The Vietnam Veterans Welcome Home Parade was one of the largest gatherings in Chicago history, but it has been quickly forgotten by time — just as the men and women who fought in the unpopular war had …
Tattoo-removal demand rises in Vietnam after Japan reopens
BANGKOK — Like many other young people in Vietnam, Thanh Hung regretted getting tattooed, especially after he developed a desire to work in Japan, where the body art is still frowned upon. The …
Cambodia breaks ground on China-funded highway to Vietnam border
Construction began this week on an expressway linking Cambodia’s capital to the Vietnamese border town of Bavet, with financial assistance from China as Beijing’s influence here continues to grow. The …
World’s first swine fever vaccine nears approval in Vietnam
Vaccines against African swine fever being tested in Vietnam are close to approval, global and US veterinary officials said, in what would be a major breakthrough to tackle the deadly animal disease …
Vietnam Just Got Its First Michelin-Starred Restaurants—Here They Are
The little red food bible released its inaugural guide to Vietnam on Tuesday, with four restaurants in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City being awarded one star. The country was boxed out of the more highly coveted two and three stars,
Vietnam among top 5 impressive destinations for 2023 summer
Readers of the online travel network Expedia have selected Vietnam as one of the world’s top destinations for travelers this summer. According to Expedia, Vietnam is one of the Asian countries attracting many foreign tourists as the number of searches and …
WI veteran gets an emotional surprise at Vietnam Memorial
Veterans from Northeast Wisconsin traveled to Washington D.C. with the Old Glory Honor Flight. During a stop at the Vietnam Memorial, one vet got a surprise from his family.
Germany alarmed by detention of Vietnam climate activist, warns on coal phase-out pact with Hanoi
BERLIN (AP) — The German government said Wednesday that it is concerned by the recent detention of a prominent environmental campaigner in Vietnam, warning that a recent multi-billion-dollar deal to …
Groundbreaking held for Cambodia’s second expressway, linking capital to Vietnam
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen on Wednesday presided over a groundbreaking ceremony for construction of the country’s second expressway, which will link the capital, Phnom Penh, to the eastern …
Foreign groups retain interest in property
Although foreign capital in real estate fell by more than half in the first five months of 2023, positive signs are afoot as foreign backers continue to pinpoint Vietnam’s advantages.