Tag Archives: Bitexco Financial Tower

Shot from the Spots: Thu Thiem Bridge

Posted on February 16, 2015 by Saigonese

So a few weeks back, we had a short trip ’round the city and we ended up over Thu Thiem Tunnel. These days we have perfectly cool morning weather that you don’t realize you’re frying already under the hot sun. … Continue reading →

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Food Trip: Eon 51

Posted on January 5, 2014 by Saigonese

I’m quite allergic to really expensive restaurants that does not meet the expectations of the palate. I mean if you’re gonna pay much, might as well pay for something that will absolutely make your mouth water. Before Christmas, it was … Continue reading →

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Elle Cafe

Posted on November 25, 2012 by Saigonese

In my search for decaf, I found myself at Elle Cafe situated at the bottom of the Bitexco Financial Tower. With its pristine white color, Elle Cafe definitely stands out against the dreary buildings around Ho Tung Mau and Ngo … Continue reading →

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Spotted: Apple iCenter

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Saigonese

Saw the Apple iCenter will be opening soon at the ground floor of the Bitexco Financial Tower.  This is good news!  Hopefully, they do repairs and diagnostics too just in case your Apple conks out.  I know there are lots … Continue reading →

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56 Days before the Vertical Run!

Posted on September 3, 2011 by Saigonese

So it’s just 56 days before the Vertical Run happening at the Bitexco Financial Tower and apparently runners are starting to pour in to practice prior to the run. The Saigon Skydeck at the 49th floor is the finish line … Continue reading →

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Bitexco: Old and New

Posted on July 12, 2011 by Saigonese
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Broken Windows

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Saigonese

Hai Trieu St. was closed this afternoon from traffic.  I’m not sure why but everyone was looking up the Bitexco Financial Tower.  And when I looked up myself, I saw a couple of broken windows marring the tower’s sleek facade. … Continue reading →

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Ho Tung Mau St.

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Saigonese

The thing with Saigon is (and probably in Hanoi too or any other developed areas in Vietnam) that shops along streets don’t necessarily have a certain theme.  Sure, there may be a street dedicated to leather goods, a street for … Continue reading →

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Nhu Lan

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Saigonese

The truth is a lot of people are going to Bitexco Financial Tower so they can eat at one of the oldest eateries in town, Nhu Lan. Established in the 1960s, Nhu Lan has a huge space along Ham Nghi … Continue reading →

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Saigon Skydeck

Posted on February 18, 2011 by Saigonese

With the opening of the Ho Chi Minh City’s tallest building, Bitexco Financial Tower last October 2010, lots were interested if the skydeck will be open to the public.  Who wouldn’t be interested in looking down on Saigon for a … Continue reading →

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