Some people come to the I Do! I Do! Wedding Boutique in Flagstaff, Arizona to have their dream weddings realized as they embark on a new married life. Others come to the boutique with equal aspirations of a new, better start as migrants to America, only to have their lives threatened at gunpoint under labor extortion. Following two years of investigations, federal authorities … [Read more...] about Happily Ever After for Some, Exploitation at Gunpoint for Others
Freedom From Fear Awards: Fighting School Violence, Asian Immigrants Find Their Voice
The following is a post by Anjana Sundaram that appeared in New America Media. View the original post here. NAM EDITOR'S NOTE: The newly established Freedom From Fear Award recognizes people who put aside their fear of immigration laws and made a significant impact on immigrants and refugees. This is the last of six articles profiling some of the awardees. For a complete list … [Read more...] about Freedom From Fear Awards: Fighting School Violence, Asian Immigrants Find Their Voice
Rotavin – A New Breakthrough in Domestically Produced Vaccines for Vietnam
Vietnam’s Institute of Vaccines and Medical Biologicals (IVAC) recently announced the approval of Rotavin for clinical use by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Vietnamese National Institute for Control of Vaccine and Biologicals. The research and aim for domestic production of a rotavirus vaccine began in 1998 and proved successful after more than 10 years … [Read more...] about Rotavin – A New Breakthrough in Domestically Produced Vaccines for Vietnam
Vietnam’s legendary turtle is good as new – and, she’s a girl
During 15th century Vietnam, emperor Le Loi found in his possession a most powerful sword--a sword with which lead to a victory against the Chinese, reclaiming Vietnam’s independence. While sailing on a lake in Hanoi formerly known as Luc Thuy, or “Green Water,” a giant, golden turtle (“Kim Qui”) appeared and took the sword from Le Loi. The turtle submerged to the depths of … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s legendary turtle is good as new – and, she’s a girl
Discovery: Vietnam Home to “Most Romantic” Ape, the Gibbon
Vietnam has another natural treasure: the most romantic ape in the world. No, it's not this guy... it's the Gibbon. Gibbons are an endangered species of lesser apes. Recently, they were found in the forest of Vietnam's Pu Mat national park. Conservation International calls it "the only known 'viable' community of the critically endangered northern white-cheeked crested … [Read more...] about Discovery: Vietnam Home to “Most Romantic” Ape, the Gibbon