We speak to possibly the last artisan of his kind and find him as enigmatic as the faces he creates… CHU BAY (UNCLE BAY) is a curious looking character with a mane of shiny black hair, prickly mustache, dirty glasses with the price tag still on them, and shaggy, paint-splattered clothes. his hands and feet … Read more
If you’re a Vietnamese mom and you need diapers, you need look no further than Taembe.vn. The new e-commerce site, quietly released two weeks ago, focuses very specifically on online sales of diapers. The concept is so simple. But as we learned at Startup Asia earlier this month, sometimes the simplest ideas are the most … Read more
Granted special access to attend a Vietnamese funeral, Oi was able to gain insight into the traditions and customs that have long mystified expatriates. The funeral rite of Dominico Le Van Thuong, father of four, grandfather of 10, and great grandfather of many more, started with the first rite on Tuesday, March 10, 2013, at … Read more
For months I was excluded from the post-work di nhau sessions. My Vietnamese colleagues would tell me – usually the next day – how they sat around on tiny plastic chairs on the sidewalk, drinking, downing a range of tapas-like snacks and swapping tall stories with the boss. One of only five foreigners working at … Read more
We find out why more students are looking for a higher education abroad rather than at home… In 2011, The Ministry of Education and Training published a startling report. Over 100,000 Vietnamese students studied abroad in nearly 50 countries – and 90 percent of them paid for it themselves. In the last 10 years, increasing … Read more
When it comes to customer service here, you’re on your own… THE 21ST CENTURY has brought waves of tourists to Vietnam, attracted by the nation’s undeniable charm, delicious food, cheap souvenirs and natural beauty. According to the HCMC Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the city welcomed some 365,000 international tourists in November 2012, up … Read more
Find out how a passion for traveling and technology brought a group of eclectic personalities together… How has travel blogging helped you connect with others? Jodi: Technology allows us to slide in sideways into existing communities, to know that they even exist. Before I go to a country, I’ll connect with others on travel blogger … Read more
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