Each of us has somewhat been there, perhaps at different places but still united by facing the same puzzlement – what is my future going to be like? There are too many options to choose from, and this highly competitive world we are currently living in does not ease the pressure one might feel. So,...
It is so undeniably difficult to argue against the statement that the concept of change became one of the key concepts depicting the events of the recent two years. People are changing, cities are changing, the world is changing. Nevertheless, due to many factors, this change is experienced differently by different people. It won’t be...
The global pandemic brought about so many changes in our day-to-day lives, upending how we go about work or education, and limiting the tools and resources at our disposal which we so often took for granted. It also showed us that the fruition of long-term plans might not only be a result of our personal intentions but also impacted by circumstances beyond...
Hello, I’m Huong, a student at Faculty of International Studies, Hanoi University. I am Giay – one of 53 ethnic minorities in Vietnam (0,07% of Vietnam’s population). I was born in Ta Van village – Sa Pa town – Lao Cai province, a village with 67.07% Mong, 25.48% Giay, 5.53% Dao ethnic groups and 366/849...
Vietnam has received numerous compliments and endorsements from the United Nations, WTO as well as other countries for its effort in fighting against the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite sharing a borderline of 1400 km with China, the heart of the outbreaking COVID-19, Vietnam, a nation with 96 billion people, has succeeded in controlling the spreading of...
The global environment is getting worse day by day, not only threatening the human habitat but also destroying the living environment of other species. Nowadays, environmental issues are also more focused, and sustainable development is prioritized as a key orientation in governmental agenda of many countries. However, the efforts of the government will never be...
Vietnam is a country bursting with love, culture, colours, and authenticity. However, this was unknown to me prior to visiting the country. Before exploring parts of Vietnam, specifically in Hanoi, my perception of Vietnam was completely varied and blurred. I viewed Vietnam as an outdated and backwards country. Solely reading up on its history and...
As the coronavirus pandemic rapidly sweeps across the world, it has given momentum to a considerable degree of fear, worry and concern in the population at large and among certain groups in particular, such as older adults, care providers and people with underlying health conditions. As it wears on, ongoing and necessary public health measures...
After its COVID-19 successes, Vietnam is well positioned to play a more proactive role in global governance. At the national and global level, climate change is always considered an urgent issue that affects the process of sustainable development worldwide. Climate change impacts are becoming the cause of climate security challenges. Vietnam is considered as one...
Attending the ‘Learning in an International Environment’ module, I have very little knowledge of Vietnam. I have a basic understanding of the country and its development throughout the year. After some research, the aspect that has interested me was Vietnam’s development after the Vietnam War. An aspect that surprised me was how well Vietnam has...
Prior to starting my internship with Democratic Education Network (DEN), I only had a few ideas about it. I was involved in various projects, including the editorial of DEN’s annual book with a number of students. This academic year has been different, as teaching and learning has been virtual. During the first semester, I attended...