For almost a year now, all we seem to be hearing on the news is how bad the economy is. There are rising unemployment here and bankruptcies there. So how has the economic downturn in the US, Europe and other major economies affected Vietnam? In a new article by Dr. Long S. Le of University of Houston, he writes that Vietnam is more vulnerable than ever with its growing links to … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s Economic Outlook
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Match Needed to Save Dr. Anh Reiss (Nguyen)
This letter was recently sent to us. It is regarding Dr. Anh Reiss (Nguyen). She has contracted a fatal bone marrow disease. A bone marrow transfer will likely save her life. The problem is that it is very hard to find Vietnamese donors (the ethnicity should match). Please consider testing to see if you're a match. The process: 1) Go to the website, sign up for the free … [Read more...] about Match Needed to Save Dr. Anh Reiss (Nguyen)
Vietnamese Fishermen Remembered
There's no doubt that the Vietnamese community has made impacts large and small in the United States. It is refreshing to see the effort of our community recognized. On a recent trip to Half Moon Bay in California, I found a small memorial dedicated to fishermen that have fallen at sea. The placard reads: In Memorial to the Commercial Fisherman Lost at Sea "Down to the Sea … [Read more...] about Vietnamese Fishermen Remembered
Stimulus Package for Vietnam Farmers?
Fresh off the press (aka Wall Street Journal): WSJ: Vietnam Offers Plan to Help Farmers Do you think Vietnam should continue its focus on exporting farm products? Or should more effort be spent on growing one of its most valuable assets: the people? If so, how do we make the switch? … [Read more...] about Stimulus Package for Vietnam Farmers?
World Bank Reviews Economic Outlook of Vietnam
There is no doubt that Vietnam, like many other East Asian and Pacific countries, is facing difficult times with the current global slowdown. Vietnam's growing openness to world markets has left it more vulnerable to plunging commodity prices, declining global trade, and tightening of capital markets. The latest East Asia and Pacific Update by the World Bank, however, paints … [Read more...] about World Bank Reviews Economic Outlook of Vietnam