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.
New Draft Decree Requires Alcohol Ads to Include Health Warnings
The oft-debated new draft Law on Preventing Alcohol's Harmful Effects has seen new proposals from the Ministry of Health.
FLC Group Receives Approval to Build $165m University in Quang Ninh
The university will enroll 600 students in 2020, 6,100 students in 2024, and 10,000 students in 2035.
Vietnam's New Solar Farm, Southeast Asia's Largest, Opens in Tay Ninh
Construction of the complex began in June 2018 and finished in about 10 months.
Data of 50m Vietnamese Facebook Accounts Leaked Online
The leaked data includes phone numbers, Facebook IDs, genders and location by country.
African Swine Fever Has Infected All 63 Provinces and Cities in Vietnam
Ninh Thuan, Vietnam’s last stronghold against African swine fever, has fallen.
[Photos] Old Quarter Building a Bridge Between Space and Urban Density
This spacious building, designed by G8A Architecture & Urban Planning, stands out amid the city's claustrophobic Old Quarter.
U-23 Vietnam’s Doan Van Hau to Play in Top Dutch Football League
Hau, who is playing full-time for Hanoi FC, is going to the Netherlands on a one-year loan contract.
Da Nang to Spend $62.5m on Major Project to Combat Beach Pollution
The US$62.5 million project to improve the water environment in Son Tra District received approval from the central city of Da Nang.
New Cat Lai Bridge Project Linking Saigon-Dong Nai Recently Approved
Once finished, Cat Lai Bridge will replace the Cat Lai Ferry.
Amazon Is in Vietnam, but Not to Sell Products. Not in the Next 5 Years.
Despite the retail behemoth's recent establishment of Amazon Global Selling Vietnam and the hiring of a former-Alibaba top manager to serve as CEO, the company won't start selling to customers in Viet...
How Vietnamese Runners Are Taking on 70km-Long Mountain Trails, and Winning
Ever wondered if you’ve got what it takes to run 70 kilometers? How about scaling 2,300 meters of mountain? Better still, could you imagine doing both of these things at the same time?
Reasons for an Extended Exploration of District 7
Sweet smoke from chili-slathered strips of juicy beef spills onto the streets and rises into the leafy trees that cast shade on the wide sidewalks.
Grab to Invest $500m to Expand Operations in Vietnam
In response to what it considers a surging market, the ride-hailing giant has announced plans to invest heavily into its Vietnamese business.
Vietnam's Startup Scene Goes From Regional Laggard to Leader
Vietnam has transformed its startup ecosystem from the second-least active to the third-most active among ASEAN countries, trailing only Indonesia and Singapore.
Paul Christiansen in Sports
On Dreaming of a Time When Vietnam Loves Basketball as Much as Football
How lucrative is being a professional basketball player in Vietnam? To help make ends meet, “some work at fast-food restaurants,” admits Ho Chi Minh City Wings small forward Nguyen Ky Quan.
Online Ticketing Company TicketBox Acquired by E-Commerce Firm Tiki
The deal is part of Tiki’s strategy to complete an “all-in-one” ecosystem and marks its entrance into the entertainment sector.
Surprise! A New Homemade Social Media Platform in Vietnam Is Called 'Lotus'
Following Hahalolo and Gapo, another Vietnamese social media platform has entered the market with a rather "inventive" name.
Michael Tatarski in Environment
Loài Plastic: To Eradicate Plastic Items, Treat Them as Invasive Species
Amid increasing awareness of the environmental and health dangers of plastic, a creative new group has joined the fight against this global scourge.
Girls and Boys in Vietnam Are Equally Vulnerable to Trafficking, Study Shows
A report, titled 'Casting Light in the Shadows: Child and Youth Migration, Exploitation and Trafficking in Vietnam,' was conducted by children's rights research and consultancy institute Coram Interna...
How a Power Couple Built a Dedicated Home for Powerlifting in Saigon
In full "ninja" attire, I braved congested streets under the scorching sun looking for the address. Finally, having spotted a sign that reads 'OldSchool Barbell System’ tucked deep inside Binh Thanh D...
