Paul Christiansen in Environment
As Climate Change Threatens, Flood Waters Usher In Sustainable Opportunities for Communities in the Mekong Delta
The Mekong Delta is developing faster than Google Maps can keep up with. A stretch of road that was too narrow to accommodate cars and required a transition to motorbikes just six months ago was under...
1,300 Pine Trees in National Park Damaged in Illegal Resin Theft
Resin rapscallions pilfered from hundreds of pine trees in Tam Dao National Park.
A New Mantis Species in Vietnam Was Named After David Attenborough
If you've ever stared into nature and had the calming voice of an elderly British man enter to narrate the scene, you are probably a David Attenborough fan.
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.
Paul Christiansen in Environment
An Ancient Turtle Named After Bánh Xèo Can Teach Us a Lot About Whimsy in Science
Nước mắm — that ruby-hued elixir; that salty, fish-flesh-sweet open secret in your favorite recipe; that indispensable icon of Vietnamese culture and, by extension, identity — owes itself to Commerson...
Paul Christiansen in Environment
An Homage to the Mekong Delta and Its Bag-Wearing Fruits
Rats, mice, mosquitos, snakes, centipedes, caterpillars, snails, beetles and slugs: the more fertile a region is, the more pests inhabit it.
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Eight Moments that Make a Journey Feel Full
We remember some trips as checklists of sights and experiences, while others remain as nebulous feelings of peace and an enduring calm.
La Veranda Resort Phú Quốc – MGallery: A House Called Summer
There is a mansion on the southwest shores of Phú Quốc where summer never really ends. La Veranda Resort Phu Quoc – MGallery — named Asia's Leading Boutique Resort at the 2025 World Travel Awards and ...
A Summer Escape Just Outside Saigon
Summer often evokes images of journeys to distant locales far removed from familiar routines so as to rediscover the feeling of true rest. Yet amid peak travel seasons, rising transportation costs, an...
Saigon Áo Dài Cocktail Festival 2026 Wraps Up in Style
On May 10, silk, spirits, and sound filled Le Méridien Saigon on the occasion of the Saigon Áo Dài Cocktail Festival 2026, courtesy of Saigon bartenders, designers and musicians.
Education is No Longer About Choosing a Program, but Architecting a Future Pathway
For many years, choosing an international curriculum was widely seen as the “optimal answer” for families seeking a global future for their children. However, as university expectations continue to ev...
Music, Mixology and Fashion Combine at Saigon "Áo Dài" Cocktail Festival
Featuring live music and DJ sets, fashion runway showcases, free mixology masterclasses, and games, Saigon Áo Dài Cocktail Festival 2026 presented by Saigon Outcast on May 10, aims to bring together d...
