Then Nine years ago this July, I wrote about a parcel of land located a short walk from our (then) new office and Hoan Kiem Lake in downtown Hanoi. After much haggling and some conflict, someone bought a small (53 m2/602 ft2) French colonial era building for $2.3 million. I wrote, "Where this charming Hanoi … Continue reading Location X 3 Revisited
Updates
COVID-19 Update: Latest Travel Restriction for Viet Nam-Bound Travelers
Viet Nam is doing what it has to do to contain the spread of COVID-19, which is at a very modest 49 cases, as of this writing, including 16 patients who have long since recovered. Isn't it ironic that Viet Nam is placing restrictions on UK and other European travelers? Another graphic example of how … Continue reading COVID-19 Update: Latest Travel Restriction for Viet Nam-Bound Travelers
Decree 99 Provides Guidance on Higher Education in Vietnam
The Vietnamese government, i.e., the Ministry of Education and Training (MoET), has become increasingly sophisticated regarding the establishment of foreign campuses in Viet Nam. Reprinted below is an English translation of the text of Decree 99, courtesy of Tilleke & Gibbins, which will take effect next month. Shalom (שלום), MAA On December 30, 2019, the government … Continue reading Decree 99 Provides Guidance on Higher Education in Vietnam
Tier 4 Visa Issuance Data: Update for Study Abroad Market Stakeholders
Below is a copy/paste from a recent StudyUK/British Council update, very good news for UK educational institutions and those, consultants and education agents, who help promote and facilitate study in the UK. (I wish the US government were as efficient, detailed, and timely with its updates. I and many others also wish that the F-1 … Continue reading Tier 4 Visa Issuance Data: Update for Study Abroad Market Stakeholders
May-September 2019 US Student Visa Update from Viet Nam
Modest Upward Trend Continues I have some good news for those of you who are involved in the recruitment of US-bound Vietnamese students. Since this is International Education Week (IEW) in the US, this is a fitting time to upload this post! Interest in study in the USA among Vietnamese parents and students remains high, … Continue reading May-September 2019 US Student Visa Update from Viet Nam
Catholicism in Viet Nam
About 6.6% of Viet Nam's population of about 97,000,000, or 6.4 million people, are Catholic. While most are in central and southern Viet Nam, there are still some in the North. Most Vietnamese identify themselves as Buddhist. This photo was taken in Hà Đông, an urban district in the southwestern part of of Hà Nội. … Continue reading Catholicism in Viet Nam
B-1/2 vs. F-1 Visas to the USA
The adjusted refusal rate for B (tourist/business) visas issued to Vietnamese citizens in 2018 was 26.2%, which means the issuance rate was 73.8%. I wish we had access to the same information for F-1 (student) visas broken down by state and even institution and type of institution. Student visa issuance rates are generally quite a … Continue reading B-1/2 vs. F-1 Visas to the USA
