Here in Saigon, when I have absolutely nothing else to do, I may wander into the T.V. room and let myself vegetate for a while. In Vietnam, the main source of Television entertainment comes from HBO, BBC, NHK, and for regular sitcoms, Star TV. Star buys most the the shows that do not do too…… Continue reading The Apprentice
Tag: Ho Chi Minh City
I lived in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) from 2004 – 2006. It was a wonderful time to be there. The economy was just beginning to open up, one could theoretically know every other foreigner and we were all big fish in a small pond. A historically significant city just starting to wake up.
Saigon Stories – Experiences in Saigon
As I sit here typing this entry, it is pouring buckets just like it does everyday during the rainy season. Many people do not like rain, and neither do I, except for these types of thunderstorms we get everyday. I love a good storm and this is the first country I have lived in where…… Continue reading Saigon Stories – Experiences in Saigon
Saigon Stories – The expatriate life in Saigon
Living in Saigon as an ex-pat has almost always been a pleasant experience for me. Yet, when I go back to the USA and tell people I live in Nam, they look at me like I have three heads. On the other hand, nobody has ever asked me why I live in Saigon while in…… Continue reading Saigon Stories – The expatriate life in Saigon
Saigon Stories – Last Night
Last night the we held the Middle Eastern carpet auction at the club. Some of the best carpets from the Middle East where there and I actually learned something about them. I also saw some members dropping major cash like never before. The highest carpet went for $10,000!!!! I would have gone home but I…… Continue reading Saigon Stories – Last Night
Saigon Stories – Today
Today was a pretty productive day. It also happens to be my birthday which means I’m getting old. I’m now 28 and have spent almost 4 years abroad. Where does the time go? Today we had a meeting with the Singapore health group who are really driving into the Vietnamese market. They are trying to…… Continue reading Saigon Stories – Today
Saigon Stories – The Saga of the Vietnam Work Visa
In most foreign countries, obtaining a work visa is like embarking upon a long quest fraught with peril and pitfalls. Unless of course you work for a huge multinational who has a very highly paid Human Resources staff. I do not work for a huge multinational at the moment and I also have another big…… Continue reading Saigon Stories – The Saga of the Vietnam Work Visa
Life in Tokyo vs. Life in Saigon
Life in Tokyo vs. Life in Saigon By tok_matthew May 22nd, 2005 @ 9:16 PM Life in Tokyo I’m baaack!! Long time without a post here but I felt a little like an outsider since as most of you know I’m taking a hiatus from Tokyo life and living here in Saigon, Vietnam. But I have often…… Continue reading Life in Tokyo vs. Life in Saigon
Saigon Stories – 15 of May School Fundraiser.
Today I went to the 15th of May School Fundraiser. The school is a grassroots charity, which helps disadvantaged children in District 1, HCMC. The kids put on an excellent show of Hip Hop dancing and diversions such as juggling and acrobatics. There were also silent and live auctions plus an excellent buffet provided by…… Continue reading Saigon Stories – 15 of May School Fundraiser.