1.26.2010 - In my last article, I wrote about social networks in Vietnam, and Zing.vn came out as the top contender. Since then, a few people have asked me about social networks available for Vietnamese Americans. I dug deep into the web and found the following. The results are plentiful, but at times underwhelming. The Roundup Viet Circle: Viet Circle is the first entry … [Read more...] about US Vietnamese Social Networks Roundup
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Influential Vietnamese: Duy-Loan T. Le, Philanthropist
In April of 1975, Duy-Loan T. Le and her family left a war-torn Vietnam with only $100 to begin a new life in America. Her two sisters had to give up their education, and her father remained in Vietnam to provide financial means. Four years later — at the age of 16 — Duy-Loan graduated from her high school as a Valedictorian, and continued her education in University of Texas. … [Read more...] about Influential Vietnamese: Duy-Loan T. Le, Philanthropist
SIM Card Registration Now Required in Vietnam
Until now, it's always been easy to get a mobile phone number in Vietnam. You can just go into any one of countless retail stores and pick up a SIM card. You even have the chance to browse and pick out a "pretty number." The more repeating numbers you have, the better! This is all starting to come to an end however, as the Ministry of Information and Communication's deadline … [Read more...] about SIM Card Registration Now Required in Vietnam
Techie in Vietnam: Facebook Alternatives in Vietnam
01.13.2010 – Facebook access in Vietnam has been spotty for the last few months, according to CNN. Anecdotal evidence from Twitter searches also indicates that is the case for at least some in Vietnam. Although there is a simple work-around by changing one's DNS Server, it is potentially a hassle for those of us (especially expatriates) who rely on Facebook to connect to our … [Read more...] about Techie in Vietnam: Facebook Alternatives in Vietnam
Is nuclear power a suitable choice for Vietnam?
A resolution regarding the implementation of the nuclear power project in Ninh Thuan was passed by the National Assembly on November 25, 2009. Other big projects to be implemented in Vietnam include Metro Hochiminh, Long Thanh airport, Van Phong container port, expressway projects, high speed railroad, and a telecommunication technology development project. All these projects … [Read more...] about Is nuclear power a suitable choice for Vietnam?