Here is a first look at Vietnam in the twenty-first century, a nation undergoing rapid change & opening up to the world. ” Vietnam Today” reveals the most prominent characteristics of the Vietnamese: their energy & drive, the dominance of group over individual & the paramount importance of maintaining harmony. In doing so, Mark Ashwill & his Vietnamese contributor shed light on many sources of misunderstanding between Vietnamese & Western professionals. But for those who are prepared to take the time to get to know the people, to move at their pace, & to learn about their culture & history, Vietnam can be a land of promise & opportunity.