A young boy arrives at his school in Saigon to find that it has closed. He’s been deaf since birth and the school is ran by an American nonprofit that helps impair youths. That nonprofit new board had decided to shut down its Vietnam location. Getting into the program was a turning point in his life, but now it’s suddenly gone. It’s a common story: many foreign nonprofits … [Read more...] about Education for Development (EFD) Builds Better Nonprofits in Your Hometown
South Vietnamese Soldier and 4-Star US General battle Agent Orange’s deadly legacy
What does a retired 4-Star general and a former South Vietnamese soldier have in common? They fought together in the midst of Agent Orange during the Vietnam War and share the same diagnosis for prostate cancer. However, they find themselves in unequal paths today. When former South Vietnamese soldier Luc Nguyen was diagnosed with prostate cancer and non-Hodgkins lymphoma, he … [Read more...] about South Vietnamese Soldier and 4-Star US General battle Agent Orange’s deadly legacy
Our Top 5 Videos by Natalie Tran, the Funniest Vietnamese Woman Alive
There's no question that we are big fans of Natalie Tran (@communitychannel on YouTube) here at OneVietnam Network. We've declared her the "Queen of Youtube" and now "The Funniest Vietnamese Woman Alive." Yes, we dare. So, to pay homage to the Queen, our own Lana Huyen spent her entire weekend scouring through all of Natalie's 256 videos to find the five funniest Natalie … [Read more...] about Our Top 5 Videos by Natalie Tran, the Funniest Vietnamese Woman Alive
Calling All Business Minds: Focus on Asia
Our 20,000 readers have made it clear: they crave an understanding of the business climate in Vietnam and Asia. There is no dispute that Asia is the most exciting, and equality precarious, region in the business world today. China is growing at nearly 10%, Korea is experiencing a cultural renaissance, and Vietnam is chasing close behind in both categories. Yes, it’s the new … [Read more...] about Calling All Business Minds: Focus on Asia
First Vietnamese Congressman Joseph Cao Loses Seat in Congress
Yesterday, the Vietnamese American community suffered a step back in the political arena as Anh "Joseph" Cao, the first Vietnamese American in US Congress, lost his seat to Cedric Richmond in the 2nd Congressional District of Louisiana. At 9PM yesterday night, Cao delivered his concession speech to supporters and pledged for a smooth transition. In 2008, Cao had a surprising … [Read more...] about First Vietnamese Congressman Joseph Cao Loses Seat in Congress