The Childhood of Côn Đảo's Baby Turtles Caught on Film
In July, I visited Côn Đảo National Park as part of a group of International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) sea turtle volunteers to see first-hand conservation efforts aimed at the local sea turtle population.
Ward off Your Monday Blues by Joining Me on Beginners' Skateboard Night
Usually in life, niche topics are commonly associated with unpleasant stigmas and misunderstandings — skateboarding in Vietnam is no exception. Once, I admittedly was influenced by such one-sided assumptions.
Pure Passion Turns Dark: The Unexpected Dangers of the Wild Turtle Trade
Seeking a companion during quarantine, Khánh*, a 25-year-old Hanoian, bought a baby turtle through a Facebook group.
Khôi Phạm in Natural Selection
A Case for the Sweet-and-Sour Tamarind as Saigon's Official Municipal Tree
What is the municipal tree of Saigon? In popular culture, Hanoi is perhaps intricately linked with the paralyzing but often romanticized aroma of hoa sữa, while just over a hundred kilometers to the east, Hải Phòng proudly brandishes the name “the city of red phượng flowers.” Đà Lạt has too many flower varieties to choose just one, and settles for “the city of a thousand flowers.” Down south, Bến Tre’s abundance of coconut trees is famous nationwide. Ask any Saigoneer this question, and you’re likely to get one of two answers: chò nâu (dipterocarp) or me (tamarind).
Requiem for a Bàng Tree That Was Cut Down in Front of My Home
Curiosity drove me downstairs into the downpour. Out of the corner of my eye, I spotted the municipal workers — clad in orange-and-green uniforms, their clothes soaked — gathering around a crane. Their attention was focused upward. Following their gaze, I looked up, and froze.
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.
Keeping Cool in Thủ Đức With This Humble Abode’s Well-Ventilated Design
Thick multi-layer brick walls, shaded areas, water features, and natural ventilation allow this private home to stay cool amidst the city's stifling heat.
Saigon's VOH Radio Building, a Marvel of Architect Lê Văn Lắm's Modernist Intuition
In the middle of the 20th century, Vietnam grew to become one of the world’s prominent centers of modernist architecture. Saigon at the time was an economic and cultural heart of the region, with many official government structures constructed and designed in the style of modernist architecture. They were created with aesthetics and form in mind, laying the groundwork to usher in a new period of growth for Vietnamese creative independence.
[Photos] Take a Tour of the Thu Thiem New Urban Area From Above
Two decades after being approved for development, the Thu Thiem Peninsula is slowly taking shape as one of Saigon’s major future urban areas.
[Photos] Vo Trong Nghia's 'Bamboo House' Is a Green Oasis in Sweltering Saigon
The latest addition to Vo Trong Nghia Architects’ "House for Trees" series is a fusion between bamboo and a typical Saigon tube house.
Spotify Likely to Expand to Thailand and Vietnam This Year
It appears likely that Spotify, the popular Swedish music streaming service, will expand to Vietnam and Thailand this year.
Historic Maison du Combattant to Be Replaced by Mixed-Used Complex
Two years after the real estate giant Tan Hoang Minh won the bid for Saigon's "gold land" property at 23 Le Duan, the former Maison du Combattant will finally meet the bulldozer this fall.
Vietnamese Startup VNG Reaches for Country's First IPO Abroad
Vietnamese startup VNG Corp. has signed a memorandum of understanding to list on New York's Nasdaq Stock Exchange.
[Photos] Suoi Tien Park Playground Gets Colorful Makeover
To brighten up an otherwise drab and nondescript playground, all you need is a few hundred colored flags.
Meet Vietnam's Most Tech-Savvy Great-Grandma
Despite her advanced age, a great-grandmother in Hanoi uses Google, Facebook and Skype to check the news and keep in touch with her family, in addition to regularly writing and painting.
[Photos] The State of Saigon's Metro: 2017 Progress
Last year you had a chance to marvel at Hanoi’s first metro line from above, now get ready for a glimpse into Saigon’s future Metro Line 1.
Vietnam Is Crazy About the New Nokia 'Brick' 3310
Vietnam’s most popular phone model ever has officially made a comeback.
[Photos] Saigon Architects Turn Derelict Office Space Into Colorful Apartment
A Saigon-based architecture firm has made full use of vibrant colors to create a lively living environment that strikes a balance between form and function.
[Photos] Meet Tao Dan Park's 'Squirrel Lady'
You’ve heard stories about Saigon’s famous cat lady, now meet Tao Dan Park’s squirrel lady.
[Photos] Hanoi Neighborhood Grows Roadside Vegetable Garden
A neighborhood in Hanoi has turned a patch of roadside into a community garden.
[Photos] This West Lake House Is the Perfect Place for a Weekend Getaway
Sometimes you need a home away from home.
Opinion: Saigon’s Architecture Should Express Our Times Today, Not the Past
Based upon its fascinating history, modern-day Saigon displays a rich character all its own, with buildings across the city representing each era of its storied past. However, several faux colonial bu...
Work Begins on $3bn Tourism Complex on Cat Ba Island, Threatening National Park
Sun Group has begun construction of a US$3 billion resort and entertainment complex on Cat Ba Island in northern Vietnam.
52% of Computers in Vietnam Are at Risk of Ransomware Attack: Cybersecurity Experts
Vietnam’s computer users are at high risk of being attacked by ransomware, according to a recent cybersecurity report.
Saigon's Metro Line 1 Might Extend Into Binh Duong and Dong Nai: Study
The governments of both Binh Duong and Dong Nai provinces are studying the feasibility of extending Saigon's Metro Line 1 into their areas.
[Photos] Saigon's 'Binh House': A Harmonious Blend of Nature and Concrete
This irregularly shaped house is the latest addition to VTN Architects’ “House for Trees” series, a project aimed at introducing more green spaces to Vietnam’s urban housing projects.
[Photos] A Tour of Saigon's Biggest Motorbike 'Prisons'
In Saigon, motorbikes can go to jail just like their human counterparts.
Gaming, Movies and Kid's Stuff: Here's What Vietnam Watches on YouTube
Vietnamese spend a lot of time watching YouTube videos and being online, recent research shows.
