Natural Beauty

Inspired by Vietnamese and Cambodian culture, Mekong Creations features beautifully handcrafted items by locals in the Mekong region. The ethos behind the company is to “support community development in poor remote villages.” ““It is also a Vietnamese enterprise with the highest quality standards and designs for modern tastes. All products are handmade for higher quality and with a very special … Read more

Dressed to the Nines

To any and all male fans of impeccable dressing, calling Massimo Ferrari simply a fashion shop or even a boutique is selling it short. Opened since 2006, Massimo Ferrari is the brainchild of an Italian-American couturier who won’t ever stop at anything short of perfection. “People say that luxury clothes can’t be made or sold in Vietnam. I’m glad they … Read more

In Good Company

What began as a T-shirt enterprise that celebrated the character and spirit of the Vietnamese as well as promoting local culture became a stage for local and foreign artists in Vietnam to display their unique creations. The Ginkgo Concept Store lends some of its space to non-profit organizations such as Maison Chance with their soft toys for children; Mekong … Read more

Gobble Gobble

Thanksgiving is on the fourth Thursday of November and this year it falls on the 28th. Here is a list of places that have created special menus to help you celebrate it with friends and family Black Cat 13 Pham Van Dat, D1 Black Cat is doing an all-you-can-eat family style dinner on November 28th and 29th. It will … Read more

Faces & Places

  Book Launch The debut of the first edition of Saigon Artbook drew in a large crowd of art lovers who were excited to meet the three artists featured in the book. In turn, the artists themselves became celebrities for a night by signing autographs for fans.   Clothes & Art “Silk of Light,” currently on displayed at Phuong … Read more

Faces & Places

Sunday Bloody Sunday Boomarang, in partnership with Oi, held the city’s first blind Bloody Mary contest and with a bevy of contestants looking to bring home the trophy the judges had their drinking cut out for them. The winners were, from first to third place, Ngan from Lucky Dog, Scott from Scott & Binh’s, and Nhi from Boomarang. Images by Quinn … Read more

BBGV 13th Annual Fun Run on September 29

What: BBGV 13th Annual Fun Run Where: The Crescent, Ton Dat Tien, Phu My Hung from 7am – 10am About: This is a fun event and a great opportunity for team building while at the same time raising money for charities in Vietnam, including the Christina Noble Children’s Foundation, Thien Chi Community Development & Support Center, Friends for … Read more

Vietnam Swans’ AFL Grand Final Party on September 28

What: Vietnam Swans’ AFL Grand Final Party Where: Boomarang Bistro (Crescent 2, 3-4 107 Ton Dat Tien, D7); from 9am – 4pm; adults tickets are VND1 million (pre purchase) or VND1.2 million (at the door); under 18 VND500,000 (pre purchase) or VND600,000 (at the door); kids under 12 are free. About: The event is a significant fund … Read more

International Travel Expo on September 14

What: International Travel Expo Where: Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre (799 Nguyen Van Linh, D7); free admission About: Always love to travel? Planning for your next holiday? Discover and choose from a wide range of exciting travel products from over 50 destinations. Take advantage of the best travel deals you can find, from airfare to accommodation and many more at … Read more

Rain Check

It beats on our rooftops. It makes us wear silly pink polka dot ponchos. It creates puddles on the sidewalk and wreaks havoc with our schedule. Rain can be dramatic or it can be subtle. But as the rest of us run for cover during sudden downpours our photographer takes the opportunity to capture some … Read more