Posts Tagged ‘ August 2009 ’

Venezuelan missile purchases worried US: WikiLeaks 

December 12, 2010
Venezuelan missile purchases worried US: WikiLeaks 

People demonstrate in support WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange in Barcelona. The United States tried to stop delivery of Russian anti-aircraft missiles to Venezuela in 2009 amid concerns it could pass them on to Marxist guerrillas in Colombia or Mexican drug gangs, The Washington Post said on Sunday, citing diplomatic cables from WikiLeaks. Venezuela, where President [...]

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IT-TELECOM IN BRIEF 7/2

February 7, 2010
IT-TELECOM IN BRIEF 7/2

Vietnamobile unveils new deal; VNPT signs infrastructure deal; Mobiphone’s Q-teen wins award Vietnamobile unveils new deal Marking a first in Viet Nam, customers can now enjoy inter-network calls at almost the same price as same-carrier ones. Freedom to chat with three chosen mobile numbers at only VND990/minute.With their commitment to bringing innovative and high-value call [...]

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Dung Quat EZ urged to become industrial city

September 18, 2009
Dung Quat EZ urged to become industrial city

LookAtVietnam – Experts believe that it is now the right time to change Dung Quat Economic Zone (EZ) into an industrial city under Quang Ngai province. By the end of August 2009, in Dung Quat IZ, 147 projects had got approval for investment with the total registered investment capital of $10 billionBy the end of [...]

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The economy’s bright 8-month picture

August 31, 2009
The economy’s bright 8-month picture

LookAtVietnam – GSO’s report about socio-economic development in the first eight months of the year shows that Vietnam’s economy has escaped from its darkest period. Production recovering thanks to increased demand National production is now being supported by two factors, domestic consumption (which includes public spending) and exports. The GSO’s report shows that the total goods and [...]

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Some rich duty sav ings opportunities arise with Japan

August 9, 2009
Some rich duty sav ings opportunities arise with Japan

This article examines duty savings opportunities for companies in Vietnam when leveraging Free Trade Agreements (FTAs).  A growing number of goods in the blossoming trip flows between Japan and Vietnam will be exempted from import duties.LookAtVietnam – This article examines duty savings opportunities for companies in Vietnam when leveraging Free Trade Agreements (FTAs).  This article [...]

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VBF optimistic economy has turned the corner

June 14, 2009
VBF optimistic economy has turned the corner

LookAtVietnam – International agencies at the Vietnam Business Forum last week revealed their belief in Vietnam’s economic recovery. “Some primary data suggests that the economy showed signs of strengthening in April and that the construction sector, a major economic sector, has been picking up,” said Victoria Kwakwa, World Bank country director in Vietnam.Vietnam is showing [...]

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Supermodel nominated for Miss Universe 2009

April 16, 2009
Supermodel nominated for Miss Universe 2009

The Hoan Vu (Universe) Company has asked the Performance Art Agency, under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, to licence supermodel Vo Hoang Yen to participate in the Miss Universe 2009. Supermodel Vo Hoang Yen. The Performance Art Agency’s senior official Pham Dinh Thang said the agency would consider licencing Hoang Yen once it received [...]

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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...