In the Era of Constant Rebuilding, We Turn to Vietnamese Modernism for Nostalgic Comfort
For two years now, I've checked the Vietnamese Modernist Architecture Facebook group almost every day. Here, members post ...
How Laos's Dams Are Powering Vietnam, Other ASEAN Nations Despite Mekong Concerns
Following a spate of foreign investment in the 1990s, Laos began producing surplus electricity and looked to export it. Today, around 80% of its energy, largely from hydropower, is sold to neighbors. Electricity exports from Laos generate around US$2.6 billion for what is one of the poorest nations in mainland Southeast Asia. Across the region, neighbors including Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Singapore and Malaysia have become reliant on hydropower from Laos. Slowly but surely, however, this is changing.
A Pop-up Night Park Brings the Joy of Playing in the Rain to Phú Mỹ Hưng
A lack of public spaces and activities has been a chronic problem plaguing Saigon’s urban planning since the city experienced its first population boom a few decades ago. If you happen to be near District 7 in the next two months, a pop-up park could be a new option for children, and perhaps some particularly exuberant adults, to frolic in the rain and the evening.
Elise Luong in Environment
Living, Learning, Loving From the Earth at Ninh Bình's Lá Library
A stone's throw away from Cúc Phương National Park in Ninh Bình Province sits Lá Library, an education center promoting sustainable living through sustainable agriculture farming, earthen building techniques and the art of chilling out.
The Saigon House That Swapped Its Front Door for a Moat
Does a house need walls?
Paul Christiansen in Natural Selection
Is the Yeti Vietnamese? This Ancient Ape Might Hold the Answer.
Can you name a Vietnamese animal that hasn’t been hunted to the precipice of extinction or become a commodified item whose flesh, fur, or feathers are only deemed significant in relation to their practical use by humans?
This Suburban Hanoi House Answers 'Yes' to 'How Many Windows Do You Want?'
Do you love the tropical summer? Does bathing in the warmth of the sun spark joy in you? How many windows are enough to solar-power your everyday life? If you, too, are toiling with these existential concerns on a daily basis, perhaps this recent residential project might provide some inspiration.
A Hanoi Duo Crafts Intricate Silicone and Clay Prostheses for People With Disabilities
“The products we make are fake arms, legs, noses, ears… from silicone. The value we create is emotional healing, giving our customers confidence in themselves and their lives — the things they lack after surgeries,” Phúc shared while introducing their products.
A Decade of Growth at the European International School
In 2012, a small group of teachers, parents, and Administrators had “a dream and a hope and an aspiration for an educational village.” Eight years later, the School celebrates a decade of growth, and ...
Ambitious Expressway, Drainage Tunnel Proposed Along To Lich River
The To Lich River could become a crucial urban artery of Hanoi should the proposal is approved.
Saigon Metro's Foreign Experts to Be Paid at Least $23,000 Per Month
Teaching train driving is a bankable field nowadays.
Saigon Schools Create a Productive Learning Environment
“If we get the environment right, it naturally lends itself to teaching and learning…if students feel safe and happy, learning can happen,” explains Beth Wills, Deputy Primary and Kindergarten Princip...
Indonesian Farming Game Raises Over $1.4m in Fundraising Campaign
Imagine if The Sims included social justice issues instead of the ability to ignite your home in a wicker furniture inferno.
After Backlash, Mitsubishi Pulls out of Binh Thuan Coal-Fired Power Plant Project
Global companies face growing pressure to stop backing thermal power.
3 Vsmart Phones Now on Sale in the US, Albeit Sold Under AT&T Brand
Can you hear me now?
Hanoi Greenlights Pilot Project to Install Solar Panels Atop Dong Xuan Market
Some new additions to the roof of Dong Xuan Market will pave the way for more green developments in the city to come.
[Photos] Da Nang Architects Turn Old 1970s House Into New Coffee Shop
If only more new building projects in Vietnam could take a moment to consider which old elements can be improved, instead of going straight for the wrecking ball.
Hanoi Proposes Plan to Vaccinate 7.5m Residents Over 18 Against Covid-19
As part of a double-inoculation plan, 7.5 million Hanoi residents over the age of 18 would receive the vaccine.
First Covid-19 Vaccine Doses Arrive in Vietnam. Who Will Get It First?
Vietnam's COVID-19 vaccination drive is about to begin.
Vietnam to Receive 1st Batch of Oxford Covid-19 Vaccine Doses This Sunday
We are ready!
Govi Snell in Environment
The Story of Hồng Hoàng: From the 1st Vietnamese in Antarctica to a Fervent Wildlife Activist
For Hồng Hoàng, a career in environmental activism in Vietnam began with a polar expedition.
Vietnam has World's Second-Highest Rate of Cryptocurrency Use: Report
Do you crypto?
Vietnam's Bobsled Team Prepares for Winter Olympics
If the athletes qualify, it would be the first time Vietnam has ever competed in the Winter Olympics.
Vietnam's Plan to Plant 1 Billion Trees by 2025 Gains Clarity
Here's hoping for a greener future.
Vietnam's Covid-19 Vaccine Strategy Gains Clarity
Vietnam's COVID-19 vaccine strategy is becoming clearer.
VinFast Approved For Autonomous Car Testing in California, Eyes US Exports
Vietnamese automaker VinFast has targeted the US market not only for vehicle export but also for testing its autonomous self-driving technology.
The Beauty of Saigon's Mid-Century Shophouses via Street Sketches
What was Vietnamese architecture after colonialism?
All Airport Staff Nationwide to be Tested for Covid-19
It's the latest step in efforts to combat the pandemic.
