The Legend of "Nhất Sỹ": Unpacking the Legacy of Huyện Sỹ Lê Phát Đạt, Leader of Saigon's "Big Four Millionaires"
Huyện Sỹ Lê Phát Đạt, the undisputed "Nhất Sỹ" (First Sỹ) of the Tứ Đại Phú Hộ (Big Four Millionaires) of old Saigon, acquired his vast wealth through land speculation under the French regime and is best remembered for funding the magnificent Huyện Sỹ Church and being the great-grandfather of Empress Nam Phương.
🛵 Uncover Vietnam's History: Must-See Coin Exhibition Opens in Saigon
The article announces a major, first-of-its-kind exhibition in Ho Chi Minh City titled "Vietnamese Currency – A Journey Through the Nation’s Historical Flow."
Summary: The Tycoon Nguyen Van Hao and the Poverty of His Descendants
The article concludes by highlighting the profound and heartbreaking contrast between the integrity and immense wealth of the self-made tycoon Nguyen Van Hao and the current difficult, uneducated, and impoverished existence of his direct descendants.
Hao Si Phuong Alley Stops Allowing Photography: Why This 100-Year-Old Saigon Landmark Says “No Pictures”
Hao Si Phuong Alley, a 100-year-old heritage lane in District 5, Ho Chi Minh City, has put up “No Photography” signs. Why did this iconic check-in spot ban filming and photos? Here’s the full story.