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.
Vietnam Welcomes 19,300 New Registered Organ Donors in 2018, Highest in 5 Years
Popular perception of organ donation is changing.
Saigon Metro Project Will Halt If Unpaid Bills Are Not Settled, Japanese Ambassador Warns
Even the Japanese contractor has had enough of late payments and delays when it comes to Saigon’s Metro Line 1.
International Week at BlS Hanoi Helps Nurture Globally-Minded Students
For one week each year, British International School Hanoi (BIS Hanoi) students and parents take part in a tour of world cultures and traditions through a vibrant fair and a series of learning a...
Meet Le Huong Giang, Vietnam Television's First Blind Newscaster
If you’re a frequent viewer of the morning news segment Cafe Sang Voi VTV3 (Morning Coffee With VTV3), you might have spotted Le Huong Giang, the first blind TV host of Vietnam’s national television b...
More Smart Toilets Coming To Vietnam's Local Bus Stations
Ho Chi Minh City is expected to have more standardized public restrooms installed at bus stations across the city.
Michael Tatarski in Society
Laiday Refill Station Sells a Sustainable Lifestyle to All Saigoneers
While many individuals and businesses in Saigon are working to reduce their reliance on single-use plastics, Quyen Nguyen and Helly Tong decided to take action even further.
[Photos] Soc Son's Home Among the Pines
A new house in Soc Son, outside of Hanoi, will have residents living in the trees.
District 1 Wants To Completely Ban Traffic on Nguyen Hue In 2020
District 1's People Committee recently sent a proposal to the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Transportation regarding traffic management for Nguyen Hue Boulevard.
44% of Male Students Have First Drink by Age 14: Study
It's no secret that many Vietnamese adults enjoy downing a few drinks from time to time, but a new study has found that the hobby is popular among youths as well, particularly males.
Vietnam Might Be Punished Next Match After Fans Set off Flares Mid-Game
Vietnam's football fanatics might harm the national team's performance during the current regional tournament.
[Video] These Facial Expressions Saigoneers Make While Driving Will Brighten up Your Day
If you’ve resided in Saigon for any period of time, you’d know that the city is full of character. Beneath the apparent urban rush and reserved demeanor, Saigoneers also have a whimsical side that tak...
Vietnam to Test 5G Technology Next Year for 2020 Launch
The fifth generation of cellular mobile technology promises superior speed, higher bandwidth and better responsiveness.
After Long Thanh, 5 Provincial Cities Also Request International Airports
In the light of the Long Thanh Airport project, smaller provinces have proposed upgrades to and construction of more international airports in their areas as well.
Hanoian Engineer Convinces Google to Add Vietnamese to Gboard
When the Google app Gboard launched internationally last year, it initially offered Android users Google keyboards in 15 different languages. Of these options, Vietnamese was not included.
A Saigon Hospital Just Added Scooter Ambulances for Hẻm Emergencies
Will the new initiative help improve the survival rate of patients in Saigon?
[Photos] A Visit to Da Nang's New Cutting-Edge Coffee Roaster
The Da Nang coffee roaster and shop epitomizes Vietnam’s craft coffee culture.
5.4m Mobile World Customers Could Be Affected by Alleged Data Hack
A data leak involving electronic retail chain The Gioi Di Dong (Mobile World) has cast doubt over the way the local company handles customer info.
Activist Diep Vuong Named Global Citizen of the Year for Work to Fight Human Trafficking
Vietnamese-American activist Diep Vuong, who used to be a refugee in the US, recently won the prestigious award for her work to stop human trafficking.
VinFast to Launch New Electronic Scooter Called 'Klara' This Month
VinFast will start selling its new motorcycle model from November 20.
42m Vietnamese Use Facebook Daily, Among Highest Rates in Southeast Asia
Amongst its many existing users, companies and government entities are increasingly turning to the platform.
