Vietnam
Kate Tipler is a freelance Writer and Photographer from the U.K, currently based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Her experience comprises Journalism, Documentary Film, PR and Copywriting for cultural events.
Editorial
Across Asia, urban landscapes are booming. The space they claim spreads further than ever, avidly consuming new land to cope with the influx of inhabitants and enterprises they must house. As the proverbial breadwinner of Vietnam, Saigon is no exception. Its population increases each year, framed by the frenzied construction of both private and public space.
The digital age is in full swing, and photography its loyal servant. The last century has seen the art form seamlessly transform several times, allowing itself to be reframed and repurposed time and time again.
The last 30 years have seen unprecedented economic development in Ho Chi Minh City. Since Doi Moi relaxed foreign investment laws back in 1986, the city has welcomed change with open arms and increasingly asserted its status on the international stage. ...
Ho Chi Minh City’s Thao Dien has become increasingly famous over the years. Ever popular with expats, the influx of investment has seen it become one of the most developed areas of the city. Its semi-suburban streets are lined with small businesses and large apartment complexes, providing an eclectic, cosmopolitan atmosphere. Slicing directly through the centre of this lies the vibrant yet unassuming Quoc Huong, one of the oldest paved roads in the area.
Nestled in the luscious green hills of Myanmar's Shan State and peppered with Buddhist temples, the sleepy town of Hsipaw is perhaps not the most obvious location for a bustling street party.
Film
My Co-Director and I spent some time getting to know Cô Hoang at her cafe in District 5, to see how the tradition of craftsmanship has impacted her family and their community for generations.
In celebration of Vietnamese Women's Day, I encouraged three women in the RICE team to talk about anything they liked, coincidentally they were all named Dung.
Copywriting