In the 1960s Vientiane had the reputation of being the wildest city in Asia. Today, Laos–with Vientiane as its “sleepy” capital–is known as one of the most underdeveloped countries in the world. Usually, people know one of two facts about Laos: that it is land-locked or that it is the most heavily-bombed country, per-capita, in […]
Vietnamese people love to play games—on the street they play co tuong, a traditional chess-like game. Groups of older men will crowd around the two opposing players to comment on strategy and prior moves. In older times, the best co tuong players would travel to different villages in Vietnam to challenge other players to prove […]
On September 5 Yamaha Town Hanoi opened its doors to the public at 62 Nguyen Chi Thanh in Dong Da District, Hanoi. The opening of the showroom is unique because it is the only official Yamaha Motors Vietnam showroom in Hanoi—although a potential local partner has the option to takeover the management of the facility, […]
It started off with 220 online applications and eventually organizers selected 70 people to participate in the Startup Weekend Hanoi held at Hub.IT from August 29 until August 31. While there were no specific themes to adhere to, participants entered one of two tracks: Track A, which included pre-formed teams of three-to-five people and Track […]
On August 27, 2014 the first Rolls-Royce Motor Cars showroom opened up in Hanoi, the capital city of Vietnam. Two events were held at the showroom in the HCO Building at 44B Ly Thuong Kiet, next to the Melia Hotel. One event was held for members of the press from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM […]
History is a series of perspectives on events; the victor usually writes the final version but there is no denying that there are Chinese, French, American, and Soviet perspectives when exploring Vietnam’s past. Examining present day Vietnam is seen through the eyes of individuals—those who have come here for the first time, locals, or those who […]
The music scene here, like many things in Vietnam, is constantly changing. Traditional, pop, and electronic music all fuse together to take new forms, create unique sounds, and propel sub-cultures forward. While Vietnam has had its own flavor of electronic music, known as Vinahouse, it seems as if the global EDM craze is finally beginning […]
Last weekend approximately 30 teams in Hanoi and 70 teams in Saigon competed locally in a Hackathon primarily organized by Silicon Valley VC firm Formation 8 in coordination with Hanoi-based incubator and consulting firm, 5Desire. In Saigon, the event was held at the National Academy of Public Administration and in Hanoi the event was held […]
A few weeks ago we had the opportunity to check out Lotte Center Hanoi which is in its final stages of construction. Lotte Center Hanoi is located at 54 Lieu Giai in Ba Dinh District and has been under construction since October 2009. The building is about a 30 minute drive from the Noi Bai […]
It’s great that you’re interested in working in Vietnam, but it’s time to get more specific because Vietnam has different regions, cities, and lifestyles to choose from. Finding a place where you can grow professionally and personally can be a bit tricky but it’s definitely possible–especially once you narrow down your living and working options. […]