First published on Families are encouraged to check whether medals were issued for relatives who served in World War II after new research revealed a vast majority were never claimed. New Ze… Read More
Vietnam is continuing to speed up its land reclamation in the South China Sea, but there is no evidence that the country is militarizing any of its outposts. The land reclamation has been ca… Read More
Eight veteran Senegalese riflemen will be finally returning home for good this Friday, after President Emmanuel Macron’s government in January lifted a six-month residency condition fo… Read More
The homeless veterans in Los Angeles face many obstacles in trying to find housing, including discriminatory zoning laws and community resistance. Few know this better than Dora Leong Gallo… Read More
Nine very old riflemen who fought for France in Indochina and Algeria have returned to Senegal after a long battle with the French administration to have their "sacrifices" recognised. The n… Read More
President Azali Assoumani of the Comoros is in Hiroshima for the G7 summit, which includes eight other guest nations. The Comoros is chairing the African Union this year, and South Africa ha… Read More
Religious leaders in Vietnam have asked the U.S. government to punish Vietnamese officials involved in religious persecution activities, calling for use of the Global Magnitsky Act to sancti… Read More
Kim Lee has been referred to as the “Asian Kim Kardashian” Kim Lee is a successful DJ but is likely best known for being a cast member on the popular Netflix reality series Bling… Read More
Kaya Founders, a venture firm founded by tech and investment veterans, has closed $12m in funding across two new funds, bringing its total committed capital to $16.5m. The new funding was le… Read More
Amazon Global Selling's 2022 report indicated that Vietnam’s cross-border retail revenue had grown to 80 trillion VND (3.4 billion USD) and is projected to reach 250 trillion VND withi… Read More
Comic Nigerian film actor Adewale Adeoye popularly known as Elesho, has taken many by surprise after narrating how veteran actors, Peter Fatomilola, Kola Oyewo amongst others, used to beat h… Read More
Nigerian comedian, Ayoola Akinyoola, popularly known as Kamo has shared his recent conversation with Veteran actor, Ganiu Nofiu aka Alapini after spearheading the crowdfunding for Lalude&rsq… Read More
Adrian Stimson, an Indigenous artist and veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces, has been chosen to design Canada's national monument to its mission in Afghanistan. Stimson's design was select… Read More
Vietnam's prime minister, Pham Minh Chinh, met with his Chinese counterpart in Beijing as the US aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan docked in Da Nang, Vietnam. The move is seen as Vietnam's… Read More
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen has ordered 500 troops and 200 anti-aircraft weapons systems to four northeastern provinces to hunt down drones that allegedly violated the country's airspac… Read More
Vietnamese authorities have released Bui Van Trung, 62, and his son Bui Van Tham, 36, who belong to an unofficial branch of the Hoa Hao Buddhist community, after serving six-year prison sent… Read More
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen has announced that he will not pardon opposition party leader Kem Sokha and Cambodian-American lawyer Theary Seng, who have been imprisoned over the past yea… Read More
Exchange rates provide a window into the relative health of economies around the world. Governments, businesses, and individuals watch currencies closely to gauge their country's economic pe… Read More
Vietnam Dong is an Exotic Currency worth looking into, especially if you are looking to explore new investment opportunities that have the potential for high returns. Look no further than Vi… Read More
The Philippines has allowed the release of the "Barbie" movie despite calls to ban it due to a controversial map of China's "nine-dash line." The country's film review board deemed the map t… Read More
What is 'Redeem to Physical' When Investing in Gold?When it comes to investing in gold, a lot of lingo gets thrown around. One term you may have heard is "redeem to physical." But what… Read More
The United States women's soccer team won their opening match of the Women's World Cup with a 3-0 victory over Vietnam. Sophia Smith scored twice in the first half, while Lindsey Horan added… Read More
Wounded US Army veterans are teaming up with scientists to restore coral reefs in the Florida Keys, providing them with a sense of purpose and a new mission. The collaboration between Mote M… Read More
Ford Motor is planning to introduce more hybrid models as it faces widening losses on its electric vehicle (EV) unit. CEO Jim Farley stated that the company will be releasing a lot more hybr… Read More
The Netherlands defeated Vietnam 7-0 in the Women's World Cup, securing first place in Group E. The Dutch scored four goals in a dominant 15-minute stretch, while the US women's team narrowl… Read More
The United States women's soccer team advanced to the round of 16 in the Women's World Cup with a lackluster 0-0 draw against Portugal. The tie helped the US avoid being eliminated in the gr… Read More
Wounded veterans in Canada are struggling to receive disability benefits due to government bureaucracy. Doctors are unable to fill out the necessary paperwork, leaving veterans unable to acc… Read More
Residents in the city of Huế in central Vietnam have learned to adapt and mitigate the effects of devastating flooding caused by tropical storms. The FloodAdaptVN program, coordinated… Read More
Approximately SEK 1.8 billion ($170 million USD) is being sought after a lawsuit by thirty-seven Ericsson shareholders. The coordinated legal actions were filed with the court in Solna, a su… Read More
India is increasing its influence in Southeast Asia to counter China's dominance in the region. The growing rivalry between India and China, as well as the border clash in 2020, have prompte… Read More
The World Bank said in an economic update released on August 10th that the challenging external environment and weaker domestic demand are leading to a slowdown in economic growth in Vietnam… Read More
China has built a 600-meter airstrip on Triton Island in the disputed Paracel Islands in the South China Sea, according to satellite photos. The airstrip is not long enough for fighter jets… Read More
Huynh Tieu Huong, known as the "Mother Teresa of Vietnam," has dedicated her life to caring for abandoned and homeless children in Vietnam. Despite enduring hardships herself, including abus… Read More
Nollywood actor, Sule Suebebe, currently grappling with health challenges, has joined the ranks of Nigerian homeowners.
The Yoruba movie veteran, commonly referred to as Suebebe, found himse… Read More
Observers are questioning the US commitment to Southeast Asia after President Joe Biden announced that he would skip the ASEAN summit and send Vice President Kamala Harris instead. Some anal… Read More
Soldiers who were injured in the wars in the Middle East are being given mortgage-free homes as a gesture of gratitude and honor. Medically-retired former Sergeant Tory Honda and his family… Read More
President Joe Biden will observe the 22nd anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks at an Alaska military base with service members and their families. This will be the first time that a pre… Read More
Vietnamese diaspora groups are urging US President Joe Biden to prioritize human rights in Vietnam before strengthening ties between the two countries during his visit to Hanoi. A coalition… Read More
Vietnam has been accused of restricting religious freedom by the US Commission on International Religious Freedom. The report highlights recent crackdowns on civil society and independent re… Read More
Relatives of Vietnamese political prisoners have called on US President Joe Biden to address human rights abuses in Vietnam during his visit to Hanoi. Vietnam and the US are expected to anno… Read More
Virtual reality (VR) technology is being used in the medical field to train surgeons and treat patients. Doctors at Kettering Health Dayton in Ohio used VR headsets to simulate a shoulder-re… Read More
The recent fire in a nine-story apartment building in Hanoi that killed 56 people has drawn attention to Vietnam's lax fire safety standards. The government has ordered an investigation and… Read More
Vietnamese humanitarian and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) are becoming less willing to work with the United Nations due to fear of reprisal from the government, according to a report… Read More
Vietnam executed death row prisoner Le Van Manh, despite claims from his family and lawyers that the evidence against him was not clear enough. Manh was sentenced to death in 2005 for allege… Read More
Ngo Thi To Nhien, the executive director of a think tank studying the transition to green energy in Vietnam, has been detained on charges of "appropriating documents of agencies and organiza… Read More
Former political prisoner Le Minh The has had his pre-trial detention extended by police in Can Tho, Vietnam. The 60-year-old was released from prison in July 2020 after serving a two-year t… Read More
A Christian man in Vietnam, Rian Thih, has been sentenced to eight years in prison and three years probation for "undermining the unity policy." The government often uses this allegation to… Read More
Cash crops are grown for commercial purposes, not subsistence. They are high in demand and profitable and can include cotton, coffee, tobacco, sugarcane, and cocoa. These crops require speci… Read More
Section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act allows for workers with disabilities to be paid less than the federal minimum wage. This provision was initially created to provide job opportun… Read More
The Philippine military chief has accused China's navy of dangerously shadowing a Philippine ship during a recent standoff in disputed waters. China's presence near Thitu island in the South… Read More
Brighton claimed a historic first win in European football against Ajax to keep alive their hopes of reaching the Europa League knockout stages.
The Seagulls are enjoying their first foray i… Read More
Dozens of construction site protesters were arrested by Vietnamese police in northern Vietnam after days of protests against the US$30 million Long Son Container Port Project. The protesters… Read More
Pressure is mounting on Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley to ban a pro-Palestinian march planned for Armistice Day. The Deputy Prime Minister, Oliver Dowden, has expressed con… Read More
Vietnam has significantly expanded a reef in the Spratly islands in the South China Sea through dredging and landfill, increasing its reclaimed area to nearly 1 square kilometer. The reclama… Read More
More than 100 ethnic Dega, Cham, and Khmer protesters marched to the White House and the Vietnamese Embassy in Washington DC to protest against the Vietnamese government's treatment of indig… Read More
The book "Invisible Generals" by Doug Melville sheds light on the little-known history of the first Black U.S. generals. The author, who is recounting his own family history, aims to honor t… Read More
China has once again attempted to block Philippine ships from delivering supplies to troops stationed at the Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea. The Chinese Coast Guard and Chinese M… Read More
A growing number of American veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are turning to psychedelic-assisted treatment in Mexico, as traditional medications have failed to… Read More