Jim Selkin in Sports
In a D5 Gym, a Soft-Spoken Muay Thai Legend Trains Future Fighters
I first encountered Muay Thai on a photo assignment in Bangkok a number of years ago, and this graceful, devastatingly lethal martial art has piqued my curiosity ever since. After returning to the United States, I began following the sport via late-night cable TV matches broadcast from Southeast Asia.
Michael Tatarski in Development
In the Race to Power Vietnam, Green Energy Grows Faster Than Policies Can Catch Up
For a few months earlier this year, it seemed like there was no stopping the wave of renewable energy projects coming online in Vietnam.
Paul Christiansen in Environment
An Ode to Lục Bình, Vietnam's Invasive, Destructive, Beautiful Aquatic Jerk
Knotted gnarls of lush stems, leaves, vines; a verdant scrimmage of tangled plant matter kept afloat by buoyant bladders accented by pleats of pink petals that resemble the skirts of ballerinas trapped inside music boxes: the water hyacinth.
Saigoneer in Sports
[Photos] A Historic Night of Bão to Celebrate a Historic Gold Medal 60 Years in the Making
Vietnam’s U-22 men’s football team just won their first-ever SEA Games gold medal.
Andrew Stafford in Society
An Evening With the Grass-Roots Volunteer Group Helping Saigon's Homeless
The group meets at the Saigon Central Post Office in District 1 at 10:30pm. Although it is late in the evening, there are still tourists loitering around the building, one of the city's primary attractions.
Nhi Nguyen in Environment
E-Waste: How the Ghosts of iPhones Past Haunt Vietnam's Low-Income Communities
The current e-waste crisis in Vietnam is one example of global environmental apartheid.
Saigoneer in Environment
Southern Vietnam, Including Saigon, Will Be Submerged by 2050, New Data Shows
A new research paper from Climate Central reveals an even more harrowing future for coastal cities around the world, including in Vietnam, compared to previous predictions.
Mark Ratcliff in Development
[Photos] The Oddly Comforting Mix of Old and New in Thu Thiem
Directly opposite downtown Saigon, a new city is growing that stretches far beyond what the eye can see.
Saigoneer in Environment
Air Pollution Is Costing Vietnam's Economy $10.8–13.6bn a Year, Research Shows
Air pollution has been a daily annoyance for many Saigoneers, but how does this urban ailment translate into economic terms?
Saigoneer in Environment
Ben Tre Declares Emergency as Saltwater Intrusion Reaches Alarming Levels
An environmental emergency has been declared in the Mekong Delta province of Ben Tre after local saltwater intrusion reached alarming levels
Jim Selkin in Sports
In a D5 Gym, a Soft-Spoken Muay Thai Legend Trains Future Fighters
I first encountered Muay Thai on a photo assignment in Bangkok a number of years ago, and this graceful, devastatingly lethal martial art has piqued my curiosity ever since. After returning to the Uni...
Saigoneer in Tech
Grab Vietnam Appoints Its First Female CEO, Nguyen Thai Hai Van
The current managing director of Grab Vietnam, Jerry Lim, will return to Singapore to his role as Regional Head of Customer Experience.
Saigoneer in Environment
Saigon Has 13 New Air Quality Monitors, Mostly at Public Schools
They will provide residents with more accurate air quality readings across the city.
Saigoneer in Architecture
[Photos] Da Nang House Strikes a Balance Between Private and Common Spaces
Located in a suburban area of Da Nang, the house benefits from its green surroundings.
Saigoneer in Sports
Gold-Medal Runner Nguyen Thi Oanh Named Vietnam's Athlete of the Year
She won the award over well-known swimmers and footballers.
Michael Tatarski in Development
In the Race to Power Vietnam, Green Energy Grows Faster Than Policies Can Catch Up
For a few months earlier this year, it seemed like there was no stopping the wave of renewable energy projects coming online in Vietnam.
Saigoneer in Sports
Vietnam Football Federation Rakes in $10.4m in Revenue This Year
The recent success of the national football teams has helped bring more capital to the federation.
Saigoneer in Environment
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.
Paul Christiansen in Environment
An Ode to Lục Bình, Vietnam's Invasive, Destructive, Beautiful Aquatic Jerk
Knotted gnarls of lush stems, leaves, vines; a verdant scrimmage of tangled plant matter kept afloat by buoyant bladders accented by pleats of pink petals that resemble the skirts of ballerinas trappe...
Saigoneer in Sports
Vietnam’s Female Football Team Ranks 32nd of 155 in FIFA World Rankings
The national women's football team is currently the highest-ranked team in Southeast Asia.
Saigoneer in Architecture
[Photos] An Open, Airy Home in Da Nang to Ward off Past Claustrophobia
Architects in Da Nang transformed a standard 100-square-meter plot of land into a simple, cozy home for a young couple.
Saigoneer in Sports
Vietnam Finishes 30th SEA Games With 98 Gold Medals, Best Since 2003
Vietnam had its best Southeast Asia Games showing since 2003, when the tournament was held in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.
Saigoneer in Sports
[Photos] A Historic Night of Bão to Celebrate a Historic Gold Medal 60 Years in the Making
Vietnam’s U-22 men’s football team just won their first-ever SEA Games gold medal.
Saigoneer in Development
Plan for Tan Son Nhat Airport 3rd Terminal Submitted for Approval
The total budget of the project is US$478 million.
Saigoneer in Environment
PM Releases Highly Ambitious Plan to Reduce Coastal Plastic Waste
A highly ambitious new plan aims to dramatically cut down on plastic waste in tourist areas and coastal environments.
Saigoneer in Development
Hyatt Announces 69-Story Skyscraper in D7 Housing 2 Hotels
At 69 floors, the proposed Park Hyatt hotel tower will be one floor higher than Bitexco; but will it look like a shampoo bottle too?
Saigoneer in Sports
Vietnam Women's Football Team Beats Thailand to Clinch Gold Medal at SEA Games
Vietnam may want to start considering some đi bão gender equality.
Saigoneer in Sports
SEA Games: Female Football Team Through to Final, Male Football Team Makes Semi-Finals
Vietnam is one step closer to breaking out in đi bão bedlam.
