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US architects introduce PhD thesis on Saigon architecture
Two US architects, Tran Hoanh and Archie Pizzini, have recently introduced their PhD thesis which focuses on the architecture of Saigon since Emperor Gia Long’s reign until now.
Over 2,000 join India-inspired race in HCM City
Over 2,000 people, including many foreigners, were sprayed with colored powder all over their bodies during a fun-packed, India-inspired race in Ho Chi Minh City on April 11.
Only 30% of drug addicts in HCMC detected: police
Only about 30% of the total number of drug addicts without stable residence in Ho Chi Minh City has been detected since December last year, although 2,800 drug addicts have been sent to drug detoxification centers, the city’s vice chief police has said.
Joining 28th SEA Games to cost Vietnam nearly US$1mln
It is estimated to cost Vietnam over VND20 billion (US$930,200) for its delegation of 640 members, including around 420 athletes, to take part in the 28th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games to be held from June 5 to 16 in Singapore.
Helmet law for kid largely ignored across Vietnam
The regulation that children above six years old must wear a crash helmet when traveling on motorbikes took effect on April 10, but the rule was not complied with in various localities nationwide.
Maggie Q says Vietnam can help save rhinos
Renowned American actress Maggie Q said at a press conference on the “Stop Using Rhino Horn” campaign in Hanoi on April 10 that Vietnam can help save rhinos and become a leader by taking strong action and showing the world the country can end the trade in rhino horn.
Designer stuns viewers with 360° aerial panoramas of HCMC
A Vietnamese graphic designer has submitted to Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper a collection of 360° aerial photos which capture Ho Chi Minh City in striking sphere-like shapes.
Bhutan leap 46 places in FIFA rankings, Vietnam jump to 125th
Bhutan jumped 46 places from the foot of the FIFA rankings to 163rd on April 9 after recording their first ever World Cup qualifying victories.
Sad lives adrift on ‘floating slum’ near Hanoi’s iconic bridge
Dozens of households have lived on shabby rafts and in wretched conditions near Hanoi’s hallmark Long Bien Bridge over the Hong (Red) River for years.
Vietnam offers to buy tips-off about corruption from home, abroad
An internal affairs commission in southern Vietnam has offered to buy information on corruption both from home and abroad at prices subject to its value in a new effort to combat the misconduct.