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Society[Photos] New Hanoi Library Allows Kids to Read, Climb and Learn about Aquaponics
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- Published on Wednesday, 23 January 2019 15:00
- Written by Urbanist Hanoi.
Many libraries around the world are becoming dusty, outdated institutions, with some struggling to retain members. Others are considering digitization to attract new members. This new, open-air library in Hanoi, however, manages to attract young readers by combining greenery and fish ponds with climbing frames stacked with literature.
FLC Proposes 100,000-Seat Stadium, F1 Track, Zoo, Theme Park, Golf Course in Hanoi Complex
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- Published on Wednesday, 23 January 2019 14:00
- Written by Urbanist Hanoi.
Last November it was officially confirmed that Hanoi will host Vietnam’s first-ever Formula One race. With their latest proposal, FLC Group is taking development plans in the capital to a whole new level.
Between 2 Worlds: The Dilemma of Vietnam's Foreign-Educated Grads
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- Published on Wednesday, 23 January 2019 10:00
- Written by Van-Quang Tuong. Illustration by Andy Tran.
Every six months, Thuy* leaves Vietnam for Sydney to spend time with her two children, Ha* and Quang*. Far from the bustle of Saigon, Thuy enjoys Australia’s pristine environment and the time spent with her children, though she finds life there can grow monotonous.
Climate Change Is Forcing People Out of the Mekong Delta
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- Published on Tuesday, 22 January 2019 16:00
- Written by Alex Chapman and Van Pham Dang Tri. Top image by Chris Humphrey.
The Vietnamese Mekong Delta is one of Earth’s most agriculturally productive regions and is of global importance for its exports of rice, shrimp, and fruit. The 18m inhabitants of this low-lying river delta are also some of the world’s most vulnerable to climate change. Over the last ten years, around 1.7m people have migrated out of its vast expanse of fields, rivers, and canals, while only 700,000 have arrived.
[Photos] This Spacious Garden Home is an Antidote to Hanoi's Cluttered Suburbs
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- Published on Friday, 18 January 2019 12:00
- Written by Urbanist Hanoi.
ODDO architects have combined red bricks and rooftop garden spaces to create a spacious family home in an otherwise claustrophobic suburb.
People With Disabilities Make up Over 7% of Vietnam's Population: UNICEF
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- Published on Wednesday, 16 January 2019 10:00
- Written by Saigoneer.
According to a recent UNICEF study, there are 6.2 million people with disabilities in Vietnam, accounting for 7% of the country’s population.
Vietnamese Bile Farms Are Collapsing, Yet Bears Continue to Face Neglect
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- Published on Monday, 14 January 2019 15:00
- Written by Shreya Dasgupta.
Consumer interest in farmed bear bile seems to be declining in Vietnam, according to a new study. But this isn’t necessarily good news, researchers say, because it raises concerns for both captive and wild bears.
Quang Tri Hospital Saves Man From Methanol Poisoning by Feeding Him 15 Cans of Beer
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- Published on Friday, 11 January 2019 10:00
- Written by Saigoneer.
Alcohol poisoning is a common problem in Vietnam, but this is among the handful of times when beer acted as an antidote, instead of the poison.
Coffee Production in Vietnam Faces Dark Future Under Climate Change
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- Published on Friday, 11 January 2019 09:38
- Written by Michael Tatarski. Top photo by Brandon Coleman.
Rising temperatures and shifting rainfall patterns may cost Vietnam 50% of its current Robusta coffee production areas by 2050. Experts agree the situation looks dire, but there is hope that the country can cope by using smart agricultural practices.
[Photos] Local Architects Create Modular Rest Stop Amid Nghe An's Tea Oasis
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- Published on Wednesday, 09 January 2019 17:00
- Written by Saigoneer.
Instead of making over an old apartment or creating towering domes out of bamboo to exercise their creative muscles, a local architecture firm decided to create an abstract “gazebo” out of modular segments, similar to how Lego sculptures are made.
[Video] Saigon Jewelry Brand Wins Hearts With Inclusive TVC Featuring Gay Couple
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- Published on Thursday, 03 January 2019 10:00
- Written by Saigoneer.
Is this one of the most inclusive advertising campaigns in recent history?
