In Đồng Nai, a Rustic Abode Emerges Under the Canopies of Cashew Trees
A clear directive was issued before construction of the home: all 26 cashew trees occupying the 100-square-meter plot must be preserved.
Meet Tâm, a Crossing ‘Guardian’ Protecting Saigon Traffic and Trains From Each Other
In a small kiosk overlooking the crowded Nguyễn Trọng Tuyển Street in Phú Nhuận, Nguyễn Thị Tâm routinely checks the clock and reviews the day’s train schedule meticulously. She’s repeated these tasks countless times, a crucial component of a job that she’s done for two decades as a train crossing attendant.
Learning to Coexist in Peace Is the First Step to Protect Vietnam's Last Remaining Elephants
A trail of enormous footprints, criss-crossing slabs of cracked concrete, lead to a battered ranger station in Vietnam’s Pù Mát National Park. Park staff say the wild Asian elephant that left the tracks is as friendly as it is lonely.
A Glimpse Into the Epic Underground Shows of Vietnam Pro Wrestling
Back in 2018, Saigon witnessed the birth of Vietnam Pro Wrestling (VPW), the first and only Pro Wrestlers in the whole of ...
HCMC Approves VinSpeed, VinGroup's Railway Arm, to Build Metro Line to Cần Giờ
A roughly 50-kilometer-long urban railway route will run from September 23 Park in downtown Saigon to VinGroup's Green Paradise project in Cần Giờ, beginning in 2028 at an estimated cost of VND102.43 trillion (nearly US$3.9 billion).
Diving (Literally) Into Hoàng Hoa Thám's Mountains of Secondhand Clothes
In a hẻm, clothing sprawled out on platforms lined with the plastic sacks the clothing came in, overspilling onto the ta...
Paul Christiansen in Natural Selection
Đà Lạt’s Indigenous Pine Trees, Tropical Miracles Threatened by Urbanization
“The shimmering pine trees stand in silence / Branches and leaves seem to have sunk silently. / How can one distinguish between reality and fantasy!”
Saigon Unveils Plan to Build 2 Pedestrian Bridges Over Tôn Đức Thắng Street
Tourists will soon lose one of their favorite “crossing Saigon streets is so crazy!” filming locations when two new pedestrian bridges connecting to Bạch Đằng Wharf are completed.
Giving Students a Voice at International Schools
Even the best-run operations sometimes need recalibration.
New Study Shows Coronavirus Strains in Vietnam's Field Rats, Guano Farms
Data from a study published in June 2020 suggests that, by the time field rat meat reaches restaurant tables, more than half of it is infected with coronaviruses.
New Renderings Show Expanse of Ben Thanh Metro Interchange, Plaza
A new set of renderings conjures up a future in which Ben Thanh Station is a both a transportation and commercial hub for city dwellers.
Dalat Ultra Trail Race Called off After Flash Flood Kills Runner
Last weekend's Ultra Trail Dalat Marathon ended in tragedy.
Phu Yen Partners With WWF to Reduce Plastic Waste by 30% in 5 Years
The plan is the result of a partnership with the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) aimed at reducing non-biodegradable waste.
Hai Phong Company Fined $4,300 for Sourcing Water From Dirty Ditch
Liem Son sourced its water from a canal filled with agricultural run-off and passed it off as coming from a thousand-year-old source in the mountains.
South Korean Delivery App Beamin Expands to Hanoi
South Korea's Baemin has started schlepping bún chả, trà sữa and bánh gối across the capital.
Hanoi Public School Becomes First in City With Solar Power System
It is part of a program to install solar panels at local schools.
Fast New Undersea Cable Linking Vietnam, Asian Countries to Come Online in 2022
Perhaps this one will be less delicious to sharks.
How Saigon’s New Graduates Respond to Uncertain Futures
What is high school graduation without a ceremony?
[Photos] Hue's 'Lotus House' Makes Wheelchair-Friendly Design Its Focal Point
Apart from its lotus-inspired motifs and clean contemporary elements, Lotus House in Hue is also special as a rare example of Vietnamese architectural design that takes into consideration the needs of...
Grab Food Is the Most Popular Meal Delivery App in Saigon, Hanoi
With the rise in demand for online food delivery in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, a number of services have seen an increase in customers. But one is standing out in the crowded field.
With Promising Recovery Progress, Case 91 Might Not Need Lung Transplants
If the patient continues to make good progress in recovery, medical experts believe that he will no longer need lung transplants.
Hanoi to Deploy Water Trucks to Keep Dust, Summer Heat at Bay
Hanoi authorities are planning to re-deploy water trucks to city streets to keep dust and heat at bay in the sweltering summer months.
Ubisoft Opens Studio in Da Nang to Produce Mobile Games
In the near future, a select number of Ubisoft game fans in Vietnam will not only be able to play their favorite titles, but also have a role in their production.
Hanoi Officials Reject $50m Request From Chinese Metro Contractor
Hanoi officials have refused to pay the Chinese metro contractors their demand of US$50 million in advance to perform a test run on the Cat Linh-Ha Dong line in Hanoi.
Da Nang to Develop $2bn Condo, Casino Complex
The planned complex will be located directly across from My Khe Beach.
Covid-19 Update: British Pilot Shows Remarkable Lung Recovery; Case 19 Discharged
It appears the country's COVID-19 death toll will remain at zero.
How Important are Leadership Skills for Students?
Being prepared for university and a career involves far more than knowing the answers on a test.
[Photos] This New Public Space in Vung Tau Is a Natural Oasis
While Vietnam’s teeming cities are generally home to innovative construction projects, there are a number in less urbanized areas.
