Please encourage Vietnamese IT startups to attend this conference next month in Singapore. From e27's Mohan Belani: I would like to share with e27's major event which we work on yearly called unConference. What is the unConference? The unConference is our annual flagship event on web technology and startups. We've been running this branded event since 2006 and this is … [Read more...] about e27’s unConference 2009 Singapore
Archives for April 2009
Zen Plaza Sushi Bar – Saigon
At approximately 8:26 PM Saigon time (6:26 AM San Fransico time), I officially reached my 37th birthday. As per my tradition in Saigon, I like to have my birthday dinner at the Sushi Bar at Zen Plaza. Today was no different :-) I love Japanese food!!! I know many of you do not know, but I am half-Japanese which explains why I love Japanese food. I can make a couple good … [Read more...] about Zen Plaza Sushi Bar – Saigon
Tan Son Nhat Airport Parkson Food Court
Last Saturday I finally visited the Parkson's department store next to the Tan Son Nhat airport. My friends and I went there to have dinner at the food court. The selection of small fast food restaurants were very good. I ended up ordering a Malaysian fusion dish. (I ordered my meal here) (Another good food kiosk) (Lotteria is everywhere) (Dessert :-) ) … [Read more...] about Tan Son Nhat Airport Parkson Food Court
New Saigon Expat Blogger
I want to introduce you all to a new Saigon Expat Blogger, Petro (Peter) Smith, from the US. Petro teaches English in Saigon. Visit his blog for a very thorough description of his experiences in Vietnam. A belated welcome to you Petro to the Saigon Expat Blogging community. The Rock of Saigon: Petro's Adventures in Teaching -> http://therockofsaigon.blogspot.com/ … [Read more...] about New Saigon Expat Blogger
2002 Venezuelan coup d’état attempt
Today is the 9 year anniversary of the Venezuelan coup attempt against President Hugo Chavez. I first heard about Hugo Chavez back in 2002 right before the failed coup attempt. The Western media has a tendency to demonize Chavez while in many academic circles around the world, Chavez is viewed as the new Che Guevara. What does seems clear is that big business, MNCs, oil … [Read more...] about 2002 Venezuelan coup d’état attempt