By Hoàng Trâm
Saigon is loud. Hot. Crowded. Always moving. So here’s a strange question: Why was this city once called “the Pearl of the Far East”? That name sounds elegant. Calm. Almost romantic. Nothing like the Saigon we see today. But more than a hundred years ago, people truly believed this city was one of the brightest gems in Asia. Not just because of buildings or money, but because of its energy, its openness, and its people. So what did the world see in Saigon back then? And why does this city still attract dreamers, risk-takers, and outsiders today? Let’s find out.
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