For Vietnamese students and their parents, entrance into the noble field of medicine marks a pivotal life-changing moment. It marks the entrance into a celebrated career of service and social status. And for the parents, it is the defining moment to gain face - to walk proudly amongst other parents for they have given birth to a ... doctor. But for a few lucky parents whose … [Read more...] about The ‘Real’ Boston Med: Gunning for Harvard Medical School
2010 FIFA World Cup Fever – Let’s Go Vietnam!
No other sporting event conjures up as much global excitement and sense of nationalism as the FIFA World Cup. Easily the largest sporting event in the world, the 2010 World Cup in South Africa will begin in less than 1 month (June 11 - July 11). How big is the World Cup event? Try 715. An astounding 715.1 million people watched the final match of the 2006 World Cup in … [Read more...] about 2010 FIFA World Cup Fever – Let’s Go Vietnam!
A Bullet Across Vietnam
Will Vietnam have its first bullet train? You may recall our very informative yet slightly comical article last week outlining the various modes of transportation in Vietnam. Bikes, mopeds, cyclos, buses, and even cow carts may be effective locally; however, there must be more time-saving and cost-effective modes of transportation across the country. Though it has been years … [Read more...] about A Bullet Across Vietnam
European Union – Vietnam Commence Free-Trade Talk
Free-Trade negotiations between Vietnam and the European Union began Tuesday. This is incredibly exciting news for many reasons cited below. Before diving into the details of this potentia free-trade pact, I was reminded of my conversation with local Vietnamese business owners a couple years ago. We were discussing the clothing industry in Vietnam. The gentleman before me … [Read more...] about European Union – Vietnam Commence Free-Trade Talk
Philanthropy Feature: Viet Hope
About a month ago, I volunteered at Boston's biggest annual Vietnamese event: the Tet Festival! For those who are unfamiliar with Tet, VTP has featured a wide array of articles including what to do (and what not to do) on Tet. Tet in Boston brought together the community for cultural entertainment and performances from local talents. There were numerous booths and local … [Read more...] about Philanthropy Feature: Viet Hope