During the first wave of Vietnamese immigration, highly-skilled and educated Vietnamese migrated to the United States upon the Fall of Saigon. Most of them had intimate ties with Americans and/or the Republic of Vietnam and thus feared communist retaliation. During the second wave, Vietnamese from predominantly rural and uneducated backgrounds fled Vietnam by boats to escape … [Read more...] about Why do Vietnamese want to live in America?
Introducing the 2011 VIET Fellows
My name is Tony Luong and the following is a blog written to introduce the VIET Fellows program which I am currently part of as the Program Manager/US Director. In collaborating with OneVietnam Network's VTP, we hope to be part of a connecting effort to strengthen discussions, stories, and people--all of which are essential to our community's future. In the following weeks, … [Read more...] about Introducing the 2011 VIET Fellows
Korean Dramas and the Worship of Infantile Women
[The following is the first post of new contributing writer Olivia Hoang. Please look forward to more of her writings in the future!--ed.] Once in a while I like to watch some Korean drama because I like to watch Asian people (I just can’t get enough of them) and because I love Korean fashion. While the PG-rated nature of these dramas is a refreshing break from … [Read more...] about Korean Dramas and the Worship of Infantile Women
Letter to the Editor: Boycott Goods from China
The following letter was submitted anonymously to the editor. The opinion expressed does not necessarily reflect the views of Vietnam Talking Points or OneVietnam Network. To submit an editorial, email editor@onevietnam.org. The recent events involving China’s bullying actions against Vietnam and the Philippines are troubling and should not be ignored. Judging from China’s … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Boycott Goods from China
Video Mondays: Protests No More?
As the disputes over the East Sea drag on behind diplomatic doors, it seems as if the Communist party's tolerance for protests on the streets has reached its break point. The Associated Press is reporting that Vietnamese officials have begun detaining and questioning foreign journalists and protestors. Why is the government cracking down now? Does this mean the rare spark of … [Read more...] about Video Mondays: Protests No More?