Peter Cuong Franklin Chef-Founder Of Anan Saigon (#39 On Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants, 2021)
Chef Peter Cuong Franklin, a Vietnamese-American Yale graduate, is the chef owner of Anan Saigon restaurant, Nhau Nhau cocktail bar & Pot Au Pho noodle bar, all located in Chợ Cũ, the oldest wet market in the center of bustling Saigon. He was an investment banker in New York, London and Hong Kong before following his passion to become a chef and restauranteur about ten years ago. Chef Peter ran two successful restaurants in Hong Kong before returning to Vietnam about five years ago to open Anan Saigon. The Harper Bazaar’s Chef of the Year also works with local charities such Saigon Children’s Charity, KOTO – Know One, Teach One and STREETS International, helping disadvantaged youths to gain a future in F&B. His restaurant Anan was recently voted No. 39 in Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2021 and Chef Peter was included in Tatler Asia’s Most Influential Tastemakers List 2021.
Investment funds withdraw massive capital over COVID-19 resurgence 16:24 | 23/02/2021
Investment fund Seedcom divested three fashion store chains
The Vietnamese market a few days ago was rocked by news that local investment fund Seedcom divested a series of fashion store chains such as Eva de Eva, Juno, and Hnoss. The move took place as the health crisis has interrupted the economy again.
To Thi Dung, founder of Eva de Eva said that Seedcom had been focusing on e-commerce and raising the number of points of sale. However, since last year, the plan was interrupted by the pandemic.
Under the COVID-19 lockdown, people have been spending more time at home, resulting in less demand for clothing and fashion items. Indeed, fashion chains have been experienced losses for years now. Coupled with the difficulties from last year, it is understandable why the fund is making an exit.
Foreign investors divest Ninh Van Bay due to bleak performance 10:11 | 19/02/2021
Foreign investors are backing out of Ninh Van Bay due to its poor performance
Notably, Recapital Investments Pte., Ltd. issued an announcement to sell 10.7 million shares at Ninh Van Bay Travel Real Estate to decrease its ownership from 11.9 per cent to zero. Recapital Investments is an investment fund owned by Rosan P. Roeslani, the former president of Inter Milan football club.
Besides, Belton Investments Ltd. has also registered to sell its entire 6.4 million shares, equaling 7.07 per cent of the stake, in this company. The sale is expected to be completed between February 5 and March 1.
By DestinAsian - February 9, 2021
With Valentineâs Day coming up this weekend, here are some swoon-worthy lodgings across the region (placed in no particular order) to bookmark for a future escape.
Jungle views beckon from the lobby at Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan. (Photo: Four Seasons)
Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan
A 10-minute drive from Ubud brings travelers to the Four Seasons Sayan, one of the brandâs two outposts on Indonesiaâs Island of the Gods (the other is located on Jimbaran Bay). The property makes a strong impression from the get-go â guests typically arrive via a bridge soaring over the Ayung River valley that leads to a rooftop lotus pond above the lobby. The grounds are dotted with 60 Balinese-inspired suites and villas, which all feature marble bathrooms and offer views of the surrounding countryside. With a winning combination of faultless service, five-star comforts, and its sense of seclusion, itâs no wonder