Here in the US, in ever-changing signs of the time, local independent pharmacies are finding it hard to compete with the Walgreens and CVS’s that mark most corners, just as mom-and-pop stores are being stamped out by Wal-Mart superstores. The fact is that big chain drug stores are standardized, have more resources, and can operate more efficiently. Pharmacies, as … [Read more...] about Jumpstarting Good Pharmacy Practices in Viet Nam
Video Mondays: Tropical Storm Haima Hits Vietnam, More on the Maritime Disputes
Typhoon season is upon us. By now, you've hopefully heard of tropical storm Haima, which made landfall in northern Vietnam. If not, please take a moment to find out more in the video below. This video is a little dated; latest reports estimate that at least 16 have been killed and many more injured. Tropical Storm Haima Kills Six in Vietnam by NewsLook The disputes over … [Read more...] about Video Mondays: Tropical Storm Haima Hits Vietnam, More on the Maritime Disputes
Infographic: Vietnamese Last Names – How Many Nguyens Are There, Really?
If you had to guess a Vietnamese person's last name, you'll be right almost half of the time if you say "Nguyen." Yes, the stereotype is true, the majority of Vietnamese people have Nguyen (46%) or Tran (13%) as their last name. About 85% of Vietnamese people have one of the ten last names in the chart above; that's about 75 million of us. A few other things worth noting: … [Read more...] about Infographic: Vietnamese Last Names – How Many Nguyens Are There, Really?
Solutions for Agent Orange
Hundreds of thousands of children in Vietnam are all too familiar with the long-term impact of Agent Orange. Born with missing limbs, life threatening heart conditions, mental challenges and other disabilities, they embody the legacy of war. Nearly four decades after the war, best estimates are that at least three million Vietnamese and hundreds of thousands of U.S. soldiers … [Read more...] about Solutions for Agent Orange
Tattoo vs Taboo: A Question about Body Art
I grew up with the notion that tattoos and piercings equated to "gangster" and "not lady-like." But is that really the case? During the Zhou Dynasty in China, tattoos were associated with barbarians, criminals, and bandits. Criminals would get the symbol "prisoner" on their faces as punishment. On the other hand, pre-colonized Filipino tribes used tattooing to show rank and … [Read more...] about Tattoo vs Taboo: A Question about Body Art