The Vietnamese straw hat is selling for $15 online at American Apparel under “Conical Asian Hat.” Apparently the hat has been in and out of fashion since the 1940’s.
Author Archives: James Bao
Discovery: Vietnam Home to “Most Romantic” Ape, the Gibbon
Vietnam has another natural treasure: the most romantic primate in the world – the Gibbon. Find out about the discovery and what makes them so romantic.
Health Officials Pulls Vietnamese Yogurt, or Da Ua, from Shelves
The OC Register reported today that da ua, the Vietnamese yogurt made from condense milk, is being pulled off the shelves in Orange County due to health regulations. Not to worry, we have the recipe for you inside!
Vietnamese Guide to Business in the US: Timeliness & Related Etiquette
When should you arrive for an interview? How can you establish a good business rapport? Check it out here.
Infographic: Vietnamese Last Names – How Many Nguyens Are There, Really?
Yes, the stereotype is true, the majority of Vietnamese people have Nguyen (46%) or Tran (13%) as their last name. That’s about 53 million of us.
Raymond Clark, Murderer of Vietnamese Yale Student Annie Le, Sentenced to 44 Years in Prison
After a plea bargain, Raymond Clark III was sentenced to 44 years in prison without possibility of parole for the sexual assault and murder of Yale doctoral student Annie Le.
UPDATE: Missing Vietnamese student Michelle Le now assumed murdered
Today Hayward police notified Michelle Le’s family that they are investigating the case as a homicide as forensics evidence points to murder.
MISSING: Michelle Le, 26, San Diego Nursing Student last seen in Hayward
Nursing Student Michelle Le has been missing since May 27th. She was last seen wearing white nurse scrubs near Kaiser Hospital in Hayward at 27303 Sleepy Hollow Ave. Her car was found half a mile away on Ponderosa Court.
Why Vietnam’s Government Shouldn’t Fear Facebook and Social Media
Governments of the world are scared of social media and react by blocking sites like Facebook and Twitter. They shouldn’t. Attempts to control information will only drive more extreme activities. Here’s why.
Garden Grove Ends Nude Vietnamese Coffee Houses
This week, Garden Grove City Council voted unanimously to ban smoking, arcade games, and nudity in Vietnamese coffeehouses, or “cafe om.” Good riddance or an unnecessary restriction on a harmless vice?