Jim Selkin in Society
The Quotidian Hẻm Life Along the Railway Track in District 3
I have made multiple trips up and down the hẻm along the railway from Le Van Sy to capture the moods both dur...
Saigoneer in Architecture
[Photos] A Rustic Hue House as Charming as Grandma's Cottage
Who doesn't want a getaway home nestled in a garden?
Michael Tatarski in Environment
On Phu Quoc, New Program Links Waste Pickers, Factory to Reduce Low-Value Plastic
Not all plastics are treated equally.
Debby Nguyen in Health
Dầu Gió, a Poignant Link Between My Family Legacy and Traditional Medicine
This is an excerpt from Chapter 2 of the book Pills, Teas, and Songs: Stories of Medicine Around the World by Debby Nguyen, republished with permission. Debby's family of pharmacists and doctors practices both traditional and western forms of medicine.
Tran Duy Minh in Society
Three Nha Trang Residents on How Covid-19 Affected Their Livelihood
Normally, Nha Trang is one of Vietnam’s most famous tourism destinations.
Saigoneer in Architecture
[Photos] Colorful New Coffee Shop Brings Cargotecture to Can Tho
Do you sometimes find vintage coffee shops too cluttered and just want to experience something different?
Govi Snell in Environment
The First Vietnamese in Antarctica: The Path to Conservation for Hong Hoang
For Hong Hoang, a career in environmental activism in Vietnam began with a polar expedition.
Phạm Phú Vinh in Architecture
The Beauty of Saigon's Mid-Century Shophouses via Street Sketches
What was Vietnamese architecture after colonialism?
Saigoneer in Environment
Vietnam Increases Carbon Emissions Reduction Target in Next Decade
The country is now aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 9% by 2030.
Saigoneer in Environment
Cà Mau Announces $820m Plan to Fight Climate Change
Cà Mau is among localities in Vietnam most affected by erosion.
Mel Schenck in Architecture
The Story of Vietnam's Urban Energy and Aspirations Told via Southern Modernist Architecture
The following article is an edited excerpt from the recently published book Southern Vietnamese Modernist Architecture, presenting the history of the style, and how it contrasts with modernism in nort...
Saigoneer in Health
All Saigon Residents Who Visited Da Nang in July Will Be Tested for Covid-19
To reduce risks of COVID-19 infection, Saigon announced yesterday that the city would test all residents who returned from Da Nang recently.
Juliet Bao Ngoc Doling in Environment
Bring Your Own Containers, We're Going Grocery Shopping
Above a peaceful coffee shop on the quiet road of Nguyễn Khắc Nhu lies a small zero-waste refill shop trying to advocate change.
Saigoneer in Architecture
[Photos] An Airy Home for Those Averse to Air-Conditioning
To some people, air conditioners suck.
Saigoneer in Development
Vietnam Reconsiders Nuclear Power Options in Decade Energy Master Plan
Previous plans to build nuclear power plants in Ninh Thuan Province were scrapped in 2016, but the projects might be coming back in the near future.
Saigoneer in Tech
Saigon Unveils New Public Bus App Made by Grab
The Go!Bus app will show travelers information for bus routes and connect them to Grab cars or bikes to bring them there if the nearest station is beyond 200 meters away.
Saigoneer in Architecture
[Photos] New Da Nang Cafe Serves up Special Blend of Old and New Design
Across Vietnam’s metropolises, loss of heritage continues to be a challenge during a time of overly eager demolition and real estate fever.
Michael Tatarski in Architecture
New Book Offers Deep Dive Into Vietnam's Connection With Modernist Architecture
Vietnamese architecture fans, add this to your bookshelf.
Harry Hodge in Sports
As Epidemic Subsides in Vietnam, Return of VBA Not an ‘If,’ but a 'When’
Rebooting professional basketball during a global pandemic is no slam dunk.
Saigoneer in Tech
GoViet to Be Renamed Gojek Vietnam to Merge With Indonesian Parent App
Say goodbye to GoViet and hello to Gojek.
Saigoneer in Health
With Good Results on Mice, Vietnam Hopes to Trial Covid-19 Vaccine on Humans in 2021
The vaccine is currently being tested on mice.
Saigoneer in Health
New Study Shows Coronavirus Strains in Vietnam's Field Rats, Guano Farms
Data from a study published in June 2020 suggests that, by the time field rat meat reaches restaurant tables, more than half of it is infected with coronaviruses.
Saigoneer in Development
New Renderings Show Expanse of Ben Thanh Metro Interchange, Plaza
A new set of renderings conjures up a future in which Ben Thanh Station is a both a transportation and commercial hub for city dwellers.
Saigoneer in Sports
Dalat Ultra Trail Race Called off After Flash Flood Kills Runner
Last weekend's Ultra Trail Dalat Marathon ended in tragedy.
Saigoneer in Tech
Fast New Undersea Cable Linking Vietnam, Asian Countries to Come Online in 2022
Perhaps this one will be less delicious to sharks.
Saigoneer in Architecture
[Photos] Hue's 'Lotus House' Makes Wheelchair-Friendly Design Its Focal Point
Apart from its lotus-inspired motifs and clean contemporary elements, Lotus House in Hue is also special as a rare example of Vietnamese architectural design that takes into consideration the needs of...
Saigoneer in Tech
Grab Food Is the Most Popular Meal Delivery App in Saigon, Hanoi
With the rise in demand for online food delivery in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, a number of services have seen an increase in customers. But one is standing out in the crowded field.
Saigoneer in Health
With Promising Recovery Progress, Case 91 Might Not Need Lung Transplants
If the patient continues to make good progress in recovery, medical experts believe that he will no longer need lung transplants.
