Archive for September, 2010

World tennis stars arrive in HCM City

September 30, 2010
World tennis stars arrive in HCM City

VietNamNet Bridge – Tommy Robredo from Spain was the first player to arrive in HCM City on September 29 for the Heineken Stars 2010. Tommy Robredo at HCM City’s Tan Son Nhat Airport. “I am happy to come and play tennis in Vietnam. I received the invitation last week. By joining the Heineken Stars, I [...]

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Student rude or teacher unqualified?

September 30, 2010
Student rude or teacher unqualified?

LookAtVietnam – A student criticized a teacher. The teacher, in reply, reviled the student. Is the student rude or the teacher unqualified? This has become a hot topic on education forums these days. The story began when an 18 minute audio file was posted on Internet. The file showed how an English teacher, using rude [...]

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Do Chinese contractors really save money?

September 30, 2010
Do Chinese contractors really save money?

Chinese contractors, who offer low prices, usually win bids to become the main contractors at many power projects in Vietnam. LookAtVietnam – Chinese contractors, who offer low prices, usually win bids to become the main contractors at many power projects in Vietnam. However, owners of investment projects admit that equipment sourced from China is low [...]

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Many things need to be done to develop tourism in Mekong Delta

September 30, 2010
Many things need to be done to develop tourism in Mekong Delta

The Mekong Delta region is considered a land rich in tourism potential. However, income from tourism just accounts for 2.75 percent of Vietnam’s total income from the industry VietNamNet Bridge – The Mekong Delta region is considered a land rich in tourism potential. However, income from tourism just accounts for 2.75 percent of Vietnam’s total [...]

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Home appliances selling slowly, retailers anticipate new opportunities

September 30, 2010
Home appliances selling slowly, retailers anticipate new opportunities

VietNamNet Bridge – Home appliance and information technology product centres are blaring with noisy sales promotions. However, in fact, they find it very difficult to boost their sales. To attract more clients, a home appliance centre decided to offer a 40 percent discount for 100 washing machines with a famous brand. About 200 customers registered [...]

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The door to US market narrows to Vietnamese exports

September 30, 2010
The door to US market narrows to Vietnamese exports

LookAtVietnam – Once the US tightens its laws on trade remedies, export companies, including those in Vietnam, will have even less opportunities to win dumping lawsuits, lawyers have warned. On September 29 in Hanoi, the Trade Remedies Council (TRC) under the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) organized a workshop, warning Vietnamese export companies [...]

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Supermodel contestants in famous photographers’ lens

September 30, 2010
Supermodel contestants in famous photographers’ lens

LookAtVietnam – Contestants of Vietnam Supermodel 2010 competition spent a day for taking photo outdoor in HCM City with photographers Nguyen Long, Ly Vo Phu Hung and Quoc Huy. Photos by Ly Vo Phu Hung Photos by Quoc Huy PV

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Gold prices chaotic, State Bank’s Governor denies short gold supply

September 30, 2010
Gold prices chaotic, State Bank’s Governor denies short gold supply

The Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam Nguyen Van Giau believes that it is not the right time to allow to import gold LookAtVietnam – Experts say Vietnam needs to keep monetary market stable for a long time and control the foreign currency market strictly in order to stimulate export and help curb trade [...]

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Measures to stimulate export found impotent

September 30, 2010
Measures to stimulate export found impotent

LookAtVietnam – Experts say Vietnam needs to keep monetary market stable for a long time and control the foreign currency market strictly in order to stimulate export and help curb trade deficit. In an effort to boost exports and curb trade deficits, since the beginning of the year, the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has [...]

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Record embroidery painting arrives in Thang Long royal citadel

September 30, 2010
Record embroidery painting arrives in Thang Long royal citadel

Vietnam’s largest embroidery painting named “Wish of a Thousand Years” was brought to the Thang Long royal citadel in Hanoi on September 28 as a gift for Hanoi on its great anniversary. VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam’s largest embroidery painting named “Wish of a Thousand Years” was brought to Kinh Thien palace inside the Thang Long [...]

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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...