[Video] Check out This Design for a Lotus-Shaped Cultural Center in Hanoi
Australian firm deciBel(Architecture))) recently debuted its proposal for a multipurpose public space in Hanoi, and it’s pretty impressive.
Vietnam's Wind Energy Development Hampered by Low Profits
Though Vietnam’s renewable energy production shows great potential, high overhead costs and low energy prices are deterring investors from cashing in on wind power.
Check out the Green 'Forest City' China Is Planning
As China attempts to bring environmental sustainability in line with its economic goals, one architect is hoping to reduce air pollution by implementing a radical urban planning strategy.
Saigon’s Riverfront Park to Receive Upgrade, Host Weekend Market
City officials are planning to revamp the long, narrow park bordering the Saigon River in District 1 and host a weekend market at the site.
Phan Dinh Phung Stadium to Undergo Massive Renovation for 3 Years
Since the end of January, you may have noticed that Saigon’s Phan Dinh Phung Stadium in District 3 has undergone some serious changes.
Construction Begins on Overpasses to Ease Congestion Around Tan Son Nhat
In hopes of alleviating congestion in the area surrounding Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Saigon recently broke ground on two overpass projects in Go Vap District.
Hanoi Breaks Ground on New 6-Star Four Seasons Hotel
On January 7, Intimex Vietnam commenced the construction of the Four Seasons Hotel, a six-star accommodation overlooking Hanoi’s Hoan Kiem Lake.
Saigon-Phnom Penh Expressway Project Moves Forward
Plans to build a Phnom Penh-Saigon expressway are moving forward.
Long Thanh Airport Likely to Be Shaped Like a Lotus
While the traffic nightmare at Tan Son Nhat International Airport continues to wreak havoc on Saigoneers’ travel plans, the design of Long Thanh International Airport is currently being finalized...
Saigon to Reclaim 7,000ha of Land in 2017
The Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee just announced plans to clear 7,000 hectares of land in the city to make room for 880 development projects.
[Video] Saigon Wants to Build 5 Elevated Highways to Ease Traffic Congestion
Construction of an elevated road near Tan Son Nhat International Airport will be begin in 2017 as part of a grand scheme to build five new above-ground highways to ease Saigon's traffic congestion.
Even With Vingroup, Affordable Housing Will Remain a Challenge in 2017: Former Official
Shortly after the announcement of Vingroup’s new affordable housing brand, Vincity, another luxury real estate developer is entering the low-cost housing market.
Here’s What Will Replace Saigon’s Historic Tax Center
Just a couple months after Saigon’s 136-year-old Tax Center met a sudden and untimely end, Japanese hotel firm Okura Nikko Hotel Management has announced a partnership with the southern hub’s Saigon T...
Vingroup Announces Countrywide Affordable Housing Project
Vietnam’s leading property developer, Vingroup, recently unveiled Vincity, a brand-new project aimed at providing affordable apartments in seven major cities and provinces throughout the country.
Hanoi’s Electrical Wiring Recognized Among World’s Worst by Engineering Magazine
One of Hanoi’s telltale tangles of black wires was recently named among the world’s worst electrical wiring systems by a British engineering publication.
As New Emission Standard Deadline Approaches, Vietnam May Not Be Ready
Even though Vietnam has already set a deadline to comply with European level 4 exhaust emission standards (Euro 4), whether the new legislation is feasible remains unclear.
[Photos] Hanoi Displays Possible Designs for Long Thanh Airport
If you happen to be in Hanoi over the next two weeks, drop by Van Ho Exhibition Center at 2 Hoa Lu Street for a chance to see a slew of potential designs for Long Thanh International Airport.
In Sapa, Tourism Development Threatens to Take Away the Town’s Appeal
Known for its rustic mountain villages, incredible landscapes and ethnic diversity, Sapa is falling victim to the development epidemic that plagues several of Vietnam’s other major tourist attractions...
[Photos] MEGA City: The Soul of Saigon
Saigoneer is a proud media sponsor of the third edition of TP. Ho Chi Minh: MEGA City, released last month. The compact and concise photo book explores urban development, landscapes and people in Viet...
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[Photos] Future Saigon: City Garden Phase 2
Binh Thanh District’s skyline is set to get a bit more crowded as one of the area’s largest residential developments, City Garden, is sprouting a couple of new towers.
