I was so excited to receive this email. What an honor! Aren't you proud of me, dear reader? The "nominal fee" for this "honor" is only $1,800! A small price to pay for these "exclusive benefits." On a serious note, do they think I was born yesterday? It makes me laugh and cry at the … Continue reading 10 Most Renowned Entrepreneurs from Vietnam Driving Remarkable Business Transformation in 2025
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Crossroads at Night
This is one of the many fascinating and quasi-creative uses of chatbots. I snapped this photo while waiting at a busy intersection in Hanoi. What struck me about the image was a traffic cop standing just meters from a young woman on a motobike without a helmet. (The fine is currently between $15 and $23.) … Continue reading Crossroads at Night
Work rights for foreign students in Vietnam ‘sends strong signal’
Proposal could help international students assimilate better into society, but low pay and potential for abuse need to be addressed, say experts Published on October 12, 2025 (Times Higher Education) Reporter: Tash Mosheim Twitter: @tashmosheim tash.mosheim@timeshighereducation.com MAA: Here's the latest THE article in which I am quoted. Below are the answers to the reporter's questions, some of … Continue reading Work rights for foreign students in Vietnam ‘sends strong signal’
Vietnam’s plan to create world-class universities ‘a tall order’
Government ambition to quickly develop up to five elite institutions could end up taking decades, warn experts Published on September 24, 2025 Reporter: Tash Mosheim Twitter: @tashmosheim Email: tash.mosheim@timeshighereducation.com MAA: Here's the latest THE article in which I am quoted. Note: THE doesn’t have a paywall, but you must create an account to get three free articles … Continue reading Vietnam’s plan to create world-class universities ‘a tall order’
White Jesus in Vietnam
Photo by MAA. The billiards sign adds a special touch to this hastily snapped photo. I didn't have the heart to tell my Catholic driver in Hanoi that Jesus didn't look like me, except for the beard. Since Christians, most of whom are Catholic, are a minority in predominantly Buddhist Vietnam, I'm intrigued whenever I … Continue reading White Jesus in Vietnam
Chúc mừng ngày Quốc khánh 2/9! Happy 80th Independence Day, Vietnam! 🇻🇳
Here are Vietnamese and English versions of a song I created about Vietnam. It's appropriate to share them on the nation's 80th anniversary of independence. I encourage you to read Ho Chi Minh's Declaration of Independence, delivered on 2 September 1945 in Ba Dinh Square, the focus of today's parade and celebration. Việt Nam tỏa … Continue reading Chúc mừng ngày Quốc khánh 2/9! Happy 80th Independence Day, Vietnam! 🇻🇳
People Ask Why Palestine Matters
Sony Thăng, whose tagline is Born in Vietnam Grew Up in Europe Live in Asia, is someone worth following on X (Twitter) if you're still part of that community. Also, check out his quote below, which resonates even more deeply as Vietnam celebrates its 80th anniversary of independence on 2 September. It is about the … Continue reading People Ask Why Palestine Matters
Việt Nam tỏa sáng muôn ngàn ánh dương
This is a Vietnamese language version of a song I created called Vietnam, You Shine Ever So Bright. Below are two versions of the new song and the lyrics. Enjoy! https://youtu.be/MnX_tO53REg?si=NJQPUAjkOC288Afz https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpJGINtJh4Q (Verse 1) Từ Hà Giang qua miền sông Mekong Đất nước vững vàng, rạng ngời thiết tha Lịch sử vang vọng khắp những … Continue reading Việt Nam tỏa sáng muôn ngàn ánh dương
Happy Reunification Day!
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the end of the US war and the reunification of Vietnam. It's been my privilege and honor to be a resident of Vietnam for 20 of those 50 years. This national holiday is also known as "Victory Day" and "Day of the Liberation of the South." The most common reference … Continue reading Happy Reunification Day!
The Land of a Thousand Handshakes
Yes, this image was AI-generated. 😀 I created this story about my friend Chuck Searcy but did not write it. I asked my digital friend ChatGPT to "write a short story about Chuck Searcy using the style of David Sedaris." I then copied and pasted it into Grammarly's free AI detector. The result? 12% of … Continue reading The Land of a Thousand Handshakes
An International Educator in Vietnam 
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