Tag: legacy

One man’s heartbreaking war legacy

Diu with two of his surviving children A war veteran blames Agent Orange for the deaths of 13 of his 16 children. By the foot of a sand hill at dusk, a man plants smoking joss-sticks in front of the small graves and touches their numbered stones.He points at a grave and says, “This is my first child’s.”As... Read more

Leaving a toxic legacy

VietNamNet Bridge - Despite laudable agro-forestry and aquatic achievements, Vietnam’s rural areas now face serious pollution, which is leaving a dirty stain on the environment. Evidence of uncontrolled pollution is visible in many of the nation’s villages. VietNamNet Bridge - Despite laudable agro-forestry and aquatic achievements, Vietnam’s... Read more

A lasting legacy

Visitors at Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam in Hanoi, a historical and cultural relic of Vietnam. A group of local scientists has created a center to preserve and protect the academic achievements of the nation’s greatest minds. Many call the last generation of Vietnamese scientists like Professor Dang Van Ngu, a famous... Read more