Tarah Nguyen

Hanoi, Vietnam
Education: Hanoi University, Hanoi Foreign Trade University
Tarah Nguyen has worked as a professional interpreter and translator in many fields before becoming the Chief of editorial board of Vietnam Times. Working for NGOs, foreign agencies and overseas for years in both professional English and Chinese has nurtured her awareness and understanding in multi-direction world to keep her objective and fair outlooks.

For Tarah Nguyen's latest contributions to VietnamTimes, see below:

China's top developers lost close to $3bn due to weakened yuan

21/09/2023 07:00

Top mainland Chinese property developers recorded close to $3 billion in foreign exchange losses, mainly on their U.S.-dollar borrowings during the first half of the year as the yuan dropped further against the greenback, adding pressure to their struggle to secure cash to service mounting debts.

West Bengal's Shantiniketan makes it to UNESCO World Heritage list, PM Modi says, ‘a proud moment’

20/09/2023 08:00

Santiniketan in West Bengal included in UNESCO World Heritage list. It was established by poet Tagore in 1901.

Karachi's Erica Robin becomes first Miss Universe Pakistan, draws ire of conservatives

19/09/2023 15:00

Five contestants, including Erica, 24, a Pakistani Christian girl, were chosen as finalists from among 200 applicants for the grand finale.

Aditya-L1 successfully completes fourth earth-bound manoeuvre: ISRO

19/09/2023 07:00

With the completion of four earth-bound orbital manoeuvres, Aditya-L1 will next undergo a Trans-Lagrangian1 insertion manoeuvre

Pakistan: Over 70 factory workers looted in Karachi

16/09/2023 07:00

The mobile phones from all the workers were looted by the dacoits. Eight of the 70 industrial workers were female, while 62 were male.

Pakistan: Daughter launches social media campaign for her missing father’s release

15/09/2023 08:00

A social media campaign has been launched by the daughter of Abdul Hameed Zahari, a Baloch allegedly abducted by Pakistani security agencies. The campaign is aimed towards Zahari’s release.

Gas rates to rise as govt tackles circular debt

14/09/2023 07:00

Still reeling from nationwide protests against inflated electricity bills of peak summers, the caretaker government on Friday said that increasing gas rates “across the board” ahead of winter was inevitable to contain the gas-sector circular debt growing at the rate of Rs350 billion per year. The government said it also intends to revitalise an economy that’s seen months of decline due to strict import regulations.

77pc children aged 10 unable to comprehend basic English text, report says

13/09/2023 08:00

Some 77 percent of children aged 10 in Pakistan are unable to comprehend basic English text, it emerged on Friday.

G20 stands resolute in its mission to deliver for global good: PM Modi

12/09/2023 07:00

As India successfully wraps up day one of the G20 Summit on Saturday under its Presidency, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the G20 stands resolute in its mission to deliver for global good.

India, Bangladesh Sign 3 MoUs After Bilateral Meet Ahead Of G20 Summit

11/09/2023 07:00

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bangladesh counterpart Sheikh Hasina held a bilateral talk in New Delhi on Friday, the two countries also signed three memorandum of understanding (MoUs), including one on cooperation in Digital Payment mechanisms.

Sit-ins still continue in Sindh despite recovery of hostages

10/09/2023 08:00

Even after the recovery of three hostages including Mukhi Jagdish Kumar, Jaideep, and Dr Muneer Naich, the sit-in continued throughout Sindh, including Kashmore for the recovery of Priya Kumari, Sagar Kumar and other hostages.

Pakistan: More than 45 women fell victim to Karachi school principal, say police

09/09/2023 07:00

The principal was arrested for allegedly raping and blackmailing several women

Unlawful maritime claims on 2023 edition of China's 'standard map' rejected

08/09/2023 07:00

The United States has rejected China's claims over territories in the South China Sea and called on China to adhere to international law. The US State Department stated that China's maritime claims are unlawful and inconsistent with international regulations. Several countries, including India, Vietnam, the Philippines, Malaysia, and Nepal, have also rejected China's new map.

Pakistan: Amid public misery, sugar prices reach record high

07/09/2023 08:00

Amid the economic crisis in Pakistan, sugar prices skyrocketed to a record high of 220 Pakistani Rupees (PKR) in the retail markets of Balochistan, ARY News reported on Sunday.

Empowering Sikh Youth: Uniting Voices Across Borders

06/09/2023 15:00

The spirit of Sikhism burned brightly as the three-day annual International Sikh Youth Symposium unfolded under the banner of the Sikh Youth Alliance of North America (SYANA) in the picturesque city of Charlotte, North Carolina. Hosted at the esteemed Gurdwara Sahib Charlotte, this symposium brought together a vibrant assembly of 60 enthusiastic participants hailing from both the United States and Canada.

India's G20 Presidency: Steady strides towards a developed economy

06/09/2023 07:00

With the global economy facing uncertainty and instability in recent years vis-à-vis geopolitical developments, the role of the G20, as a platform connecting the world's major developed and emerging economies, assumes greater significance in shaping the global trends.