The ISHCMC Advantage: Instilling Leadership, Academic Excellence, and Global Mindsets in Each Student
“These years of my life are very important, they shape the person I'm going to be in the future,” said Danko, a student who just finished Grade 9 at International School Ho Chi Minh City (ISHCMC).
The ISHCMC Advantage: Lifelong Learning Begins in Early Years
“Each morning, the gates open to the joyful rhythm of footsteps and confident smiles. Students independently stroll in, waving to friends and familiar adults, ready to begin the day. With great enthusiasm, they engage in conversations, unpack their bags, tuck away their belongings, and proudly ‘check in’ before eagerly venturing off to discover what learning awaits them. This sense of confidence, independence, and joy isn’t an accident; it’s the result of a thoughtfully designed environment and an intentional approach to learning that nurtures essential life skills through meaningful play.”
Paul Christiansen in Saigon
The Simple Pleasures of Having Your Hair Washed at the Hairdresser’s
I get my face shaved by sidewalk barbers; stop at every roving laminator I pass to have ticket stubs, photos, and doodles ...
Khôi Phạm in Saigon
Letter to the People I Met as We Hid From the Rain Under a Bridge Together
“Do not be angry with the rain; it simply does not know how to fall upwards.”— Vladimir Nabokov.
Hanoi's Bát Tràng Ceramic Village Turns Historic Craft Into Global Fame
Bát Tràng has been producing ceramics for over 700 years, but it’s the recent decades that interest me most: a period in which this small village has mirrored Vietnam’s rapid economic growth.
Final Merging Plan Brings Vietnam's Locality Number From 63 to 34
After extended working sessions to gather insights from experts and locals, Vietnam’s state government has announced the final version of the country’s administrative map.
Múa Lân Is Officially Recognized as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage
In Chợ Lớn, every Tết, amid the aroma of burning joss sticks and an onslaught of red-color decorations is the echoing beats of lion dance instruments. For generations of Saigoneer, the presence of múa lân, or lion dance, is a sign of festivity and celebration.
Uyên Đỗ in Saigon
How Saigon's Free Water Coolers Quench Thirst and Spread Kindness
In recent years, stories about climate change's impacts on the lives of Vietnamese people have been increasingly making the news.
[Photos] Lychee Season Has Arrived In Vietnam
Lychee season has officially arrived, bringing droves of farmers and buyers to Northern Vietnam.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Scraps Plan For Industrial Park On Phu Quoc Island
Vietnamese Film Week to be held in the US [SGGP] Hanoi handicraft design competition launched [Vietnam Plus] Vietnam to create a strategy for developing cultural industry [Vietnam Plus]
Vietnam Gears up for 2016 Olympics After Strong Showing at SEA Games
Though Nguyen Thi Anh Vien got most of the attention at the SEA Games for her record breaking performances, many other Vietnamese athletes put on a strong showing, giving spectators a glimpse of what ...
Weekend News Roundup: Eight Suspected Tanker Hijackers Caught In Vietnam
Vietnam to improve tsunami warning capability [Vietnam Net] MOET still unsure how to produce good teachers [DTI] High school entrance exams over, but worries continue [DTI]
Nguyen Hue Rents Jump 20%, Hurting Struggling Businesses
Now that it has a fancy new pedestrian promenade, landlords that own buildings along Nguyen Hue Street are hiking rents, putting the hurt on business that are just starting to recover from slow sales ...
Internet Providers Should Compensate Users For Slow Internet: Lawyer
When the Asia-America Gateway (AAG) breaks down, many businesses suffer profit losses as deadlines are missed and workers are unable to complete their tasks. But while local internet providers commise...
Morning News Roundup: Saigon Buses To Have Onboard Cameras To Fight Sexual Harassment, Theft
Malaysian navy ship pursuing hijacked tanker near Vietnam [Yahoo] Educators make silly mistakes on diplomas [Vietnam Net] Outside source ruled out as cause of frequency interference at Vietnam’...
Authorities Report Radioactive Leak In Central Vietnam
An inspection of the Phu Yen Bridge and Road Construction Consulting Center revealed a leaky radioactive construction device that officials say could harm those who come in contact with it.
Morning News Roundup: Facebook Now Has 30 Million Monthly Active Users In Vietnam
Hoi An man develops free guidebook app for tourists [Thanh Nien] Vietnam launches 700-ton boat for offshore patrol, rescue [Thanh Nien] Vietnam’s efforts to promote rights for children&nbs...
Saigon’s Abandoned 707 Being Removed From Its Resting Place
After 30 years spent fossilizing in an open field behind the HCMC Aviation Training Center, an antique Boeing 707 is being chopped up and removed from its resting place.
Surreal Photos Reveal The Magnitude Of Hanoi Super Storm
The effects of the historic storm that hit Hanoi last weekend were on full display on the capital's streets as thousands of downed trees and crushed vehicles littered the cityscape. As epic as these s...
Tan Son Nhat Air Traffic Control Loses Contact With Planes For 18 Minutes
Air traffic officers at Saigon’s Tan Son Nhat Airport had quite a scare yesterday morning when they lost radio contact with incoming aircraft for 18 minutes.
160 Wood Benches Being Added To Nguyen Hue Street
The trees that were cut down last July during construction of the metro station in front of the Saigon Opera House are making a comeback in the form of benches.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnamese Journalist Apologizes For Photoshopped War Picture
Cash-based death commutation unacceptable in Vietnam: judicial official [Tuoi Tre] Vietnam's new luxury tax proposal may raise car prices by 30 pct: industry [Thanh Nien] VN lychees head to France&n...
Hamleys, The World’s Oldest Toy Store To Set Up Shop In Saigon
District 7’s VivoCity will soon be home to Vietnam’s first Hamleys, the world’s oldest toy store.
[Video] Korean Stars Attempt To Eat Noodles On Roller Coaster
Welcome to Infinite Challenge, an absurd South Korean variety show that is the most popular non-drama television show in the country.
Nick Ut’s “Napalm Girl” Photo Sells For $11,750 At Auction
Nick Ut’s Pulitzer Prize winning “Napalm Girl” photo sold for US$11,750 at a charity auction last week in Saigon.
Morning News Roundup: Tap Water In Hanoi Filtered With 100-Year-Old Technology
Tap water in Hanoi filtered with 100-year-old technology [Vietnam Net] Deputy PM says corruption fight continues [Vietnam News] German hailed as ‘hero’ for warning motorcyclists about slippery ...
Saigon’s Notre Dame Cathedral Set to Get First Ever Makeover
Over the next few years, Saigon’s 135-year-old Notre Dame Cathedral will undergo extensive upgrades for the first time.
[Video] 2 Dead, 1,000 Trees Uprooted As Historic Storm Rocks Hanoi
Two people died and five were injured on Saturday afternoon as a powerful storm, the strongest to hit the capital in 30 years, uprooted trees, destroyed vehicles, and even lifted structures from their...
