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.
Hanoi’s Motorcycle Rescue Team Saves Motorists From Nighttime Breakdowns
Ever wanted someone to rescue you when you get a flat tire on a dark, rainy night?
Asian Games: Vietnam Beats Japan 1-0 to Climb Atop Group D With 9 Points
With a hard-earned victory against Japan, Vietnam has climbed atop its group and advanced to the next round of the tournament.
Vietnamese Top Swimmer Anh Vien Releases Biography 'From Zero to Hero'
Currently, 21-year-old Nguyen Thi Anh Vien holds 38 gold medals and was named Best Vietnamese Athlete in 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2017.
Hanoi Sees Slight Rise in Cases of Dengue Fever
This month, 41 cases of dengue fever were recorded in Hanoi between August 6 and 12, as stated by the city’s Department of Health.
Hanoi to Spend $2.6m Conserving Co Loa Historic Complex
The project includes the central Co Loa Citadel along with surrounding constructions in Co Loa, Duc Tu, Viet Hung and Uy No communes of Dong Anh District.
[Photos] 'Cricket House' Is a Melting Pot of Nature, Contemporary Design and Hanoi's Rural Charm
Breeze-soothed prairies, caves bathed in moonlight, forests filled with birdsong, succulent flower pollen and fruit trees: before humans constructed homes out of brick and concrete, plaster and s...
Hai Duong Hospital Removes Stuck Bum Gun From 18-Year-Old's Bowel
A teenager in Hai Duong Province in northern Vietnam took the term “bum gun” too literally.
[Photos] Hai Phong Cafe Deviates From Hip Coffee Shop Trends, Returns to Old Vietnamese Architecture
1986 was a big year: the first studio Ghibli movie premiered; Haley's comet skimmed across the night sky; Maradona won the World Cup thanks to the infamous "hand of God" shot; Oprah Winfrey's show deb...
Dining in the Dark: Employment for the Blind in Saigon
Tucked down a small alleyway in the heart of Saigon is a restaurant where patrons voluntarily eat their meals in the dark. For a brief time, guests are at the mercy of the darkness, a condition that t...
[Photos] Turning Two Tube Houses Into a Light-Filled Abode
If the square meters of a house doubles, what is the percentage increase in light and green space?
It's Official: Ride-Hailing App Go-Viet Launches Service in Saigon's Inner Districts
Go-Viet is the name of the Vietnamese ride-hailing company under a partnership with Indonesian giant Go-Jek.
Japan to Accept 10,000 Vietnamese Caregivers for the Elderly
Japan has agreed to welcome 10,000 Vietnamese caregivers to the country by the summer of 2020 to fill a labor shortage in nursing care.
Vietnam Is Taking Bold New Steps to Reduce Emissions, Including Utilizing Pig Waste
While a controversial suggestion to reduce emissions by banning motorbikes in the capital by 2030 has been suggested, some in Vietnam are also beginning to create biogas from pig waste.
Vietnam Drinks Fast and Furiously, but Not Responsibly, WHO Says
It's doesn't take long to notice that drinking is a big deal in Vietnam.
Soil Bank Established in Southern Vietnam
Vietnam's sand deposits are on the verge of depletion due to high demand from construction projects.
Hanoi Opens First Private Robotic Surgery Clinic
Medical automation has officially arrived in the capital.
Google Maps Introduces Motorbike-Specific Navigation Mode in Vietnam
The feature was first developed in India.
[Photos] New Saigon Coworking Community Brings Jungle Greenness Into Office Space
Working in an enclosed space can be stifling at times, which is why the architecture group G8A recognizes the need to reconnect with nature.
Sophia the Robot’s Message to Vietnam: 'You Are Already Halfway There'
On July 13, an international conference on Industry 4.0 in Hanoi featured Sophia, a social humanoid robot, as a guest speaker, and she had a message for Vietnam.
When Work and Life Take up Most of Their Day, Saigoneers Turn to Night-Time Gym Sessions
Tight schedules and a hectic lifestyle don't prevent some young Saigoneers from getting in shape.
