saigon
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Nostalgic Paintings Capture 1990’s Saigon
As our fast-paced modern life is spinning by, a group of young artists based in Ho Chi Minh City have been painting their childhood memories of the city in an attempt to preserve them. These artists have compressed vanishing scenes of Saigon city life into sketches of small corners to be presented in a museum
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Suboi Named to Forbes 30 Under 30
Hip Hop artist Suboi, along with three other savvy Vietnamese entrepreneurs were named to the 2017 Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list. The prestigious annual list recognizes young innovators in ten industries across the continent. Suboi, born Hang Lam Trang Anh in 1990 was listed in the Entertainment & Sports category. She is the first
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The Majesty and Beauty of Quang Ninh
Quang Ninh Province in northeast Vietnam is gearing up for a busy 2017 tourism season. The beauty and majesty of this region is undeniable. It is home to Ha Long Bay and Bai Tu Long Bay which together have over 2,000 islands, considered to be some of the most valuable biological assets in the world.
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Vietnam: The Upscale Affordable Travel Destination
“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did. So, throw off the bowlines, sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” – Mark Twain If you want to get away to recharge, regroup and
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Fashion Retailer H&M Announces 2017 HCMC Opening
Fashion powerhouse, H&M will be opening their first Vietnam store in Ho Chi Minh City in 2017. The Swedish-based retailer announced an aggressive global store expansion plan for next year with a commitment to sustainability in each new country they enter. “Being a global brand comes with a lot of responsibility. We take this responsibilty
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3 Luxury Hotels in Saigon That Will Blow You Away
Southeast Asia is known for its grand hospitality. Saigon epitomizes that ideal with blistering glamour and luxury. If you are looking for a break from cultural kaleidoscopes in cities like Hanoi, or natural thrills from sights like Sapa, come discover extravagant escapes in Vietnam’s metropolis. For the World’s Socialite: Park Hyatt Saigon This storied behemoth
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Prisma Delight: Four Moments in Saigon
September 29, 2016 Four moments from my recent trip in Vietnam. Captured in Prisma. Enjoy! (If you guys share this I might post more) Saigon Caught in a Flood The View From Caravelle (My Favorite Bar) Second Floor View from Cuc Gach (My Favorite Restaurant) The Turtle Temple (That Obama also Went To) With
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Heavy Rains Flood Saigon
September 26, 2016 Since 4 pm Saigon time on Monday September 26, heavy rains have left Saigon’s streets in chaos. Pasteur-Ham Nghi junction (District 1), Nguyen Huu Canh Street and Nguyen Duy Trinh (District 2) were submerged in over a foot of water. Traffic jams and accidents are the story of the hour. These rains come as no surprise,
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Travel Healthy Vietnam – Part 2: Tips to Boost Energy and Stay Well When Traveling
August 6, 2016 The key to a stellar vacation is making memories while enjoying each day away from home with energy and focus. This is your getaway for new adventures, meeting interesting people, exploring amazing sites, experiencing new foods, and making the most of your vacation dollars. Feeling exhausted, jet-lagged, and oversleeping on your precious
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TEDx Comes to Saigon
July 07, 2016 Vietnam’s path to new ideas and disruption will receive a strong boost next week from TEDxNguyenHue Street, the Saigon spinoff of the acclaimed TED experiences that bring “ideas worth spreading” to global communities. This year’s conference will take place from July 10th to the 17th
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Suboi, Vietnam’s Queen of Hip Hop
June 28, 2016 Vietnamese rapper, singer and songwriter Suboi (pronounced sue-boy) is Vietnam’s queen of hip hop. Able to rap fluently in English and Vietnamese, she said “I feel like I belong to the stage.”
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The Night of Long Legs – Vietnam’s Victoria’s Secret
June 15, 2016 Khac Tiep is a fashion titan leading the image transition of Vietnam’s $4 billion apparel market. However, while many fashion moguls attempt to innovate by experimenting with new designs and textiles
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Bubbling Saigon Beer
June 09, 2016 Sabeco AGM set conservative targets for FY2016 with net sales of VND28,558 billion, up 3% y/y and pretax profit of VND4,471 billion, unchanged y/y. Rising special consumption tax is a drag here.
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Invest in Vietnam: Vietnam Infrastructure, a Rising Investment
May 18, 2016 CII AGM yields few surprises. Company forecasts 36% y/y growth in the bottom line this year. Reducing CII B&R holding to 49% to record gain on exchangeable bond.
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6 Amazing Places to Eat in Saigon
May 16, 2016 The past decade has transformed Ho Chi Minh City into one of the most vibrant centers in Asia. In the heart of this dynamism is the city’s food scene – a culinary kaleidoscope
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Silicon Valley meets Saigon
May 04, 2016 Start-ups, e-commerce, co-working space and unicorns are historically the lingo of Silicon Valley angels and venture capital investors. These same terms are becoming more common place in Vietnam
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CBRE Real Estate Outlook – Part 2 (Economic Outlook + Office Sector)
February 29, 2016 OFFICE SECTOR HO CHI MINH CITY Office market is waiting for next wave of high-quality supply In 2015, the market welcomed only one new Grade A office building coming into operation: the Vietcombank Tower. It has been five years since the city welcomed the previous large scale office building Vincom Center, with
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A Guide for Business Travelers to Ho Chi Minh City: District 1
January 25, 2016. Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), formerly known as Saigon, is zoned into 24 districts. District 1 is the heart of Ho Chi Minh and is the prime destination for most business travelers. It has the largest volume of international visitors and the most business activity annually. District 1 is also known as the trendiest of all districts.
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