In the Era of Constant Rebuilding, We Turn to Vietnamese Modernism for Nostalgic Comfort
For two years now, I've checked the Vietnamese Modernist Architecture Facebook group almost every day. Here, members post ...
How Laos's Dams Are Powering Vietnam, Other ASEAN Nations Despite Mekong Concerns
Following a spate of foreign investment in the 1990s, Laos began producing surplus electricity and looked to export it. Today, around 80% of its energy, largely from hydropower, is sold to neighbors. Electricity exports from Laos generate around US$2.6 billion for what is one of the poorest nations in mainland Southeast Asia. Across the region, neighbors including Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Singapore and Malaysia have become reliant on hydropower from Laos. Slowly but surely, however, this is changing.
A Pop-up Night Park Brings the Joy of Playing in the Rain to Phú Mỹ Hưng
A lack of public spaces and activities has been a chronic problem plaguing Saigon’s urban planning since the city experienced its first population boom a few decades ago. If you happen to be near District 7 in the next two months, a pop-up park could be a new option for children, and perhaps some particularly exuberant adults, to frolic in the rain and the evening.
Elise Luong in Environment
Living, Learning, Loving From the Earth at Ninh Bình's Lá Library
A stone's throw away from Cúc Phương National Park in Ninh Bình Province sits Lá Library, an education center promoting sustainable living through sustainable agriculture farming, earthen building techniques and the art of chilling out.
The Saigon House That Swapped Its Front Door for a Moat
Does a house need walls?
Paul Christiansen in Natural Selection
Is the Yeti Vietnamese? This Ancient Ape Might Hold the Answer.
Can you name a Vietnamese animal that hasn’t been hunted to the precipice of extinction or become a commodified item whose flesh, fur, or feathers are only deemed significant in relation to their practical use by humans?
This Suburban Hanoi House Answers 'Yes' to 'How Many Windows Do You Want?'
Do you love the tropical summer? Does bathing in the warmth of the sun spark joy in you? How many windows are enough to solar-power your everyday life? If you, too, are toiling with these existential concerns on a daily basis, perhaps this recent residential project might provide some inspiration.
A Hanoi Duo Crafts Intricate Silicone and Clay Prostheses for People With Disabilities
“The products we make are fake arms, legs, noses, ears… from silicone. The value we create is emotional healing, giving our customers confidence in themselves and their lives — the things they lack after surgeries,” Phúc shared while introducing their products.
A New Homegrown Ride-Hailing App Just Launched in Vietnam This Week
Be, a Vietnamese ride-hailing app, is set to enter the crowded market this week.
Football Fans Pull Bão All-Nighter as Vietnam Wins AFF Cup Again After 10 Years
After an entire night of revelry, it still feels like a dream that Vietnam has once again claimed the top position in the AFF Suzuki Cup.
A New Homegrown Ride-Hailing App Will Launch in Vietnam Next Week
Be, a Vietnamese ride-hailing app, is set to enter the crowded market next week.
The Growing Trash Mountains Threatening Phu Quoc's Way of Life
Phu Quoc is facing a growing pollution issue that’s threatening its burgeoning tourism sector, lush environment and local communities. With verdant jungles and aqua blue seas, the island is one of Vie...
Have the Same Name as a Football Player? This Station Will Give You Free Gas.
What does Christmas even matter when football season is in full drive?
Vietnam Wants to Create Homegrown Alternative to Facebook
A Vietnamese social media network would have a tough time breaking into the country which boasts the world's seventh-largest Facebook user base.
[Photos] VTN Architects Transform Nghe An Rooftop Cafe With Impressive Swirling Bamboo Dome
Nonenco Cafe, located on Quang Trung Street in Vinh city, Nghe An Province, was designed by Vo Trong Nghia Architects studio.
Why a New Grass-Roots Anti-Abortion Campaign Is Generating Hate Online
The campaign, titled "Mẹ Ơi Đừng Giết Con" (Mama! Don't Kill Me), was established early this December by two men, Le Hoang Thach and Le Ha.
Amid Dwindling Readership, Is Digitization the Key to Save Vietnam's Libraries?
Cultivating a reading culture remains a challenging task when local libraries are under-utilized.
Apple Assembler Foxconn Considers Opening iPhone Factory in Vietnam
The iPhone assembler is looking towards Vietnam to escape the collateral damage of US-China trade tensions.
Hanoi Renews Plan to Construct Giant Lotus-Shaped Theater
A development project that officials nipped in the bud earlier this year is being reconsidered once again as Hanoi authorities search for new investors for the controversial plan.
Vietnam Launches Major Program to Provide Anti-HIV Pills in 11 Localities
Vietnam has launched a national program to provide anti-HIV pills to high-risk groups in honor of World AIDS Day, which fell on December 1.
Hanoi Aims to Drastically Reduce Plastic Bag Use
Are you tired of seeing plastic everywhere?
After E-Scooter, Vingroup to Launch 4 New Smartphones This Month
Vingroup's smartphone brand, Vsmart, will be Vietnam's second, after the BPhone, which was created by BKAV.
Vietnam Men's Football Team Enters World's Top 100 Again After 7 Years
Vietnam’s impressive winning streak at the ongoing AFF Cup 2018 has propelled the national men’s football team back into the top 100 teams in the world.
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.
