Urbanist Hanoi in Vietnam
[Illustrations] This Set of Gouache Paintings Showcases Rural Life in 1890 Nam Dinh
Step into the life of a Nam Dinh resident in 1890 through this series of vintage paintings.
Hoai Anh Le in Culture
Field of Dreams: The History and Future of Baseball in Vietnam
Whenever I tell someone that I am on my school’s baseball team, the immediate reaction is surprise that the school has a baseball team, followed by inquiry about my reasons for joining.
Brian Letwin in Film & TV
[Videos] A 'Stranger Things'-Esque Hanoi Through the Lens of a VFX Artist
Narrow alleys have long been a defining characteristic of Vietnam’s cities, with many tracing their origins to the rice patty embankments that once crisscrossed an agricultural landscape.
Chris Humphrey in Music
Rooftop Concerts: Electronic Duo Tiny Giant Performs 'Air' (Live in Truc Bach)
Following Limebócx last year, Tiny Giant is now the third act to feature in Rooftop Concerts, Urbanist Hanoi 's live music v...
Urbanist Hanoi in Hanoi
[Photos] A Bird's-Eye View of 1930 Hanoi
Now that the age of drones has dawned upon us, cityscapes are easily captured from above.
Urbanist Hanoi in Art
Vietnam's London Design Biennale Artwork Now Available for Viewing in Hanoi
On display in Vietnam for the first time, installation work 'Khải' marked Vietnam's first participation in the London Design Biennale.
Govi Snell in Culture
Already Ubiquitous, Face Masks Become the Symbol of Vietnam's 'New Normal'
What image will come to mind when you look back on 2020?
Elise Luong in Culture
Living From the Earth at Ninh Binh's La Library
A stone's throw away from Cuc Phuong National Park in Ninh Binh Province sits La Library, an education center promoting sustainable living through sustainable agriculture farming, earthen building techniques and the art of chilling out.
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Saigoneer in Film & TV
Award-Winning Film 'Rom' to Hit Theaters in Vietnam on July 31
After eight years in development and months of not knowing whether the movie would be allowed to be screened, the filmmakers behind Rom can now heave a sigh of relief.
Urbanist Hanoi in Vietnam
[Illustrations] This Set of Gouache Paintings Showcases Rural Life in 1890 Nam Dinh
Step into the life of a Nam Dinh resident in 1890 through this series of vintage paintings.
Saigoneer in Hanoi
Saigon, Hanoi Have Vietnam's Highest Numbers of Child Abuse Cases: Report
Recent statistics show that the number of child abuse cases reported has increased in the past few years.
Hoai Anh Le in Culture
Field of Dreams: The History and Future of Baseball in Vietnam
Whenever I tell someone that I am on my school’s baseball team, the immediate reaction is surprise that the school has a baseball team, followed by inquiry about my reasons for joining.
Saigoneer in Social Issues
Vietnam's People With Disabilities Face Many Challenges During Epidemic, Survey Shows
While life in Vietnam is slowly returning to normal, the COVID-19 epidemic has dealt a blow to the livelihood of many citizens, with people living with disabilities among the most heavily impacted.
Brian Letwin in Film & TV
[Videos] A 'Stranger Things'-Esque Hanoi Through the Lens of a VFX Artist
Narrow alleys have long been a defining characteristic of Vietnam’s cities, with many tracing their origins to the rice patty embankments that once crisscrossed an agricultural landscape.
urbanist Hanoi in Vietnam
Vietnam Reports Serious Spike in Waterway Accidents in First 5 Months of 2020
Vietnam has seen a dramatic rise in accidents, injuries and fatalities on its rivers in the first five months of the year.
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Urbanist Hanoi in Education
A BIS Student Finds Inspiration at the United Nations
“A lot of people, especially young people, just go on with their daily lives…and they might think that global issues are way too much;...
Saigoneer in Health
Safe, Sustainable, Ethical Products Find an Audience in Vietnam
As the devastating effects of humanity’s unfettered consumption and chemical-filled lifestyles become increasingly impossible to ignore, peo...
Urbanist Hanoi in Health
How to Keep Air Clean and Virus-Free
Now more than ever people, have reason to fear what’s in the air they are breathing.
Urbanist Hanoi in Resorts
Experiencing Luxury and Nature at Premier Village Phu Quoc
Located closer to Cambodia than Vietnam, Phu Quoc boasts unique ecosystems consisting of mountains covered in verdant forests and lush seagr...
Urbanist Hanoi in Retail
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....
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Urbanist Hanoi in Travel
[Photos] Urbanist Getaways: The Stillness of Kyoto's Fushimi Inari Taisha at Night
If you visited Kyoto but didn’t snap a snazzy shot of the seemingly infinite row of torii gates, did you really visit Kyoto? Or at least, that...
Brian Letwin in Film & TV
[Videos] A 'Stranger Things'-Esque Hanoi Through the Lens of a VFX Artist
Narrow alleys have long been a defining characteristic of Vietnam’s cities, with many tracing their origins to the rice patty embankments th...
Elise Luong in Culture
Living From the Earth at Ninh Binh's La Library
A stone's throw away from Cuc Phuong National Park in Ninh Binh Province sits La Library, an education center promoting sustainable living t...
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Urbanist Hanoi in Vietnam
The Week in Focus: Coach Park's Academy, To Lich River, and Spike Lee Movie
Stay connected with Urbanist Hanoi on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Each week, we digest the most i...
Urbanist Hanoi in Hanoi
Noi Bai Ranked 87th Among World's Top 100 Airports, Skytrax Survey Says
How would you rate the airport?
Urbanist Hanoi in Hanoi
Hanoi Commences Project to Build Sewer System Below To Lich River
An underground sewer is being constructed beneath the To Lich River to lead wastewater to a treatment plant project.
Society
Michael Tatarski in Environment
The College Course That Trains Vietnam's Future Wildlife Conservationists
A course based in Vinh aims to give Vietnamese students who want to change the way animals are treated in Vietnam a chance to make a differe...
Urbanist Hanoi in Tech
Gym-Booking Startup WeFit Declares Bankruptcy After 4 Years in Operation
The COVID-19 epidemic in Vietnam has claimed another victim: fitness and beauty startup WeWow.
Saigoneer in Architecture
[Photos] Inside a New School for Lao Cai Children, Built by Hanoi Architects
While some students in urban areas bemoan slow internet that hampers their distance education at home, there are communities in Vietnam’s re...
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Urbanist Hanoi in Hanoi
[Photos] A Bird's-Eye View of 1930 Hanoi
Now that the age of drones has dawned upon us, cityscapes are easily captured from above.
Vu Hoang Long and Hoang Kim Son in Hanoi
The City as Text: Chợ Trời and the Representation of an Invisible Hanoi
Despite being the largest marketplace in the city since the 1950s, and still the oldest temporary market in town, Troi Market (chợ Trời) doe...
Urbanist Hanoi in Vietnam
[Illustrations] This Set of Gouache Paintings Showcases Rural Life in 1890 Nam Dinh
Step into the life of a Nam Dinh resident in 1890 through this series of vintage paintings.
