Hanoi Breaks Ground on Sports Complex With World's 2nd-Largest Stadium
Hanoi is currently building the country’s largest sports complex that’s hoped to become Vietnam’s go-to location to host international events and tournaments.
Saigon Approves Plan to Extend Metro Line 1 to Long Thành International Airport
Plans for eventual metro access to the Long Thành International Airport are taking shape.
Paul Christiansen in Natural Selection
A Brief History of Ngựa, a Non-Native Animal Vietnam Has Made Its Own
Are horses a Vietnamese animal?
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).
Tieu Chinh Nguyen, the 'Godfather' of Saigon Street Basketball, Passes Away at 74
Tieu Chinh Nguyen, 74, was a familiar face at Phu Tho stadium, a popular playground for Saigon's basketball enthusiasts.
[Photos] New Hanoi Library Allows Kids to Read, Climb and Learn about Aquaponics
Many libraries around the world are becoming dusty, outdated institutions, with some struggling to retain members. Others are considering digitization to attract new members. This new, open-air librar...
FLC Proposes 100,000-Seat Stadium, F1 Track, Zoo, Theme Park, Golf Course in Hanoi Complex
Last November it was officially confirmed that Hanoi will host Vietnam’s first-ever Formula One race. With their latest proposal, FLC Group is taking development plans in the capital to a whole new le...
Climate Change Is Forcing People Out of the Mekong Delta
The Vietnamese Mekong Delta is one of Earth’s most agriculturally productive regions and is of global importance for its exports of rice, shrimp, and fruit. The 18m inhabitants of this low-lying river...
One-Third of Students in Saigon Face Stress, Cyberbullying: Survey
A new survey conducted by Saigon's Department of Education and Training reveals unsettling realities regarding student well-being.
[Photos] This House in Ninh Binh Is the Antithesis of Gaudy Mansions
Completed in 2018, this dour, utilitarian house in Ninh Binh is a direct rebellion against the province’s growing population of gaudy mansions.
[Photos] This Spacious Garden Home is an Antidote to Hanoi's Cluttered Suburbs
ODDO architects have combined red bricks and rooftop garden spaces to create a spacious family home in an otherwise claustrophobic suburb.
[Video] The Remarkable Rise of Landmark 81 in a 30-Second Timelapse
There's nothing bold in saying that Saigon is changing right before our eyes, but it's rare that you get to see every step of a building going up.
People With Disabilities Make up Over 7% of Vietnam's Population: UNICEF
According to a recent UNICEF study, there are 6.2 million people with disabilities in Vietnam, accounting for 7% of the country’s population.
Vietnamese Bile Farms Are Collapsing, Yet Bears Continue to Face Neglect
Consumer interest in farmed bear bile seems to be declining in Vietnam, according to a new study. But this isn’t necessarily good news, researchers say, because it raises concerns for both captive and...
Quang Tri Hospital Saves Man From Methanol Poisoning by Feeding Him 15 Cans of Beer
Alcohol poisoning is a common problem in Vietnam, but this is among the handful of times when beer acted as an antidote, instead of the poison.
Vietnamese Lifestyle Startup WeFit Secures $1m in Funding
The startup was launched in late 2016.
To Improve Its Reading Culture, Vietnam Needs to Teach Children to Love Books: Expert
During a meeting reflecting on Vietnam's Book Day which was founded five years ago, Vice Director of Vietnam Publishing Group Le Hoang laid out four proposals for cultivating a stronger reading c...
Vietnam Approves Additional Funding for Saigon's Metro Line 1, 2
Hopefully, the increased funding can help alleviate the crises surrounding the construction of the first metro line and kick start the second line's construction.
[Photos] Local Architects Create Modular Rest Stop Amid Nghe An's Tea Oasis
Instead of making over an old apartment or creating towering domes out of bamboo to exercise their creative muscles, a local architecture firm decided to create an abstract “gazebo” out of modula...
Across All Vietnam, Hanoians Expected to Live the Longest
According to the latest official statistics, Hanoi currently boasts the nation's longest life expectancy.
[Video] Saigon Jewelry Brand Wins Hearts With Inclusive TVC Featuring Gay Couple
Is this one of the most inclusive advertising campaigns in recent history?
Robot Combat Show Brings Metallic Carnage to Primetime in Vietnam
While many enjoy watching robots like Transformers do battle on the big screen, some Vietnamese audiences have developed an appetite for real steel.
Hanoi to Construct Waste-to-Electricity Processing Plants in Response to Growing Trash Issues
In an effort to solve Hanoi’s growing trash problem, the city plants to build multiple waste-processing plants that will convert trash into electricity.
After a Year Without Salary, Saigon Veterinary Department Sees Mass Exodus of Employees
The entire veterinarian staff at the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary has not been paid since the beginning of 2018.
