Renewable energy as an alternative to high-carbon energy is desirable for environmental sustainability, as it reduces reliance on imported energy. However, for developing countries, the technologies that produce renewable energy come at prohibitively high prices, both financially and technically. A recent report published by the World Bank states that governments must balance … [Read more...] about Birth of Renewable Energy in Vietnam
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What Comes After Landing the Job?
Searching for a job in Vietnam while living abroad can be a difficult process, especially due to the long-distance traveling during the interview process. As previously reported by OneVietnam, searching for a job begins online and through personal networks. However, the process of transitioning to a job in Vietnam does not end with a job offer. Pass forward from when you finish … [Read more...] about What Comes After Landing the Job?
Influential Vietnamese: Michelle Phan – Make-Up Guru of Youtube
Michelle Phan is a Vietnamese-descent make-up guru of Youtube, current spokesperson for Lancome, and creator of her own beauty product line, IQQU Beauty International. Her art and beauty inspiration began at the early age of five. In an interview with Stephanie Hayes of Times, Michelle recalls a fond memory creating a Halloween mask. Her family was living on food stamps then … [Read more...] about Influential Vietnamese: Michelle Phan – Make-Up Guru of Youtube
LIN Series: Empowering Vietnamese Women Through Culinary Arts
This article was written by Guest Blogger Dana R.H. Doan of the LIN Center for Community Development (LIN). LIN is a new resource for local not-for-profit groups, individuals and corporate philanthropists based in and around Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. This article marks the first of a series of publications from LIN on Vietnam Talking Points (VTP) to shed light on the truth … [Read more...] about LIN Series: Empowering Vietnamese Women Through Culinary Arts
Farewell, Whale!
Bye, WHALE! Vietnamese fishermen gathered by the thousands to give a royal funeral and farewell to a gigantic dead whale. The whale was floating lifeless 26 miles off the coast yesterday before it was spotted. Ten boats full of fishermen spent a day hauling it ashore. The whale is referred to as "ngai" ("Your Excellency") which has an honorific translation used only when … [Read more...] about Farewell, Whale!