Paul Christiansen in Natural Selection
Kiến Ba Khoang: Not an Ant, but a Harbinger of Dread and Divine Punishment
People’s skin erupted with horrific boils that burst open, spilling stinging pus across vicious rashes. According to the Christian Bible, along with water turning to blood, frogs, lice, gnats, diseased livestock, hail, locusts, darkness for three days and the killing of firstborn sons, the boils were one of the plagues God sent down to ancient Egyptians to compel them to free the Israelites.
Khôi Phạm in Tech
Review: Horror Game 'Tai Ương' Exposes the Good, the Bad and the Ugly of Our Culture
Natural disasters, illnesses, accidents, breakages, or even deaths: when a series of consecutive tragedies engulf a family, it’s often said that tai ương has befallen the unfornate victims. The term is also the name of a recently published Vietnamese horror game that has been making waves amongst gaming communities both nationwide and internationally, thanks to its layered narrative, chilling atmosphere, and meticulously crafted game environment.
Paul Christiansen in Environment
WildAct's Trang Nguyễn Turns to Social Media to Inspire a New Generation to Love Nature
Dr. Trang Nguyễn — a wildlife conservation scientist with a PhD from Cambridge and the founder of WildAct — needs little introduction. She has been recognized as one of Forbes Asia’s 30 under 30, called a conservation “hero” by Sir David Attenborough on BBC’s Planet Earth III, and had her inspiring story, which includes going undercover to bring down illegal ivory poaching rings in Africa after surviving cancer, covered widely. But much of her work has been behind the scenes or at least in corners devoted to conservations. Her recent arrival on the social media scene, amongst memes, music videos, and TikTok challenges, represents a shift in approach.
Phạm Phú Vinh in Architecture
Vietnamese Vernacular Modernism Is a Local Language Created by the Ordinary People
In the history of architecture, rarely have we seen such a challenging movement as Vietnamese modernism. Not only does it show how a culture evolves and expresses itself across historical epochs through its building practice, from the traditional to colonial and eventually modern period, but the language of Vietnamese vernacular modernism also reveals deeper understandings of human creative potential.
How Saigon's V.A.R Building Epitomizes Vietnam's Architectural Autonomy
Completed in 1973, the V.A.R building at 9 Nguyễn Công Trứ Street in Nguyễn Thái Binh Ward, District 1, is a prominent example of Vietnamese mid-20th-century modernist architecture designed by architect Lê Văn Lắm. It not only represents the Vietnamese architectural identity in post-colonial eras, but also exemplifies its cultural autonomy.
Quy Nhơn’s Quy Hoà Leprosy Village to Be Relocated for Mega Resort Project
Authorities in Gia Lai Province have approved plans to relocate the Quy Hoà leprosy village from its current ocean-side setting in Quy Nhơn to make room for an ambitious real estate and tourism project.
Opinion: Electric Vehicles Are Southeast Asia's Way out Amid the Global Fossil Fuel Crisis
As the Iran war crunches global energy supplies and disrupts prices, Southeast Asian leaders may need to diversify oil and gas supplies in order to protect ordinary people.
Paul Christiansen in Environment
An Ancient Turtle Named After Bánh Xèo Can Teach Us a Lot About Whimsy in Science
Nước mắm — that ruby-hued elixir; that salty, fish-flesh-sweet open secret in your favorite recipe; that indispensable icon of Vietnamese culture and, by extension, identity — owes itself to Commerson’s anchovies. That’s right, if your fish sauce comes from the central region, where it was first developed, the fish pressed with salt to produce it are Stolephorus commersonnii, a species named in 1801 after Philibert Commerson, a white Frenchman. Picture all the hardscrabble village homes suffering under the yoke of colonialism, where one of the day’s few pleasures was a humble meal made delicious by a carefully rationed dash of fish sauce and an ingredient whose name pays homage to their colonizers.
New Report Paints Grim Picture of Gender Inequality in Vietnam's Work Environment
The research, conducted by Financial Times Confidential Research, surveyed 5,000 urban respondents in Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam.
[Photos] Da Nang Architects Transform Old Furniture Workshop Into Airy Abode
Instead of demolishing their old home and building a new structure on top of it, a business in Da Nang decided to keep the house’s frame and give it a makeover instead.
[Video] The Story of Saigon’s Oldest Film Camera Repairman
Some might think that analog photography is the stuff of the past given the advent of digital cameras and smartphones, but there is still a modest population – including both newcomers and veterans – ...
Inspired by Dubai, Da Nang Plans to Develop an Urban Area Along the City's Bay
Officials hope the move will achieve a success similar to that of Dubai.
Notorious Vietnamese Wildlife Smuggler Sentenced to 13 Months in Prison
Nguyen Mau Chien, a kingpin in the illegal rhino horn, elephant ivory, pangolin and tiger trade was given 13 months in prison.
[Video] Meet the Mossy Frog, Vietnam's Most Adorable Master of Disguise
The limestone karst forests in Vietnam’s northern provinces are the gifts that keep on giving.
[Photos] Saigon's 'Tree Building' Shields Occupants From Summer Heat
A new Saigon office building relies on a gorgeous double-skin facade build with glass and greenery to reduce noise and cooling costs.
Meet Ho Nhat Ha, the Man Who Walked the Length of Vietnam With No Money
You might have seen him, had you been anywhere between Saigon and Ha Giang in the last four months. The proud owner of a guitar and a 100-watt smile, the simple fact is Ho Nhat Ha would have been hard...
[Photos] This Bien Hoa House Is a Sleek Fusion of the Past and the Future
The future looks incredible for Vietnamese architecture.
Tuan Chau Group Wants to Build Massive 'Mega Resort' in Vung Tau
The proposed Vung Tau Marina City will include an amusement park, movie theater, performance center, high-end apartments, villas, and luxury restaurants. It will accommodate 7,500 residents and 12,000...
Saigon's Landmark 81 to Finish in 2018, Becoming Vietnam's Tallest Skyscraper
Vietnam’s construction industry is reaching new heights with the skyscraper project Landmark 81.
Vietnam Launches First Public Satellite Image Database, 'Data Cube'
The system, a result of a joint effort of the Vietnam National Space Center (VNSC) and Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO), has been in development since 2017.
Amid Climate Change Threats, a Strain of Asian 'Floating Rice' Might Hold the Answer
As Southeast Asian countries struggle to adapt to the mounting challenges brought about by climate change, a potential solution has "floated" to the surface.
Much to Chagrin of Citizens, Bird Nest Farms Thrive in Mekong Delta
Officials find little success in easing the nuisances associated with the booming bird nest farming industry across southern Vietnam.
Vietnam to Build $5bn, 139km High-Speed Railway From Saigon to Can Tho
Once the high-speed railway is finished, it will only take 45 minutes to travel from Saigon to Can Tho.
[Photos] Hiding From the Clamor of Hanoi in a Serene Retreat up High
Atelier 12’s new apartment redesign attempts to answer the question, “how you can live horizontally with only one direction of daylight?"
Da Nang Suspends 2 Steel Plants Due to Pollution
On the evening of February 26, hundreds of residents of Hoa Lien commune gathered at the gates of the two companies to protest against their polluting practices.
What’s Inside Hanoi’s Upcoming Entirely Made-in-Japan Smart Town?
In less than a decade, some Hanoi residents might be able to live and work in a smart town that’s built entirely with Japanese technologies.
Tet Comedy Special 'Tao Quan' Under Fire for Transphobic, Body-Shaming Jokes
The show has been a comedy staple that's loved by many for its use of humor to shed light on the country’s social and economic issues; however, it tends to fare poorly on gender and sexuality matters....
Vingroup, T&T Want to Undertake Feasibility Studies for 3 Metro Lines in Hanoi
Two local conglomerates have expressed interest in conducting feasibility studies for three metro routes in Hanoi.
