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 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).

Honoring Vietnamese Ao Dai in Malaysia
21/10/2022 09:26
On the occasion of Vietnamese Women's Day on October 20, the Vietnamese Embassy in Malaysia and the Liaison Department of the Vietnamese Community in Johor state jointly organized the Vietnam Ao Dai Beauty Contest in Malaysia.

Cultural Exchange between India and Vietnam
21/10/2022 09:13
On October 18, the Indian Embassy coordinated with the Vietnam-ASEAN Economic Cooperation Development Association (VASEAN) to organize a seminar themed "Cultural Exchanges between India and Vietnam".

Introducing the History of Vietnamese Ao Dai to Japanese Friends
21/10/2022 09:10
On October 19, a "History introductory session" was held at the Ho Chi Minh City office of the Japanese Consulate General. The Ao Dai is now well recognized as a traditional dress and a distinctive aspect of Vietnamese culture. The 50th anniversary of the beginning of diplomatic ties between Vietnam and Japan occurs in 2023.

Young People of Vietnam, Cuba Celebrate Historic Friendship
21/10/2022 09:03
Nguyen Ngoc Luong, Standing Secretary of the Central Youth Union and Chairman of the Central Committee of the Youth Union, led a high-ranking group of Vietnamese youth on October 18, the first day of the official working visit to Cuba. The José Marti and Ho Chi Minh monuments were visited by Vietnamese teenagers with flowers.

Vietnamese Students in Australia - Bridge to Promote Cultural and Educational Cooperation
21/10/2022 08:58
According to the Vietnam News Agency correspondent in Sydney, on October 15, Culture Day - a large-scale event, introducing Vietnamese traditional culture - was held in Sydney, New South Wales state of Australia.

Two Actors From Famous 'Gaoranger' Visit Hanoi
21/10/2022 08:49
Takeru Shibaki (GaoBlue) and Noboru Kaneko (GaoRed), two Japanese actors from the film "Hyakujuu Sentai Gaoranger," delighted Vietnamese fans by sharing their experiences during their first trip to Vietnam, on their personal pages.

Hanoi Opera House Performs Beloved "Blue Bird" Play
20/10/2022 20:54
The drama "The Blue Bird" (L'Oiseau bleu), co-produced by Tuoi Tre Theater and the Wallonie-Bruxelles Delegation in Vietnam, was performed on October 17 at the Hanoi Opera House.

Honoring the Beauty of Vietnamese Women in Germany
20/10/2022 06:06
The Vietnamese community in Germany arranged the event "Ao Dai and Cuisine" on October 16 at the Pacific Trade Center in Berlin (Germany) to celebrate Vietnamese Women's Day on October 20 and to provide a beneficial environment for women.

Hai Phong, Vietnam and Gwangju, South Korea Exchange Artistic Talents
19/10/2022 07:44
To commemorate the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations, Vietnam and South Korea have organized several cultural activities.

International Impressions of Hanoi's Beautiful Autumn Season
18/10/2022 12:28
The internet has been buzzing with intriguing discussions on autumn in Hanoi. Everyone has been discussing how they feel about Hanoi.

Vietnamese-Born Musician Shines at the Berlin International Guitar Competition 2022
18/10/2022 07:18
The Berlin International Guitar Competition 2022's final round took place at Prinzenalle in Berlin, according to the correspondent for Vietnam News Agency in Berlin.

Japan, Vietnam Navies Host Seminar on Underwater Medicine
17/10/2022 10:53
A seminar on underwater medicine was hosted by the navies of Vietnam and Japan at Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa province, on October 10 and 11.
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