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Eat & Drink Partner
In the heart of Saigon, Chef Phi Công, the Executive Chef at Le Méridien Saigon recently unveiled an innovative, sensory-driven dining experience.
Hotels
“If you think you’re beautiful, but you are not in a beautiful place; it’s not perfect,” explained Arief Gunawan, Villa Song’s General Director, to a gathering of business leaders last month.
Travel
Though wellness continues to be a common refrain offered by resorts in Vietnam and around the world, it’s often used to describe services like spas, steam rooms and saunas at far-flung resorts. A 25-minute speedboat ride from downtown Saigon or 20 minutes from District 2 rests An Lam Retreats Saigon River, a verdant oasis where wellness isn’t a buzzword but a core principle that is woven throughout every corner of the property.
Eat & Drink
When asked what one should do when visiting, Quy Nhơn, one of Saigoneer’s favorite cities, the answer is simple: eat!
Eat & Drink Partner
Truly new dining concepts are few and far between in Saigon with typical fine dining and set menus occasionally being joined by the likes of “night brunches.” Some venues choose to be a bit more daring in their approach to menu designs, such as Miss Thu. Perched atop Fusion Original Saigon Center, it offers a fine example of how familiar tastes can be blended in captivating new ways.
Travel
Quy Nhơn has far more to offer than beautiful beaches. Travelers up for some adventures and a willingness to traverse into greater Bình Định Province will discover some of Vietnam’s best museums, aesthetically stupifying artifacts, oddities and opportunities to engage with cultural traditions.
Travel
For professionals with families, living in Saigon poses a number of challenges, especially a lack of public spaces and fresh air. For many parents, a trip to a verdant cafe or kids club is the most practical way to provide a bit of recreation for their children as forests and beaches often require hours of travel. There is, however, something of an oasis only 25 minutes from District 1 or 15 minutes from District 2.
Eat & Drink Partner
Saigon’s dining scene has a lot going for it. Restaurants that offer creative takes on all varieties of cuisines, trendy decors and cutting-edge concepts seem to open every week. What’s more rare, however, are venues that offer ample space, privacy and convenience accompanied by fresh air and a great view.
Education
“The world is interconnected, companies work across countries and continents. Education today, therefore, has to prepare students to be global citizens: team players and team leaders, quietly confident young men and women who will go on to make their mark in their chosen fields after graduating from AIS. Global citizens understand different cultures. Some might include the word “tolerant” in their definition, but for me, global citizens embrace and enjoy differences in culture, language and nationality. Students understand different social and cultural values because they experience them every day at AIS, positively engaging with their peers, enhanced by opportunities provided through the Inspired network,” explains Jon Standen, the new Executive Principal at Australian International School (AIS).
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Education Partner
Saigon captivates visitors with its vibrant energy and rich cultural heritage. From Nguyễn Huệ walking street’s lively atmosphere to the tantalizing aroma of bánh xèo, the city offers a unique blend of modernity and tradition.
Vietnam
Old archives of images from 1960s Saigon are easy to come by, but how often does one get to have a peek into the past version of Đà Lạt.
Health Partner
Moving to live and work in Vietnam can be a stressful process. This can be exacerbated by the country’s hot, humid climate as well as the noise and air pollution and new diets. All of this contributes to foreigners frequently experiencing health concerns, particularly gastronomic and respiratory issues.
Film & TV
Following its win at the latest Cannes Film Festival, Bên Trong Vỏ Kén Vàng (Inside the Yellow Cocoon Shell) will officially premiere in theaters across Vietnam next month.
Music & Arts
This month, fans of Japanese auteur Makoto Shinkai will have a rare opportunity to watch the soundtracks of his hit movies come alive during three concerts in Saigon and Hanoi.
Sponsored Listings
The recently unveiled Londoner Macao resort in Macao has become a prominent landmark on the Cotai Strip. Developed by Las Vegas Sands and Sands China, The Londoner Macao celebrated its grand opening with the presence of renowned British football icon, David Beckham. The resort's unique features include a striking replica of London's iconic Big Ben clock tower, Houses of Parliament facade and a full-scale reproduction of the famed Shaftesbury Memorial Fountain with its Anteros Statue in London’s Piccadilly Circus.
Vietnam
“Living with Heritage, (Re)Creating Heritage: Vietnam and the World” is the title of the 14 th Engaging with Vietnam conference, a series of activities including academic panel discussions, keynote talks, art installations, music and fashion performances, workshops, curated visits to heritage sites and more.
Branded Content
Vacations should be a time to rest, recharge and create unforgettable experiences with loved ones. The devil is in the details, however — planning transportation, meals and activities is far from relaxing. To reduce most of these concerns people seek out all-inclusive resorts, particularly during the popular summer travel season.
Travel
Beginning August 15, tourist visas will be extended from 30 days to 90 days.
Entertainment
Johnnie Walker Blue Label recently launched a collaboration with local Vietnamese artists to promote contemporary art in Vietnam and the world.
Music & Arts
Van Gogh’s distinctive palette is perhaps one of the most recognizable personal styles in the art world, and viewers of Vietnamese artist Trần Trung Lĩnh’s artworks are sure to be amused to see these classic techniques applied to very familiar Saigon moments.
Eat & Drink
What Saigon venue offers the best mountain view? This may seem like an absurdist question given the city’s notoriously flat landscape, but if you go up high enough, you are actually able to see them rise on the distant horizon. But before recognizing these peaks, you are liable to get lost marveling at the city as it unfurls below in all its neon glory below.
Eat & Drink
A shimmering sprawl of fresh prawns greets guests who arrive at Saigon Café for a nutritious, energizing International Buffet Lunch. The seafood is a perfect introduction to a meal that relies on fresh ingredients to provide a healthy, relaxing boost so diners can proceed to a productive afternoon.
Vietnam
As more institutions and enterprises in Vietnam adopt IELTS results as an official assessment of students' and employees’ grasp of the English language, high IELTS scores have gradually become a sought-after mark of prestige.