We love Yahoo here at OneVietnam Network, and Flickr is one of our favorite products. That's why we were excited to see them featured Vietnamese on their front page. But we noticed something wasn't right; can you spot it? The accent mark above the "a" is facing the wrong way. So, instead of saying "hello," it actually says "porridge please!" Yes, one accent changes the … [Read more...] about Flickr Shouts Out to Vietnamese, But Asks for More Porridge
Jennie in Africa: When Being Asian Feels White
[VTP writer Jennie Le recently returned from Tanzania on a volunteer mission with United Students. Below are the reflections of a Vietnamese American woman's first experience of Africa.] I never thought I would ever say this, but I think I know what being white feels like. While this was not a thought that had crossed my mind before my trip to Africa (really, I don't spend my … [Read more...] about Jennie in Africa: When Being Asian Feels White
G.I. Joe Presents: A Night of Fashion, Acoustic/Rock, and Comedy Fun
At the beginning of last month, I wrote a piece on the G.I. Joe Search & Rescue foundation and how the group came about. G.I. Joe is growing strong in membership for a group that formed just four months ago, but, as with any other emerging non-profit, they are in need of funding. This Saturday, Aug. 20, the foundation will be hosting a benefit concert at the Access Group … [Read more...] about G.I. Joe Presents: A Night of Fashion, Acoustic/Rock, and Comedy Fun
Healthcare – The Next Booming Vietnamese Market
For many years, healthcare in Vietnam was closely regulated by the Vietnamese government. However, ever since the country opened up to privatization, the health care industry has become an area of interest to foreign investors. Demand for better healthcare services from a Vietnamese population of increased wealth is driving this foreign health investment, and there are many … [Read more...] about Healthcare – The Next Booming Vietnamese Market
Food Iconography: KFC, A Sign of Affluence in Vietnam?
Since Vietnam opened itself up to international investment, more multinational companies have begun setting up franchise branches in Vietnam. For many of these long established multinationals, venturing into new markets doesn't just mean opening up more shops--it also presents an opportunity to revitalize an old brand or re-envision a new legacy under a familiar name. Case … [Read more...] about Food Iconography: KFC, A Sign of Affluence in Vietnam?