Since the 1970s more than 4 million Vietnamese have immigrated to America. Most of them are on America's West Coast, but a large group live in Texas and Louisiana in America's Deep South. That's where Theresa Nguyen ended up in 1979 when she came here with her family. VOA's Tra Mi has her story.
Mẹ Nam, or Mother Mushroom, was unable to attend Washington ceremony Wednesday at which first lady Melania Trump bestowed courage awards on 13 women
Demonstrators detained during call for greater government transparency; access to Facebook reportedly blocked to prevent spread of news about public marches
Obama’s controversial decision allows every weapon purchased by Hanoi to be linked to its progress on human rights, official said in exclusive VOA interview
White House had requested meeting with various leaders, but all representatives of independent groups say they were blocked from attending
Second detainee begins a hunger strike "until death" to demand democratic change
Vietnam has been investigating a massive fish die-off which began nearly a month ago at aquatic farms and in waters off the country's four central provinces
Vietnam raising its virus alert system to level 2, which indicates there have been confirmed cases but has not yet issued travel restrictions
Nguyen Huu Vinh, assistant Nguyen Thi Minh Thuy draw prison terms for 'abusing democratic freedoms'
Vietnam urges UN to condemn Beijing's move as threat to ‘peace and stability in the region’; analyst says tougher response by Vietnam, more action by US needed
Ships are second delivery of 2014 deal for Tokyo to provide Vietnam with 6 used fishing vessels that will be converted into patrol ships for coast guard
While most nations in region responded quickly to event, Vietnam stayed silent until Thursday
Do Dang Du was hospitalized in critical condition after two months in detention without a court order
Thousands of Vietnamese are trafficked abroad every year for marriage or work in sex industry
Vietnamese state-run newspaper says shooting by Thai maritime police, which left one fishermen dead, violated international law
For United States, Vietnam has been a tragic symbol of military defeat, for Vietnam, April 30 is a day of victory
Residents say ordinary people are struggling financially despite improved economic outlook
One political observer says Vietnam has long sought invitation and that 'there are all kinds of rumors' about what Nguyen Phu Trong might offer US
Hong Le Tho, under investigation for allegedly abusing democratic freedoms, allowed to leave detention for house arrest Wednesday for medical reasons
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