Last Friday I headed to District 1 to meet some friends for lunch. On the way, I had to endure a downpour during a thunderstorm. Luckily I had my rain poncho but it was not enough to keep my lower legs and feet dry. Normally during a downpour, most riders get off their motorbikes and seek shelter. I actually like to ride in the rain since it is warm compared to the rainfall … [Read more...] about Another Rainy Day in Saigon
Archives for June 2007
Unsafe Food in Vietnam
Tainted food has been on the headlines of many Vietnamese news outlets over the past month. Soy sauce manufactured from China or with Chinese products has been the latest target of investigation by the health ministry in Vietnam for containing cancer-causing ingredients. Yes, you read right, stores and restaurants throughout Vietnam have been offering cancer-causing soy sauce … [Read more...] about Unsafe Food in Vietnam
FPT Went Down :-(
Well, at about 9:30 PM today while I was doing some computer work, FPT ADSL service went down for nearly 2 and half hours in the Phu Nhuan, Tan Binh, and Go Vap districts. Not sure about the rest of the city. This is just a continuation of some ongoing problems in regards to internet services in this country. Not to be beaten, SFone, one of the major mobile phone providers … [Read more...] about FPT Went Down :-(
Moving on…
Today I ended my work with the Amerasian Foundation. I have asked the people I have worked with around the world and their various organizations to help find someone else to assume the leadership of the NGO I formed back in December, 2003. I accomplished one of the main missions of the Amerasian Foundation in establishing a Global Network of Children of War and Amerasian … [Read more...] about Moving on…
Spring Saigon Day
Got these nice pictures of Saigon from the Saigon Financial Center in District 1. These are my last parting shots from Indochina Capital. I had my last lessons with my students the previous week. (District 1 before the rain storm) (View of Dinh Tien Hoang Street) (Thanh during my last lesson with him) (Minh at a nearby coffee shop) … [Read more...] about Spring Saigon Day