In Đồng Nai, a Rustic Abode Emerges Under the Canopies of Cashew Trees
A clear directive was issued before construction of the home: all 26 cashew trees occupying the 100-square-meter plot must be preserved.
Meet Tâm, a Crossing ‘Guardian’ Protecting Saigon Traffic and Trains From Each Other
In a small kiosk overlooking the crowded Nguyễn Trọng Tuyển Street in Phú Nhuận, Nguyễn Thị Tâm routinely checks the clock and reviews the day’s train schedule meticulously. She’s repeated these tasks countless times, a crucial component of a job that she’s done for two decades as a train crossing attendant.
Learning to Coexist in Peace Is the First Step to Protect Vietnam's Last Remaining Elephants
A trail of enormous footprints, criss-crossing slabs of cracked concrete, lead to a battered ranger station in Vietnam’s Pù Mát National Park. Park staff say the wild Asian elephant that left the tracks is as friendly as it is lonely.
A Glimpse Into the Epic Underground Shows of Vietnam Pro Wrestling
Back in 2018, Saigon witnessed the birth of Vietnam Pro Wrestling (VPW), the first and only Pro Wrestlers in the whole of ...
HCMC Approves VinSpeed, VinGroup's Railway Arm, to Build Metro Line to Cần Giờ
A roughly 50-kilometer-long urban railway route will run from September 23 Park in downtown Saigon to VinGroup's Green Paradise project in Cần Giờ, beginning in 2028 at an estimated cost of VND102.43 trillion (nearly US$3.9 billion).
Diving (Literally) Into Hoàng Hoa Thám's Mountains of Secondhand Clothes
In a hẻm, clothing sprawled out on platforms lined with the plastic sacks the clothing came in, overspilling onto the ta...
Paul Christiansen in Natural Selection
Đà Lạt’s Indigenous Pine Trees, Tropical Miracles Threatened by Urbanization
“The shimmering pine trees stand in silence / Branches and leaves seem to have sunk silently. / How can one distinguish between reality and fantasy!”
Saigon Unveils Plan to Build 2 Pedestrian Bridges Over Tôn Đức Thắng Street
Tourists will soon lose one of their favorite “crossing Saigon streets is so crazy!” filming locations when two new pedestrian bridges connecting to Bạch Đằng Wharf are completed.
Vietnam May Finally Legalize Sports Betting
After almost 18 years of discussion, Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance is leading the effort to legalize sports betting.
Amid Note 7 Debacle, Samsung Cuts Pay, Work Hours in Northern Vietnam Plants
Despite promises that the Note 7 debacle would not impact workers at Samsung's factory in northern Vietnam, employees face reduced income and fewer working hours.
[Photos] A System of Chaos: Public Transportation and Saigon's Traffic Pandemonium
Saigoneer is a proud media sponsor of the third edition of TP. Ho Chi Minh: MEGA City, released earlier this month. The compact and concise photo book explores urban development, landscapes and people...
As Myanmar Grows, Yangon Balances History With Modern Development
Yangon has one of the most intact historic cityscapes in Southeast Asia, and under the current government administration, new development is rising fast. While deliberating over how to develop, Yangon...
Vietnam Might Face a Shortage of Women by 2050
After thousands of years of heavy Confucian influence in Vietnam, millions of local men may have a hard time finding a wife.
Brian Letwin in Architecture
[Photos] Saigon Architect Combines Past and Present at 4Ps Ben Thanh
In its new space near Ben Thanh Market, Saigon's most popular Japanese pizza joint, Pizza 4Ps, has managed to combine the southern hub's unique sense of place with innovative contemporary architecture...
Vietnamese Swimmer Breaks Asian Record to Take Home Gold
Yesterday, Vietnamese swimmer Nguyen Thi Anh Vien left the 10th Asian Swimming Championships (ASC) with some hardware, in addition to setting a new competition record in the women’s 400-meter individu...
Dana Filek-Gibson in Society
Take a Tour of D10’s 64-Year-Old Mosque
Since its construction in 1952, Hakeem Haji Musa Hamit and his family have been taking care of District 10’s modest Niamatul Islamiyah, a one-room prayer hall dedicated to the area’s Muslim community.
Prince William Visits Vietnam to Promote Wildlife Conservation, Drinks Coffee
Prince William is wrapping up the final day of a Hanoi visit to promote wildlife conservation efforts at the third International Wildlife Trade Conference, hosted by Vietnam’s Ministry of Agriculture ...
Ben Tre Businessman Gives Former Convicts, Addicts New Lease on Life
After reading his job posting in the local newspaper, many people thought Kieu Thanh Tam had lost his mind: “Help wanted: ex-convicts and drug addicts who want another chance at life.”
[Photos] Hanging on to Tradition: The Transformation of a Bangkok Neighborhood
Like many areas of Bangkok – and many Southeast Asian cities in general – the Thai capital’s Phra Khanong neighborhood is undergoing massive transformations.
[Photos] Saigoneers Tell the Story of a City Undergoing Drastic Change
Saigoneer is a proud media sponsor of the third edition of TP. Ho Chi Minh: MEGA City, released earlier this month. The compact and concise photo book explores urban development, landscapes and people...
With TPP Likely Dead, Vietnam Focuses on Other FTAs
In the wake of the recent American presidential election, politicians and experts around the world are predicting the end of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) under a Donald Trump presidency.
Tan Son Nhat Is One Step Closer to Getting a Metro Line
Preparations are moving forward on a two-kilometer extension connecting Saigon Metro’s planned Line 5 with Tan Son Nhat International Airport.
International Court Exposes Vietnamese Animal Trafficking Village
A Netherlands-based environmental commission will hold a public hearing later today to present the results of a long investigation into the state of Vietnam’s animal trafficking problems.
[Video] The Life of Saigon's Longtime Lifeguard Couple
Since the city’s beginning centuries ago, Saigon’s complex system of rivers and streams has provided its dwellers with sustenance, transport and even a livelihood. However, today the city is developin...
Quang Ninh Pilots Self-Driving Car Route to China
Starting this Wednesday, tourists in Quang Ninh province and China’s Guangxi Zhang Autonomous Region can board a fleet of self-driving cars to visit the other country for a short trial period.
[Photos] The MEGA City: Saigon's Innovative Architecture
Saigoneer is a proud media sponsor of the third edition of TP. Ho Chi Minh: MEGA City, released earlier this month. The compact and concise photo book explores urban development, landscapes and people...
American First-Grader Creates Video Lessons for Vietnamese Students
Mai Pham is not your average six-year-old.
Vietnamese Man Sets 4 World Records for Memorization
Last Sunday, Ninh Thuan province’s Duong Anh Vu officially set four world records for memorization of statistical data.
