Archive for June, 2010

Japan supports Vietnam in monitoring greenhouse gas emissions

June 30, 2010
Japan supports Vietnam in monitoring greenhouse gas emissions

JICA and Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment have signed an agreement on technical cooperation for “Capacity Building for National Greenhouser Gas Inventory in Vietnam” project. LookAtVietnam – Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment have signed an agreement on technical cooperation for “Capacity Building for National Greenhouser Gas Inventory [...]

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Superstition circulates in stock investment circles

June 30, 2010
Superstition circulates in stock investment circles

LookAtVietnam – Like other traders and businessmen, securities investors are also very superstitious. LookAtVietnam – Like other traders and businessmen, securities investors are also very superstitious. Some of them do not like the color red, while some others do not like the number four.   Exam season: Vietnamese students turn superstitious   “Any time I [...]

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Rivals challenge Vietnam in low class rice export

June 30, 2010
Rivals challenge Vietnam in low class rice export

LookAtVietnam – Vietnam, well known as the largest low class rice provider in the world, now has many redoubtable rivals in the market segment.   Vietnam wins successive bids for big rice export deals: joy or worry? Rice export targets lifted as India, Thailand cut back Rice export price lowest in the world    Le [...]

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US dollar price back up on black market

June 30, 2010
US dollar price back up on black market

VietNamNet Bridge – The dong/dollar exchange rate in the last few days has increased rapidly VietNamNet Bridge – The dong/dollar exchange rate in the last few days in the black market and the rate quoted by commercial banks both have increased rapidly, surprising many people because the official interbank exchange rate has been stable.   Dollar [...]

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HCM City geared up for City League 2010

June 30, 2010
HCM City geared up for City League 2010

The league Rules and club licensing regulations of the 2010 Elite City League proposed by the Asian Football Confederation have been approved by HCM City Football Federation. LookAtVietnam – The league Rules and club licensing regulations of the 2010 Elite City League proposed by the Asian Football Confederation have been approved by the Executive Committee [...]

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Yearly scramble for examinee housing begins, rents rising fast

June 30, 2010
Yearly scramble for examinee housing begins, rents rising fast

Room rental rates are escalating day after day, as Hanoi receives more and more students who will take university entrance exams in early July LookAtVietnam – Room rental rates are escalating day after day, as Hanoi receives more and more students who will take university entrance exams in early July.   Student vacations last one [...]

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT IN BRIEF 30/6

June 30, 2010
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT IN BRIEF 30/6

Big jade statue of Buddha to be completed; Exhibition of President Ho’s poems in Korean script opens; Children’s painting contest honours late President; Sixth songwriters’ congress held in HCM City Big jade statue of Buddha to be completed A large jade statue of the Great Buddha Sakyamuni is expected to complete before the Vu Lan [...]

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Weather and rising import costs blamed for hikes in essential goods

June 30, 2010
Weather and rising import costs blamed for hikes in essential goods

LookAtVietnam – The prices of essential household items like fresh and processed food, cosmetics and paper have been rising steadily LookAtVietnam – The prices of essential household items like fresh and processed food, cosmetics and paper have been rising steadily, causing big worries to housewives, reports Thoi Bao Kinh Te Saigon after a market survey. [...]

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Yuan’s appreciation equals opportunity for Vietnamese goods

June 30, 2010
Yuan’s appreciation equals opportunity for Vietnamese goods

LookAtVietnam – Vietnamese economists say the appreciation of the Chinese currency can lift Vietnam’s exports. LookAtVietnam – Vietnamese economists say the appreciation of the Chinese currency can lift Vietnam’s exports.   At Lao Cai international border gate The Chinese Government has been prevailed on to upvalue the yuan against the dollar, a significant move for [...]

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Local artists on show at Vietnamese gallery in London

June 30, 2010
Local artists on show at Vietnamese gallery in London

Tran Luu Hau (L) and Hoang Duc Dung, two of Vietnam’s leading contemporary artists, are showing their works at a Vietnamese gallery in London. LookAtVietnam – Vietnam’s leading contemporary painters are exhibiting at England’s only Vietnamese art gallery.  The one-month exhibition titled “Poetry of the Motherland” will last until July 17, displaying 30 works by [...]

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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...