Take a Vietnamese comedian and put him in a commercial with stereotypically Asian things and two hot white chicks. Funny or distasteful? Take a look. Yes, there are koi fish, stone lions, bamboo fixtures, traditional Asian architecture, and a short Asian man with a fobby accent. Although this borderlines distasteful, I find it more funny and empowering than anything. Kudos … [Read more...] about Is DirectTV’s New Commercial Witty or Just Plain Bad?
G.I. Joe Benefit Concert Raised Money, and Awareness
It began as a simple idea for a fundraiser: host a benefit concert to raise money for G.I. Joe Search & Rescue while promoting the organization to the community. The end result was all that -- and much more. The August 20 night event had food, music, comedy, and fashion. The Access Group Media warehouse completely transformed from a printing factory into a classy banquet … [Read more...] about G.I. Joe Benefit Concert Raised Money, and Awareness
Meth Led to Cessation of OTC Productions
According to the 2011 International Narcotics Control Strategy Report (INCSR), Amphetamine Type Stimulants (ATS), such as amphetamine, ecstasy, and methamphetamine amongst other drugs, are still an area of concern for the Vietnamese government. During the first half of 2010 alone, the Vietnam Waterway Police reported executing 18 drug raids, arresting 22 drug abusers or … [Read more...] about Meth Led to Cessation of OTC Productions
Watch Mark Tran’s Feature Film ‘All About Dad’ for Free on DramaFever
A couple of months ago, Vietnamese American filmmaker Mark Tran graced OneVietnam with his presence at Toast of the Town: Film Edition to present All About Dad, his debut feature. Now, that same movie is available for free viewing here as part of DramaFever’s digital film festival. All About Dad is a narrative familiar to many young Vietnamese Americans. It tells the story of … [Read more...] about Watch Mark Tran’s Feature Film ‘All About Dad’ for Free on DramaFever
OneVietnam Proudly Presents: iStory, Leveraging Social Media for Social Good
Social media can be a fun time filler, like when you scan your Twitter feed to see how everyone else reacted to Beyonce's pregnancy. Social media can also be a powerful political tool, like how Arab youth mobilized mass crowds on Facebook to protest authoritarian regimes. Or, social media can be a platform for philanthropic good, like what OneVietnam is doing with iStory -- our … [Read more...] about OneVietnam Proudly Presents: iStory, Leveraging Social Media for Social Good