Posts in category Columns

Like many expats, I enjoy getting out and about in Ho Chi Minh City to explore lesser-known districts and their neighbourhoods. On one of these …

Emily Navarra arrived in Vietnam unexpectedly and with no real plan to stay. A stop over point, to gather herself and reassess after escaping turmoil …

Founded by Cac Lam, a designer featured in this month’s cover story, Seam The World is using art, especially the art of fashion, to bind …

Recently there’s been much internet chatter about recruitment agencies placing fake ads to attract candidates and then pitch those resumes to unwitting clients.  You might …

When mentioning roasted duck, the first thing that everyone would think of is the famous Peking roasted duck. It is thought that the dish has …

Little more than a decade ago the Nhieu Loc – Thi Nghe Canal was a stinking mess, totally devoid of wildlife and full to the …

Steve Kehler is from Calgary, Alberta, Canada. He makes salsa and kombucha here in Vietnam, and it’s really good. “Every time [my wife and I …

Earlier this week I was talking to a new client about equities, bonds, spot rates, ETF’s and the ilk but there was a problem. There …

Since first arriving in Vietnam it was instantly obvious that the bar scene was non-existent. Recruiting any staff with a cocktail background was impossible, let …

I’ve been here for four years now and feel quite settled. I have found Ho Chi Minh City a very friendly and pleasant place to …

So what is it about braising that brings people together like group of campers huddling around a bonfire on a cold night? Braising has been …

By Philip Genochio Welcome to a new monthly art column that aims to shine a light on Saigon’s blossoming art scene. As a six-year resident …

Oh dear. The worst email mistake I’ve ever made surfaced the other day – and here’s the story. I kicked myself for days because of …

Sao Bien. Room for Education is an Austrian non-profit organisation established in 2016. It was founded by Thomas Farthofer, a former fund manager and investment …

Steve Mueller’s Vietnam adventures started back in the twilight years of the last century when a round-the-world trip included a month’s journey around the country. …

There has been quite a lot said over the previous few months in regards to what is real or fake news and the sources that …