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Vietnamese Billionaire to Donate $211 Million to University of Oxford College

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An announcement on the International Vietnamese Academics Network's Facebook page jumped off my screen. Ly Le, who posted it, mentioned that while it was Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao's (Nguyễn Thị Phương Thảo) money and she could do what she wanted with it, she was sad for Viet Nam and for the donor. Ms. Thao is … Continue reading Vietnamese Billionaire to Donate $211 Million to University of Oxford College

Happy Birthday, Capstone Vietnam! Chúc mừng sinh nhật, Capstone Việt Nam!

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Below is the English version of my message. The Vietnamese version is here: Capstone Sau 12 Năm Phát Triển: Vẫn Hướng Tới Những Tầm Cao Mới. Warm greetings from Capstone Vietnam! On Thursday, 16 September, we celebrate the latest milestone in Capstone’s distinguished and eventful history. It was the day in 2009 when a kernel … Continue reading Happy Birthday, Capstone Vietnam! Chúc mừng sinh nhật, Capstone Việt Nam!

From Viet Nam With… Inspiration

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Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Vietnam_in_the_world_(W3).svg Source: Wikimedia Commons I occasionally speak to US students here in Viet Nam, a pre-COVID-19 memory, and in the US via video chat. A couple of months ago, I presented to a group of marketing students at an East Coast university, an experience I thoroughly enjoyed. As part of the webinar, I created … Continue reading From Viet Nam With… Inspiration

Capstone Announces Partnership with Edtech Startup Unibuddy

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Wearing my hat as managing director and co-founder of Capstone Vietnam, a full-service educational consulting company founded with offices in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), I'm pleased to announce this new partnership with Unibuddy. Follow this link to read the press release on Capstone's Recruit in Viet Nam website. Shalom (שלום), MAA

Marianapolis Preparatory School Establishes Branch Campus in Viet Nam

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An artist's rendering of the school. Courtesy of NH Group. I believe this is the first example of a US boarding school setting up a branch campus in Viet Nam. Marianapolis Preparatory School, a Catholic boarding school in Thompson, Connecticut, has forged a partnership with Nguyen Hoang Group to establish the SNA Marianapolis International School. … Continue reading Marianapolis Preparatory School Establishes Branch Campus in Viet Nam

Capstone Webinar: A Virtual Update from Viet Nam

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In this webinar, scheduled during the virtual NAFSA 2021 annual conference, my staff and I will provide a comprehensive update about what’s happening in Viet Nam as it relates to overseas study. Topics include COVID-19 in Viet Nam, lingering concerns about the coronavirus in top overseas study destinations, the impact of anti-Asian racism, etc. At … Continue reading Capstone Webinar: A Virtual Update from Viet Nam

Happy Reunification Day! Chúc Mừng Ngày Thống Nhất!

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On the occasion of the 46th anniversary of the end of the US War in Viet Nam, I would like to repost this article from 30 April 2020 A Letter From Viet Nam on the Occasion of the 45th Anniversary of the End of the War that was published by CounterPunch. Follow this link to … Continue reading Happy Reunification Day! Chúc Mừng Ngày Thống Nhất!