Urbanist Hanoi in Hanoi
Hanoi Truck Driver Saves Toddler Falling From 12th Floor of Apartment Building
The incredible story serves to remind us that the bravest superheroes are the ones that we encounter in everyday life.
Daoni Nguyen in Street Food
Ngõ Nooks: How 2 Brothers From Punjab Spread Their Love for Indian Food
Some names that immediately come to mind when the topic of Indian food is raised are the old favorites, such as Namaste on Tho Nhuom Street or Foodshop 45 in Truc Bach. But have you heard of a small restaurant called Eat List right in the heart of the Old Quarter?
Urbanist Hanoi in Environment
Hanoi Greenlights Pilot Project to Install Solar Panels Atop Dong Xuan Market
Some new additions to the roof of Dong Xuan Market will pave the way for more green developments in the city to come.
Mons in Music
In Debut Album 'Gió Thổi Mạnh,' Bluemato Yanks Us Along Their Escapist Journey
With youthful ennui turned energetic wanderlust, Bluemato’s "Gió Thổi Mạnh" album is a much-needed breeze for the underground indie scene of a suffocating Hanoi.
Urbanist Hanoi in Health
Hanoi Proposes Plan to Vaccinate 7.5m Residents Over 18 Against Covid-19
As part of a double-inoculation plan, 7.5 million Hanoi residents over the age of 18 would receive the vaccine.
Jennifer Nguyen in Culture
[Photos] A Pre-Tet Wander Around a Holiday-Ready Hanoi
Tet has come and gone, but the memories remain.
Elise Luong in Music
Noise as Material: Hanoi's Soundscapes Revisited
In a study conducted in Hanoi in 2018 by the Institute of Occupational Health and Environment, the average noise on 12 main roads and junctions ranged from a deafening 77.8 - 78.1 decibels (dBA) in the daytime and 65.3 - 75.7 at night, which is up to ten times the healthy recommended levels.
Phuong Pham in Bars & Cafes
Ngõ Nooks: Lily Coffee, a Hideaway for When Life Gets Overwhelming
Nestled in a nook so small that not many Hanoians even know of it, Lily Coffee is a true hideaway, with its entrance tucked on the side of an alley. The gate held ajar separates two worlds — one bustling with traffic, the other tranquil.
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Urbanist Hanoi in Hanoi
Hanoi Truck Driver Saves Toddler Falling From 12th Floor of Apartment Building
The incredible story serves to remind us that the bravest superheroes are the ones that we encounter in everyday life.
Daoni Nguyen in Street Food
Ngõ Nooks: How 2 Brothers From Punjab Spread Their Love for Indian Food
Some names that immediately come to mind when the topic of Indian food is raised are the old favorites, such as Namaste on Tho Nhuom Street or Foodshop 45 in Truc Bach. But have you heard of a small r...
Urbanist Hanoi in Environment
Hanoi Greenlights Pilot Project to Install Solar Panels Atop Dong Xuan Market
Some new additions to the roof of Dong Xuan Market will pave the way for more green developments in the city to come.
Mons in Music
In Debut Album 'Gió Thổi Mạnh,' Bluemato Yanks Us Along Their Escapist Journey
With youthful ennui turned energetic wanderlust, Bluemato’s "Gió Thổi Mạnh" album is a much-needed breeze for the underground indie scene of a suffocating Hanoi.
Urbanist Hanoi in Health
Hanoi Proposes Plan to Vaccinate 7.5m Residents Over 18 Against Covid-19
As part of a double-inoculation plan, 7.5 million Hanoi residents over the age of 18 would receive the vaccine.
Jennifer Nguyen in Culture
[Photos] A Pre-Tet Wander Around a Holiday-Ready Hanoi
Tet has come and gone, but the memories remain.
Elise Luong in Music
Noise as Material: Hanoi's Soundscapes Revisited
In a study conducted in Hanoi in 2018 by the Institute of Occupational Health and Environment, the average noise on 12 main roads and junctions ranged from a deafening 77.8 - 78.1 decibels (dBA) in th...
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Urbanist Hanoi in Resorts
Phu Quoc Prepares for Holiday Travel Boom
Vacationers are looking to Phu Quoc in 2021.
Urbanist Hanoi in Eat & Drink
Two New Jasmine Beers Arriving at Pasteur Street
Considering the success of Pasteur Street Brewing Company’s flagship Jasmine IPA, it was only a matter of time before the craft brewery re-i...
Urbanist Hanoi in Eat & Drink
The History Behind One of Vietnam's New Favorite Drinks
The backstory of the drink in your hand may be far richer than you imagine.
Urbanist Hanoi in Resorts
Phu Quoc Embraces Summer Vacation Travelers
Summer vacation has arrived in Vietnam and families and couples are eager to travel, relax and adventure.
Urbanist Hanoi in Education
A Teacher’s Perspective on the Importance of Implementing STEAM in the Classroom
The world faces an uncertain future, and the youths of today are the ones that will need to respond to unforeseen challenges.
Urbanist Hanoi in Eat & Drink
Pasteur Street Brings Experience to Second Wave Response
The last month has brought a radical change in the daily life of many people in Vietnam.
Urbanist Hanoi in Eat & Drink
Pasteur Street's Jasmine IPA: The Beer that Built the Brand
“This doesn’t taste like regular beer, but I love it!”
Urbanist Hanoi in Retail
Một Pair of Shoes You Need in Your Closet
What is the modern Vietnamese aesthetic?
Urbanist Hanoi in Education
How Foreign Parents Acclimate to Life in Hanoi
Uprooting one’s life and moving halfway around the world isn’t easy for anyone.
Arts & Culture
Mons in Music
In Debut Album 'Gió Thổi Mạnh,' Bluemato Yanks Us Along Their Escapist Journey
With youthful ennui turned energetic wanderlust, Bluemato’s "Gió Thổi Mạnh" album is a much-needed breeze for the underground indie scene of...
Jennifer Nguyen in Culture
[Photos] A Pre-Tet Wander Around a Holiday-Ready Hanoi
Tet has come and gone, but the memories remain.
Elise Luong in Music
Noise as Material: Hanoi's Soundscapes Revisited
In a study conducted in Hanoi in 2018 by the Institute of Occupational Health and Environment, the average noise on 12 main roads and juncti...
Eat & Drink
Daoni Nguyen in Street Food
Ngõ Nooks: How 2 Brothers From Punjab Spread Their Love for Indian Food
Some names that immediately come to mind when the topic of Indian food is raised are the old favorites, such as Namaste on Tho Nhuom Street ...
Phuong Pham in Bars & Cafes
Ngõ Nooks: Lily Coffee, a Hideaway for When Life Gets Overwhelming
Nestled in a nook so small that not many Hanoians even know of it, Lily Coffee is a true hideaway, with its entrance tucked on the side of a...
Daoni Nguyen in Street Food
Ngõ Nooks: Xóm Hà Hồi's Dill-icious Golden Grilled Cá Lăng
With Hanoi deep in winter’s chill, our bellies crave hearty delights, and there is nothing like frying your own chả cá in the cozy little haml...
Stories
Urbanist Hanoi in Hanoi
Hanoi Truck Driver Saves Toddler Falling From 12th Floor of Apartment Building
The incredible story serves to remind us that the bravest superheroes are the ones that we encounter in everyday life.
Urbanist Hanoi in Hanoi
Over 20 Localities, Including Hanoi & Saigon, Close Schools as Covid-19 Precaution
Over the weekend, the increasingly complex development of new COVID-19 outbreaks in Vietnam has prodded education authorities to shut down s...
Urbanist Hanoi in Hanoi
As Air Pollution Worsens in Hanoi, Heavy Smog Disrupts Flights at Noi Bai
Dark days for residents of the capital as local air pollution gets thick ahead of Tết.
Society
Urbanist Hanoi in Environment
Hanoi Greenlights Pilot Project to Install Solar Panels Atop Dong Xuan Market
Some new additions to the roof of Dong Xuan Market will pave the way for more green developments in the city to come.
Urbanist Hanoi in Health
Hanoi Proposes Plan to Vaccinate 7.5m Residents Over 18 Against Covid-19
As part of a double-inoculation plan, 7.5 million Hanoi residents over the age of 18 would receive the vaccine.
Elise Luong in Architecture
To Teach Children the Importance of Play, First Bring Playgrounds Back to Hanoi
In rapidly developing urban Hanoi, finding engaging outdoor play areas for young children is near impossible. But since 2014, the social ent...
Heritage
Urbanist Hanoi in Hanoi
[Photos] How Did Hanoians Enjoy Tết in 1955?
With Tết less than a month away, now is probably the time to ramp up shopping trips, cleaning tasks and home decoration efforts.
Urbanist Hanoi in Hanoi
[Photos] Black-and-White Shots of Hanoi Street Scenes From 1940
For thousands of years, streets have served a multitude of purposes.
Linh Pham in Hanoi
Street Cred: Pháo Đài Láng, Home of Ông Voi and Where the War Began
More often than not, a country’s independence is won with guns. The location where the first shots were fired for Vietnam is memorialized to...
