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Theravada Buddhism intheSpiritual Life ofKhmer People intheSouthern of Vietnam: Position, Role and Values

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Nguyen Huu Tho, Kien Giang University

Buddhist philosophy has long permeated the Khmer ethnic community. In this community, the relationship between ethnicity (Khmer people) and religion (Theravada Buddhism) is closely linked together. The Southern Khmer temple is a cultural center of this ethnic group. This place is associated with cultural activities and folk rituals, and at the same time is a traditional school that teaches the knowledge, human ethics, and handicraft. The pagoda is like a museum about Buddhism and the art of “Phum” and “Soc”, a place for Khmer people to rely on their souls when they live and send their ashes when they die. This study refers to the position and role of Theravada Buddhism for Khmer people. From there, state the current situation and make recommendations to the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha and state management agencies, in order to contribute to preserving and promoting the values ​​of Khmer Theravada Buddhism and strengthening the great national unity bloc.

Article Details Vol. 58 No. 5 (2021): Vol. 58 No. 5 (2021)

With wary eye on China, U.S. moves closer to former foe Vietnam

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The two countries are boosting economic and tech ties as Beijing increases its assertiveness in the region

By Ellen Nakashima and Rebecca Tan, Washington Post

September 1, 2023 at 11:34 a.m. EDT

The United States and Vietnam are poised to significantly enhance their economic and technological ties, bringing the former foes closer at a time of increased Chinese assertiveness in the region.

The deal, expected to be announced when President Biden makes a state visit to Vietnam next weekend, is the latest step by the Biden administration to deepen relations in Asia. For Hanoi, the closer relationship with Washington serves as a counterweight to Beijing’s influence.

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Engineer shortage may harm US plan to turn Vietnam into chips powerhouse

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Analysis:Engineer shortage may harm US plan to turn Vietnam into chips powerhouse
Semiconductor chips are seen on a printed circuit board in this illustration picture taken February 17, 2023. REUTERS/Florence Lo/Illustration

31 Aug 2023 01:53PM(Updated: 02 Sep 2023 12:32AM) Channelnewsasia

HANOI : A chronic shortage of engineers in Vietnam is emerging as a major challenge to the growth of its semiconductor industry and to U.S. plans of fast-tracking the Southeast Asian nation as a chips hub to hedge against China-related supply risks.

Semiconductors are expected to be a focal point when U.S. President Joe Biden visits Hanoi from Sept. 10 with the goal of formally elevating ties between the two countries. He will offer Vietnam support to boost its chips production, U.S. administration officials said.

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