Before I did any work for Will’s story, I got the impression that his involvement in these protests were merely coincidental. That he was just some Vietnamese American who just so happened to stumble his way into the protests. I wanted to know what his motivations were.
Human rights activist Nguyễn Văn Oai is on trial again, after having previously served four years in prison on charges of attempting to overthrow the government. Oai became a father while in prison awaiting trial. His wife Hồ Thị Linh Châu posted a letter to him on her Facebook page, just before he was originally due to appear in court.
Reporter Kathy Triệu is back with another modern refugee story -- one that chronicles the journey of two strong-willed Vietnamese mothers, Trần Thị Lụa and Trần Thị Thanh Loan. They recount fhow several attempts to flee Việt Nam for Australia led them instead to a detention center in Indonesia.
It's been quite a busy month on the world stage, and some important and interesting stories are often lost amongst the constant barrage of news. Chris Lê digs through the news to bring you up-to-speed with what you might have missed.
Reporter Jenny Lý takes a visit to a horoscope reader just in time for the Lunar New Year. Tune in for a deeper dive into the Vietnamese zodiac system, and decide for yourself whether you are a believer or nonbeliever.
Vietnamese authorities released and promptly exiled blogger and democracy activist Đặng Xuân Diệu, who was held for six years on charges of subversion.