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
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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?
Health Officials Pulls Vietnamese Yogurt, or Da Ua, from Shelves
The OC Register reported today that da ua, the Vietnamese yogurt made from condense milk, is being pulled off the shelves in Orange County due to health regulations. What's the regulation? Basically, you cannot make dairy products at home and sell it to the public. Da ua, which originated from the French "yaourt," is a house hold dessert in Da Lat, Vietnam, my home town. A … [Read more...] about Health Officials Pulls Vietnamese Yogurt, or Da Ua, from Shelves
Vietnam Announces Live-Fire Naval Exercises Following Maritime Disputes with China
Vietnam has publically announced that it will conduct six hours of live-fire naval exercises off the country’s central coast this coming Monday. While conducting naval exercises is not entirely uncommon, this was the first instance publicized. The state-owned Northern Maritime Safety Corporation warned boats and ships to stay out of the area off Quang Nam’s provinces … [Read more...] about Vietnam Announces Live-Fire Naval Exercises Following Maritime Disputes with China
Till Death Do Us Part: Foreign Vietnamese Bride Killed in South Korea
Hoang Thi Nam, 23 was murdered by her Korean husband Lim Chae Won, 37. Last month, a South Korean man named Lim Chae Won stabbed his Vietnamese wife Hoang Thi Nam to death as their baby lay next to her. Last year, a mentally challenged Korean man murdered his Vietnamese wife after one week of marriage. That same year, a Vietnamese bride, unable to communicate to anyone … [Read more...] about Till Death Do Us Part: Foreign Vietnamese Bride Killed in South Korea