It has been over a year since I posted an article (now a private posting) about the possibility of the Vietnamese government arresting foreign bloggers. Several Vietnamese bloggers have been arrested and released since then but now rumors are spreading that foreign bloggers, meaning Westerners, may become targets. It is something that a blogger such as myself needs to keep … [Read more...] about Blogging in Vietnam (2011)
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Evening Traffic Jam in Saigon
Traffic jams are normal occurrences in Saigon, Vietnam, now. I took this picture about one hour ago near the Pham Ngu Lao Backpacker Area in District 1. The intersection was backed up, it needed two traffic police to direct traffic during rush hour. Nobody heeds the traffic lights but they must heed the traffic police or pay a hefty fee and possibly lose their … [Read more...] about Evening Traffic Jam in Saigon
Indochine – A People’s War in Colour
This surprised me a bit today, Indochine - A People's War in Colour, was not aired in Vietnam by the Discovery Channel today. It is not anti--Vietnam but does put the US, Japanese and French in a negative light. It is very interesting, you will see video of Saigon and Vietnam pre-1940s in color. You also see a Ho Chi Minh and General Giap throughout the documentary. It … [Read more...] about Indochine – A People’s War in Colour
Available Expat Jobs in Vietnam and Cambodia
Anybody looking for a position, here are three positions currently available in Cambodia and Vietnam. Contact Me if you are interested and I will forward your CV: Branch Manager (Expat or Viet Kieu): based in Da Nang, requires Sales & Marketing experience in Food industry (distribution, retails) - salary is around $3,500 USD Branch Manager (Expat): based in … [Read more...] about Available Expat Jobs in Vietnam and Cambodia
Tallest Building in Saigon, Vietnam
The Bitexco Building is currently the tallest building in Saigon, as of today. It is the second tallest in Vietnam. At first I considered this building an eye sore. Nowadays, it is a great landmark to orient myself when going around Saigon. … [Read more...] about Tallest Building in Saigon, Vietnam