As Infrastructure Lags Behind, Saigon's Poorest Hardest Hit by Worsening Flooding
In April 2023, in the first downpour of southern Vietnam’s rainy season, the narrow rented room where Mã Thị Diệp and her children were staying in Hồ Chí Minh City was inundated by knee-high water.
Khôi Phạm in Environment
What I Talk About When I Talk About Vietnam's Penguin Trashcans
Compared to the average Vietnamese, I might be thinking about trashcans a smidgen too much — not just any trashcan, but the infamous penguin-shaped trashcans that are ubiquitous at every corner of our public spaces.
Linh Phạm in Parks & Rec
House Dance Hanoi Teaches You How to Free the Body
I stood on the top floor of a building on Khâm Thiên Street, feeling grateful for the cold air. I came out here to take a break from the other side of the floor, which was divided into three rooms — three dance studios.
Inside Saigon's Grassroots Carton and Aluminum Recycling Plants
With plastics claiming many of the headlines worldwide and constituting a major issue in Vietnam, scant attention is being paid to other recyclable materials, namely cardboard and aluminum.
How Táo Xanh Forum Created a Safe Space for Gay Vietnamese Before Social Media
Before Vietnamese could hop on social media sites such as Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to share our hot takes of the week, there was an era of past cybersphere when online forums were the crucial online space to connect local netizens.
Paul Christiansen in Environment
As Climate Change Threatens, Flood Waters Usher In Sustainable Opportunities for Communities in the Mekong Delta
The Mekong Delta is developing faster than Google Maps can keep up with. A stretch of road that was too narrow to accommodate cars and required a transition to motorbikes just six months ago was under construction during our August visit. Gargantuan machines for laying pulverized gravel inched aside to let our 7-seater pass so we could reach the home of Nguyễn Thị Thu Thủy to check in on her small fish drying home business.
Khôi Phạm in Natural Selection
10 Species of Lesser-Known Fruits to Get to Know Vietnam's Biodiversity
In the Vietnamese language, the word “cỏ” — meaning “grass” in the literal sense — is often used to signify that something is locally grown, no frills, and charmingly rustic; grassroots, if you will. Chó cỏ is the general term for the adorable mutts, usually mixes between Vietnam’s native dog species, born without the prestige of named breeds, while gym cỏ and net cỏ denote the casual gyms and internet cafes in one’s neighborhood. In the same vein of logic, may I put forth a new name for a special genre of Vietnamese fruits: trái cỏ?
How Vietnamese Architecture Adopted Modernism and Made It Our Own
Ask a person on the street what Vietnam’s distinctive style of architecture is, and the answer you get might be traditional architecture, like the historic curves of northern Vietnam’s village temples or the ornate regality of Nguyễn-Dynasty palaces. This time-honored style is widely accepted as the hallmark of Vietnam’s cultural wealth. What’s more fascinating but lesser-known is how this cultural vestige — which distinguished our architecture from that of China and Japan — has also managed to evolve in the new age, finding ways to exist right in the middle of our modern lifetime.
What to Expect From the 3rd Season of the Vietnam Basketball Association
From back-flipping dancers to some new faces in new places, the Vietnam Basketball Association (VBA) press conference, held Wednesday afternoon in Binh Thanh District, had a bit of everything.
Investors Propose Building an Artificial Island in Da Nang Bay Named 'Lotus Island'
What could go wrong?
[Photos] A Homey Abode for a Family of 4 in Saigon
What better way to start brightening up your life than beginning with the walls of your own home?
Consulting Firms From Japan, France, Vietnam to Begin Feasibility Study for Long Thanh Airport This June
It's one step closer to the completion of Long Thanh International Airport in the far future.
Amid Growing 'Hate Culture,' Vietnam Wants to Create Etiquette Guide for Internet Users
The prevalence of online hate speech is a growing concern for authorities.
Vietnam to Build a Code of Conduct for Internet Users
The prevalence of online hate speech is a growing concern for authorities.
Will Tracking Technology Help Combat Vietnam's Chronic Bike Theft Problem?
The surest way to keep your bike safe might just be to lo-jack it.
[Renderings] Here's What the Upcoming Hilton Saigon Hotel Will Look Like
Hilton Hotels & Resorts is developing 11 properties all over Vietnam, including two in Saigon.
Kit Humphrey in Environment
Q&A: The Wisdom of Hanoi’s Weatherdude
With storm season a yearly occurrence in Vietnam, it's always a good time to sit down with the fount of climate knowledge that is Hanoi’s Weatherdude to learn about the atmospheric movements of our pl...
Cheap Cosmetics Brands Mumuso, Minigood Accused of Faking Their Korean Identity
Amidst an increasingly saturated landscape of Korean merchandise and stores inspired by K-Pop trends in Vietnam, there are concerns that some brands risk misleading customers over their identity.
Anatomy of a Teen Magnet: Da Lat's Iconic Yellow Wall
For those who don't know, Coi Xay Gio Bakery's yellow wall has been taking Vietnam's social media by storm.
Opinion: The Virtues of Riding the Saigon Bus
On a brutally hot day back in January, I was riding Saigon bus No. 65 out to District 10 when I made an amateur’s mistake.
Most of Vietnam's Untreated Wastewater Is Released Directly Into the Environment: Report
In Vietnam, the annual production of household wastewater – currently accounts for 30% of all wastewater discharge – is increasing due to the country's rapid urbanization.
One Student’s Advice on Getting an International University Scholarship
More students in Vietnam are opting to attend international high schools, which prepares them to study at some of the top universities around the world.
Maternity Mortality Rates Fall; Contraceptive Rates Rise in Vietnam: Health Ministry
Maternal mortality rates have dropped nearly 75% since the 1990s, from 233 per 100,000 live births to 58.3.
[Photos] This Da Nang Hẻm Cafe Is Like a Contemporary Greenhouse
This new hẻm coffee shop in Da Nang epitomizes a neat balance between cost-effectiveness and aesthetic appeal.
New Zero-Commission Ride-Hailing Platform to Launch in Vietnam in July
The blockchain-based platform wants a piece of the ride-hailing pie in Vietnam following Uber's retreat from Southeast Asia's market.
[Video] Reflecting on a 2,000km Bicycle Ride From Hanoi to Saigon for Charity
Last month, 19 intrepid cyclists rode nearly 2,000 kilometers from Hanoi to Saigon, all in the name of charity.
Vietnam Earns Peanuts in Tax From Facebook, Google Despite Their Massive Profits
The technology and social media empires are raking in enormous revenues, but as a result of the limitations of Vietnam's current tax laws and poor regulation, very little of that money stays in the co...
[Photos] Old Couple Moves to Long An, Builds Vietnam's Fanciest Chicken Coop
Although domestic animals such as cats and dogs are the norm when it comes to keeping pets, for residents of Vietnam's countryside, backyard birds are viable options.
