Archive for April, 2010

Workers refuse low-paying factory jobs

April 24, 2010
Workers refuse low-paying factory jobs

As a rule, factories lose thousands of manual workers after Tet holiday but rehires new staff by end in the early second quarter. However, the rule seems to be broken this year. LookAtVietnam – As a rule, the factories lose thousands of manual workers after the traditional New Year holiday but rehires new staff by [...]

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Prostitution: Should Vietnam fight it or recognize it as ‘honest work’?

April 24, 2010
Prostitution: Should Vietnam fight it or recognize it as ‘honest work’?

The Government has countless regulations against prostitution but the oldest profession just continues to adapt to the environment. Is it time to choose a more effective management model? LookAtVietnam – The Government has countless regulations and programs against prostitution, society condemns it, but the oldest profession just continues to adapt to the environment. Is it [...]

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State art troupes face hard times

April 24, 2010
State art troupes face hard times

LookAtVietnam – Facing economic challenges and increasingly uninspiring performances, State-owned art troupes in HCM City have not been proactive in revitalising their business. One night with cai luong Fusion of traditions helps revive cai luong Senior Cai Luong artist performs live from US to Vietnam Echoes of the past: Although HCM City’s Tran Huu Trang [...]

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Mozart-Beethoven music released in Vietnam

April 24, 2010
Mozart-Beethoven music released in Vietnam

VietNamNet Bridge – HCM City-based Phuong Nam Film has just released two collections of classical works by Mozart and Beethoven. VietNamNet Bridge – HCM City-based Phuong Nam Film has just released two collections of classical works by Mozart and Beethoven.   Duc Tuan “attacks” semi-classic music Foreign companies do music business in Vietnam Website delivers [...]

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Quick moves to control pig disease outbreak

April 24, 2010
Quick moves to control pig disease outbreak

VietNamNet Bridge – To deal with an outbreak of blue-ear pig disease, on April 21 authorities and related agencies were ordered to quickly take charge and prevent further outbreaks.   Provinces and cities where the disease was detected have been instructed to forbid the transport and sale of pigs contaminated with the disease. They must [...]

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Leaders commemorate nation’s founders

April 23, 2010
Leaders commemorate nation’s founders

LookAtVietnam – State President Nguyen Minh Triet, and many other Party and State officials burned incense to commemorate Hung Kings . . . LookAtVietnam – State President Nguyen Minh Triet, and many other Party and State officials burned incense to commemorate Hung Kings – the founders of the Vietnamese nation – at a solemn ceremony [...]

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PPP promoted as aviation sector development solution

April 23, 2010
PPP promoted as aviation sector development solution

The public-private partnership investment model will become a suitable method to attract private investors to join in the development of Viet Nam’s aviation infrastructure . . . LookAtVietnam – The public-private partnership investment model will become a suitable method to attract private investors to join in the development of Viet Nam’s aviation infrastructure, according to [...]

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Strict fines for threats to airline safety

April 23, 2010
Strict fines for threats to airline safety

LookAtVietnam – A proposal to impose fines of up to VND30 million (US$1,570) for flight safety violations has been submitted to the Prime Minister for approval. LookAtVietnam – A proposal to impose fines of up to VND30 million (US$1,570) for flight safety violations has been submitted to the Prime Minister for approval. CAAV investigates alleged [...]

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President calls for united action to help the underprivileged

April 23, 2010
President calls for united action to help the underprivileged

President Nguyen Minh Triet has called on all individuals and enterprises, from both inside the country and abroad, to lend a helping hand to poor people . . . LookAtVietnam – President Nguyen Minh Triet has called on all individuals and enterprises, from both inside the country and abroad, to lend a helping hand to [...]

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Vietnamese officials stuck in Europe because of volcano

April 23, 2010

VietNamNet Bridge – Dozens of Vietnamese ministers and deputy ministers on business trips to Europe cannot return to Vietnam since the volcanic eruption in Iceland.   Iceland volcano forces VN to cancel flights Iceland’s volcanic eruption leaves Europeans stuck in Vietnam Volcanic domino effect: flights to Europe canceled   Hotels in Vietnam have been seriously [...]

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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...