While Vietnamese people all over joined their communities on April 30th to commemorate the events that took place in 1975, at least two Vietnamese Americans opened their hearts in New York, participating in a different type of cause: a concert raising funds toward relief efforts in Japan. “Holla for Japan: A Benefit Concert” took place from 8-11 p.m. that Saturday night at … [Read more...] about “Holla for Japan” Benefit Concert Raised Thousands for Disaster Relief
Garden Grove Ends Nude Vietnamese Coffee Houses
This week, Garden Grove City Council voted unanimously to ban smoking, arcade games, and nudity in coffeehouses. In a city of 166,332, of which 40-45% are Vietnamese, the ordinance is aimed primarily at Vietnamese coffeehouses. For those not familiar with Vietnamese coffeehouses, or “cafe om,” they are as close as they come to strip clubs in the conservative Vietnamese … [Read more...] about Garden Grove Ends Nude Vietnamese Coffee Houses
Tallest Skyscrapers in Vietnam: Race to the Sky Causes Traffic on the Ground
Skyscrapers are popping up at a fast pace in major cities in Vietnam. Height records are constantly being set and broken. This is definitely a good sign for those in the real estate industry. What does it mean for everyone else in the country? Late last year, Saigon saw a major cityscape makeover with the opening of the Bitexco Financial Tower, the tallest building in the … [Read more...] about Tallest Skyscrapers in Vietnam: Race to the Sky Causes Traffic on the Ground
Vietnam’s Booming Netcitizens Challenge the Marketing Community to Adapt
This is a guest post by Joe Wheller and Lukas Mira. Joe Wheller is Managing Director of Cimigo Vietnam, a consumer research company in Saigon. Mr. Wheller is a frequent contributor to the brand and communications landscape of Vietnam. He is keen to get the voice of the Vietnamese consumer heard and for people to recognize the opportunities that Vietnam presents as it … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s Booming Netcitizens Challenge the Marketing Community to Adapt
What Does it Mean to be a College Grad?
After May 14th, I will be a college graduate. By Fall, there will be no more acappella rehearsals, no more papers or exams, no more sleepless nights, no more weekday drinking, no more 1AM milk tea runs, no more San Francisco Bay Area exploring. I won't be with the people I now see daily. I won't have the same job with the same awesome boss. I won't be singing under Sproul … [Read more...] about What Does it Mean to be a College Grad?