Technology is one of my guilty pleasures. When the iPad 3G came out, I couldn't wait to get my hands on it. There's a lot of debate about how useful the iPad really is (just a giant iPod ,right?), but I've found that it's a perfect travel companion. Light to carry, battery that lasts an entire day, and with 3G, you're always connected. A while ago, I asked "Will my … [Read more...] about Guide to Using your iPad 3G or iPhone 4 in Vietnam [Techie in Vietnam]
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Tech in Vietnam: Death of Facebook & Twitter clones forces 4 worthwhile innovations
This is a guest post by Chip Huyen. Chip Huyen is a prominent blogger, "Barcamp Nomad," and a well respected thought leader on technology in Asia. Chip has been a web editor, freelance writer, a community manager, and a founder of Free Hugs Vietnam, a youth volunteer organization. Chip is based out of South East Asia. --- Some people might say that if 2007 and 2008 are the … [Read more...] about Tech in Vietnam: Death of Facebook & Twitter clones forces 4 worthwhile innovations
Birth of Renewable Energy in Vietnam
Renewable energy as an alternative to high-carbon energy is desirable for environmental sustainability, as it reduces reliance on imported energy. However, for developing countries, the technologies that produce renewable energy come at prohibitively high prices, both financially and technically. A recent report published by the World Bank states that governments must balance … [Read more...] about Birth of Renewable Energy in Vietnam
A Bullet Across Vietnam
Will Vietnam have its first bullet train? You may recall our very informative yet slightly comical article last week outlining the various modes of transportation in Vietnam. Bikes, mopeds, cyclos, buses, and even cow carts may be effective locally; however, there must be more time-saving and cost-effective modes of transportation across the country. Though it has been years … [Read more...] about A Bullet Across Vietnam
Sneak Preview: First Glimpses of OneVietnam Network Design
I've come out of my cave! We are two months away from launch so I've been locked away coding and designing. What we have so far is pretty exciting so I had to come out to give our readers the first glimpses of OneVietnam Network. There are three core functionalities at beta launch: 1. Connect the community: For everyone who's Vietnamese, lived in the country, or … [Read more...] about Sneak Preview: First Glimpses of OneVietnam Network Design