Saigon Commences Metro Line, Major Administrative Hub Project in Thủ Thiêm
Municipal authorities in Hồ Chí Minh City are moving forward with a number of infrastructure projects that will majorly transform the peninsula in the future.
From the Ground up Into the Air: The Evolution of Bitexco in 25 Photos
Between Thủ Thiêm's ambitious new skyscrapers, the planned transformation of Thanh Đa Peninsula and a LEED-standard apart...
The Global Waste Trade Fuels the Rise of Waste Colonialism in Southeast Asia
In August 2025, Malaysian campaigner Wong Pui Yi stood outside the UN headquarters in Geneva and made an appeal to Global North nations: “Stop treating the Global South as the rubbish bin for plastic waste you cannot handle.”
Pedaling for a Purpose: The Coastal Cycling Challenge Bringing Homes to Quảng Ngãi
During February and March, a group of volunteers from Saigon spent five days cycling up the coast, starting in Thảo Điền and ending up in the mountainous district of Trà Bông, nestled deep in Quảng Ngãi Province.
Michael Tatarski in Natural Selection
Voọc Cát Bà: The Endangered Primate of Karst Land
Imagine being born one color, and growing up into a very differently hued adult.
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.
[Photos] An Oddly Shaped Lot Presents a Creative Challenge for Local Architects
The house, named Hoa House, rests on an irregular parcel of land formed by two square lots unevenly placed next to each other.
Vietnamese Ride-Hailing Service Aber Launches in Hanoi
The latest fully Vietnamese ride-hailing service, Aber, launched in Hanoi last Friday, four months after its first appearance in Saigon.
Vietnam to Launch Another Homemade Satellite This December
The satellites will help monitor environmental conditions related to climate change and allow for emergency disaster warnings.
Vietnam Launches Mobile Bus With Free Breast Cancer Screening for 8,000 Women Nationwide
A positive note to kickstart the Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the anniversary of the Vietnam's Women Union.
Apple Suppliers Consider Moving Operation to Vietnam to Escape US-China Trade War
Several major Apple equipment suppliers are considering moving production outside of China amidst the US-China trade war.
Vietnam Ranks 4th Among Countries With Most Liver Cancer-Related Deaths: WHO
Due to heavy drinking, lack of awareness and insufficient early screening, 20,000 Vietnamese die of the liver cancer every year.
Unknown in Vietnam, Local Ride-Hailing App FastGo to Expand to Indonesia, Myanmar
Homegrown ride-hailing app FastGo just announced that it’s preparing for a launch in Myanmar and Indonesia.
[Photos] From Mui Ne to Can Tho: A Visual Exploration of Life in Southern Vietnam
Leaving behind the mountains and valleys of northern and central Vietnam, I was welcomed by the landscapes of southern provinces: beautiful, windy beaches, sprawling rivers in the Mekong Delta and bus...
[Photos] Hanoi Architects Unveil Low-Cost House for Vulnerable Communities
In Vietnam’s rural regions, local homesteads are constantly facing threats of natural disasters like flooding and soil erosion. An architecture firm has recently devised an affordable housing project ...
Lack of Space, Booming Tech Scene Drive Saigon's Office Rents to Highest in 5 Years
Driven by a dearth of suitable office space and the flourishing of local companies, the monthly cost to rent an office in central Saigon is skyrocketing.
Fitness, Flexibility and Mindful Meditation: There's Something for Everyone in Saigon's Yoga Scene
During Saigon’s lunch hour, you won’t find Jiva sitting on any street side. That’s because she’s busy leading the city’s lunchtime renegades, a group that sacrifices that precious hour of eating to ge...
Nearly One-Third of All Vietnamese Suffer From Mental Health Problems
Roughly 30% of Vietnamese people are suffering from mental health problems, with depression rating as the most common.
Kit Humphrey in Society
Q&A: New British Ambassador Gareth Ward on Improving Education, Inspire Me Festival and Human Trafficking
Gareth Ward took up his role as the British Ambassador this July. He’s already enamored himself to the Vietnamese public on social media through his Vietnamese language skills, and photos of him havin...
Vietnam Imposes Harsher Penalties on Street Vendors, Eateries to Address Food Safety Concerns
A new resolution will increase fines for street vendors who do not wear gloves as well as organizations that sell diseased animals or use banned chemicals.
Thi Nguyen in Society
With the End of the Tuoi Tre Rape Allegation, Vietnam's #MeToo Sizzles Out. What Now?
In April this year, a sexual assault allegation surrounding a female intern and a Tuoi Tre editor made national headlines and prompted an outpouring of discussions that paved the way for Vietnam's #Me...
[Photos] Former Street Kid Reveals the Reality of Hanoi’s Homeless Youth
I grew up in a very poor family in Nam Dinh Province. When I was 14, I traveled to Hanoi to shine shoes, in the hope that I could earn money and support my family. But after a year and a half working ...
Update: Grab Announces Partnership With Local E-Wallet App Moca
Grab users who have been enjoying the app’s services via cashless payments might need to take note of this new update.
No Turnbuckles, No Ropes, No Problem for Saigon's Pro Wrestlers
Damien Wolfe rained down blow after blow on spindly Phong Tran (not pictured above), with onlookers jeering and questioning his humanity. Then, out of the blue, Phong sprang to life and leapt into the...
Saigon Architects Clinch Sustainability Award at Regional Event in Tokyo
Architecture firm Tropical Space received distinctions in the categories of sustainable design and single family residential project at the Architects Regional Council Asia (Arcasia) Awards for Archit...
Michael Tatarski in Development
[Photos] A Visit to Landmark 81, the Roof of Saigon
Over the last year, Saigon's skyline has become dominated by a skyscraper in Binh Thanh District.
