Tourists, locals and expats gathered at 23/9 Park to celebrate International Pillow Fight Day last month. Instead of putting the pillows to sleep, the cotton filled bags were used to knock friends and strangers around. Images by QUINN RYAN MATTINGLY
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Taembe.vn: The New Diapers.com For Vietnam
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 »
Heat Beat
Now into their second season, we find out how Vietnam’s only pro basketball team is doing, and get a one-on-one with their newest American import… The Saigon Heat was the ASEAN Basketball League’s (ABL) hottest team through the first month of the season. In a dramatic turnaround from last year’s 0 - 7 start to… Read more »
Haute Couture @ Dep Fashion Show 11
Forget the numerous rules and regulations of the exclusive “Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture” in Paris. What I love most about this area of fashion design is the attention to detail, the drama and the art with which each piece of clothing is used to convey the designer’s story. It’s also a good opportunity… Read more »
Snapshots: Wine Dinner @ Caravelle
(February 6) The Caravelle threw a Wine Dinner with the presence of Alan Scott of Allan Scott Wines, a family owned and operated vineyard and winery group based in Marlborough New Zealand. Corporate partners and invited guests hobnobbed by the gorgeous 7th floor outdoor pool, a free flow of delicious whites and reds to keep… Read more »
Starbucks Opens in HCMC
In one of the most anticipated openings in recent memory, Starbucks opened its doors to HCMC coffee lovers barely an hour ago. Lines snaked around the large store, out the door and down the block as visitors and locals alike vied to be one of the first to enjoy a frappuccino (VND75,000-105,000), a hot or… Read more »