The rule of multiple Chinese dynasties had shaped Vietnamese culture and literature from 207 BC to 939 AD. As a result, the official Vietnamese language was written in classical Chinese (Nho), followed by the development of native Vietnamese script (Nom), before the adoption of QuocNgu. … [Read more...] about Lang Song, first place to print books in modern Vietnamese
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Three sacred places for pilgrims in Tay Ninh
Legend has it that Nguyen Anh was pursued by the Tay Son army, and he hid in Ba Den Mountain and prayed for help to save his starving soldiers. That night Ba Den appeared in his dream and showed him where to get mountain fruits. In 1790 Nguyen Anh sent soldiers to the mountain to cast statues and build a pagoda. … [Read more...] about Three sacred places for pilgrims in Tay Ninh
The Sankei Building appointed to deliver property management services for Capital Place
Capital Place will be a key commercial building with a direct connection to Hanoi's subway system at Line 3: Kim Ma – Nhon – Hanoi Station via the commercial floor, creating easier access for enterprises to this building. Capital Place is the first office development in Hanoi to be LEED-certified for its large green space and sustainable features. LEED is an international standard certification for green architecture. … [Read more...] about The Sankei Building appointed to deliver property management services for Capital Place
InterNations names Vietnam as one of the friendliest places on earth
Colombia features in sixth place, just behind Vietnam. While people from South America are generally open, friendly, and willing to help others, residents in Colombia have a particular fondness for sharing their traditional music with international friends. (Photo: Getty Images) … [Read more...] about InterNations names Vietnam as one of the friendliest places on earth
American professor placed on leave for insulting Vietnamese name
On June 18, the president of Laney College, Tammeil Gilkerson, published a message on the school’s official website, saying the school was aware of the "allegations of racist and xenophobic messages from a faculty member at our college with a student about the pronunciation of their name." … [Read more...] about American professor placed on leave for insulting Vietnamese name
