Ollie Le Nguyen
A Vietnamese chameleon who is waiting in the shade to catch hot and steamy news about the surrounding world.
For Ollie Le Nguyen's latest contributions to VietnamTimes, see below:
“From Far To Close:" An Introspective Story From Cristina Gonzáles Martín
20/05/2023 15:36
Cristina Gonzáles Martín's unique perspective and techniques have garnered positive reactions and support from art lovers and friends, making the "From Far to Close" - an abstract exhibition a must-see for those seeking signs of hope and possibility amidst today's tribulations. "It's never before seen in any of her past collections," exhibition visitors expressed on the opening day of the event.
Expats Share Their Views of Ho Chi Minh City
12/05/2023 11:00
Ho Chi Minh City is beloved by expats because of it's beautiful views and international flair.
Vietnam Receives More Than 160,000 Japanese Visitors in the First Four Months of 2023.
11/05/2023 19:42
The Japan-Vietnam Friendship Parliamentary Alliance delegation and the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism met on May 8 for a working session, during which information was gathered. The establishment of positive diplomatic ties between the two nations is based on people-to-people interactions, the two sides agreed.
British Impressions of Vietnamese Durian
09/05/2023 14:54
On May 4, Vietnam's Ri6 durian was first introduced to the UK market. Many British friends expressed their excitement toward this event, suggested ways for Vietnamese durians to approach and conquer new markets, and at the same time shared their feelings about durian flavor with the Vietnam Times reporters.
Overseas Vietnamese Expertise: Strengthening the Homeland from Abroad
23/03/2023 13:13
The Vietnamese ambassador to France, Dinh Toan Thang, addressed the Association of Vietnamese Scientists and Experts Global (AVSE Global) meeting on March 18 and urged participants to increase resource mobilization and intellectual contributions to the advancement and elevation of Vietnam's position.
'A Journey In a Woman’s Dreams', an Impressive Collaboration between Art and Psychology
21/03/2023 06:57
Impressions from the world-famous Spanish architect and creative director Salvador Pérez Arroyo, MUA Khadija Bouguedra, and designer Younes Airnar about the art exhibition "Lily, a journey into a woman’s dreams" displayed at the Vietnam Women's Museum, Hanoi.
Vietnamese Girl Becomes MasterChef Italia 2023 Runner-up
18/03/2023 13:06
Dinh Thi Hue, a Vietnamese girl, earned the runner-up title in the prestigious Italian culinary competition, Masterchef Italia 2023, with sesame salted rice balls.
Saigon Heat Places Second in the Southeast Asian Professional Basketball League
17/03/2023 10:49
The Saigon Heat basketball team was expected to pull off a miracle, but will have to settle for second place at the ABL 2023 basketball championship.
Taking Care of Women's Mental Health in Workplace
13/03/2023 07:58
The Singapore Business Association in Vietnam (SBAV), in partnership with the Hanoi Business Women's Association (HNEW), held the program "Celebrating Success in Diversity" on March 9, with an emphasis on encouraging mental health and well-being of women at work.
Businesses in Hanoi Renew and Reinvent Following Covid Time
09/02/2023 13:41
The new Chopsteak strategy that Mathew Lowe aims to implement will be made public while Chef Quynh Nguyen's business model Rainbow Food x Hat A Cafe has undergone a complete transformation.
Café Crawls: A Breezy Stroll Through Vung Tau
04/02/2023 12:09
In VNT's newest installment, staff writer Ollie Nguyen dives into the tropical shores of Vung Tau, Vietnam's most peaceful beach town.
Peach Apricots and Banh Chung For Overseas Vietnamese Family
02/02/2023 13:46
After decades of being away from his hometown, Le Van Vinh still preserves his Vietnamese identity through the traditional Tet celebration.
From a Child in Exile to a Professor Who Founded a Vietnam Major in the US
31/01/2023 09:51
"I fell in love with Vietnam as soon as I touched this place,'"remarked Professor Nguyen Thi Lien Hang (Columbia University, New York, USA) when asked about her first visit to Vietnam as a 19-year-old student in 1994.
How To Celebrate Tet Like A Vietnamese: A Helpful Guide for Expats
17/01/2023 07:42
Tet is a special occasion for Vietnamese and preparing for the holiday is even more important than the holiday itself.
First Impressions of Vietnamese Students in Laos
27/12/2022 00:00
Each Vietnamese student gets a distinct impression of the people, culture, and language of Laos when they first arrive in the neighboring nation.
People-to-People Diplomacy: A Strong Bridge for Vietnam-Korea Relationship
22/12/2022 08:03
On December 20, Hanoi, the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations held a ceremony to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Korea.
"Storytelling Keepsake" Contest Attracts Over 6,200 Submissions
21/12/2022 08:06
The VietnamTimes Magazine, under the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO), in association with the Embassy of Lao People's Democratic Republic to Vietnam, and the Vietnam-Laos Friendship Association, hold the award ceremony for the "Storytelling Keepsake" competition on December 13, 2022, in Hanoi.
FNF Receives Certificate of Merit from VUFO for Positive Contributions in Vietnam
21/11/2022 09:54
On November 14, in Hanoi, Phan Anh Son, Vice President, General Secretary of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO), Vice Chairman of the Committee for Foreign Non-Governmental Organizations Affairs, presented the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF) Institute in Vietnam with the VUFO Certificate of Merit for its positive contributions to Vietnam.
Vietnam Promotes Food, Culture at South Africa Diplomatic Fair
25/10/2022 06:31
Vietnam welcomes foreign friends to have a cup of wonderful, distinctive coffee from the country with 2 varieties of spring rolls and fried spring rolls in addition to introducing lovely photos of the nation and its people.
Vietnam, Taiwan (China) Promote Cooperation in High-quality Human Resources Training
22/10/2022 09:16
A joint program to train top-notch human resources for economic, cultural, and social development in 2022 has been organized in Hanoi by the Taiwan-Vietnam Economic, Cultural, and Educational Development Association in collaboration with Nova Education Technology Joint Stock Company, Vietnamese, and Taiwanese universities and colleges (China).
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