Event

Vietnamese architect grids a path to new beginnings

Friday, Sep 26, 2025

Two architectural works revitalising deserted spaces by Vietnamese architect Mai Hưng Trung, also known as Trung Mai, have been featured at the Venice Biennale Architettura 2025, the world''s largest architecture event currently taking place in Venice, Italy

Life & Style

Ancient French style residence opens to public

Thursday, Sep 11, 2025

A 153-year-old French mansion, renowned for its historic interiors and lush gardens, will reopen to the public in HCM City on September 20 after a year close.

Entertainment

Book on HCM City’s architectural heritages wins the national urban planning gold award

Wednesday, Jul 02, 2025

The book serves as an encyclopedia of major French-Indochinese buildings in HCM City, detailing their history, architectural features, and the stories behind them, offering readers a deeper understanding of HCM city that was once dubbed "The Pearl of the Far...

Life & Style

Việt Nam’s north-south railway named one of the world’s most incredible train journeys

Friday, Jun 20, 2025

Departing daily from HCM City to Hà Nội, the Reunification Express takes passengers on a journey to explore the stunning diversity of Việt Nam’s landscapes.

People

Vietnamese student abroad launches new book inspired by HCM City’s symbolic landmarks

Tuesday, Jun 10, 2025

The 200-page book takes readers on a journey through three architectural gems of Việt Nam’s bustling metropolis – the Hồ Chí Minh City Museum, the Hồ Chí Minh Central Post Office and the Independence Palace.

People

Vietnamese architect honoured with DIVIA 2025

Monday, May 12, 2025

Her works showcase a creative fusion of tradition and modernity, reflecting deep sensitivity to Việt Nam''s culture and climate. These projects have become a source of inspiration for incorporating indigenous architecture into sustainable development practices, both in Việt Nam and...

News

Trường Sa to get Hung Kings shrine

Tuesday, May 17, 2016

A Hùng Kings Temple will be built on Trường Sa (Spratly) Archipelago with the aim of spreading Hùng Kings worship and paying tribute to the ancestors of Vietnamese people.

News

HCM City permits repairs of old villas

Monday, Dec 21, 2015

The HCM City People''s Committee has agreed to the Department of Planning and Architecture''s proposal to remove 29 old villas from a conservation list and issue construction permits that would allow owners to repair or build new additions.

News

Dong Son drum found in Timor-Leste

Wednesday, Dec 02, 2015

Archaeologists have just announced that the bronze drum found at a construction site in Baucau, in the east of Timor-Leste, was typical of the Dong Son civilisation (1,000BC-100AD).

News

Collection of ancient coins discovered in Bac Kan

Tuesday, Jun 30, 2015

Local people and workers accidentally discovered a jar containing ancient coins at Nam Cat Reservoir construction site in the northern Bac Kan Province.

News

Museum wins Construction of the Year award

Wednesday, Jan 15, 2014

The 6,500sq.m complex of Quang Ninh Provincial Library and Museum won the "Construction of the Year 2013" award at a ceremony held in Ha Noi yesterday.

Sports

S Korea gives boost to Vietnamese archers

Saturday, Nov 09, 2013

Viet Nam''s archery team will receive strong support from South Korea, helping ensure future successes.

News

Students seal top architecture prize

Friday, Sep 13, 2013

Pham Huu Loc, a Vietnamese student at the National University of Singapore (NUS), and his co-workers have won first prize at the 2013 International Tropical Architecture Design Competition in Singapore.

News

Danes offer prize for urban design ideas

Wednesday, Mar 20, 2013

Vietnamese architects, construction engineers, urban planners and landscape architects are invited to take part in a competition launched by the Danish Cultural Development Exchange Fund.