Saigoneer in Asia
[Photos] The Dynamic Life of Vientiane Residents in the 1990s
Even now, media portrayals of Laos are usually associated with a well-constructed image of a nation of quietude, spirituality and natural beauty untouched by rampant development.
Raquel Guerra Aragonés in Art
Tran Kim Ngoc: a Pioneer of Experimental Music and Mixed-Media Art in Vietnam
Experimental music composer, mixed media artist, multi-instrumental performer, pianist and singer, theater-music composer, improvisational sound artist: describing the work of a key figure of the Vietnamese contemporary music scene like Tran Kim Ngoc is challenging.
Thi Nguyen in Art
Groundbreaking Saigon Art Project Unites History, Coffee and Rice
Without notice, a gust of July rain swept through the museum of animals and plants' foyer, knocking down several paintings, strewing paper coffee cups and shattering the monitor that had been playing a short video.
Urbanist Hanoi in Environment
Vietnam to Launch Its Own Air Pollution App After Netizens' Attack on AirVisual
Following what was described as a ' coordinated attack ' by netizens on independent online air quality index monitor ...
Chris Humphrey in Art
[Photos] QUA, a New Exhibition Space and Art Center, Opens Within HRC
Following the opening of Manzi’s new exhibition space , another new cultural space, ‘ QUA ,’ opened its doors last weekend w...
Bex Hughes in Art
A Look Inside Manzi's New Contemporary Art Exhibition Space
Manzi, one of Hanoi’s most well-known artistic hubs and a draw for creative crowds, is expanding.
Urbanist Hanoi in Art
[Illustrations] Vibrant Woodcut Prints Highlight Hoi An's Colorful Aesthetic
Attitudes towards Hoi An differ wildly, yet whether one considers the town a Disneyfied playground or a genuine haven harking back to a bygone era, its aesthetic appeal is undeniable.
Michael Tatarski in Environment
How Campaigns Against Wildlife Trafficking Are Trying to Reset Social Norms
In late January, WildAid and the Ho Chi Minh City-based Center of Hands-on Actions and Networking for Growth and Environment (CHANGE) launched a graphic anti-wildlife trafficking campaign focused on three animals: pangolins, elephants and rhinos.
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Urbanist Hanoi in Stories
Weekend Stories Roundup: Hanoi to Include Air Quality in Weather Forecasts Next Year
Stay connected with Urbanist Hanoi on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Each morning, we select some of the most important stories from the capital, the rest of ...
Saigoneer in Asia
[Photos] The Dynamic Life of Vientiane Residents in the 1990s
Even now, media portrayals of Laos are usually associated with a well-constructed image of a nation of quietude, spirituality and natural beauty untouched by rampant development.
Saigoneer in Vietnam
Vietnam Ranks 2nd Among Southeast Asia’s Fastest-Growing Internet Economies
A new report co-written by Google, Singapore government-backed Temasek Holdings, and US-based management consultancy Bain & Company looks at Southeast Asia’s six biggest markets, including Indonesia, ...
Raquel Guerra Aragonés in Art
Tran Kim Ngoc: a Pioneer of Experimental Music and Mixed-Media Art in Vietnam
Experimental music composer, mixed media artist, multi-instrumental performer, pianist and singer, theater-music composer, improvisational sound artist: describing the work of a key figure of the Viet...
Thi Nguyen in Art
Groundbreaking Saigon Art Project Unites History, Coffee and Rice
Without notice, a gust of July rain swept through the museum of animals and plants' foyer, knocking down several paintings, strewing paper coffee cups and shattering the monitor that had been pla...
Urbanist Hanoi in Environment
Vietnam to Launch Its Own Air Pollution App After Netizens' Attack on AirVisual
Following what was described as a 'coordinated attack' by netizens on independent online air quality index monitor AirVisual, the Vietnamese government has announced plans to create its own air p...
Urbanist Hanoi in Stories
Morning Stories Roundup: Nguyen Quang Hai’s Acrobatic Kick Earns Vietnam Slim Win Over Malaysia
Stay connected with Urbanist Hanoi on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Each morning, we select some of the most important stories from the capital, the rest of ...
Partner Content
Urbanist Hanoi in Partner Posts
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 Partner Posts
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 Explore Section
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 Partner Posts
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 Explore Section
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 Partner Posts
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 Explore Section
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...
Urbanist Hanoi in Explore Section
Complete, Online Dental Records Helping Vietnam Become Global Dental Tourism Leaders
As Vietnam continues its emergence as a global leader for dental tourism , one company s ets themselves apart by offering complete, easy to acc...
Urbanist Hanoi in Partner Posts
Vietnam Welcomes State-of-the-Art Dental Technology
I can now state that I’ve seen my brain. I viewed a portion of its intricate folds and lobes, thanks to a trip to the dentist.
Arts & Culture
Thi Nguyen in Art
Groundbreaking Saigon Art Project Unites History, Coffee and Rice
Without notice, a gust of July rain swept through the museum of animals and plants' foyer, knocking down several paintings, strewing pa...
Urbanist Hanoi in Art
This Saturday, 'Citizen Earth' Event Aims to Address Environment Issues
Citizen Earth, a new project run by Six Space, is set to kick off in Hanoi this weekend.
Hoan Phan in Travel
[Photos] The Childhood of Con Dao's Baby Turtles Caught on Film
In July, I visited Con Dao National Park as part of a group of International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) sea turtle volunteers t...
Eat & Drink
Eileen Wen Mooney in Street Food
Ngõ Nooks: Pandan Jelly and Tapioca Pearls in a Little Bowl of Chè
Chè , the mercurial Vietnamese dessert soup, is appreciated by Hanoians both young and old. Whether wheeled around narrow streets in the Old ...
Saigoneer in Food Culture
Netizens Call for Boycott of 'Racist' Hoi An Cafe for Refusing to Serve Vietnamese
Many netizens are calling for a boycott of a coffee shop in Hoi An after anecdotes emerged online accusing the place of discriminatory servi...
Hoa Tran and Chris Humphrey in Street Food
Ngõ Nooks: Nourishment for the Soul at Canh Bun Nguyen Sieu
Eating canh bún is akin to going for a walk on a clear day as sunset melts over the city; it costs almost nothing yet nourishes the soul.
Stories
Urbanist Hanoi in Stories
Morning Stories Roundup: Group Stage Opponents for Vietnam at 2020 AFC U23 Championship Revealed
Stay connected with Urbanist Hanoi on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Each morning, we select some of...
Urbanist Hanoi in Hanoi
Hanoi Pondering Plan to Ban Vehicles Around Hoan Kiem Lake
Officials in Hanoi are considering a radical move to make the city more pedestrian-friendly.
Urbanist Hanoi in Stories
Morning Stories Roundup: Two Districts in Hanoi Become New-Style Rural Areas
Stay connected with Urbanist Hanoi on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Each morning, we select some of...
Society
Saigoneer in Health
As Percentage of People Over 60 Hits 11.9%, Vietnam Prepares for Aging Society
The percentage of people over the age of 60 in Vietnam has hit 11.9% of the population and is expected to rise to 25%, or 27 million people,...
Urbanist Hanoi in Architecture
[Photos] Viettel's Green, Airy Education Center in Hoa Lac Hi-Tech Park
There is a global architectural trend of designing buildings in harmony with nature, and Vietnam is no exception to this movement.
Saigoneer in Environment
Only 13% of Vietnam's Urban Sewage Is Treated Before Discharge
With a long coastline and elaborate river systems, Vietnam’s water environment is extremely susceptible to pollution, which is caused by unt...
Heritage
Saigoneer in Asia
[Photos] The Dynamic Life of Vientiane Residents in the 1990s
Even now, media portrayals of Laos are usually associated with a well-constructed image of a nation of quietude, spirituality and natural be...
Saigoneer in Vietnam
[Photos] 18 Shots From the Streets of Nha Trang in the Late 1960s
White-sand beaches stretch beyond the horizon, towering mountains sit silently in the distance: for the most part, the natural landscape of ...
Urbanist Hanoi in Hanoi
[Video] See Artisans Creating Traditional Dó Paper in 1930s Hanoi
The following short clip, titled Women of Hanoi , is only really connected to its titular meaning by its captions, which refer to "dusky ladie...
