Gospel durian. Somehow I don't think that's what Paul is meaning in describing us as the 'fragrance of Christ' in 2 Corinthians 2:15 but it might be closer to the 'aroma of death' he speaks of in verse 16. If you aren't familiar with durian it is a … [Read more...]
Groom for hire
Fake weddings are reportedly on the rise in Viet Nam. Services are available where a stand in groom (or bride?) as well as stand-in wedding guests, even family and relatives can be hired in order to put on your wedding. Check out the report from … [Read more...]
Saigon on the phone
"Even if you don’t have a smartphone, you’re bound to be surrounded by many. It’s not so hard to own a smartphone in Vietnam. Around 60 percent of smartphones available in the country cost less than $150, according to International Data … [Read more...]
World in Skittles
The world in skittles. Fun video. Sad facts. Who will go and tell them? Look for Viet Nam in the 1040 window of skittles. https://vimeo.com/163664554 … [Read more...]
New Issue of Vietnam Briefing
Vietnam: A Guide to HR in Asia's Next Growth Market has been released by Asia Briefing and you can download it for free from their website here. This is a great piece for insights into the peoples of Viet Nam whether you are praying about starting a … [Read more...]
Lonelier in a Busier Society
Unattached young men and women attend a singles party in Ha Noi. Dating services are growing in popularity with busy professionals in the country's major cities. A recent article from Vietnam News centered on the rise of online dating and other new … [Read more...]
Students of Vietnam
Vietnam is planning projects to add 4.8 million square meters of student housing by the year 2015. This is to accomodate the needs of an expected 4.3 million college and university students by that time. Pray with us for students to be reached with … [Read more...]
General Statistics Office of Vietnam
The General Statistics Office of Vietnam is a government site which provides a wealth of statistical data, including census and demographic data for Vietnam. Vietnam Statistics … [Read more...]
Trending Vietnam
The absolute best source of trending and marketing information in Vietnam is Cimigo. The site is totally marketing and business focused but if you really want to understand the people of Vietnam this is not a site to be missed. You must create an … [Read more...]
