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Well, FPT's  reputation for poor quality service seems to have returned.  For many of us who live in the outlying districts of Saigon, getting connected to the Internet has been extremely difficult for the last week.  We could surf the web one minute and then get a "Server Not Found" error the next.  This problem seems just isolated outside of District 1, 3, 5, and 10.  I … [Read more...] about FPT Capacity Issues

Not sure what happened but for some FPT customers in the Phu Nhuan and Tan Binh Districts, we could not access the internet for nearly a day.  Last night and this morning I gave up trying to get online. Now I am back online :-) … [Read more...] about FPT Back to Normal

(Source: Thanh Nien News) After a very sluggish six-month slump, the Vietnamese stock market if finally beginning to climb. HSBC, who used to be the naysayer in regards to investing in Vietnam, placed Vietnam back on the "recommended" list. Interested in investing in Vietnam? Well, let me place a plug for Indochina Capital, where I consult off and on. I also have … [Read more...] about HSBC’s Crystal Ball Says, “Invest in Vietnam!”

Here is an interesting story from Thanh Nien News involving impounded motorbikes in Saigon. As many of the Saigonese motorbike riders know already, it is best not to break the laws in front of the traffic police, especially if you happen to ride one of those more pricier motorbikes. The traffic police can even spot the more wealthier Vietnamese who ride older bikes such as … [Read more...] about Lesson #1: Pay to keep your motorbike

Patrick, the new IT nerd at the US Consulate, just posted some videos of his recent trip to Dalat. Have a look: Enchanting Dalat Tea and Coffee Business in Vietnam Vietnam by Road … [Read more...] about Interest Dalat Video