Paul Christiansen in Natural Selection
Kiến Ba Khoang: Not an Ant, but a Harbinger of Dread and Divine Punishment
People’s skin erupted with horrific boils that burst open, spilling stinging pus across vicious rashes. According to the Christian Bible, along with water turning to blood, frogs, lice, gnats, diseased livestock, hail, locusts, darkness for three days and the killing of firstborn sons, the boils were one of the plagues God sent down to ancient Egyptians to compel them to free the Israelites.
Khôi Phạm in Tech
Review: Horror Game 'Tai Ương' Exposes the Good, the Bad and the Ugly of Our Culture
Natural disasters, illnesses, accidents, breakages, or even deaths: when a series of consecutive tragedies engulf a family, it’s often said that tai ương has befallen the unfornate victims. The term is also the name of a recently published Vietnamese horror game that has been making waves amongst gaming communities both nationwide and internationally, thanks to its layered narrative, chilling atmosphere, and meticulously crafted game environment.
Paul Christiansen in Environment
WildAct's Trang Nguyễn Turns to Social Media to Inspire a New Generation to Love Nature
Dr. Trang Nguyễn — a wildlife conservation scientist with a PhD from Cambridge and the founder of WildAct — needs little introduction. She has been recognized as one of Forbes Asia’s 30 under 30, called a conservation “hero” by Sir David Attenborough on BBC’s Planet Earth III, and had her inspiring story, which includes going undercover to bring down illegal ivory poaching rings in Africa after surviving cancer, covered widely. But much of her work has been behind the scenes or at least in corners devoted to conservations. Her recent arrival on the social media scene, amongst memes, music videos, and TikTok challenges, represents a shift in approach.
Phạm Phú Vinh in Architecture
Vietnamese Vernacular Modernism Is a Local Language Created by the Ordinary People
In the history of architecture, rarely have we seen such a challenging movement as Vietnamese modernism. Not only does it show how a culture evolves and expresses itself across historical epochs through its building practice, from the traditional to colonial and eventually modern period, but the language of Vietnamese vernacular modernism also reveals deeper understandings of human creative potential.
How Saigon's V.A.R Building Epitomizes Vietnam's Architectural Autonomy
Completed in 1973, the V.A.R building at 9 Nguyễn Công Trứ Street in Nguyễn Thái Binh Ward, District 1, is a prominent example of Vietnamese mid-20th-century modernist architecture designed by architect Lê Văn Lắm. It not only represents the Vietnamese architectural identity in post-colonial eras, but also exemplifies its cultural autonomy.
Quy Nhơn’s Quy Hoà Leprosy Village to Be Relocated for Mega Resort Project
Authorities in Gia Lai Province have approved plans to relocate the Quy Hoà leprosy village from its current ocean-side setting in Quy Nhơn to make room for an ambitious real estate and tourism project.
Opinion: Electric Vehicles Are Southeast Asia's Way out Amid the Global Fossil Fuel Crisis
As the Iran war crunches global energy supplies and disrupts prices, Southeast Asian leaders may need to diversify oil and gas supplies in order to protect ordinary people.
Paul Christiansen in Environment
An Ancient Turtle Named After Bánh Xèo Can Teach Us a Lot About Whimsy in Science
Nước mắm — that ruby-hued elixir; that salty, fish-flesh-sweet open secret in your favorite recipe; that indispensable icon of Vietnamese culture and, by extension, identity — owes itself to Commerson’s anchovies. That’s right, if your fish sauce comes from the central region, where it was first developed, the fish pressed with salt to produce it are Stolephorus commersonnii, a species named in 1801 after Philibert Commerson, a white Frenchman. Picture all the hardscrabble village homes suffering under the yoke of colonialism, where one of the day’s few pleasures was a humble meal made delicious by a carefully rationed dash of fish sauce and an ingredient whose name pays homage to their colonizers.
Meet 16-Year-Old Nguyen Thi Diep, the Only Female at Hanoi's Basketball Tryout
As the Vietnam Basketball Association (VBA) professional male basketball league enters its new season, teams are hosting tryouts to look for young talent.
Mental Health Problems on the Rise for Vietnamese Youth
A recently released report highlighted a rise in mental health issues among Vietnamese youths, with a particular focus on anxiety.
[Photos] Saigon Architects Make the Best of D10's Cramped Hẻm Enclave
Only by staying in one neighborhood for an extended period of time could someone fully grasp how rapidly Saigon has been changing in recent years. Madame Nga, the matriarch of this new hẻm house in Di...
Japan to Help Clean Hanoi's Polluted To Lich River
Hanoi’s To Lich River is known for its heady fragrance and death-black palette, but that could all be about to change.
Female Garment Factory Workers in Vietnam Face Widespread Physical, Sexual Abuse, Study Shows
A new study interviewed 736 female Vietnamese garment workers to gain insights into the extent of abuse these women are facing.
New Strain of Antibiotic-Resistant E. Coli Discovered in Vietnam
Medical researchers have discovered in Vietnam a strain of Escherichia coli (E. coli) that's resistant to carbapenem, a class of highly effective antibiotics used to treat bacterial infections an...
77 Architects Cosign Request to Da Lat to Reconsider Development Plan
A new development plan, announced not long ago, will bring about major changes to Da Lat's central area.
In Nghe An, Untreated Waste From Artisan Villages Worsens Local Pollution
Artisan villages that make noodles, cakes and seafood in Nghe An Province are creating damaging pollution.
‘Who Made My Clothes’, an Exhibition Exploring the Human Cost of Fashion, to Launch in Hanoi Next Week
‘Who Made My Clothes?’ is a free exhibition as part of the global Fashion Revolution Week (22-28 April). The exhibition aims to raise awareness of the human cost and impact of the fashion industry and...
At BIS Hanoi's First-Ever Performing Arts Festival, Diversity and Talent Take Center Stage
Great collaborative school events create memories, foster a sense of achievement and enrich learning. Yet, as always, there are questions we ask ourselves before the show. Will everything go as planne...
[Photos] Saigon's Latest 'House for Trees' Is an Urban Garden on a Budget
The latest in the "House for Trees" project, Vo Trong Nghia Architects' new structure fills a tight space with greenery on a budget.
Saving Reefs and Servicing Communities at British International School
A whale with trash spilling out its busted belly, a seagull with feathers soaked in sticky oil, horses galloping in terror: a group of students circled around a computer peer over images of sculptures...
Only 39% of Pet Dogs in Vietnam Are Vaccinated: Animal Health Department
There are 5.4 million dogs registered as pets in 3.5 million households in Vietnam.
Quang Binh Says No to Controversial Son Doong Cable Car Project
Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park might be safe from invasive development projects, at least for the time being.
A Japanese Electric Car That Can Float on Water Is Coming to Vietnam
Can the vehicle combat Saigon's water accumulation problem?
[Photos] Vo Trong Nghia's Latest 'House for Trees' Is an Urban Garden on a Budget
The latest in the "House for Trees" project, Vo Trong Nghia Architects' new structure fills a tight space with greenery on a budget.
Don't Buy Vietnam's Cat Ba Tiger Geckos as Pets. They Are Going Extinct.
The exotic pet trade and lack of suitable conservation standards threaten the lizards native to several remote islands in northern Vietnam.
Vietnam Tightens Grip on Pharmacies to Curb Antibiotics Abuse
As the risk of antibiotics resistance increases, the Vietnamese government has started to respond.
Vietnam's National Football Team Valued at $1.9m
How much would you be willing to spend on the national team?
Who Are the Four Vietnamese in Forbes 30 Under 30 List 2019?
The annual 30 Under 30 Asia by Forbes shortlists 300 brilliant millennials from 2,000 entries in the Asia-Pacific region, and four Vietnamese made it onto this year’s compilation.
