Archive for April, 2009

2009’s export growth target only 3 percent

April 30, 2009
2009’s export growth target only 3 percent

The export target for 2009 was adjusted from a growth of 13 percent to 3 percent by the Ministry of Industry and Commerce. This is part of the project to promote exports and curb trade gaps, between 2009 and 2010. VietNamNet Bridge – The export target for 2009 was adjusted from a growth of 13 [...]

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SOCIAL IN BRIEF 30/4

April 30, 2009
SOCIAL IN BRIEF 30/4

More new works about soldiers on islands; Vietnam-Belgium Friendship Association holds congress; Khanh Hoa reduces jail terms for 299 prisoners; National Flag presented to Vietnamese Ambassador in Russia; Vinh Long: Over 29 billion to help poor patients More new works about soldiers on islands With the theme “sea, islands and naval soldiers”, many new works [...]

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Hotels prepare culinary programs for Reunification and Labor Days

April 30, 2009
Hotels prepare culinary programs for Reunification and Labor Days

LookAtVietnam – To celebrate Reunification Day on April 30 and Int’l Labor Day on May 1, Saigontourist hotels, restaurants and tourist areas in HCMC are preparing culinary and entertainment programs to guarantee unforgettable holidays. Tourists join a buffet on Saigon Restaurant Boat.The hotel’s Chez-Nous Restaurant will serve a “Southern flavor” buffet program with traditional southern [...]

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Obama says U.S. "off to a good start"

April 30, 2009
Obama says U.S. "off to a good start"

U.S. President Barack Obama said Wednesday that the country is now “off to a good start” on his 100th day in office, but cautioned that there is “plenty work left to do.” U.S. President Barack Obama acknowledges applause as he arrives to speak at a town hall meeting held at Fox Senior High School in [...]

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Vietnamese flower showcased in RoK

April 30, 2009
Vietnamese flower showcased in RoK

Flowers in the resort city of Da Lat.VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese flowers are on show for the first time at an international exhibition held in Goyang city, the Republic of Korea, between April 22 and May 10.The Vietnam National Vegetable, Fruit and Agricultural Product Corporation (Vegetexco) is representing Vietnam at the event, which draws the [...]

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NA leader hails village patriarchs’ role in development

April 30, 2009
NA leader hails village patriarchs’ role in development

National Assembly Vice Chairwoman Tong Thi Phong. VietNamNet Bridge – National Assembly Vice Chairwoman Tong Thi Phong has praised the elderly’s role in the socio-economic and cultural development in Mu Cang Chai district, northern mountainous Yen Bai province.She made the remark while receiving 44 village patriarchs from Mu Cang Chai district, northern mountainous Yen Bai [...]

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Brothers in arms pave way for new economic relationship

April 30, 2009
Brothers in arms pave way for new economic relationship

VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam and Laos are joining hands to move forward while agreeing on measures to bring bilateral comprehensive cooperation to new heights. The statement was made during last week’s official friendship visit to Vietnam by General Secretary of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party and State President Choummaly Sayasone, at the invitation of Communist [...]

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Vietnam’s underworld

April 30, 2009
Vietnam’s underworld

VietNamNet Bridge – From 1965 to 1973, people from Vinh Linh district in Quang Tri province lived in the Vinh Moc tunnels, harbouring soldiers, storing ammunition and simply surviving. If you asked a tourist to name a network of war era tunnels in Vietnam, no doubt they would say Cu Chi, which is now known [...]

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Vietnam to have 10 international airports

April 30, 2009
Vietnam to have 10 international airports

Vasco Air Service’s aircraft greets passengers at Tan Son Nhat International Airport. Photo: SGGPVietNamNet Bridge – Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung approved plans for the upgrading and expansion of scale of some airports around the country. In the Central region Under the plan, together with existing international airports such as Danang and Phu Bai, Central [...]

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Nearly 50,000 people join seas and islands contest

April 30, 2009
Nearly 50,000 people join seas and islands contest

VietNamNet Bridge – Four weeks after the launching of the contest on Vietnamese seas and islands, nearly 50,000 people have participated in the multiple-choice contest, the Organizing Committee reported.According to Assc.Prof.PhD Dao Duy Quat, a high-ranking official of the Party Central Committee Commission for Propaganda and Education, editor-in-chief of Communist Party of Vietnam Online Newspaper [...]

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Vietnam, Cuba foreign ministries to bolster ties

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Vietnam’s top diplomat has affirmed that the Foreign Ministry will closely cooperate with its Cuban counterpart to implement the agreements reached by the two...