Vietnamese Indie Studio Skrollcat Announces 'Hoa 2,' Sequel of 2021 Award-Winning Game
In 2021, the first Hoa title came out just in time to soothe our pandemic anxiety. Five years later, will Hoa 2 be up for the job in this new era of fuel crisis and global instability?
The Aesthetic Yet Functional Role of Shade in the Genome of Modernist Architecture
Since the mid-20th century, Vietnamese architecture has started to be made from industrial materials such as concrete, steel, glass, etc. This resulted in Vietnamese modernism, a branch of global modernism.
Vietnam's Woolly Bat Is Being Hunted to Extinction to Be Halloween Decorations
With hues of orange and black on its wings and a furry, fluffy face, the painted woolly bat is a stunner. But its beauty has become a deadly liability. People want to hang the bats — dead and stuffed — on their walls, display them as collectibles and even set them in jewelry.
In Search of Ba Khía, the Mangrove Crab That Captures the Soul of Cà Mau
The tide is low tonight. The mud flats, enveloped in the mangrove forest’s darkness, are dotted with the sporadic flares of headlamps. On bundles of exposed mangrove roots, shadows cast by black crabs crowd out one another. In my hometown, we call them “ba khía.”
Hanoi Breaks Ground on Sports Complex With World's 2nd-Largest Stadium
Hanoi is currently building the country’s largest sports complex that’s hoped to become Vietnam’s go-to location to host international events and tournaments.
Saigon Approves Plan to Extend Metro Line 1 to Long Thành International Airport
Plans for eventual metro access to the Long Thành International Airport are taking shape.
Paul Christiansen in Natural Selection
A Brief History of Ngựa, a Non-Native Animal Vietnam Has Made Its Own
Are horses a Vietnamese animal?
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.
How Sixth Form Prepares British International School Students to Thrive
“It’s not just about getting into university, it’s what you’ll do there, and after, will you thrive?” Sean O’Neill, Headteacher at British International School, Ho Chi Minh City explains.
[Photos] New House in Bat Trang Village Pays Homage to Its Pottery Traditions
The unique house in suburban Hanoi showcases a new way that buildings could lionize the raw beauty of bricks.
Saltwater Intrusion Might Damage 40,000ha of Crops in Mekong Delta, Experts Say
Saltwater intrusion will threaten huge stretches of fruit plantations in the coming days and weeks.
Vietnamese Modders Create Drivable VinFast Car in Grand Theft Auto V
Curious about VinFast’s vehicles but can’t afford one? Well, now you can (kind of) drive around one of these flagship cars in Grand Theft Auto V (GTA V).
[Photos] A Rustic Hue House as Charming as Grandma's Cottage
Who doesn't want a getaway home nestled in a garden?
HCMC FC Player Suspended, Fined for Brutal Tackle That Broke Opponent's Leg
Last night, Saigon’s football fans witnessed one of the most violent tackles in contemporary history, one that will likely put both involved parties out of commission for a long time.
Vietnam Ranks Near Bottom of New Sustainable Tourism Index
What are you doing to be a sustainable tourist?
Vietnam National University to Add Golf to PE Curriculum in Pilot Program
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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 doc...
Three Nha Trang Residents on How Covid-19 Affected Their Livelihood
Normally, Nha Trang is one of Vietnam’s most famous tourism destinations.
[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?
Architecture College to Renovate Da Lat's Abandoned Franciscan Mission
Recently, the University of Architecture HCMC (UAHCMC) announced plans to renovate Da Lat’s abandoned Franciscan mission. Due to the popularity of the complex among locals and tourists, the building’s...
Vietnam Begins Covid-19 Vaccinations With Hospital Staff in Hanoi, Saigon, Hai Duong
Less than two weeks after the first batch of vaccine doses landed, Vietnam officially began its national vaccination campaign against COVID-19.
A Decade of Growth at the European International School
In 2012, a small group of teachers, parents, and Administrators had “a dream and a hope and an aspiration for an educational village.” Eight years later, the School celebrates a decade of growth, and ...
Ambitious Expressway, Drainage Tunnel Proposed Along To Lich River
The To Lich River could become a crucial urban artery of Hanoi should the proposal is approved.
Saigon Metro's Foreign Experts to Be Paid at Least $23,000 Per Month
Teaching train driving is a bankable field nowadays.
Saigon Schools Create a Productive Learning Environment
“If we get the environment right, it naturally lends itself to teaching and learning…if students feel safe and happy, learning can happen,” explains Beth Wills, Deputy Primary and Kindergarten Princip...
Indonesian Farming Game Raises Over $1.4m in Fundraising Campaign
Imagine if The Sims included social justice issues instead of the ability to ignite your home in a wicker furniture inferno.
After Backlash, Mitsubishi Pulls out of Binh Thuan Coal-Fired Power Plant Project
Global companies face growing pressure to stop backing thermal power.
3 Vsmart Phones Now on Sale in the US, Albeit Sold Under AT&T Brand
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