The miniature artist: Creating art on a small scale
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Entrepreneur builds a dream from a Bean Store
With the rise of successful Vietnamese entrepreneurs like Dong Nguyen and his Flappy Bird, and Nguyen Hai Ninh’s Urban Station café chain, a new Vietnamese dream has emerged. Thousands of 8x and 9x (“8x” and “9x” is local slang for those born in the 1980s and 1990s respectively) are following suit, and Vuong Nam Phung … Read more
Smooth operator: why laser hair removal is best
Removing hair from legs, underarms, bikini lines and beyond is an age-old challenge… From as early as Ancient Rome, many women – and even some men – have been dealing with unwanted hair using razors, depilatory creams, tweezers and wax. But laser hair removal, the most effective method to remove hair to date, has only … Read more
English language books in Ho Chi Minh City
Two bookworms have opened an independent store specializing in English language books in Ho Chi Minh City. Boa Bookstore is a bibliophile’s hidden treasure trove, with the hidden part being almost literal. The address is number 6 Turtle Roundabout (Room C26, 2nd Floor, 42 Tran Cao Van or 6 Cong Truong Quoc Te, D1), though … Read more
Botox: no longer just for rich and famous
Once upon a time, having Botox or filler injections to spruce up one’s appearance was a luxury reserved only for the rich and famous. But with the boom of global medical tourism in Asia, these privileges are becoming increasingly available as well as affordable for both men and women. *Images provided by Orient Skincare and laser … Read more
Tetiquette: The Do’s and Don’ts of Tet
Here’s Oi’s helpful guide to the customs of New Year… wise up and chances are you won’t unwittingly put your foot in it later this month…. Like many Southeast Asians, the Vietnamese would not consider making a major decision, whether it involved marriage or building a house, without considering the lunar calendar and consulting an astrologer, psychic or fortune teller. This … Read more
Mr. Voucher
A man on a mission to feed the city’s hungry one voucher at a time For the last several weeks, Phil Veinott has been giving away stuff to complete strangers on Facebook, from vouchers for free sangrias to complimentary dinners for two. But why the sudden act of philanthropy, you ask? “Because I want to … Read more
Your Money is No Good here
Don’t get turned away at the register, know what notes are “fit” for use Is it true that shops are allowed to reject “damaged” bills? If so, what do they considered “damaged” and what am I supposed to do with them now? Yes, it’s true. The National Bank of Vietnam has a set of standards for … Read more
The gift guide
Tucked away on the second floor of an old apartment block on Ly Tu Trong is an eclectic shopping destination in Saigon where hundreds of products vie for attention. Corner Boutique has a little of everything, from the expected fashion items like designer clothes, shoes and accessories to the unexpected objets d’art such as … Read more
The White-Collar Debt Collector
Time to pay up “My hunting season starts now,” declares Tu Phu. “Nobody likes to hear that but me and maybe my clients.” However, Phu doesn’t go into the woods or forest to hunt because his prey is people. He’s loathed and feared; people hide from him when they know he’s coming. See, Phu isn’t a game … Read more
