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.
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).
Environment Ministry Officials Propose Plastic Bag Tax
Would it help break Vietnam's plastic addiction?
Vietnam Bans Drones Near Airports After 2 Airplanes Mysteriously Dented
After two commercial flights were seemingly struck by drones, authorities have banned the remote-controlled zip-dive-hover-spinny-boxes in areas surrounding airports across the country.
Huge Flock of Endangered Bird Species Appears in Dong Nai
To quote Dr. Ian Malcolm in Jurassic Park, "Life, uh, finds a way."
Vietnam Defeats UAE to Claim Group G’s Top Spot in World Cup Qualifier
The national team hasn’t lost a game since the World Cup 2022 qualification round started.
Saigon Authorities Cut $147m From Metro Line 1’s Cost
Work on the first metro line is 75% complete.
Fourth Person Dies of Swine Flu This Year, Dozens Quarantined
A Buddhist nun in the Central Highlands died of swine flu on Tuesday, bringing the total number of deaths caused by the disease this year to four.
JICA Suggests Urban Railways Could Help Reduce Air Pollution in Hanoi, Saigon
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is helping authorities to develop a measuring, reporting and verification system for Vietnam’s urban railway systems.
JICA Suggests Urban Railway Could Help Reduce Air Pollution in Saigon, Hanoi
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is helping authorities to develop a measuring, reporting and verification system for Vietnam’s urban railway systems.
Hanoi Should Clamp Down on Single-Use Plastic, Experts Say
In a meeting last Friday, experts warned Hanoi authorities about the city’s growing plastic waste problem.
Coach Park Hang-Seo Extends Contract With Vietnam Football Federation
Good news for Vietnamese football fans!
Kit Humphrey in Environment
The Campaign Aiming to End Vietnam's Gruesome Buffalo Fights
Sharpened horns, gashed eyes and slashed skin are hallmarks of buffalo fighting festivals that animal rights organizations are trying to close down.
Being Human: How Can We Cope With Climate Change Grief?
Saigoneer is proud to announce ‘Being Human,’ our new series dedicated to mental health.
Vo Trong Nghia Studio Wins Dezeen’s 'Architect of the Year' Award
Vo Trong Nghia and his studio have established a reputation both in Vietnam and elsewhere for incorporating local and inexpensive materials in their designs.
[Photos] Spicing up the Typical Saigon Tube House With Geometry and Unusual Colors
The tube house is Saigon’s idiosyncratic architectural feature, but at times, their design can be woefully repetitive and uninspiring. Which makes them the perfect canvas for architects to exercise th...
Ocean Cleanup to Pilot Trash-Collecting Boat in Can Tho
Ocean Cleanup is a non-governmental organization found by Dutch engineer Boyan Slat, who aims to remove plastic from the ocean using technology.
Binh Duong to Build 'World Trade Center' With Link to Saigon Metro
Binh Duong has unveiled plans to construct a massive commercial complex in hopes of boosting the local economy and investment opportunities.
Both Hanoi and Saigon Will Face Extensive Flooding by 2050, New Data Shows
A new research paper from Climate Central reveals an even more harrowing future for coastal cities around the world, including in Vietnam, compared to previous predictions.
Southern Vietnam, Including Saigon, Will Be Submerged by 2050, New Data Shows
A new research paper from Climate Central reveals an even more harrowing future for coastal cities around the world, including in Vietnam, compared to previous predictions.
Vietnam Among Top 15 Countries With Lowest Average Height, Official Says
All heights are beautiful.
Marvel Mobile Game Unveils New Southeast Asian, Including Vietnamese, Superheroes
The three Southeast Asian characters were created exclusively for the mobile game Marvel Future Fight.
