Jim Selkin in Society
The Quotidian Hẻm Life Along the Railway Track in District 3
I have made multiple trips up and down the hẻm along the railway from Le Van Sy to capture the moods both dur...
Saigoneer in Architecture
[Photos] A Rustic Hue House as Charming as Grandma's Cottage
Who doesn't want a getaway home nestled in a garden?
Michael Tatarski in Environment
On Phu Quoc, New Program Links Waste Pickers, Factory to Reduce Low-Value Plastic
Not all plastics are treated equally.
Debby Nguyen in Health
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 doctors practices both traditional and western forms of medicine.
Tran Duy Minh in Society
Three Nha Trang Residents on How Covid-19 Affected Their Livelihood
Normally, Nha Trang is one of Vietnam’s most famous tourism destinations.
Saigoneer in Architecture
[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?
Govi Snell in Environment
The First Vietnamese in Antarctica: The Path to Conservation for Hong Hoang
For Hong Hoang, a career in environmental activism in Vietnam began with a polar expedition.
Phạm Phú Vinh in Architecture
The Beauty of Saigon's Mid-Century Shophouses via Street Sketches
What was Vietnamese architecture after colonialism?
Saigoneer in Society
Vietnam Ranked 2nd in ASEAN in Efforts to Reduce Inequality: Report
Only Thailand rated higher than Vietnam in the region.
Saigoneer in Health
Saigon to Open New 1,000-Bed Oncology Hospital With Helipad Next Month
After years of delay, the second campus of the Ho Chi Minh City Oncology Hospital will finally open its doors to patients next month.
Saigoneer in Architecture
[Photos] A Glow-up Turns an Antique Shophouse Into a Hip Creative Space
Who says you can't combine work and play?
Saigoneer in Development
Hanoi Gears up to Start Building Metro Line 5 in 2022
The proposed route would cover 39 kilometers.
Saigoneer in Tech
Vietnam Will Allow Phone Use in Class for Educational Purposes
This doesn't mean students will be able to use Facebook and TikTok during class though.
Saigoneer in Health
US to Open Southeast Asia CDC Office in Hanoi
The office will allow the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to have an increased presence in monitoring, aiding responses to, and learning from health issues, including COVID-19...
Saigoneer in Architecture
[Photos] The Saigon Factory Whose Walls Are Made of Plants
Sign us up for a job here.
Michael Tatarski in Development
Saigon Has Always Lacked Public Space. Here's How We Can Remedy That.
What comes to mind when you think of public space in Saigon?
Saigoneer in Health
Hanoi, Saigon Report Cases of Rare Poisoning Linked to Vegan Pâté
In recent weeks, Vietnam has recorded more than a dozen cases of botulism, a rare and dangerous disease that disables its victims’ nerves, causing paralysis.
Saigoneer in Environment
3 Endangered Langurs Were Released Back Into the Wild in Ninh Binh
The trio of critically endangered Delacour's langurs (voọc mông trắng) had been at a conservation center in Cuc Phuong National Park.
Saigoneer in Tech
Vietnamese Tech Company VNG Sues TikTok for Using Zing Music Illegally
The lawsuit is related to alleged copyright infringement.
Saigoneer in Tech
New Decree Imposes up to VND100m Penalty on Spam Texts, Calls
Will this stop the barrage of real estate and online game solicitations attacking our inboxes?
Saigoneer in Development
Vietnam Plans Can Tho-Ca Mau Expressway to Improve Mekong Delta Traffic
The 130-kilometer-long highway would connect the two Mekong Delta cities by 2025.
Saigoneer in Development
Plans to Build Hotel Complex on Da Lat's Đồi Dinh Opposed by Experts
Da Lat authorities are moving forward with a master plan to redesign the city’s central area, but the project has been controversial from the start.
Saigoneer in Architecture
Eco-Kindergarten in Vinh Recognized by Australian Architecture Awards
Designing a highly stylized and functional school not only provides kids with a conducive learning environment, it also wins international attention.
Saigoneer in Health
Vietnam's Healthcare Workers Infected With Covid-19 to Receive VND10m
The funds will go toward healthcare workers who get infected with the novel coronavirus.
Saigoneer in Development
Hanoi Proposes More Runways, Terminals in Future Noi Bai Expansions
If the plan comes to fruition, Noi Bai would get two new runways and multiple new terminals in the future.
Saigoneer in Environment
A New Mantis Species in Vietnam Was Named After David Attenborough
If you've ever stared into nature and had the calming voice of an elderly British man enter to narrate the scene, you are probably a David Attenborough fan.
Saigoneer in Architecture
[Photos] New House by VTN Architects Blurs Line Between Man and Nature
"What, you want me to live in a house with walls?"
Saigoneer in Health
Da Nang Trials Group Testing for Covid-19 to Save Resources
Facing a massive number of tests to be done among residents, Da Nang is exploring more cost-effective ways to do COVID-19 testing.
