When people hear the phrase “China invade Vietnam,” they think of 1979, when China sent troops across the border in a brief but violent war. Today, the concern looks very different. Vietnam recently awarded multi-million dollar contracts to...
Walk through Ho Chi Minh City today and you will see the energy that defines modern Vietnam culture. Street vendors serve bánh mì on crowded sidewalks. Tourists fill District 1. The Vietnam economy continues to grow at one...
Vietnam may not be the best country to lend money and expect instant repayment, especially without proper paperwork. It’s like handing your wallet to the first girl you meet in the Mekong Delta and trusting her to return...
When people think of a scam in Vietnam, they usually imagine a taxi meter running wild. A pricey “free” mud bath, or a tourist trick on the streets of Ho Chi Minh City. Vietnam tourism has been fighting...
Just look at the Vietnam map, right on the South China Sea and you’ll see why this isn’t just saber-rattling. China keeps crossing the red line, pushing harder to invade Vietnam’s waters, especially targeting two tiny island groups...
