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    • About Heroes Of Hospitality
    • A Ticking Bomb. HIV In Vietnam
    • Pham Viet Chanh Street
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    • It Might Just Be Time To Unlike Facebook
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November 27, 20200

Richie Fawcett & The Art of Reinventing Himself

Artist Richie Fawcett’s story reads like a blurb from the back cover of a swashbuckling adventure novel. In it, the main protagonist throws in a prom

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October 19, 20200

Vietnam Women’s Day 2020: What is Vietnam’s “new normal” after #MeToo?

As I ride home in the heavy monsoonal rain across the Nguyễn Hữu Thọ bridge that connects Ho Chi Minh City's working class District 4 and the decided

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October 7, 20200

Gin Festival Saigon: 12 Cocktails You Need To Try At This Year’s Event

Okay, yes, I said it last year, too. But this year’s third annual Gin Festival Saigon on Nov. 14 at Caravelle Saigon is set to be the biggest one

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October 3, 20200

Heroes Of Hospitality Initiative Recognises Ho Chi Minh City’s Unsung Hospitality Leaders

An exciting new and heartfelt initiative conceptualised by Ho Chi Minh City-based champion of hospitality Chris Thompson and called Heroes of Hospita

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August 28, 20200

It Might Just Be Time To Unlike Facebook

I've been wanting to write something on the topic of micro-influencer marketing for a while, but I wasn't entirely sure how to approach it until one

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August 3, 20202

The Reuben Sandwich Scene In Saigon: 7 Places To Taste Real Americana In Vietnam & How You Can Make It At Home

When I was growing up in rural Australia in the 80s, it was all about Club Sandwiches. They were monolithic double-decker “sangas” comprising chic

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July 13, 20200

Saigon Bars Layla – Eatery & Bar + Summer Experiment Bouncing Back After COVID-19 Shock

When the first cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in Vietnam back in January, the Vietnamese Government moved swiftly to enact measures to safeguard it

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July 8, 20200

24 Hour Saigon Staycation: Nguyen Thai Binh

A small but intriguing neighbourhood of Saigon might just be the 24-hour staycation gem that you’ve been looking for if a trip to the beach or Mekong

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June 24, 20200

How to get a thousand likes in minutes. The art of Pinoybaiting

Over the past few years, the Philippines has slowly gained the notice of people around the world. This is mainly due to Philippine tourist spots l

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May 7, 20200

Vietnam’s First Mobile Barbershop Launches To Support The Poor & Disadvantaged

Vietnam's first mobile barbershop has hit the streets of Ho Chi Minh City. The custom-made fully air-conditioned two-seater barbershop is the brai

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April 24, 20200

The World’s First Face Mask Made From Vietnamese Coffee Launched

The disposal of face masks and medical waste during the COVID-19 pandemic is putting increasing pressure on the environment. According to statist

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April 14, 20200

Lonely Planet Vietnam More Than 20 Years On. A Journey Back Through Time

Lonely Planet guidebooks have been a staple for world travellers since the 1970s. For curious travellers plotting their first trip to Vietnam, bu

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March 31, 20201

Meals On Wheels. How Saigon Delivers When The Chips Are Down

For now, restaurants in Ho Chi Minh City remain closed due to the government's response to COVID-19. They are, however, permitted to offer pick-up

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