Suicide has been a major national social issue as far back in the 1960s. Poor working conditions and strict studying regimes in schools has played a large part in these suicides. Until recently, it was predominately the Japanese that made up the majority of suicides. Recently, Vietnamese students, interns and workers have started to commit suicide due to the strict working … [Read more...] about The problem of Vietnamese worker suicides in Japan
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Japan’s F-4 and RF-4 Phantoms
The McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II has been one of my long term favorite fighters since I was a kid. It has become an old horse with many different countries but finally, even the Japanese Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) is finally retiring them. The Japan F-4EJ Phantoms will be replaced by the the F-35A Lightning II, a formidable fifth-generation fighter from the US. In … [Read more...] about Japan’s F-4 and RF-4 Phantoms
Another crazy motorbike rider in Saigon
These type of crossings are quite irritating. I call them "cow herd block crossings" since motorbikes will go as a group to block oncoming traffic. I will let the traffic go by first before crossing a street. If it is crowded, it is better to continue down the road and turn back at a traffic light. Yes, I saw this lady crossing so I was prepared. Yes, I stopped at the last … [Read more...] about Another crazy motorbike rider in Saigon
Amazing Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner Video
Boeing is preparing Vietnam Airlines's first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner for the Paris Air Show. They just produced an awesome video demonstrating Vietnam Airline's plane. You will love it! Rumor says that some of it's new Dreamliners will fly the Saigon to Hanoi routes. Maybe I will get to fly on it this summer. … [Read more...] about Amazing Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner Video
Russian Air Force (Video)
Residing both in Kazakhstan and Vietnam, you do get to see Russian-made air force planes. They are amazing. I have always been a fan of Russian planes. They are fun to watch. Below is a good video documentary of the Russian Air Force. My favorite plane, the Mig 29 Fulcrum. I will be adding more general blogs of my thoughts like I have with SaigonNezumi in the … [Read more...] about Russian Air Force (Video)