Troi Oi – November 2016

20 new homes were built in under a week in the disadvantaged communities of Huong Nha and Xuan Quang, both in the province’s Tam Nong District. The project, the Vietnam Big Build, is Habitat for Humanity’s largest event of the year. 210 international volunteers hailing from countries such as New Zealand, Japan and the US … Read more

The Bulletin – November 2016

Promotions and news in HCMC and beyond… Novotel Phu Quoc Resort Five Stars  Novotel Phu Quoc Resort received a five-star certification from the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) last month. The resort has become the first internationally-managed property on the island to receive this accolade for its service and facilities. The five-star certification recognizes … Read more

A Cultural Business

Mr. Joong Ho understands, perhaps better than anyone, the importance of a clean coffee machine and explains why. “A very important point  is that the coffee business is a very cultural business,” observes Mr. Joong Ho, CEO and Chairman of Vovos Corporation— coffee merchants and importers of fine coffee machines, among other things. It’s a … Read more

Troi Oi – October 2016

19,000 hectares of farmland in the Central Highlands will be replanted with new coffee tress, according to the Steering Committee of the Central Highland Region. The Vietnam Coffee – Cacao Association, the Public-Private-Partnership program and the Nestle Vietnam Company have assisted farmers with seedlings and seeds for the replacement. In Dak Lak, farmers have received 6,255 kilograms … Read more

The Bulletin – October 2016

Promotions and news in HCMC and beyond… Promotion at Palm Garden Resort in Hoi An Palm Garden Resort is offering a discount between 36 and 42 percent on accommodation. At VND2,496,000 for a Superior Garden View room per night, guests will receive buffet breakfast for two, two 50 percent discount vouchers on body massages, free … Read more

Waiting to Inhale

Sick and tired from breathing in toxic air, Tom Druk decides to put a mask on the problem According to a recent article on The Guardian, air pollution kills more people every year than malaria and AIDS combined. New studies have even revealed that metallic nanoparticles accumulate in the brain over time in abundant quantities … Read more

Pour Luxury

Coffee given the fine wine treatment It’s often seen as a great pity that for a country producing around a fifth of the world’s coffee, most of the cultural significance of the beverage is lost on the local market. Coffee is a marvelous and complex drink, but whereas the finest things in life are always a … Read more

Troi Oi – September 2016

700 billion VND is spent every year on mowing grass and pruning trees in public places around the country’s capital, according to the head of the municipal administration. Nguyen Duc Chung, chairman of the People’s Committee, stated that in order to prevent wastefulness, activities would be halted and the trimming work will only continue at gardens along Hoan Kiem Lake and a few other major sites. … Read more

The Bulletin – September 2016

Explore Spa opened Located on the 9th Floor, Explore Spa by Le Méridien (3C Ton Duc Thang, D1; 6287 6697 or 6263 6688 ext. 6950) is an oasis of comfort offering a range of services from aromatherapy to signature massages using marine-based products and local ingredients across signature treatments. The ocean-themed spa takes inspiration from … Read more

#nofilter

Many children in Vietnam live along rivers and waterways that are often extremely polluted. Daily exposure to contaminated water causes serious health effects, although these are not always directly visible. In desperate need for a strong campaign, Unicef has decided to call on the most vulnerable victims—children—to help shock people into awareness of their situation. … Read more