In a D6 Hẻm, Saigon's Last Remaining Broom-Making 'Village'
Nestled in a hẻm on Phạm Phú Thứ Street, District 6 is Saigon’s last remaining broom-making village.
Need a Sign From the Universe? Lương Hữu Khánh Street Has Every Color, Shape, and Size.
Saigon is filled with addresses you aren’t looking for, announcements not aimed at you and signs for businesses you have no plans to frequent. Sign street demands delving into the oft-ignored.
The Aesthetic Yet Functional Role of Shade in the Genome of Vietnam's Modernist Architecture
Since the mid-twentieth century, Vietnamese architecture has started to be made from industrial materials such as concrete, steel, glass, et.. This resulted in Vietnamese modernism, a branch of global...
[Photos] An Empty District 1 Waits for Its Crowds to Return
Have you ever wondered what District 1 might look like after the apocalypse?
Date With the Wrecking Ball: The Former Secretariat du Gouvernement Building, 59-61 Ly Tu Trong
The project to build a new City Administration Centre behind the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee involves the destruction of several heritage buildings. The art deco office and apartment block at ...
Exploring the Green Oases Hidden Inside D5's Old Apartment Buildings
Spare some time one slow afternoon for a stroll around District 5’s old apartments, and one might discover many interesting things — it could be a hidden residential area amidst a labyrinthine hẻm, th...
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The Caravelle Unveils Five-Course Meals that Showcases Convergence of Classic Elegance and Modern Creativity.
Bright lights illuminate the intricately carved facade of the famed Saigon Opera House in the background, its elegant statues bathing in the cool night air while cars rush past Lam Sơn Square, a blur ...
Harnessing Technology to Unlock Educational Potential at Australian International School
While curriculums have evolved and learning philosophies have progressed, the biggest changes in education in recent decades involve technology.
Why La Petite Ecole May Be a Great Starting Point for Families Looking for the Right School in Saigon
For Saigon parents, finding the right school for their children is an important and simultaneously daunting task. The undertaking can be particularly challenging for expats and mixed couples who must ...
Global Citizenship at the Forefront of Education at European International School
“Global citizenship is a way of living sustainably that demonstrates respect for the environment and for others,” says Jo Roberts, Acting Head of School at European International School (EIS).
From Digital Societies and Theatre to Environmental Systems, Sport and Computer Science: BIS HCMC’s Wide Range of IBDP Subjects Prepares Students for Exciting Futures
When you picture secondary school students absorbed in their coursework, you are unlikely to envision them learning about Digital Societies, Computer Science, Environmental Systems and Societies (ESS)...
Celebrating Tết with the Essence of Gift-Giving
The moment of transition between the old and new year has arrived, and it's time when Tết gifts are meticulously selected and carefully prepared. Whether it's a thank you, an expression of gratitude, ...