National Geographic is one of the many publications taking a look at the negatives affect of sand mining in Vietnam and the rest of Southeast Asia. In Vietnam, sand mining poses an additional danger: It’s contributing to the slow-motion disappearance of the Mekong Delta, home to 20 million people and source of half of all the country’s food and much of the rice that … [Read more...] about Sand mining negative affects on Vietnam
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Asian women
Well, this is a topic that raises eyebrows with many people across ethnic lines. Asian women. For me it can be an awkward topic since I am mixed Japanese and American, an Amerasian to be exact. I do not talk about this issue a lot but many do. Warning, this is a very opinionated blog post... Angry Asian Man Yes people, there are actually people out there who hate the … [Read more...] about Asian women
Emergency Message – Typhoon Pakhar (US Embassy)
U.S. Embassy Hanoi Message to U.S. Citizens March 30, 2012 THE EMBASSY OF THE UNITED STATES IS TRANSMITTING THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION THROUGH THE EMBASSY NOTIFICATION SYSTEM AS A PUBLIC SERVICE TO U.S. CITIZENS IN VIETNAM. PLEASE DISSEMINATE THIS MESSAGE TO ALL U.S. CITIZENS IN YOUR ORGANIZATION OR NEIGHBORHOOD. THANK YOU. Typhoon Pakhar According to the Joint … [Read more...] about Emergency Message – Typhoon Pakhar (US Embassy)
Status of GoHalalPlanet
I have been getting many requests for restaurant and travel information for Vietnam by Muslim travelers through GoHalalPlanet - Vietnam. I just want to inform everyone that I will be launching a new site to replace GoHalalPlanet with my own recommendations for halal restaurants and trips here in Vietnam, … [Read more...] about Status of GoHalalPlanet
Zaman International School
One of the most colorful schools I visited while I stayed in Cambodia. The Zaman International Primary School is regarded as one of the best bilingual schools in Phnom Penh. I was sitting in the cafeteria waiting for my friend, a Turkish teacher at the school. The table in front of me was interesting to watch. Many of these students had their own lunches that their parents … [Read more...] about Zaman International School