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.
Meet The Eye Health Team Behind Some of the Best Technology and Techniques in Saigon
Vietnamese residents have enjoyed greater access to health care in recent years, but eye health and preventable blindness is still an issue.
More Than Just an Identity, Saigon's Modernist Architecture Reflects Past Optimism for a New Era
The last 30 years have seen unprecedented economic development in Ho Chi Minh City. Since Doi Moi relaxed foreign investment laws back in 1986, the city has welcomed change with open arms and increasi...
[Photos] Inside Hue's Award-Winning Dormitory for Students in Need
A quiet courtyard, accentuated by a lone plumeria tree; rows of rooms in wood texture; walls of lattice that dot the interior with mesmerizing patterns every time the sun comes up: welcome to Betania....
Dark Time Looms Over Wildlife as China Reverses 25-Year Ban on Rhino Horn, Tiger Bone
The government's reversal on a 25-year ban may prove to be ruinous for the preservation of the endangered species.
[Photos] D7 Is Getting a Luxury Apartment Complex and Gigantic Egg-Shaped Restaurant
Marina Club House Restaurant is a part of the Evergreen Residential Complex project in District 7.
Due to Climate Change, 17% of Saigon Will Be Completely Submerged by 2100
The effects of climate change mean that in less than 80 years, 86.7% of Binh Thanh District will be underwater, while 26.6% of District 2 and 34.5% of Hoc Mon will be permanently flooded.
How the Popularity of 'Durian Tours' Is Threatening the Survival of Malaysia's Tigers
In order to meet rising demand for durian, Malaysia plans to convert a large area of the Malayan tiger’s natural habitat into durian plantations.
[Photos] An Oddly Shaped Lot Presents a Creative Challenge for Local Architects
The house, named Hoa House, rests on an irregular parcel of land formed by two square lots unevenly placed next to each other.
Vietnamese Ride-Hailing Service Aber Launches in Hanoi
The latest fully Vietnamese ride-hailing service, Aber, launched in Hanoi last Friday, four months after its first appearance in Saigon.
Vietnam to Launch Another Homemade Satellite This December
The satellites will help monitor environmental conditions related to climate change and allow for emergency disaster warnings.
Vietnam Launches Mobile Bus With Free Breast Cancer Screening for 8,000 Women Nationwide
A positive note to kickstart the Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the anniversary of the Vietnam's Women Union.
Apple Suppliers Consider Moving Operation to Vietnam to Escape US-China Trade War
Several major Apple equipment suppliers are considering moving production outside of China amidst the US-China trade war.
Vietnam Ranks 4th Among Countries With Most Liver Cancer-Related Deaths: WHO
Due to heavy drinking, lack of awareness and insufficient early screening, 20,000 Vietnamese die of the liver cancer every year.
Unknown in Vietnam, Local Ride-Hailing App FastGo to Expand to Indonesia, Myanmar
Homegrown ride-hailing app FastGo just announced that it’s preparing for a launch in Myanmar and Indonesia.
[Photos] From Mui Ne to Can Tho: A Visual Exploration of Life in Southern Vietnam
Leaving behind the mountains and valleys of northern and central Vietnam, I was welcomed by the landscapes of southern provinces: beautiful, windy beaches, sprawling rivers in the Mekong Delta and bus...
[Photos] Hanoi Architects Unveil Low-Cost House for Vulnerable Communities
In Vietnam’s rural regions, local homesteads are constantly facing threats of natural disasters like flooding and soil erosion. An architecture firm has recently devised an affordable housing project ...
Lack of Space, Booming Tech Scene Drive Saigon's Office Rents to Highest in 5 Years
Driven by a dearth of suitable office space and the flourishing of local companies, the monthly cost to rent an office in central Saigon is skyrocketing.
Fitness, Flexibility and Mindful Meditation: There's Something for Everyone in Saigon's Yoga Scene
During Saigon’s lunch hour, you won’t find Jiva sitting on any street side. That’s because she’s busy leading the city’s lunchtime renegades, a group that sacrifices that precious hour of eating to ge...
Nearly One-Third of All Vietnamese Suffer From Mental Health Problems
Roughly 30% of Vietnamese people are suffering from mental health problems, with depression rating as the most common.
Kit Humphrey in Society
Q&A: New British Ambassador Gareth Ward on Improving Education, Inspire Me Festival and Human Trafficking
Gareth Ward took up his role as the British Ambassador this July. He’s already enamored himself to the Vietnamese public on social media through his Vietnamese language skills, and photos of him havin...
