Heritage buildings in Saigon have been knocked down at an alarming rate, so this page will be noting buildings that are in most in trouble. It is the hope that these buildings don’t end up on the list of lost heritage of old Saigon. This page is a work in progress that will be continually […]
Stalled/abandoned construction projects in Ho Chi Minh City
A list of the major stalled and abandoned construction projects in Ho Chi Minh City. While there has been a building boom that is transforming Saigon, there is also a large collection of stalled and abandoned construction projects. These projects range from stalling at the starting gate, to being almost finished and then abandoned for […]
Future Ho Chi Minh City: construction and transport projects in Saigon
A List of the major construction and transport projects that are planned or under construction in Ho Chi Minh City. Ho Chi Minh City is undergoing a construction boom, which is especially apparent when you walk around District 1. This post is a list of projects that have been proposed or are under construction. Buildings […]
Welcome to Living In Asia
Welcome to the rebooted livinginasia.co – a site dedicated to urban design, heritage, infrastructure, and transport in Asia. Living In Asia began in 2014 with the intention of covering location independent / digital nomad lifestyle tips in Asia. As the site developed I soon realised that most of what I was covering is already being […]




