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).
Vietnam Launches Major Program to Provide Anti-HIV Pills in 11 Localities
Vietnam has launched a national program to provide anti-HIV pills to high-risk groups in honor of World AIDS Day, which fell on December 1.
Hanoi Aims to Drastically Reduce Plastic Bag Use
Are you tired of seeing plastic everywhere?
After E-Scooter, Vingroup to Launch 4 New Smartphones This Month
Vingroup's smartphone brand, Vsmart, will be Vietnam's second, after the BPhone, which was created by BKAV.
Vietnam Men's Football Team Enters World's Top 100 Again After 7 Years
Vietnam’s impressive winning streak at the ongoing AFF Cup 2018 has propelled the national men’s football team back into the top 100 teams in the world.
Vietnam Welcomes 19,300 New Registered Organ Donors in 2018, Highest in 5 Years
Popular perception of organ donation is changing.
Saigon Metro Project Will Halt If Unpaid Bills Are Not Settled, Japanese Ambassador Warns
Even the Japanese contractor has had enough of late payments and delays when it comes to Saigon’s Metro Line 1.
International Week at BlS Hanoi Helps Nurture Globally-Minded Students
For one week each year, British International School Hanoi (BIS Hanoi) students and parents take part in a tour of world cultures and traditions through a vibrant fair and a series of learning a...
Meet Le Huong Giang, Vietnam Television's First Blind Newscaster
If you’re a frequent viewer of the morning news segment Cafe Sang Voi VTV3 (Morning Coffee With VTV3), you might have spotted Le Huong Giang, the first blind TV host of Vietnam’s national television b...
More Smart Toilets Coming To Vietnam's Local Bus Stations
Ho Chi Minh City is expected to have more standardized public restrooms installed at bus stations across the city.
Michael Tatarski in Society
Laiday Refill Station Sells a Sustainable Lifestyle to All Saigoneers
While many individuals and businesses in Saigon are working to reduce their reliance on single-use plastics, Quyen Nguyen and Helly Tong decided to take action even further.
[Photos] Soc Son's Home Among the Pines
A new house in Soc Son, outside of Hanoi, will have residents living in the trees.
District 1 Wants To Completely Ban Traffic on Nguyen Hue In 2020
District 1's People Committee recently sent a proposal to the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Transportation regarding traffic management for Nguyen Hue Boulevard.
44% of Male Students Have First Drink by Age 14: Study
It's no secret that many Vietnamese adults enjoy downing a few drinks from time to time, but a new study has found that the hobby is popular among youths as well, particularly males.
Vietnam Might Be Punished Next Match After Fans Set off Flares Mid-Game
Vietnam's football fanatics might harm the national team's performance during the current regional tournament.
[Video] These Facial Expressions Saigoneers Make While Driving Will Brighten up Your Day
If you’ve resided in Saigon for any period of time, you’d know that the city is full of character. Beneath the apparent urban rush and reserved demeanor, Saigoneers also have a whimsical side that tak...
Vietnam to Test 5G Technology Next Year for 2020 Launch
The fifth generation of cellular mobile technology promises superior speed, higher bandwidth and better responsiveness.
After Long Thanh, 5 Provincial Cities Also Request International Airports
In the light of the Long Thanh Airport project, smaller provinces have proposed upgrades to and construction of more international airports in their areas as well.
Hanoian Engineer Convinces Google to Add Vietnamese to Gboard
When the Google app Gboard launched internationally last year, it initially offered Android users Google keyboards in 15 different languages. Of these options, Vietnamese was not included.
A Saigon Hospital Just Added Scooter Ambulances for Hẻm Emergencies
Will the new initiative help improve the survival rate of patients in Saigon?
[Photos] A Visit to Da Nang's New Cutting-Edge Coffee Roaster
The Da Nang coffee roaster and shop epitomizes Vietnam’s craft coffee culture.
