Douglas Holwerda in Health
Being Human: Facing the Black Mirror of Technology Addiction
The second edition of ‘Being Human,’ our new series dedicated to mental health, focuses on the growing issue of technology addiction.
Saigoneer in Tech
Grab Vietnam Appoints Its First Female CEO, Nguyen Thai Hai Van
The current managing director of Grab Vietnam, Jerry Lim, will return to Singapore to his role as Regional Head of Customer Experience.
Urbanist Hanoi in Development
Historic Building Saved From Demolition Following Community Response
In the southern reaches of the Vietnamese capital, a French villa that was expected to be demolished within months has been spared following community support for the structure.
Michael Tatarski in Development
In the Race to Power Vietnam, Green Energy Grows Faster Than Policies Can Catch Up
For a few months earlier this year, it seemed like there was no stopping the wave of renewable energy projects coming online in Vietnam.
Paul Christiansen in Environment
An Ode to Water Hyacinth, Vietnam's Invasive, Beautiful Aquatic Plant
Knotted gnarls of lush stems, leaves, vines; a verdant scrimmage of tangled plant matter kept afloat by buoyant bladders accented by pleats of pink petals that resemble the skirts of ballerinas trapped inside music boxes: the water hyacinth.
Saigoneer in Architecture
[Photos] An Open, Airy Home in Da Nang to Ward off Past Claustrophobia
Architects in Da Nang transformed a standard 100-square-meter plot of land into a simple, cozy home for a young couple.
Saigoneer in Architecture
[Photos] A Dreamy Da Nang House to Nurture Future Generations in Nature
Named after Chi and Vi, the daughters of the owners of the house, Chivihouse is the brainchild of the architects at Hinz Studio, based in Saigon and Da Nang.
Saigoneer in Development
Proposed Hai Phong–China Train Route Raises Concerns Over Hefty Price Tag
From Hai Phong, the 390-kilometer line would run through Hanoi and Lao Cai before reaching China’s Hekou County.
Douglas Holwerda in Health
Being Human: Facing the Black Mirror of Technology Addiction
The second edition of ‘Being Human,’ our new series dedicated to mental health, focuses on the growing issue of technology addiction.
Saigoneer in Tech
Viettel to Launch Commercial 5G Service in June
The nation's largest telecommunications company will unveil its 5G network for commercial use beginning in June 2020.
Saigoneer in Environment
Air Pollution Is Costing Vietnam's Economy $10.8–13.6bn a Year, Research Shows
Air pollution has been a daily annoyance for many Hanoians, but how does this urban ailment translate into economic terms?
Saigoneer in Tech
Grab Vietnam Appoints Its First Female CEO, Nguyen Thai Hai Van
The current managing director of Grab Vietnam, Jerry Lim, will return to Singapore to his role as Regional Head of Customer Experience.
Urbanist Hanoi in Development
Starting This Month, Hanoians Can Travel All the Way to Beijing by Train
The service began on January 1.
Saigoneer in Architecture
[Photos] Da Nang House Strikes a Balance Between Private and Common Spaces
Located in a suburban area of Da Nang, the house benefits from its green surroundings.
Urbanist Hanoi in Development
Historic Building Saved From Demolition Following Community Response
In the southern reaches of the Vietnamese capital, a French villa that was expected to be demolished within months has been spared following community support for the structure.
Urbanist Hanoi in Development
Hanoi's First 2 Metro Lines May Open by End of This Year
Let's begin the new year with updates from Hanoi's much-anticipated urban railway project.
Michael Tatarski in Development
In the Race to Power Vietnam, Green Energy Grows Faster Than Policies Can Catch Up
For a few months earlier this year, it seemed like there was no stopping the wave of renewable energy projects coming online in Vietnam.
Saigoneer in Environment
1,300 Pine Trees in National Park Damaged in Illegal Resin Theft
Resin rapscallions pilfered from hundreds of pine trees in Tam Dao National Park.
Paul Christiansen in Environment
An Ode to Water Hyacinth, Vietnam's Invasive, Beautiful Aquatic Plant
Knotted gnarls of lush stems, leaves, vines; a verdant scrimmage of tangled plant matter kept afloat by buoyant bladders accented by pleats of pink petals that resemble the skirts of ballerinas trappe...
Saigoneer in Architecture
[Photos] An Open, Airy Home in Da Nang to Ward off Past Claustrophobia
Architects in Da Nang transformed a standard 100-square-meter plot of land into a simple, cozy home for a young couple.
Saigoneer in Environment
PM Releases Highly Ambitious Plan to Reduce Coastal Plastic Waste
A highly ambitious new plan aims to dramatically cut down on plastic waste in tourist areas and coastal environments.
Saigoneer in Architecture
[Photos] A Dreamy Da Nang House to Nurture Future Generations in Nature
Named after Chi and Vi, the daughters of the owners of the house, Chivihouse is the brainchild of the architects at Hinz Studio, based in Saigon and Da Nang.
Saigoneer in Health
New Draft of Medical Treatment Law to Require Foreign Doctors to Speak Vietnamese
Foreign medical professionals working in Vietnam might be required to learn Vietnamese in the future.
Saigoneer in Development
Proposed Hai Phong–China Train Route Raises Concerns Over Hefty Price Tag
From Hai Phong, the 390-kilometer line would run through Hanoi and Lao Cai before reaching China’s Hekou County.
Urbanist Hanoi in Environment
Malaysia's Last Remaining Sumatran Rhino Dies
Roughly 80 members of the species remain in the wild, all in Indonesia.
Saigoneer in Architecture
[Photos] Above Quang Ngai’s Red Roof House, a Vegetable Garden Thrives
The house was built for a middle-aged couple in their 50s who have been living in the area for most of their lives.
Saigoneer in Environment
Serious Drought Expected to Hit Lower Mekong Countries Through Early 2020
The next few months could be rough for regional agriculture.
Saigoneer in Tech
Vietnam Bans Drones Near Airports After 2 Airplanes Mysteriously Dented
After two commercial flights were seemingly struck by drones, authorities have banned the remote-controlled zip-dive-hover-spinny-boxes in areas surrounding airports across the country.
