Yes, really. The Vietnamese straw hat is selling for $15 online at American Apparel under "Conical Asian Hat." For those of you not familiar with American Apparel, they are an clothing company based in LA with a decidedly "hipster" brand. They cater to the 20's to 30's crowd. Forbes wrote about the new item being in American Apparel's store. Apparently the hat has been in … [Read more...] about American Apparel Selling Vietnamese Straw Hats
Discovery: Vietnam Home to “Most Romantic” Ape, the Gibbon
Vietnam has another natural treasure: the most romantic ape in the world. No, it's not this guy... it's the Gibbon. Gibbons are an endangered species of lesser apes. Recently, they were found in the forest of Vietnam's Pu Mat national park. Conservation International calls it "the only known 'viable' community of the critically endangered northern white-cheeked crested … [Read more...] about Discovery: Vietnam Home to “Most Romantic” Ape, the Gibbon
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. What's the regulation? Basically, you cannot make dairy products at home and sell it to the public. Da ua, which originated from the French "yaourt," is a house hold dessert in Da Lat, Vietnam, my home town. A … [Read more...] about Health Officials Pulls Vietnamese Yogurt, or Da Ua, from Shelves
Vietnamese Guide to Business in the US: Timeliness & Related Etiquette
Vietnamese people are notoriously late. To us, an appointment is more like an one hour suggested window rather than a hard set time. We’re not the only culture guilty of tardiness. The French carries the same notorious stereotype. Unfortunately, in American business culture, it’s one of the biggest pet peeves and can break a deal. To ensure your best chances in doing … [Read more...] about Vietnamese Guide to Business in the US: Timeliness & Related Etiquette
Infographic: Vietnamese Last Names – How Many Nguyens Are There, Really?
If you had to guess a Vietnamese person's last name, you'll be right almost half of the time if you say "Nguyen." Yes, the stereotype is true, the majority of Vietnamese people have Nguyen (46%) or Tran (13%) as their last name. About 85% of Vietnamese people have one of the ten last names in the chart above; that's about 75 million of us. A few other things worth noting: … [Read more...] about Infographic: Vietnamese Last Names – How Many Nguyens Are There, Really?