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Tourist market in Bai Dai
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Monday, March 8,2010,22:10 (GMT+7) |
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Bai Dai (Long Beach) in central Khanh Hoa Province is gaining much appreciation and admiration from tourists thanks to its pristine beauty and white sands. |
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Vietnamese pastry chefs to compete in Paris
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Wednesday, March 3,2010,22:00 (GMT+7) |
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Tran Ngo Lam Khanh and Pham Ngoc Hai, pastry chefs of the Sofitel Saigon Plaza, have left for Paris to represent Vietnam at the World Pastry Cup pastry competition Mondial des Arts Sucres March 6 to 8. |
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Closing The Trade Gap: Mission Impossible?
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Thursday, February 25,2010,23:26 (GMT+7) |
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The combined trade deficit over the past three years has reached US$45 billion, hampering both the international balance of payments and other macroeconomic balances. It is necessary to restrict the deficit to 20% of the export turnover. |
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Preventing Power Tariffs From Stoking Inflation
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Thursday, February 25,2010,23:24 (GMT+7) |
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The Ministry of Industry and Trade has proposed the Prime Minister increase power tariffs by 4.91%, from VND948.5/kWh to about VND1,019/kWh, tentatively from March 1, 2010 onward |
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Customer-Centric Approach Vital For Success
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Thursday, February 25,2010,17:58 (GMT+7) |
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Peter Post, Director of the Emily Post Institute, and Jeffrey Jones, Managing Director of Human Factor International (HFI), told Vietnamese entrepreneurs attending HFI’s seminar on the development of advanced managerial skills that enterprises yearning for success should first focus on maximizing their customers’ benefits |
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Foreign Investment In Mechanical Engineering Projects Encouraged
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Thursday, February 25,2010,17:56 (GMT+7) |
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Mechanical engineering plays an important role in Vietnam’s modernization and industrialization plans. However, is the sector capable of fulfilling this task? The Saigon Times discusses this issue with Dr. Do Huu Hao, deputy minister of industry and trade and chairman of the Vietnam Mechanical Engineering General Association. |
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Taking the air at Tan Thanh Beach
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Thursday, February 25,2010,14:48 (GMT+7) |
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Tan Thanh Beach in Go Cong Township in the Mekong Delta Province of Tien Giang is not as famous as Vung Tau, Mui Ne, Nha Trang or Phu Quoc beaches but it boasts its own beauty with primitiveness and purity. |
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Exploring Vinh LongOn A Restaurant Boat
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Sunday, January 24,2010,12:47 (GMT+7) |
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Travelers on Song Tien Restaurant Boat will have a chance to discover the unique beauty of Vinh Long and enjoy diverse foods |
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Gold Prices In 2010: Possible Scenarios
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Monday, January 18,2010,22:55 (GMT+7) |
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Stomach-churning volatility in gold prices in 2009 surprised both investors and economists. Unlike in other investment avenues, the shock waves in the gold market swept away practically everything in their paths. It is perhaps necessary, then, for institutions and individuals to try to predict possible trends in this market. |
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Fiscal And Monetary Policies Not In Sync
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Monday, January 18,2010,22:55 (GMT+7) |
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Monetary policy adopted by the State Bank of Vietnam, and fiscal policy by the Ministry of Finance do not always move in tandem. This inconsistency has affected macroeconomic governance to some extent. |
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Tourism Surmounts Hurdles In 2009
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Monday, January 18,2010,22:54 (GMT+7) |
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Though the performance in 2009 was not as impressive as in previous years, it still attested to the ability of enterprises to survive the economic storm |
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More Than Just Barriers
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Monday, January 18,2010,22:52 (GMT+7) |
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The IUU (illegal, unregulated and unreported) certificate which fishery products have been required to obtain since January 1, 2010, is not really a technical barrier because it also helps protect aquatic products and enables them to develop in a sustainable way |
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The Tale Of Law Offices
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Monday, January 18,2010,22:52 (GMT+7) |
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Lawyers contend that the market for legal services will recover rapidly in 2010 after law offices saw their revenue plunge in 2009 |
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Performance Of Listed Seafood Exporters
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Monday, January 18,2010,19:39 (GMT+7) |
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Among the 20 seafood exporters which have listed on the Hochiminh Stock Exchange (HOSE) and Hanoi Stock Exchange (HNX), some met or exceeded their targets in 2009. However, most of the profits came from non-core investments, as well as the windfall bred by forex adjustments and the Government’s 4% interest subsidy. |
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Sa Dec Flowers In Vivid Colors
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Monday, January 18,2010,19:34 (GMT+7) |
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Every year in springtime, Tan Quy Dong flower village in Sa Dec Town becomes more hectic. Locals eagerly tend their flower gardens to provide fresh flowers for big cities, especially HCM City, on the Lunar New Year holidays. |
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Discovering Northwestern Vietnam’s Culture
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Monday, January 18,2010,19:23 (GMT+7) |
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Far from a conventional tourism product, the “Going back to the roots” program organized in early 2010 seeks to showcase the unique cultural attributes of Yen Bai, Lao Cai and Phu Tho |
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PCI 2009: Danang Continues To Take The Lead
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Monday, January 18,2010,18:57 (GMT+7) |
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In 2009, when the economy encountered enormous challenges, the Government’s ability to fulfill its managerial roles was put to an acid test. The provincial competitiveness index (PCI) (*) offered a yardstick to measure the efficacy of economic governance on a local level, as perceived by the private sector. |
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Infrastructure The Biggest Bottleneck
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Saturday, December 26,2009,07:32 (GMT+7) |
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Donors say it is time for Vietnam to implement a detailed strategy for infrastructure development instead of just making promises |
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Welcoming Christmas And New Year At Liberty
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Friday, December 25,2009,17:29 (GMT+7) |
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Guests at Liberty Restaurant on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve will receive attractive presents from Santa Claus and Snow Princess |
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The King Of Fruits
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Friday, December 25,2009,17:23 (GMT+7) |
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Some medicinal properties of the durian |
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Public Enemy: Noise
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Friday, December 25,2009,17:22 (GMT+7) |
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Noise pollution is looming large not only as an occupational disease but also infringement of the private life of Saigonese residents |
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Market Plunge Continues
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Friday, December 25,2009,17:19 (GMT+7) |
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Transactions on Vietnam’s stock market on December 9-15: The market last week continued to slide, toppling the most pessimistic forecasts with market liquidity kept plunging |
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Underdeveloped Green Energy
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Friday, December 25,2009,17:18 (GMT+7) |
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In view of the rising demand for power and the competitiveness of wind power, Vietnam is entirely capable of promptly implementing a national program on wind power to provide electricity for many residential areas and reduce the demand-supply imbalances in the power market |
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Costly Yet Justifiable Spending
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Friday, December 25,2009,17:01 (GMT+7) |
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Vietnamese banks are shifting their focus from magnetic cards to chip, or smart cards. However, the switch requires staggering investments and, therefore, has only been adopted by a few banks. This approach, while costly, will help enhance the security and convenience of their services. |
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Still A Volatile Market
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Friday, December 25,2009,16:53 (GMT+7) |
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The prices of meat and other foodstuffs were considered relatively stable in the third quarter of 2009. However, drastic changes in supply and demand are likely to push prices up again. |
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2010: Flexible Monetary Policy Is The Way To Go
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Friday, December 25,2009,16:51 (GMT+7) |
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Financial experts contend that the dollar supply and demand and the benchmark interest rate are the main issues concerning Vietnam’s banking sector in 2009 and in the future |
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Investment Funds Change Tack
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Friday, December 25,2009,16:48 (GMT+7) |
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The economic turmoil gripping the world in general and Vietnam in particular has offered insights into the more resilient sectors of the economy. Distressed investment funds have started to pour money into these stable and promising sectors. |
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Joining Hands To Protect Protective Forests
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Friday, December 25,2009,16:40 (GMT+7) |
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German Technical Cooperation (GTZ) is joining forces with local partners to carry out a project aimed at ensuring the sustainability of coastal forests which are under threat |
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The Mekong ViewedFrom The Mississippi
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Friday, December 25,2009,16:38 (GMT+7) |
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Climate change and human development have exerted pressure on all the rivers and big deltas around the world. The Mekong River shares many similarities with the Mississippi River in the U.S. and may encounter the same problems. |
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Venues For Year-End Travel
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Friday, December 25,2009,16:36 (GMT+7) |
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Ben Thanh Tourist introduces a four-day tour which enables tourists not only to indulge in the sea in Mui Ne but also to enjoy the city of flowers, Dalat, with its cool atmosphere |
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Up For Christmas And New Year
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Friday, December 25,2009,16:35 (GMT+7) |
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Saigontourist’s hotels, restaurants and resorts in HCM City are introducing gastronomic programs and entertainment for the upcoming Christmas and New Year |
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Various New Culinary Events
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Friday, December 25,2009,16:31 (GMT+7) |
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New culinary programs with many options are organized at year’s end in HCM City |
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Foods For The Strong Sex
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Friday, December 25,2009,16:28 (GMT+7) |
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Tips on foods, fruits and vegetables that are good for men |
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Doing Business With China:OpportunitiesVs. Challenges
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Friday, December 25,2009,16:24 (GMT+7) |
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While risky, China’s market offers various opportunities for Vietnamese enterprises “After one year of cooperation, our Chinese partner said that if we doubled our export volume, they would increase the prices they were willing to pay by 10%. We applied for bank loans, expanded the factory and increased our production capacity to meet their orders. However, they only kept their promise for one month. Subsequently, they kept asking for price reductions,” the director of an agro-product exporter in HCM City complained. |
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A Fashion Mall For All
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Friday, December 25,2009,16:22 (GMT+7) |
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NOWZONE, a recently-built retail center in downtown Saigon, aims to create a trend in the city by making itself a destination for a wide range of fashionmongers |
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Market Liquidity Awaits Improvement
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Friday, December 25,2009,16:20 (GMT+7) |
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Transactions on Vietnam’s stock market on December 2-8: During the past few days, market liquidity was shrinking because buyers did not want to pay high prices while sellers were reluctant to sell at low prices |
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Hippocrates Oath In Despair
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Friday, December 25,2009,16:18 (GMT+7) |
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In late November, a discussion on graft and corruption fighting among government officials and international aid donors was held in Hanoi as an annual event on the threshold of the year-end Consultative Group meeting. For the first time, such a talk addressed a concrete topic: “Corruption in the health care sector.” |
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A Firm Commitment To Quality
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Friday, December 25,2009,16:16 (GMT+7) |
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A strong commitment to service quality helps Ben Thanh Tourist build up its brand overthe past 20 years |
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Vietnam Tourism: Into 2010 With Hope
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Friday, December 25,2009,16:13 (GMT+7) |
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Officials, experts and businesses in the tourism industry are quite optimistic about the tourism market in Vietnam in 2010 thanks not only to positive signs in the last two months but also to many promotional programs and the expected economic recovery |
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Strategic Car Provokes Disputation
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Friday, December 25,2009,16:09 (GMT+7) |
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The Ministry of Industry and Trade’s proposal for a strategic car line which will receive government support is arousing controversy |
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Hope For A Better Business Environment
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Friday, December 25,2009,16:04 (GMT+7) |
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Optimism about the business environment in 2009 is prompting enterprises, particularly local ones, to expand their business over the next three years. However, there remain five daunting obstacles, especially access to foreign currency. |
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EuroCham: Change We Need for Better Business Environment
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Sunday, December 13,2009,01:39 (GMT+7) |
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The European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham) has just released the second edition of its “White Book 2010” concerning trade issues and recommendations on Vietnam’s business climate in 2010 |
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Restructuring The Stock Market
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Thursday, December 10,2009,18:22 (GMT+7) |
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The stock market is an important part of the economy, so efforts to restructure the latter should consider the former, too |
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A Banana A Day Keeps Doctors Away
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Wednesday, December 9,2009,15:26 (GMT+7) |
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Ripe bananas contain many carbohydrates, protein, dietary fiber, vitamins and minerals that are essential for the body |
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Three-Region Coffee Shops
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Wednesday, December 9,2009,15:19 (GMT+7) |
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Sidewalk coffee shops in Saigon give the author, a Hanoian now living in Saigon, nostalgic memories of the autumn in his former residence |
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Delay Of Law Implementation Prompts Ghost Offices
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Wednesday, December 9,2009,15:16 (GMT+7) |
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During the period of economic turmoil, the number of foreign travel firms’ representative offices in Vietnam has gradually decreased. Some closed their doors while others have continuously changed addresses, creating difficulties for tourism authorities. |
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Cautious Investors Keep Money Supply Low
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Wednesday, December 9,2009,15:06 (GMT+7) |
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Transactions on Vietnam’s stock market on November 25 - December 1: Stock investors found it difficult to make decisions because they saw no clear market trend |
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Overland Tour Of Indochina And Thailand
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Wednesday, December 9,2009,14:56 (GMT+7) |
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Tourists who have traveled to the three Indochinese countries and Thailand by air can now try an overland tour to experience more as they visit Bangkok, Vientiane, and Siem Reap along with cultural heritage sites such as the Angkor temples and That Luang |
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Outside Catering Service
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Wednesday, December 9,2009,14:54 (GMT+7) |
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Bong Sen Saigon Hotel promotes outside catering service |
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Hanoi Gastronomy In The South
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Wednesday, December 9,2009,14:53 (GMT+7) |
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The “Thang Long Gastronomy in the South” Festival will take place at Van Thanh Park from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. on December 11, 12 and 13. The event being organized as part of the millennium of Thang Long-Hanoi is presided over by HCM City’s Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism and Saigontourist Holding Company and hosted by Binh Quoi Tourist Village. |
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Climbing And Swimming At Year’s End
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Wednesday, December 9,2009,14:42 (GMT+7) |
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Tours to explore mountainous areas or experience seaside landscapes bring something different to people during the year-end vacation |
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To Enjoy Festive Season At Hotels
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Wednesday, December 9,2009,12:02 (GMT+7) |
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The holiday season always brings cozy and joyful feelings to both guests and hosts. Hotels try to make this year’s holidays a time to remember with special events for your loved ones, close friends, colleagues or business partners. |
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Door Opened For Untouched Segment
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Wednesday, December 9,2009,11:39 (GMT+7) |
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The Australian Chamber of Commerce (AusCham) last week organized a business luncheon in downtown HCM City, talking about regulations allowing foreigners and overseas Vietnamese (Viet Kieu) to buy property here in Vietnam. Three key speakers who are Danny Armstrong, general director of Commonwealth Bank Vietnam, Mark Fraser, CEO and managing lawyer of Frasers Law Company, and Marc Townsend, managing director of CB Richard Ellis, were invited to the event to offer participants an overview of the local real estate market, regulations and home loan program for potential homebuyers. The Weekly had a talk with the three speakers over the much-touted issue, excerpted as follows: |
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A Precious Resource
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Wednesday, December 9,2009,11:18 (GMT+7) |
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Overseas Vietnamese (Viet kieu) are a precious resource, but good policies are needed to attract their contributions to the homeland |
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Estate Investors Under Tax Strain
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Wednesday, December 9,2009,11:06 (GMT+7) |
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Estate experts contend that tackling problems caused by personal income tax and cutting administrative red tape are the two vexing issues if we are to put the property market back on track |
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Rice Prices Remain High
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Wednesday, December 9,2009,11:01 (GMT+7) |
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Experts contend that prices of export rice will stand high until the early months of next year |
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Hopes For Foreign Investment In IT
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Wednesday, December 9,2009,10:55 (GMT+7) |
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Deputy Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Minh Hong talks to the Saigon Times about the attraction of foreign investment in the information technology (IT) industry, after attending Meet Vietnam, an investment promotion event held in mid-November in the U.S. state of California |
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Redrawing The Map Of Universities
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Saturday, November 28,2009,09:29 (GMT+7) |
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How will the zoning plan for universities and colleges in HCM City and Hanoi, approved by the Government in June 2009, be implemented given the soaring numbers of schools and students? |
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Recovery In Sight
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Thursday, November 26,2009,17:40 (GMT+7) |
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Despite the economic slowdown, the life insurance market keeps growing thanks to insurers’ effort to diversify products and explore untapped segments |
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Exchange Rates And Foreign Debt
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Thursday, November 26,2009,17:35 (GMT+7) |
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This article argues that devaluing the domestic currency will help Vietnam achieve better growth and enhance its debt payment capabilities, instead of increasing its financial burden |
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A Useful Dose Of Pragmatism
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Thursday, November 26,2009,17:30 (GMT+7) |
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While the National Assembly, the Government and economists have discussed Vietnam’s future, as well as the need for economic restructuring and a new growth model, in great depth, little has been said about the optimal economic theory to which Vietnam should adhere |
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Rice Festival To Benefit Farmers
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Thursday, November 26,2009,17:28 (GMT+7) |
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Saving people from starvation and secure food for them, rice is now a valuable commoditiy. For the first time ever in Vietnam, a rice festival will be held in Hau Giang Province, from November 29 to December 2, in line with such a sense. |
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New Tourist Office For Central Region
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Saturday, November 21,2009,00:31 (GMT+7) |
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On November 15, Saigontourist Danang Branch inaugurated a new office at 357 Phan Chu Trinh St., Hai Chau District, Danang City |
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In Harmony With Sea And Mountain
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Friday, November 20,2009,09:36 (GMT+7) |
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The Nha Trang-Buon Ma Thuot tour enables tourists to discover the beauty of primeval scenery, spectacular forests and mountains and play interesting beach games |
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Russian Gastronomy At Tan Cang
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Friday, November 20,2009,09:31 (GMT+7) |
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Gourmets visiting Tan Cang Resort can taste Russian food and Russian Fifth Ocean Beer |
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The Path To Post-Crisis Prosperity (*)
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Thursday, November 19,2009,23:01 (GMT+7) |
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While grappling with short-term challenges, Vietnam should also mull over long-term problems and eradicate the shortcomings that the current economic turbulence has clearly revealed |
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Prospects For “Clean” Diesel
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Thursday, November 19,2009,23:00 (GMT+7) |
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In recent decades, research has gleaned more insights into biodiesel, a renewable and eco-friendly fuel, as a replacement for diesel, which is becoming increasingly scarce |
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Vietnam’s Automobile Market Heating Up
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Thursday, November 19,2009,23:00 (GMT+7) |
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In response to the shortage of domestically assembled cars, auto dealers have resorted to imports. Domestic assemblers, meanwhile, are continuing to expand their investments. These changes in Vietnam’s automobile market stand in stark contrast to those in the global auto industry. According to both experts and consumers, the local car market is posting “torrid” growth. |
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The Bliss Of Quietude
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Thursday, November 19,2009,16:41 (GMT+7) |
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As Saigon’s population swells, serenity fades |
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Flooding Season Delights
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Thursday, November 19,2009,16:40 (GMT+7) |
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When the fields, rivers and arroyos in the Mekong Delta are flooded, fishing season commences. Even people living in towns can catch fish easily. |
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New Trends In The Labor Market
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Thursday, November 19,2009,16:37 (GMT+7) |
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New trends in the domestic labor market in late 2009 reflect changes in its international counterparts and Vietnam’s economic performance |
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One-Stop Mechanism: To Use Or Not To Use?
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Thursday, November 19,2009,16:23 (GMT+7) |
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Pursuant to the seventh draft regulation on pay television service management, developed by the Ministry of Information and Communications, the State will oversee this activity through an agency in charge of editorial matters and copyright purchase. The proposal is causing various concerns. |
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Reforms Are Vital For Performance
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Thursday, November 19,2009,16:04 (GMT+7) |
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Decision 151/2005 by the Government holds that the State Capital Investment Corporation (SCIC) should invest public capital efficiently in this age of economic integration. Le Thi Bang Tam, former Deputy Minister of Finance and former chairperson of SCIC, shares her views. |
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Central Province Yearns For Development
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Friday, October 30,2009,00:59 (GMT+7) |
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Ninh Thuan Province has spent US$3 million commissioning the Monitor Group (the U.S.) and the Arup Group (the U.K.) to flesh out its economic zoning plan and strategy. This is arguably the most noteworthy piece of news at the Investment Promotion Conference held in Phan Rang-Thap Cham City, Ninh Thuan Province. |
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On A Higher Plane
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Friday, October 30,2009,00:56 (GMT+7) |
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Vietnam and South Korea have upgraded bilateral ties to strategic partnership |
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Korean Investors Still See Great Potentials
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Friday, October 30,2009,00:55 (GMT+7) |
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Some South Korean firms in Vietnam have either postponed or dropped their projects, but others still see Vietnam as a potential destination for business |
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Wood Market Picks Up Speed
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Thursday, October 29,2009,16:21 (GMT+7) |
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After a long period of robust growth, Vietnam’s wood export revenue plunged by nearly 10% for the first time. However, wood export has posted encouraging month-on-month performance, which has shown signs of recovery. |
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Memoirs Of A Tour Guide
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Friday, October 16,2009,08:57 (GMT+7) |
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A veteran tour guide in HCM City takes a glance at his 21 years in the profession |
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Visiting Gong Festival
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Friday, October 16,2009,08:54 (GMT+7) |
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Ben Thanh Tourist introduces a four-day and three-night tour to Buon Ma Thuot, Pleiku and Kontum to enjoy the Central Highlands Gong Festival in Gia Lai Province |
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Making Money With Agro-Waste
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Thursday, October 15,2009,16:04 (GMT+7) |
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An Giang Agricultural Technology Service Co. (Antesco), which specializes in processing agro-products for export, has attempted to turn agricultural byproducts into export items with high value |
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A Driver For Growth
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Thursday, October 15,2009,15:44 (GMT+7) |
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The construction industry is expected to contribute significantly to Vietnam’s economic growth |
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Second Stimulus Package And Microeconomic Impacts
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Thursday, October 15,2009,15:37 (GMT+7) |
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The Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) has offered the Government its views on the priorities of the second stimulus package, given the impacts of the first one |
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Best Practices Culled From Experience, Success
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Thursday, October 15,2009,15:32 (GMT+7) |
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The Weekly had an interview in Malaysia with Yvonne Chia, group managing director and chief executive officer of Hong Leong Bank, which inaugurated its wholly-owned bank and first branch in HCM City last week, becoming the first Asian bank opening a foreign bank in Vietnam. Excerpts: |
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Brides Wanted!
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Monday, October 12,2009,09:58 (GMT+7) |
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Gender imbalance at birth remains a headache for Vietnam and HCM City, as no effective measures to wipe out sex selection can be taken effectively at the moment |
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Oil AndGas Industry:Future Problems
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Monday, October 12,2009,09:43 (GMT+7) |
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Over the past few years, the oil and gas industry has been a key growth driver, accounting for a major share of GDP and 18-20% of Vietnam’s export value. However, it remains challenging to exploit and use oil and gas effectively so as to maximize their economic value. |
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Hotels Welcome New Winds Of Growth
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Monday, October 12,2009,09:37 (GMT+7) |
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Deluxe hotels in Vietnam have faced considerable pressure since the onset of the global financial crisis, but they believe that they are well positioned to respond quickly once demand for tourism bounces back |
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Saving For A Rainy Day
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Monday, October 12,2009,09:29 (GMT+7) |
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High private savings help Vietnam maintain growth amid the global economic turmoil |
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The Right Time For Big Opportunities
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Monday, October 12,2009,09:23 (GMT+7) |
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On the occasion of the upcoming international fair and exhibition on Vietnam’s real estate, VnTPO 2009, the Weekly had a talk in late September with Phan Huu Thang, president of the Vietnam Tourism Properties Association, about the event as well as about foreign investment in the real estate market |
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Concerns About 3G Licenses
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Thursday, September 17,2009,00:25 (GMT+7) |
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Last month, four enterprises, MobiFone, Vinaphone, Viettel and the joint venture EVN Telecom-Hanoi Telecom, received licenses to offer 3G mobile services. As preparation for these services is under way, the need to retain customers has ignited ferocious competition in the mobile market. |
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Tour Guides In Cyber Times
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Thursday, September 17,2009,00:24 (GMT+7) |
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What requires of a modern tour guide in Vietnam in the information technology era |
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A Meaningful Student Support Program
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Tuesday, September 15,2009,23:19 (GMT+7) |
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The Mekong Program, a project aimed to support students in the Mekong Delta with interest-free loans for tuition payment, was officially launched at the Can Tho University on Wednesday, September 9. |
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The Promoter Of Mekong Program
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Tuesday, September 15,2009,23:17 (GMT+7) |
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The Mekong Program was initiated by Vo Anh Tuan, chairman of HCM City-based Van Phat Hung Company. Tuan, a member of the Saigon Times Foundation’s Sponsorship Council, said he had chosen the name Mekong for the program because he wanted to help students in the Mekong Delta. |
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Wanted: Distribution Systems
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Tuesday, September 15,2009,23:15 (GMT+7) |
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Visits to rural markets show that they receive little attention from enterprises |
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High Hope For Mekong Program
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Tuesday, September 15,2009,23:00 (GMT+7) |
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Dr. Nguyen Anh Tuan, associate professor and rector of Can Tho University, grants the Weekly an interview on the Mekong Program. |
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Rice Husk Firewood Fuels Success
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Tuesday, September 15,2009,22:57 (GMT+7) |
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Paddy processing plants in the Mekong Delta often pour rice husks into rivers, causing environmental pollution. Le Hoang Huynh, director of Hoang Huynh Co. in District 7, HCM City, has attempted to tackle this problem by making rice husk firewood. |
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Further US$200 Mil. Investment
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Tuesday, September 15,2009,22:55 (GMT+7) |
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Muhtar Kent, president and CEO of Coca-Cola, made his first visit to Vietnam last week. He talked with the local press about Coca-Cola’s business strategies in Vietnam. Excerpts: |
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Love legend in modern times
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Monday, September 7,2009,16:41 (GMT+7) |
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His friends used to bet on the love between him and his girlfriend. They argued that love between a pretty, well-educated woman in a well-to-do family and a paralyzed and poorly educated man could not last long. However, that love has lasted 18 years, challenging the usual rule of today’s pragmatic lifestyles. It is the moving and romantic love story of Truong Tuan Dat and Tran Bich Ngoc. |
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Scenic Beauty Of Autumnal Color
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Monday, September 7,2009,16:35 (GMT+7) |
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The autumn is characterized by romantic natural scenery and mild weather. It is the best time for local and foreign tourists to travel. Ben Thanh Tourist introduces “Scenic Autumn Color” tours. |
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New Food Programs
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Monday, September 7,2009,16:32 (GMT+7) |
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Holding new food programs to satisfy the varied demands of local and foreign diners is the strength of the restaurants and resorts managed by Saigontourist. Recently, a number of restaurants have launched new food programs with interesting options. |
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Remedies From Chestnuts
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Monday, September 7,2009,16:25 (GMT+7) |
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Chestnuts are good for the spleen, lungs and kidneys. They are also considered a natural aphrodisiac. |
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Keeping A Dog?Get A Registration Book, Please!
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Monday, September 7,2009,16:22 (GMT+7) |
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A new circular requires dog owners to register for their beloved pets. Although the implementation of the new regulation is still questionable in the countryside, it may be feasible in cities should authorities be tough enough. |
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Warnings About P-Notes
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Monday, September 7,2009,16:19 (GMT+7) |
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A new derivative has entered Vietnam’s stock market and captured the attention of both domestic investors and management agencies. It is noteworthy, however, that this financial product has exerted deleterious impacts on many emerging markets. |
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It’s Easy ToImpose A Ban
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Monday, September 7,2009,16:13 (GMT+7) |
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Last week, the State Securities Commission issued Official Letter 1748, which bans short selling. As the Securities Law does not forbid this strategy, does the ban arise from SSC’s failure to manage the tactic? |
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Investment In The Power Sector:Problems Remain
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Monday, September 7,2009,15:57 (GMT+7) |
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An international seminar on the zoning plan and development strategy for Vietnam’s energy sector, which took place in Hanoi recently, offered various suggestions for power development up to 2025, with an emphasis on the crucial role of foreign investors. However, in reality, investment in the power sector remains as problematic as ever. |
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Gold TimeComing
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Monday, September 7,2009,15:54 (GMT+7) |
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Compared with stocks, gold is equally lucrative and has lured an increasing number of investors |
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A New Path For Aloeswood Trees
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Monday, September 7,2009,15:49 (GMT+7) |
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Tran Vu Linh, a farmer in Tien Phuoc District, Quang Nam Province, has sold 40,000 aloeswood seedlings and 500,000 aloeswood seeds to his Malaysian partner. Recently, he embarked on a two-month trip to Malaysia, where he offered instructions on how to cultivate the trees. Linh is also mulling over ways to turn aloeswood trees into ornamental plants. |
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Mekong’s Top Exporters
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Monday, September 7,2009,15:45 (GMT+7) |
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The Weekly highlights two of the top exporters in the Mekong Delta which leads the country in seafood and farm export revenues |
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Toyota Vietnamexports auto parts
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Monday, September 7,2009,15:43 (GMT+7) |
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Vietnam’s automobile industry still remains in the assembly stage with a very low localization rate after more than 13 years of development. However, Toyota Motor Vietnam (TMV), the leading automaker in Vietnam, has been exporting auto parts to other countries for years. |
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On The RoadTo Recovery
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Monday, September 7,2009,15:42 (GMT+7) |
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Foreign-invested enterprises operating in Vietnam, whose businesses produce items for both the domestic market and for export, said they are on the road to recovery and still believe in Vietnam’s investment environment |
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Winning On Home Market
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Monday, September 7,2009,15:37 (GMT+7) |
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Vietnam has launched a large-scale campaign to promote the use of Vietnamese goods |
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Realistic SolutionsEssential To Tackle Congestion
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Monday, September 7,2009,15:29 (GMT+7) |
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The HCM City Cargo Transport Association has just issued a document to provide feedback and suggestions to the Ministry of Transport’s Road Department on the pervasive traffic jams that afflict the roads leading to HCM City’s ports. |
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Implementation A Decisive Factor
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Monday, September 7,2009,15:23 (GMT+7) |
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Dr. Tran Tuan Anh, vice chairman of Can Tho City, talks about the screening of belatedly implemented investment projects and post-licensing supervision in Can Tho |
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Travel On National Holiday
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Tuesday, September 1,2009,15:17 (GMT+7) |
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For the September 2 national holiday, Ben Thanh Tourist introduces tours combined with relaxation |
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Culinary Programs For National Day
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Tuesday, September 1,2009,15:07 (GMT+7) |
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To welcome National Day, September 2, restaurants and hotels under the management of Saigontourist launch new food program. |
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Chrysanthemum –A Precious Flower
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Tuesday, September 1,2009,15:04 (GMT+7) |
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Chrysanthemum flowers have long been used to prevent cold and flu, relieve fever, coughing, headache and nasal congestion, and improve the immune system |
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Cultural DifferencesBetween VietnamAnd France
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Tuesday, September 1,2009,14:55 (GMT+7) |
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I was born and grew up in Vietnam before furthering my academic pursuit and working in France. Thanks to my exposure to both cultures, I have gleaned some insights into some of their differences. |
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Everything Illuminated
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Tuesday, September 1,2009,14:51 (GMT+7) |
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A photo exhibition in HCM City scrolls out the debate between the old and new schools of art |
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Noodles Pave The Way To Success
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Tuesday, September 1,2009,14:46 (GMT+7) |
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It takes some 7,200 minutes to make tasty pho noodles using traditional methods. However, Nguyen Thi Thanh Nguyen, director of Hai Thien Food Co., has come up with a new method, which makes noodles in just one minute. |
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Ambitious, Long-Term Goal Required
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Tuesday, September 1,2009,14:40 (GMT+7) |
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The Hanoi People’s Committee has developed a project aimed at enhancing its provincial competitiveness index (PCI) because, despite its myriad advantages, Hanoi has only managed to achieve modest rankings for the past two years. |
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Milk Market Awaits Breakthroughs
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Monday, August 31,2009,12:05 (GMT+7) |
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The report on milk consumption trends and prospects in 2009, compiled by AGROINFO, shows that the milk market may continue to thrive thanks to soaring urban demand and increasingly ferocious competition among enterprises |
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More Profits In Rest Of Year
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Monday, August 31,2009,11:58 (GMT+7) |
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Although the current economic slump drags on, commercial banks anticipate more profits in the last five months of the year. Their expectations are not groundless. |
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AnticipatingThe Market Trend
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Monday, August 31,2009,11:44 (GMT+7) |
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Within two months, Binh Chanh Construction Investment Shareholding Company (BCCI) has launched two condo projects in HCM City’s Binh Tan District. The latest one aims at the high-end market segment. |
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The Trap Of Being Middle-Income Countries
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Monday, August 31,2009,11:13 (GMT+7) |
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It is essential for Vietnam to develop a 10-year strategy which enables it to avoid the middle-income trap plaguing its neighbors. |
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Inventories Shrink, Economy Soars
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Monday, August 31,2009,11:08 (GMT+7) |
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Inventories offer an important benchmark to evaluate whether the economic crisis has bottomed out |
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Big Room For InvestmentIn Medicine Production
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Monday, August 31,2009,10:15 (GMT+7) |
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Vietnam’s demand for medicine is increasing with double-digit growth, outstripping the supply. Foreign investment in medicine manufacturing is being encouraged now more than ever, hopefully to make the balance. |
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Central Bank Independence: Another Perspective
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Wednesday, August 26,2009,09:02 (GMT+7) |
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Will an independent central bank help maintain low inflation and boost economic growth? Is this model appropriate given Vietnam’s current economic conditions? This article seeks to offer insights into these two issues. |
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In Search Of A Balance
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Wednesday, August 26,2009,09:00 (GMT+7) |
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While the market for mobile phones is forecast to face various challenges, it still posted rapid growth in the first few months of 2009. Such commendable performance is ascribable mainly to the emergence of new brands, which intensifies competition in the market. |
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Still A Wild Card
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Wednesday, August 26,2009,08:59 (GMT+7) |
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The fight against illegal trading of wild animals in HCM City has notched up some success. Yet it remains an uphill task with no end in sight. |
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Hotels Herald Special Promotions
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Wednesday, August 26,2009,08:58 (GMT+7) |
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The three-star Arc-En-Ciel and Bat Dat hotels, managed by Saigontourist Holding Company, are launching attractive promotions |
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Promotions On Cambodia Tours
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Wednesday, August 26,2009,08:57 (GMT+7) |
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Saigontourist Travel Service Company offers a promotion program for tours of Cambodia |
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Ben Thanh Tourist For The Community
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Wednesday, August 26,2009,08:57 (GMT+7) |
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On August 14, Ben Thanh Tourist held the “Ben Thanh Tourist for the Community” program to celebrate its 20th anniversary (December 9, 1989-December 9, 2009) with the participation of media organizations in HCM City |
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The Youth: Ambitious And Enthusiastic
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Wednesday, August 26,2009,08:56 (GMT+7) |
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For the first time, Vietnam has representatives competing in the Students In Free Enterprise (SIFE) World Cup. The Weekly talks with Warrick Cleine, managing partner of KPMG Vietnam, about the Vietnamese youth. Excerpts: |
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Info Bill Brings High Hopes
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Wednesday, August 26,2009,08:55 (GMT+7) |
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The Ministry of Justice has just presented a draft law on information access to the Government. Those compiling the law are currently gathering feedback from agencies and organizations. |
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Fiercer Competition Expected
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Wednesday, August 26,2009,08:54 (GMT+7) |
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Vietnamese enterprises should brace themselves for a prolonged economic slump and harsher competition on the global marketplace |
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Promising Land
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Wednesday, August 26,2009,08:53 (GMT+7) |
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Investors are keen to enter the fast growing drug market in Vietnam, whose value is estimated to reach US$2 billion by 2010 |
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