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Perspectives
22
Jul
2022
  • Perspectives

My Story With Vietnamese Feudal Attire: How The Clothing Revival Fuelled My Interest In Culture

This is the story about how I got more and more interested in the beauty and cultural values of Vietnamese feudal clothing.
27
Oct
2021
  • Perspectives

My Scooter Conked Out In Knee-High Floods, Strangers Went The Extra Mile To Help Me

I was stranded with a broken-down scooter amid torrential rain that lashed Saigon one afternoon. Strangers braved the floodwaters to help me.
21
Oct
2021
  • Perspectives

Computers Stolen & Returned By Ghosts?: An Office Worker’s True Story

Ten computers had mysteriously disappeared under their watch, and suddenly returned the next day, an office worker in Saigon shared.
19
Oct
2021
  • Perspectives

My Customer Service Story: How I Closed A Prolonged Deal With A Colleague’s Smile & Righteous Anger

Check out my customer service story that involved a ridiculous yet valuable lesson from when I was working as a realtor in Saigon.
09
Sep
2021
  • Perspectives

Choosing To Stay: Confessions Of A Real Estate Agent In Vietnam As The Covid-19 Crisis Rages On

In our heart-to-heart chat, Ginny discusses what it is like to be a real estate agent in Vietnam amid the prolonged Covid-19 pandemic.
07
Sep
2021
  • Perspectives

Vietnam’s Covid-19 Situation: Why A Cautious & Gradual Transition Into The New Normal Is The Way Out

Recently, Ho Chi Minh City leader Nguyễn Văn Nên announced plans to pursue a gradual transition into the new normal. Here's what it may mean.
23
Aug
2021
  • Perspectives

Saigon’s Final Days Before The Citywide Freeze: A War For Groceries And Medicines

Before the dawn of 23rd August 2021 broke and marked the beginning of a citywide freeze in Saigon, many got into a war for groceries.
19
Aug
2021
  • Perspectives

11 Things That I’ll Do When Saigon Reopens, From Visiting The Book Street To Seeing A Play

To add fresh hope to my restrictive days, I've made a list of the 11 things that I'll do once restrictions are lifted and Saigon reopens.
04
Aug
2021
  • Perspectives

I Had Paranormal Encounters At My Office & Decided To Never Stay There Alone Again

After having 3 paranormal encounters at my office, I decided to never OT or show up at work all by myself ever again.
02
Aug
2021
  • Perspectives

I’m A Saigon Resident Who Hears Ambulance Sirens Every 15 Mins, But I Know Things Will Get Better

Living in Saigon amid Covid-19 is harrowing. However, this unsettling experience has given me a newfound respect for everything in life.
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