Welcome to the year of the Tiger, 4707 on the Lunar calendar. Looking back at the last ten years (4697 to 4707, if you will), the country that has been most tiger-like is Vietnam. Of course, I am referring to the term “Asian Tiger,” given to the economic power houses Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and South Korea. But if Vietnam is a tiger, it’s still a baby with a lot of … [Read more...] about Vietnam the Baby Asian Tiger
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Not Enough Rice Export Deals for Vietnam
While it is still uncertain whether potential customers will buy its rice, Vietnam has to compete with the two new rivals. Vietnam rice export is in difficult situation with rice exporters gaining few commercial export deals. Vietnam Food Association (VFA) is concerned that if this situation continues, it is not only rice exports that will be severely affected, but will also … [Read more...] about Not Enough Rice Export Deals for Vietnam
Understanding Agent Orange
Source: Mother Jones Magazine; Wikipedia For the generation that lived through the Vietnam War, Agent Orange is a topic mired my controversy and debate. In recent years, many programs have emerged to tackle the issue, as our own Brian Luong reported in a post months ago. However, we have come to realize that for many, if not most, of those born in the … [Read more...] about Understanding Agent Orange
Haiti Updates: Will Aid Come in Time?
1.16.2010 — Events in Haiti have become somewhat of a blur. So much has happened in such a short period of time. The following are stats, figures, news clips, and photos that stood out to me. The death toll is astronomical and it is continually rising as more bodies are found and accounted for. Reports say some 50,000 bodies have been found and Haiti's Interior Minister … [Read more...] about Haiti Updates: Will Aid Come in Time?
Volunteer in Vietnam: Vietnam Medical Assistance Program (VNMAP)
1.07.09 - by Guest Bloggers: MinhVan T. Tran, past participant of VNMAP medical assistance program, and Huan Tran, VNMAP's PR personnel This year (2009), The Vietnam Medical Assistance Program (VNMAP) selected Lam Dong, a province in the Western Highland, as its site for examining and treating patients. Each day our team worked in a different commune: one day in Lam Ha, … [Read more...] about Volunteer in Vietnam: Vietnam Medical Assistance Program (VNMAP)