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Data of 50m Vietnamese Facebook Accounts Leaked Online
The leaked data includes phone numbers, Facebook IDs, genders and location by country.
Urbanist Hanoi in Development
[Photos] Old Quarter Building a Bridge Between Space and Urban Density
This spacious building, designed by G8A Architecture & Urban Planning, stands out amid the city's claustrophobic Old Quarter.
Saigoneer in Development
Vietnam's Startup Scene Goes From Regional Laggard to Leader
Vietnam has transformed its startup ecosystem from the second-least active to the third-most active among ASEAN countries, trailing only Indonesia and Singapore.
Saigoneer in Technology
Surprise! A New Homemade Social Media Platform in Vietnam Is Called 'Lotus'
Following Hahalolo and Gapo, another Vietnamese social media platform has entered the market with a rather "inventive" name.
Saigoneer in Development
[Photos] In Hue, a Minimalist Tree House for Adults
Climbing trees and crafting a cozy tree house out of scrap materials might be a fond childhood memory for many. This new house in Hue provides its tenants with the same experience, except with the ame...
Michael Tatarski in Development
How the Mekong's Mangroves Can Survive Against the Threat of Development
While Southeast Asia is known as one of the world’s fastest-growing economic regions, home to booming metropolises like Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City and Kuala Lumpur, it also hosts some of the planet’s m...
Alisa Greenwood-Nguyen and Robin J in Development
Who's Really To Blame for Southeast Asia's Ocean Plastic Crisis?
Our oceans are littered with plastics. Indeed, we are regularly exposed to images and stories of whales and sea turtles choking to death on plastic trash. Ocean plastic is clearly a problem, but what ...
Urbanist Hanoi in Health
Hanoi Health Center to Offer Rewards to People Who Bring in HIV Patients
The health center is positive their new reward system will help increase detection rates for the dangerous virus.
Saigoneer in Technology
Da Nang Signs Partnership With Facebook to Improve Disaster Response, Warning
This is the first time Facebook is partnering with a local government in Vietnam for a public service campaign.
Edward Narayan in Society
The Delicate Process of Helping Bears Recover From Trauma
Bear bile farms, which exist in some Asian countries like Vietnam and China, are a terrible reality for Asiatic black bears (Ursus thibetanus).
Saigoneer in Technology
What’s Inside Gapo, Yet Another Made-In-Vietnam Social Network
Joining the likes of Hahalolo, VietNamTa and Biz Time, Gapo is Vietnam’s newest social media platform, aimed at young millennials.
Jason Gilchrist in Society
For Real Change, Rhino Horn Must Become a Taboo in Asia
At current rates of loss to poaching, rhino species will be extinct within our lifetimes. The big problem is demand for their horn from Asia. The market for rhino horn is moving from “traditional” med...
Saigoneer in Technology
Vietnam Suffers Most Offline Cyberattacks in Southeast Asia This Year
Offline cyberattacks happen when a user is not connected to the internet and malicious codes can spread through third-party devices such as USB, CD and DVD drives.
Urbanist Hanoi in Society
Why Do Japanese Rent Cars? For Napping, Rapping and Dressing Up For Halloween
Car-sharing and renting is more widely supported in Japan than most parts of the world. One would think the obvious purpose of these services is merely to find a way to get to a certain destination. Y...
Hung M in Development
How Place Identity Helps Preserve Hanoi's Last Traditional Silk Village
The identity of luxury goods firms is often anchored in the creativity and skill of the artisans behind the objects. A case in point is Hermès, where workers spend years learning to work with precious...
Saigoneer in Technology
Vietnam Will Be the First Country to Get Tinder Lite in the Next Few Weeks
Making sure people can get laid even with limited data.
Saigoneer in Development
[Photos] A Hybrid Studio in Da Nang Where Business and Pleasure Mix
For many young Vietnamese creatives, establishing a home-based business where one can both relax in familiar comfort and further one’s career is the ultimate aspiration.
Saigoneer in Technology
Nintendo to Shift Part of Switch Production From China to Vietnam
Nintendo will move production of some components for popular handheld gaming device Switch from China to Vietnam in the coming months.
Saigoneer in Society
New Study Reveals 29% of Primary School Students in Vietnam Are Overweight
According to a recent study by the Vietnam National Institute of Nutrition, the substantial obesity rate among elementary school students is due to a lack of physical exercise and imbalanced diets.
Saigoneer in Development
Airport Authority Proposes $500m Upgrade for Con Dao Airport
The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has recommended an upgrade for the airport in Con Dao, one of Vietnam's most popular attractions.
