Hey bookworms and literature lovers (and non-readers too, why not?), Vietnamese American authors Angie Chau, Andrew Lam and Isabelle Thuy Pelaud will be discussing Vietnamese American literature, identity and California tomorrow, July 14, in San Francisco. This is a free event at The Book Smith, 1644 Haight Street. It starts at 7:30, so mark your calendar and set your … [Read more...] about Gathering of Literary Talents: Angie Chau, Andrew Lam and Isabelle Thuy Pelaud to Discuss Vietnamese American Literature and Identity Tomorrow in SF
Letter to the Editor: Boycott Goods from China
The following letter was submitted anonymously to the editor. The opinion expressed does not necessarily reflect the views of Vietnam Talking Points or OneVietnam Network. To submit an editorial, email editor@onevietnam.org. The recent events involving China’s bullying actions against Vietnam and the Philippines are troubling and should not be ignored. Judging from China’s … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Boycott Goods from China
Video Mondays: Protests No More?
As the disputes over the East Sea drag on behind diplomatic doors, it seems as if the Communist party's tolerance for protests on the streets has reached its break point. The Associated Press is reporting that Vietnamese officials have begun detaining and questioning foreign journalists and protestors. Why is the government cracking down now? Does this mean the rare spark of … [Read more...] about Video Mondays: Protests No More?
Video Mondays: Tropical Storm Haima Hits Vietnam, More on the Maritime Disputes
Typhoon season is upon us. By now, you've hopefully heard of tropical storm Haima, which made landfall in northern Vietnam. If not, please take a moment to find out more in the video below. This video is a little dated; latest reports estimate that at least 16 have been killed and many more injured. Tropical Storm Haima Kills Six in Vietnam by NewsLook The disputes over … [Read more...] about Video Mondays: Tropical Storm Haima Hits Vietnam, More on the Maritime Disputes
Video Mondays: Re-connecting to the Motherland, Banh Mi becomes a Star
Video Mondays [vid-ee-oh muhn-deyz] noun; – a weekly blog series in which VTP attempts to save readers from the Monday doldrums by offering a selection of informative/insightful/interesting online videos. Videos may be Vietnam-related, current event-inspired, or just whatever VTP’ers are into at the moment. For the inaugural installation, we bring you two videos. The first is … [Read more...] about Video Mondays: Re-connecting to the Motherland, Banh Mi becomes a Star