It is not in the English news sites yet but the internet line shared by VNPT, Viettel and FPT was damaged recently outside of Vung Tau somewhere in the ocean. I found out yesterday from my friend at VNPT when I complained about the terrible bandwidth from Vietnam to the US. Nobody seems to know when the line was actually damaged but I think it happened last Saturday morning … [Read more...] about Internet line damaged in Vietnam
The JAL crane is back :-)
After being gone for nearly 3 years, Japan Airlines brought back the tsurumaru livery featuring the popular crane. It was added to a Boeing 767. Since JAL's removal of the famous crane from it's livery, Japan Airlines has had bad luck financially while watching its own quality and service drop below international levels. Many Japanese feel that the return of the crane will … [Read more...] about The JAL crane is back :-)
Highlands Coffee at Ham Nghi street in District 1
Had an afternoon meeting at Highlands Coffee. It is located on Ham Nghi street near Ben Thanh Market. Not a bad location. … [Read more...] about Highlands Coffee at Ham Nghi street in District 1
Friday Bandwidth with VNPT
VNPT, as well as FPT as home, seem to have resolved their bandwidth issues inside of Vietnam. Unfortunately, speeds outside of Vietnam are still kind of slow as you will see below. I do much of my work with a server in Provo, Utah, with very slow upload speeds. Still, overall, positive news. … [Read more...] about Friday Bandwidth with VNPT
Walking along So. 44 in Thao Dien
I always take a short walk after lunch. My walking path goes along So. 44 which is unpaved and dusty in parts but paved at the end. Makes for a good walk. … [Read more...] about Walking along So. 44 in Thao Dien