Voices, opinions, and experiences from the local community and experts should be taken seriously for any policy making process.

In the past thirty years, Washington has joined the world chorus in recognition of Vietnam as a responsible member of the international community.

The Mekong Paddle Adventure has become more than just a journey for four American kayakers because in addition to their original goal of raising money for local charities, they had the chance to experience other cultures and enjoy their time with river angels.

The book “Dispatches from the South China Sea: Navigating to Common Ground” by renowned American author James Borton is helping to raise awareness about the conservation of marine biodiversity and the long-term viability of fisheries.