November 2013 News and Events Updates

What happened in November 2013: news and events relating to Vietnamese at home and in the diaspora.

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Tiffany Chung's drawing Tiffany Chung’s drawings “venture beyond the literal and into pseudo-abstract territory.”


Vietnamese Catholics commemorate martyrs Vietnamese Catholics in Thailand commemorate 117 canonized Vietnamese martyrs.


A Vietnamese community health fair in San Jose A Vietnamese community health fair in San Jose screened people for diabetes. [Photo: Faine Greenwood]


Family and friends at funeral of Aaron Vu Family and friends gather to grieve for a 10-year-old Vietnamese-American victim of a robbery.


Paul and May Schaberger• A Vietnamese-American mother whose son was killed in the line of duty sues Pathmark supermarket for discrimination. [LIN]


Former 'boat people' donate to Philippines victims Former “boat people” repay their ‘debt’ by donating $400k to the victims of Typhoon Yolanda in the Philippines. [IA]


Apple fritters• President Obama praises the Ly family for their rags-to-riches story. [Photo: Leah Millis]


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News about Vietnam


VCP power remains exclusive• Vietnam’s new Constitution contains little reform. [RFA]


LGBT rainbow flag Vietnamese lawmakers seem more progressive in advancing LGBT rights but remain conservative in addressing human rights.


New decree limits content• A new decree will impose large fines on online posts that criticize the government.


Saigon River is polluted• The Saigon River is polluted and has become a health hazard.


Reading food label Vietnamese consumers concerned about food safety tend to carefully read food labels before buying the foods. Considering the constant news about high amounts of pesticides in foods coming from China, this practice is not surprising.


Activist Nguyen Dinh Kha Authorities have dropped ‘terrorism’ charges against a jailed Vietnamese activist.


Grind coffee beans• Sustainable coffee is benefitting Vietnam’s farmers.


Phuong My Chi• This video clip of 10-year-old Phương Mỹ Chi when she first became known several months ago is still touching to view. Get ready to cry, folks.


Other News


Some Americans are retiring in Vietnam• Some Americans are choosing Vietnam for their retirement years.


Vietnam - U.S. Trade• Vietnam – U.S. trade is growing steadily.


Vietnamese soldiers protecting Truong Sa• This op-ed piece outlines how Vietnam’s ties with India strategically benefits both countries.


Special thanks to Viet Thanh Nguyen for providing many of the news items.

Peace!
RP
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