Tag: Vietnam
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A family escape to Vietnam’s misty highlands
Venturing into the heart of Sapa, this Malaysian family was charmed by the town’s mesmerising landscape and culture. Full story: https://www.thestar.com.my/lifestyle/travel/2025/04/18/a-family-escape-to-vietnams-misty-highlands
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Funny Asian Women Kollective to offer its take on Vietnam War anniversary
Super Show, featuring local and national comedians, is at 7:30 Saturday, April 19; tickets are available online. Full story: https://www.twincities.com/2025/04/17/funny-asian-women-kollective-brings-stand-up-and-sketch-comedy-to-upcoming-ordway-super-show/
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Funny Asian Women Kollective brings stand-up and sketch comedy to upcoming Ordway ‘Super Show’
Over the 50 years since the first Vietnam War-era Southeast Asian refugees arrived in the U.S., there’s been hardship — but there have also been plenty of comedic moments, which is where the St. Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/articles/funny-asian-women-kollective-brings-013800360.html
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Lang opposes giving Hmong veterans state benefits
A compromise measure would recognize the men as veterans but limit access to benefits. It is estimated fewer than 1000 Hmong Vietnam veterans live in Minnesota. Full story: https://www.willmarradio.com/news/lang-opposes-giving-hmong-veterans-state-benefits/article_b1acbe4d-aedd-4753-84fa-0a00d52fbab2.html
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Minnesota bill would define Hmong soldiers who fought during Laos “Secret War” as veterans
The CIA recruited and trained thousands of Hmong people to fight on behalf of Americans during a clandestine operation in Laos during the Vietnam War, known as the “Secret War.” Now, those … Full story: https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/minnesota-bill-hmong-soldiers-laos-secret-war-veterans/
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How Hmong soldiers in Minnesota are fighting to get veterans benefits
Hmong soldiers who fought for the U.S. during the Vietnam War are asking to be recognized for their service. The CIA recruited and trained them during the Secret War in Laos. As Caroline Cummings … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/hmong-soldiers-minnesota-fighting-veterans-231024940.html
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Immigration policies are hardening under Trump. Here’s how that affects Southeast Asians in the U.S.
How do Trump’s deportation plans affect Southeast Asians? Vietnam and Cambodia currently have formal agreements to accept deportees from the U.S. while Laos does not. Here’s what you need to know. Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/immigration/trump-deportations-southeast-asian-hmong-laos-thailand-vietnam-cambodia/
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Alaska Senate asks Congress to honor Hmong Vietnam War veterans
Some members of Congress have proposed awarding the Congressional Gold Medal to Hmong veterans of the Vietnam War. Full story: https://alaskabeacon.com/briefs/alaska-senate-asks-congress-to-honor-hmong-vietnam-war-veterans/
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Appleton East band to perform at Hawaii parade marking 50 years since Vietnam War ended
To commemorate the 50-year anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War, the Appleton East High School band will perform in an annual parade in Hawaii on March 29. Full story: https://fox11online.com/news/local/appleton-east-hs-band-students-to-perform-for-vietnam-war-veterans-at-hawaii-parade
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Appleton East HS band to perform at Vietnam War anniversary parade in Hawaii
To commemorate the 50-year anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War, the Appleton East High School band will perform in an annual parade in Hawaii on Saturday, March 29. They have just over a week … Full story: https://wtaq.com/2025/03/18/appleton-east-hs-band-to-perform-at-vietnam-war-anniversary-parade-in-hawaii/
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My Take: Growing up Hmong
Growing up Hmong: A family’s story of survival. Hmong people are an ethnic group that originated in China and have spread across the globe. Many came to the U.S. after the Vietnam War. Full story: https://www.pbs.org/video/my-take-growing-up-hmong-a9zgoy/
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From Brussels to Hanoi: presenting ‘Odd Numbers’
On Thursday, January 23rd, the new multimedia exhibition ‘Odd Numbers’ opened in Brussels, offering a glimpse into the life of indigenous communities in Vietnam. We attended the opening, and I am here … Full story: https://enfntsterribles.com/from-brussels-to-hanoi-presenting-odd-numbers/
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The Heroic Sacrifice of the Hmong and Montagnard Tribesmen in Vietnam
To any Hmong and Montagnard war veterans reading this article, thank you and God bless you for your service and sacrifice. April 2025 will mark the fiftieth anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War. Full story: https://nationalinterest.org/blog/buzz/the-heroic-sacrifice-of-the-hmong-and-montagnard-tribesmen-in-vietnam/
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The Heroic Sacrifice of the Hmong and Montagnard Tribesmen in Vietnam
The Hmong people are an indigenous group residing mainly in Southwestern China and mainland Southeast Asian countries, along with diaspora communities in the United States, Australia, and South … Full story: https://nationalinterest.org/blog/buzz/the-heroic-sacrifice-of-the-hmong-and-montagnard-tribesmen-in-vietnam
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Our View: Hmong bill deserves swift passage in Madison
We could not agree more with the proposal before Wisconsin legislators about officially recognizing Hmong soldiers who aided American forces during the Vietnam War as veterans. Full story: https://www.leadertelegram.com/opinion/editorials/our-view-hmong-bill-deserves-swift-passage-in-madison/article_12e44276-df20-11ef-a724-efd3af5725a6.html
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New bill hopes to honor Laotian and Hmong fighters as veterans
A new bill introduced by Wisconsin state Sen. André Jacque, R-De Pere seeks to recognize and honor Laotian and Hmong fighters that fought during the Vietnam war as veterans within the state of … Full story: https://wtmj.com/news/2025/01/29/new-bill-hopes-to-honor-laotian-and-hmong-fighters-as-veterans/
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‘Unsung’ soldiers who aided US in Laos don’t have veteran status. Wisconsin lawmakers want that to change.
Wisconsin Public Radio During the Vietnam War, the American military secretly recruited fighters in Laos to aid in a fight against … Full story: https://wausaupilotandreview.com/2025/01/29/unsung-soldiers-who-aided-us-in-laos-dont-have-veteran-status-wisconsin-lawmakers-want-that-to-change/