Hanoi's Worrisome Air Quality and What You Can Do About It
The dark haze frequently draped across Hanoi’s skyline exemplifies one of the most serious problems the city is facing: air pollution.
∗9999’s World-Class Ambulance Services Save Saigon Lives
Few people are aware that Saigon has an affordable, world-class emergency ambulance response service offering state-of-the-art treatment that begins the moment a call is placed from anywhere in the co...
Reasons for an Extended Exploration of District 7
Sweet smoke from chili-slathered strips of juicy beef spills onto the streets and rises into the leafy trees that cast shade on the wide sidewalks.
The Importance and Evolution of Mooncakes During the Mid-Autumn Festival
Like most holidays, the origins of Tết Trung Thu, or Mid-Autumn Festival, remain clouded by myth and uncertainty.
MyStorage: A New Kind of Storage Service in Ho Chi Minh City
Those already familiar with the concept of self-storage may be imagining decrepit, maze-like converted warehouses with row after row of nondescript steel doors that are more akin to a prison than a sa...
Exploring Six Decades of Luxury at the Caravelle
When discussing Saigon’s many historic buildings, the Caravelle certainly deserves a mention thanks to its iconic design and the many important events that have taken place in its rooms and lounges. A...
Indulging in the Natural Splendors of Phu Quoc
Phu Quoc’s rapid rise in popularity has come, in part, thanks to people’s desire to escape claustrophobic cities and their accumulation of traffic, construction noise and hectic routines, and connect ...
Stellar Steakhouse: The Skyline Restaurant That Specializes in the Details
Winning formulas can be tough to change. It would be easy for a restaurant as established as Hanoi's Stellar Steakhouse to rest on its laurels. That is not, however, the style of Nicolas Plateau,...
The First Italian Afternoon Tea Arrives in Saigon
Vietnamese have been drinking tea for thousands of years, and the act fulfills important roles at a variety of formal and informal events.
Scenery, Serenity and Luxury Combine at Banyan Tree Lang Co
When it comes to Vietnam’s booming tourism sector, so much attention is paid to new attractions, tours, theme parks, cable cars and entertainment options. These offerings appeal to those who view vaca...
Art and Creativity at the Core of Social Club’s New Menus
When people think of masterpieces, they don’t immediately imagine soft, floral-laced fragments or a perfectly blended drink but carefully crafting aromas and tastes is truly an art form.
Integrating Creativity and Discovery into Saigon Classrooms through Round Square
After seeing whales wash ashore with rubbish-ruined stomachs and reading the startling statistics related to waste, Saigon residents have woken up to the destructive truth of plastic use and started t...
Zen on a Plate at Shamballa Vegetarian Restaurant & Tea House
“I couldn’t breathe,” Jade Tran says, her face flushing as she reflects on the moment in 2012 when she fell ill 4,000 meters above sea level in the Himalayas while on a pilgrimage to a Tibetan monaste...
What is ‘STEAM’ and Why Are Schools Implementing it?
If you’re familiar with modern education methods you’ve likely encountered the term ‘STEAM,’ an acronym that stands for science, technology, engineering, art and maths. But what is it, exactly? Some p...
How LOTTE Legend Saigon Caters to Foreign Business Travelers and Locals Alike
A wave of foreign investment in Vietnam accompanied economic reforms in the early 1990s, with Japan among the largest contributors.
Complete, Online Dental Records Helping Vietnam Become Global Dental Tourism Leaders
As Vietnam continues its emergence as a global leader for dental tourism, one company sets themselves apart by offering complete, easy to access online dental records that provide patients with much-n...
Soft Skills and Real World Experiences Lure Vietnamese Students Abroad
Because of the potential for a better education and future, many Vietnamese families have little difficulty deciding to send a child abroad for university.
As International Events and Exhibitions in Saigon Grow, GEM Center Evolves
Vietnam’s much-publicized economic boom is fueled in part by the nation’s increasing appeal to investors and thrill seekers which has led to a rise in foreign direct investment. It's also driving many...
For Chef Thierry Pannier, Fine French Cuisine is a Tale of Tradition
For head chef Thierry Pannier, a dish at Maison Vie isn’t just a meal to be consumed, but a story to be told. As we sit down to roasted pigeon and foie gras, a dish bursting with flavor, he tells Saig...
Capturing the Real Saigon
The rooster’s iridescent red feathers caught the morning sunlight, momentarily making them appear to be on fire as his owner held it up for a photo.
