The situation in Afghanistan is worse than that in Vietnam in 1975, a former foreign correspondent says. Saigon, the capital of South Vietnam at the time, fell to the North Vietnamese Army on April 30, 1975. In the days leading up to the takeover, which effectively ended the Vietnam War, American troops evacuated thousands of…
Afghanistan Situation Worse Than Saigon: Former Foreign Correspondent
Harris’s Flight to Vietnam Delayed by ‘Health Incident’ in Hanoi
Vice President Kamala Harris’s flight to Singapore was delayed on Tuesday because of an unusual health incident, according to the State Department. “Earlier this evening, the Vice President’s traveling delegation was delayed from departing Singapore because the Vice President’s office was made aware of a report of a recent possible anomalous health incident in Hanoi,…
Vietnam War Reporter Ronald Yates: Is Afghanistan Withdrawal a Repeat of Vietnam?
“I thought it was bad in Saigon. This is even worse,” says three-time Pulitzer nominee Ronald Yates, who witnessed the U.S. withdrawal from Vietnam as a reporter for the Chicago Tribune. Yates has also reported firsthand from Afghanistan under the Soviet occupation, and for three and a half years, he did military intelligence work with…
The Road of Perfume | Mythical Roads
In this episode, we will explore the Vietnam of today, from the Mekong Delta to the magnificent Halong Bay, via Ho Chi Minh City, also known as Saigon—the largest city in Vietnam that also attracts a lot of tourists. We will discover the hidden faces of a secret country, between opening and withdrawal. About Mythical Roads:…
Pentagon Chief in Vietnam to Advance Ties but Rights Concerns Linger
July 29, 2021
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HANOI—U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin sought on Thursday to nudge forward security ties with Vietnam that have been slowly deepening as both countries watch the Chinese regime’s activities in the South China Sea with growing alarm. Despite closer military relations, more than four decades after the Vietnam War ended in 1975, President Joe Biden’s administration…
Deliciously Miniature Clay Fruits and Veggies Are the Cutest Must-Have Art Pieces
Drawing inspiration from different cultures and places, a passionate clay artist from Vietnam has taken her craft a notch higher by sculpting miniature kitchenware and food items. Her artwork’s intricate details make every piece a must-have collectible. Nhu Quynh Thi Nguyen, 33, from Hanoi, began clay modeling 10 years ago. With her supportive husband, The Dung…
Vietnam Approves China’s Sinopharm Vaccine for Use Against COVID-19
HANOI—Vietnam has approved China’s Sinopharm vaccine for use against COVID-19, state media reported on Friday, making it the third brand to be endorsed in the Southeast Asian country that is tackling a new outbreak of infections. The decision to approve the Sinopharm vaccine was issued by the health ministry, the official Vietnam News Agency reported….
Photographer Travels Through Vietnam, Preserving Rich Heritage of 54 Ethnic Tribes on Film
Travel photographer, Réhahn, originally from Normandy, France, moved to Vietnam after falling in love with the kindness of its people and the serenity of the landscapes. The Vietnamese then became his muses, a passion that eventually took the form of a special decade-long project documenting 54 of the country’s ethnic groups. As he traveled with…
Video: Remembering the “Boat People” of Vietnam, Who Escaped Communism for America
After the Vietnam war, many people escaped communism by boat and made their way to the United States. They would later be known as the “boat people.” To learn more about this history, we interviewed Binh Tran, a pharmacist and one of the boat people of Vietnam. These stories and more in this episode of…
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