The economy is getting harder, especially for the unemployed. Companies have the power to choose among candidates, so much that many will not even consider unemployed workers, who are believed to be out of practice and less desirable. (NPR: The Hard Truth -Companies Don't Hire Unemployed) Until things change, younger workers or those that have been unemployed extensively need … [Read more...] about Three Ways Nonprofits Can Help You Land a Job in a Tough Economy
Vietnamese Billionaire Chinh Chu was not Arrested, Despite Rumors
Earlier today, I received an email with the headline (translated) "Billionaire Husband of Ha Phuong Arrested." The husband the email referred to was Chinh Chu, billionaire executive of private equity firm Blackstone. The problem? It wasn't him. The email (pictured to the left) referenced a CNN Money article titled "Don Chu arrested in inside-trading probe." Don Chu, who's … [Read more...] about Vietnamese Billionaire Chinh Chu was not Arrested, Despite Rumors
Flickr Shouts Out to Vietnamese, But Asks for More Porridge
We love Yahoo here at OneVietnam Network, and Flickr is one of our favorite products. That's why we were excited to see them featured Vietnamese on their front page. But we noticed something wasn't right; can you spot it? The accent mark above the "a" is facing the wrong way. So, instead of saying "hello," it actually says "porridge please!" Yes, one accent changes the … [Read more...] about Flickr Shouts Out to Vietnamese, But Asks for More Porridge
TEDxMekong: Calling all Entrepreneurs in Vietnam [Event]
If you haven't heard of TED, it's about time you take a close look. TED is a annual conference with the motto "ideas worth spreading." Some of the most innovative ideas and projects in the world are presented at the conference every year. A few years back, they created the TEDx program, allowing people to hold independently organized conferences. TEDx has been spreading … [Read more...] about TEDxMekong: Calling all Entrepreneurs in Vietnam [Event]
Awareness: Agent Orange Day on August 10th, 2011
Most people still don't know what Agent Orange is. Of those that do know about the issue, many think it's a problem of the past. However, the effects of Agent Orange is still felt by millions of people and their children today. The chemical have been shown to cause serious skin diseases as well as a vast variety of cancers in the lungs, larynx, and prostate. (Read: … [Read more...] about Awareness: Agent Orange Day on August 10th, 2011