Bex Hughes and Chris Humphrey in Art
In Tình Đầu Exhibition Space, a Home for Hanoi's Bohemian Young Artists
Nestled deep within labyrinthine alleyways in Hanoi’s Ba Dinh District, Tình Đầu (first love), a studio-gallery run by a collective of Vietnamese artists, is growing a reputation as a home for the capital’s young creatives.
Saigoneer in Tech
Local Engineers Develop Vietnamese-Language Site to Track Corona Cases in Real Time
The online map was developed by a group of five Vietnamese engineers from Kompa Group, a tech company based in Vietnam and Silicon Valley.
Saigoneer in Vietnam
[Illustrations] Everyday Life in 1923 Northern Vietnam Through 10 Rare Sketches
It was a simpler time in Vietnam 100 years ago — just people going about their life without a single phone in sight.
Urbanist Hanoi in Vietnam
European Union Votes to Approve Historic Free Trade Deal With Vietnam
MEPs in European Parliament today voted in favor of a historic free trade agreement between the EU and Vietnam.
Urbanist Hanoi in Hanoi
Part of Historic Building, Meant to Be Preserved, Destroyed After Miscommunication
Part of a historic building, meant to be saved from demolition and recognized as a heritage site, has been bulldozed thanks to a miscommunication.
Eric Roache in Film & TV
From Fan to Filmmaker: How Le Lam Vien Found his Confidence as an Independent Director
At the age of 12, Le Lam Vien saw a movie at the cinema for the first time, and it swept him away to another world – one he’s been chasing ever since.
Saigoneer in Environment
Vietnam Will Have Harsher Dry Season, Fewer Typhoons in 2020, Experts Say
The harsh dry season is predicted to impact all three regions of the country.
Zula Rabikowska in Culture
[Photos] In Poland, Homemade Thịt Kho Trứng for the Homeless
The Vietnamese community in Poland started to form in the 1950s, and to this day, most of its residents are very active in Poland.
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Bex Hughes and Chris Humphrey in Art
In Tình Đầu Exhibition Space, a Home for Hanoi's Bohemian Young Artists
Nestled deep within labyrinthine alleyways in Hanoi’s Ba Dinh District, Tình Đầu (first love), a studio-gallery run by a collective of Vietnamese artists, is growing a reputation as a home for the cap...
Saigoneer in Vietnam
The Moments of Goodwill and Whimsy in Vietnam's Fight Against Coronavirus
In the 2011 medical thriller Contagion, directed by Steven Soderbergh, after an unknown disease strikes the US and then most of the planet, viewers witness a rapidly unraveling world where social deca...
Saigoneer in Health
Vietnam Continues Nationwide School Shutdown Due to Covid-19
Schools and university campuses were supposed to reopen on February 17 in several provinces.
Saigoneer in Environment
Vietnam, Other Mekong Nations Launch Joint Program to Tackle River Plastic Waste
A regional workshop was recently held to discuss plastic pollution in the Mekong River.
Saigoneer in Vietnam
Spotify, Netflix Halt Free Trials in Vietnam. Are Black Market Accounts to Blame?
No more Netflix and chill for free.
Saigoneer in Tech
Local Engineers Develop Vietnamese-Language Site to Track Corona Cases in Real Time
The online map was developed by a group of five Vietnamese engineers from Kompa Group, a tech company based in Vietnam and Silicon Valley.
Saigoneer in Vietnam
[Illustrations] Everyday Life in 1923 Northern Vietnam Through 10 Rare Sketches
It was a simpler time in Vietnam 100 years ago — just people going about their life without a single phone in sight.
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How Hanoi's Over-Chlorinated Water Affects Hair and Skin
Hanoi's water supply suffers from over-chlorination, which can have wide-ranging impacts one’s hair and skin.
Urbanist Hanoi in Service
Drinking Hanoi's Water
You consume, on average, the equivalent of a credit card’s worth of microplastics every week.
Urbanist Hanoi in Retail
Miss Vietnam Translates Hanoi’s Essence into a Fragrance
A spring wind eases through the trees surrounding Hanoi’s Hoan Kiem Lake, tussling the hem of a woman’s ao tu than as she pauses to stare acro...
Saigoneer in Eat & Drink
Luxurious Private Villa Opens Doors to Guests in Phu Quoc
Accompanied by the patter of footsteps on ceramic tiles and the soft hush of ocean waves, passing lavish lacquer paintings and 19th century ...
Urbanist Hanoi in Health
Hanoi's Worrisome Air Quality and What You Can Do About It
The dark haze frequently draped across Hanoi’s skyline exemplifies one of the most serious problems the city is facing: air pollution....
Urbanist Hanoi in Eat & Drink
Stellar Steakhouse: The Skyline Restaurant That Specializes in the Details
Winning formulas can be tough to change. It would be easy for a restaurant as established as Stellar Steakhouse to rest on its laurels. That i...
Urbanist Hanoi in Hotels
For Chef Thierry Pannier, Fine French Cuisine is a Tale of Tradition
For head chef Thierry Pannier, a dish at Maison Vie isn’t just a meal to be consumed, but a story to be told. As we sit down to roasted pigeon...
Urbanist Hanoi in Eat & Drink
At BIS Hanoi's First-Ever Performing Arts Festival, Diversity and Talent Take Center Stage
Great collaborative school events create memories, foster a sense of achievement and enrich learning. Yet, as always, there are questions we...
Urbanist Hanoi in Health
Breakfast — Anywhere, Anytime — Yoga and a Beach View: A Stay at Fusion Suites Da Nang
Thanks to its clean, expansive beachfront, variety of entertainment options, robust nightlife and proximity to cultural sights such as Hoi A...
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Saigoneer in Film & TV
[Photos] Japan Releases New Sketches of Upcoming Ghibli Theme Park
A cafeteria containing Spirited Away 's ghostly food stalls , a full-size version of the house where Mei and Satsuki lived when they first...
Eric Roache in Film & TV
From Fan to Filmmaker: How Le Lam Vien Found his Confidence as an Independent Director
At the age of 12, Le Lam Vien saw a movie at the cinema for the first time, and it swept him away to another world – one he’s been chasing e...
Michael Tatarski in Art
Art Platform S.E.A. Focus Brings Together 20 Galleries From Vietnam, Asia
In its second year, the art platform brought together 20 galleries from across Asia and beyond, highlighting a diverse range of contemporary...
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Mervin Lee in Food Culture
A Bún Đậu Mắm Tôm in Singapore That Tastes (and Smells) Just Like Home
Joo Chiat, a neighborhood in the eastern realms of Singapore, is hardly a forgettable area.
Trang Six in Food Culture
The Unifying Presence of Cái Mâm, Vietnam’s Ubiquitous, Familial Food Tray
An authentic Vietnamese meal cannot be complete without cái mâm.
Stories
Saigoneer in Vietnam
Northern Vietnam Just Had the Hottest Start to a Year in 5 Decades
Is it just us, or has it been a little warmer than usual lately?
Urbanist Hanoi in Roundups
Morning Stories Roundup: Firework Displays Set at Many Locations to Welcome Lunar New Year
Stay connected with Urbanist Hanoi on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Each morning, we select some of...
Urbanist Hanoi in Vietnam
Vietnam-China Train Stopped in its Tracks Amid Ongoing Virus Fears
For the first time in 11 years, the train crossing the border from Vietnam into China will stop running amid continuing coronavirus co...
Society
Saigoneer in Environment
Vietnam's Economy Among the Hardest Hit by Sea Level Rise: Moody's
A new report from Moody’s Investors Service points to a long-term credit risk from sea level rise in Vietnam.
Urbanist Hanoi in Health
3 Vietnamese, All Home for Tet From Wuhan, Test Positive for Coronavirus
Three Vietnamese nationals are now being treated for the novel coronavirus (nCoV).
Saigoneer in Health
Coronavirus Update: Public Schools Close, 8th Patient Confirmed
Vietnam experienced a dramatic weekend related to the coronavirus spreading out of Wuhan, China.
Heritage
Urbanist Hanoi in Hanoi
Part of Historic Building, Meant to Be Preserved, Destroyed After Miscommunication
Part of a historic building, meant to be saved from demolition and recognized as a heritage site, has been bulldozed thanks to a miscommunic...
Saigoneer in Vietnam
[Photos] A French Photographer's Portrait of Saigon in 1866
It took millions of years for dinosaurs' ferocious claws to evolve into the soft wings of a hummingbird and even longer for simple algae to ...
Saigoneer in Vietnam
[Illustrations] Everyday Life in 1923 Northern Vietnam Through 10 Rare Sketches
It was a simpler time in Vietnam 100 years ago — just people going about their life without a single phone in sight.
