On the afternoon of 2 October 2025, at Tastemaker Hub in Phu My Hung, Ho Chi Minh City, French chef Olivier Corti – owner of Le Comptoir in Da Nang – flew in to host a workshop that brought the world of French cheese to life. With five “families” of cheese likened to the five fingers of a hand, and the “palm” as the meeting point of flavours, participants discovered a map of taste both vivid and memorable.

Behind the century-old Central Post Office — one of Saigon’s most iconic landmarks — a small commercial space called The Box Market has recently opened, sparking lively debate. Between fears of “commercializing heritage” and hopes of reviving a forgotten historical site, a question emerges: can commerce and culture coexist, or even complement each other to help the past live on in today’s urban rhythm?  

Affectionately known as “The Shell Lady,” Hiếu transforms ordinary seashells into delicate works of art. Despite her physical disability, she radiates optimism, connects communities, and creates with a heart for both people and the environment.

Trào lưu bánh nhà làm, rau nhà trồng hay thực phẩm handmade đang tràn ngập thị trường, được ca ngợi là sạch, tự nhiên, đầy tâm huyết. Nhưng tôi chọn nói không với chúng. Vì đằng sau vẻ ngoài mộc mạc ấy là những rủi ro không ai chịu trách nhiệm, là sự thiếu minh bạch và dễ dãi đến đáng lo ngại. Tôi tin vào kiểm định, không tin vào lời nói suông.

Amid countless comments about the bride’s appearance and Jeff Bezos’s “unusual taste” in choosing a wife, few have paused to view their love with respect. Are we judging happiness through appearances, forgetting that love—especially at a certain age—comes from empathy, understanding, and deep connection, not just physical beauty or social standards?

Once a race to “get your money’s worth,” the buffet has become, for me, a way to experience life — not just through food, but through people, atmosphere, and the beauty of choosing how we want to enjoy a moment. No longer a plate stacked high, buffet dining now offers quiet space to observe others, savor flavors, and feel quietly complete.