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.
[Map] The 10 Most Dangerous Intersections In Saigon
The good news first – there has been a significant decrease in the number of accident-prone hotspots in Saigon over the past year. The bad news? There are still 10 left.
VN Aviation Firm Hopes To Offer Sightseeing Flights Over Saigon
Talks between city officials and Hai Au Aviation are hinting at the possibility of aerial tours of Saigon by seaplane.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Realty Giant Breaks Ground On NYC Central Park-Inspired Garden
HCMC police consider legal actions in boy's fatal fall from kite [Thanh Nien] Vietnam exhibition displays skeletons in gay people's closets [Thanh Nien] Social media should confirm govt network site...
Number Of Vietnamese “Super Wealthy” Set To Double By 2024
As Vietnam’s economy continues to grow, so is the number of ultra-high-net worth individuals (UHNWIs) - people who have US$30 million or more in total assets.
Morning News Roundup: HCMC Collects Residents’ Opinions On Subway Train Design
Growing green-label trend in Vietnam [Vietnam Plus] Agribank employees charged for stealing over $1 million for gambling [Thanh Nien] Hanoi adds more traffic cameras to put brake on violations ...
[Photos] Large Fire Rips Through District 4
A large fire in an alley behind the District 4 People’s Committee yesterday morning destroyed eight homes and damaged two others.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnamese Hackers Steal 50,000 Accounts From Local Telecom Giant
Vietnamese high-tech products conquer world market [Vietnam Plus] Taxi cab robberies become violent [Vietnam Net] Vietnam’s PC market is the only one in Asia still growing [Vietnam Net]
Vietnamese Man Among 100 Finalists For Mars Mission
A 32-year-old Vietnamese man has been selected as one of the final 100 candidates for a one-way ticket to Mars.
Weekend News Roundup: Cosmetics With Human "Stuff" Banned In VN
Cartoon campaign launched against littering [Vietnam Plus] Woman writer likens men who avoid sharing housework as "pigs" [DTI] Vietnam Airlines, VietJet Air fined for flight delays [DTI]
Saigon’s New Electric Busses To Include Service To Pham Ngu Lao
Saigon’s new electric bus service, scheduled to open later this year, will not only serve tourists on Le Loi, Nguyen Hue, Le Duan, Nguyen Du and Thai Van Lung Streets, but also Pham Ngu Lao.
[Photos] “French Village” to Open in the Hills Above Da Nang
The outskirts of Da Nang are about to get a significant, yet somewhat odd tourist attraction – a “French Village” that looks like something straight out Louis XIV’s Versailles.
Morning News Roundup: 101-yr-old Vietnamese Asked To End Vain Hunt For 4,000 Tons Of Gold
Vietnam faces economic concerns on fuel and power price hikes [DTI] Viettel eyes global status by 2020 [SGGP] Vietnam to host ASEAN traditional music festival 2015 [SGGP]
[Video] Mekong Man Uses Feet to Drive Motorbike Down Highway
If the Darwin Awards were an actual thing, this Mekong man would probably make the short list.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam’s Fuel Retail Prices Rebound, Following Environment Tax Hikes
German media firm pumps $14 mln into Vietnamese browser developer [Thanh Nien] Young Vietnamese man dreams of conquering Mars [Vietnam Net] Exhibition on LGBT community opens in Hanoi [Vietnam ...
Public Karaoke Parties Drive Saigon Residents Mad
If you live in a Saigon alley, you’ve undoubtedly been kept up by loud music blaring from the speakers of your neighbors celebrating a birthday, wedding or funeral.
[Photos] Deadly Train Accident Rocks Vietnam’s North-South Railway
Last night, a deadly accident occurred on Vietnam’s North-South railway when a SE5 train collided with a truck in Quang Tri Province.
Morning News Roundup: Work Starts On $180mn Urban Area Fronting Vietnam’s Iconic Ha Long Bay
Masses of dead shellfish wash ashore in Ha Tinh Province [SGGP] 60% of university students cannot meet self-study requirements [Vietnam Net] Recluse artist's work on display after 31 years [Vietnam ...
Elephant Dies of Exhaustion While Serving Tourists in Dak Lak: Report
On Sunday, authorities from Dak Lak Province announced that a 40-year-old elephant died suddenly while serving tourists at the Ban Don tourist area.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Approves 6-Day Holiday In April
International happiness day celebrated nationwide [Vietnam Plus] Students singing “adult love song” stirs debate [Vietnam Net] First wind power farm in Central Highlands kicked off [Vietnam Net]
New Proposal: Drive Drunk, Lose Your Ride
In an effort to improve road safety in Vietnam, the country’s National Traffic Safety Committee has proposed that those found to be drinking and driving have their vehicles confiscated by police.
