Michael Arnold 
Through first-hand accounts, relive the historic events that led up to the reunification of Vietnam Much has been set down on paper about the historic Ho Chi Minh Campaign that culminated in the liberation of Saigon on April 30, 1975 — although few comprehensive accounts have been written from the perspective of the southern administration that … Read more
Sometimes behind great actors there’s a great acting coach About a decade ago, a number of Overseas Vietnamese film professionals began to make names for themselves here in the emerging local movie industry. They were directors, actors & actresses, and producers—many of them the kids of “boat people” families who’d grown up to become film studies students and enthusiasts back home before fashioning careers … Read more
Over-achieving Hungry Bunny serves top notch burgers and American comfort food An Outpost of American comfort food just a short hop away from any location where the menu prices would have to compensate for higher rents, Hungry Bunny (1 Nguyen Cuu Van, D1) is a jewel-in-the-rough venue you’ll definitely want to hunt down, if only to get in early before this takes … Read more
Reliving love and war through letters Few accounts of life in northern Vietnam as it was during the wartime era are available in English, and those that have been published are usually political in nature. The book we officially released early in June at an intimate launch party, held in the original L’Usine on Dong … Read more
In conversation with martial arts film legend Gary Daniels “Talking about movies, it really saddens me that people believe so much of what they see,” says Gary Daniels, one of the world’s most accomplished action heroes and the star of countless martial arts films—the kind you’ll surely have seen on late-nite TV. “I hear a … Read more
An exclusive with Ngoc Thanh Tam, the star of The Way Station—winner of best film at the 2017 ASEAN International Film Festival And Awards In a film market dominated by light comedies, last month’s theatrical release of Hong Anh’s brooding directorial debut The Way Station (Dao Cua Dan Ngu Cu, based on a short story … Read more
Indulge in decadent continental—with delicate touches of Thai flavors—cuisine in a picturesque colonial villa Many restaurants in this town have tried their hardest to put on the face of luxury; few have succeeded. Secluded in a quiet Thao Dien back street, Stellar (43 Tran Ngoc Dien, Thao Dien, D2) has done its best to attempt … Read more
From teppanyaki grilled steaks to burgers and pastas, Ember aims to please everyone They warn you to avoid trying to be all things to all people, but there are some rare instances in which this not only works, it’s also necessary. If you’ve ever dithered about where to take someone out to dinner for more … Read more
Is teaching children in the home really a viable alternative to traditional schooling? Homeschooling parent and professional teacher Ian Kutschke shares his views and experiences. The father of two boys, Ian Kutschke’s decision to homeschool in Ho Chi Minh City was made back home in Canada before the family arrived. When Ian’s wife Lizzy found … Read more
Discover gourmet Italian cuisine in the heart of downtown Saigon On March 28th, ‘NAMO Artisanal Pizzeria (74/6 Hai Ba Trung, D1) marked its first anniversary by launching a new menu that draws on the seafood cuisine of the Mediterranean coast. Oi Vietnam was there to explore the venue’s new tastes of Italy. ‘NAMO’s corporate chef … Read more
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