Govi Snell

Govi Snell

Govi Snell is an editorial intern for Southeast Asia Globe based in Ho Chi Minh City. She is interested in stories related to arts, culture, the environment and endangered species.

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Articles by Govi Snell

Feb 18, 2021 • 9 min read
Wildlife trade

The first Vietnamese in Antarctica: The path to conservation for Hong Hoang

At the age of 24, Hong Hoang became the first Vietnamese to visit Antarctica, in a trip that would set her on a path to establishing her own environmental NGO. Today, through CHANGE, she battles intimidation and apathy to promote wildlife conservation across Vietnam
By Govi Snell - Feb 18, 2021

Jan 26, 2021 • 10 min read
History

Brush strokes: Preserving Saigon’s heritage signage

There is much talk about the need to preserve Saigon's heritage architecture, but what about those more subtle flourishes of style that make the city? As heritage signage is pulled down, artists are working to preserve these disappearing relics of Vietnamese history
By Govi Snell - Jan 26, 2021

Dec 24, 2020 • 7 min read
Public health

What’s the danger with Vietnam’s motorcycle helmets?

Vietnam's love affair with the motorbike is a relatively recent one, having only blossomed in the mid-80s. As a result of successful public health campaigns, helmet use today sits at 90%, but researchers point to a significant hurdle to road safety that is yet to be overcome
By Govi Snell - Dec 24, 2020