam are now being used to bolster economic endeavors in the country.
Southeast Asians Are Revolutionizing Social Media Shopping
Businesses in Southeast Asia are using social media sites to reach consumers as internet and smartphone usage rates in the region explode.
[Photos] Take a Tour of Hanoi’s Pint-Sized Architecture Studio
These days, every architecture firm in Vietnam is after pretty much the same thing: trying to bring light, air and more space to the country’s cramped urban buildings.
Vietnamese Students Rank Above US, EU in Global Science Assessment
We already know that Vietnamese students are exceptionally good test takers, but local high school pupils are really putting the rest of the world’s 15-year-olds to shame.
Vingroup Announces Countrywide Affordable Housing Project
Vietnam’s leading property developer, Vingroup, recently unveiled Vincity, a brand-new project aimed at providing affordable apartments in seven major cities and provinces throughout the country.
Hanoi’s Electrical Wiring Recognized Among World’s Worst by Engineering Magazine
One of Hanoi’s telltale tangles of black wires was recently named among the world’s worst electrical wiring systems by a British engineering publication.
As New Emission Standard Deadline Approaches, Vietnam May Not Be Ready
Even though Vietnam has already set a deadline to comply with European level 4 exhaust emission standards (Euro 4), whether the new legislation is feasible remains unclear.
Misconceptions Surround Sexual Harassment, Abuse in Vietnam: Survey
A recent ActionAid survey has uncovered troubling views on sexual harassment not only among Vietnamese men but also Vietnamese women.
[Video] Kicking and Screaming: Vietnam's Centuries-Old Love of Đá Cầu
Originally a game played by ancient soldiers to let off steam, in today’s Vietnam, đá cầu, or foot badminton, is practiced by locals from all walks of life.
[Photos] Hanoi Displays Possible Designs for Long Thanh Airport
If you happen to be in Hanoi over the next two weeks, drop by Van Ho Exhibition Center at 2 Hoa Lu Street for a chance to see a slew of potential designs for Long Thanh International Airport.
Construction on D2’s Rach Chiec Sports Complex to Start Next Year
After over two decades of deliberation, construction is set to begin on District 2’s Rach Chiec Sport Complex in 2017.
Vietnam’s TicketBox Lands New Round of Investment
Vietnamese online ticketing service TicketBox has acquired a new round of funding.
In Sapa, Tourism Development Threatens to Take Away the Town’s Appeal
Known for its rustic mountain villages, incredible landscapes and ethnic diversity, Sapa is falling victim to the development epidemic that plagues several of Vietnam’s other major tourist attractions...
[Photos] Meet Saigon’s Buffalo-Herding Urban Cowboy
In the shadow of Saigon’s increasingly dramatic skyline, buffalo rancher Vu Duc Toi leads a rural life.
[Photos] MEGA City: The Soul of Saigon
Saigoneer is a proud media sponsor of the third edition of TP. Ho Chi Minh: MEGA City, released last month. The compact and concise photo book explores urban development, landscapes and people in Viet...
Brian Letwin in Development
[Photos] Future Saigon: City Garden Phase 2
Binh Thanh District’s skyline is set to get a bit more crowded as one of the area’s largest residential developments, City Garden, is sprouting a couple of new towers.
Vietnam May Finally Legalize Sports Betting
After almost 18 years of discussion, Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance is leading the effort to legalize sports betting.
Amid Note 7 Debacle, Samsung Cuts Pay, Work Hours in Northern Vietnam Plants
Despite promises that the Note 7 debacle would not impact workers at Samsung's factory in northern Vietnam, employees face reduced income and fewer working hours.
