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The 10 biggest FDI projects in 2009

December 31, 2009
The 10 biggest FDI projects in 2009

LookAtVietnam – The global economic recession has slowed foreign direct investment (FDI). FDI in Vietnam for 2009 is equal to 30 percent of that in 2008.  According to Thoi Bao Kinh Te Vietnam, the 10 biggest FDI investment projects in terms of registered capital in 2009 include six real estate projects, two projects in accommodation [...]

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Sand exporters hit by new laws

November 11, 2009
Sand exporters hit by new laws

Sand exporters have complained to the Prime Minister after falling foul of new legislation  In early November, sand batches were stuck at seaports after the Government told provinces on September 29 to stop exporting sand, construction gravel and materials for ground leveling. Meanwhile, many provinces had allowed companies to dredge passages for ships to shelter [...]

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Who will co-host Mrs World 2009 with Alan Thicke?

October 29, 2009
Who will co-host Mrs World 2009 with Alan Thicke?

Mrs. World Organisation has announced that US TV star Alan Thicke will host the crowning ceremony of Mrs. World Pageant 2009 in Ba Ria-Vung Tau on November 22 alongside a Vietnamese host. US TV star Alan Thicke VietNamNet Bridge – The Mrs. World Organisation has announced that US TV star Alan Thicke will host the [...]

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Could a tsunami really hit Vietnam?

October 29, 2009
Could a tsunami really hit Vietnam?

LookAtVietnam – Scientists are having to think the unthinkable – that Vietnam could get hit by a tsunami.  After the tsunami off Indonesia’s Sumatra island in 2004 which killed over 230,000 people, the Vietnamese government issued two tsunami warnings. Later, in 2007, the Centre for Earthquake and Tsunami Warning was set up.  Now, deputy prime [...]

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Mrs. Vietnam 2009 contest ends with scandal

October 7, 2009
Mrs. Vietnam 2009 contest ends with scandal

After a contestant in the Mrs. Vietnam 2008 beauty pageant raised questions about irregularities, local government sponsors of the event asked the police to investigate and punish complainers. Contestant Doan Thi Phuong. With a letter titled “Asking for Answers,” Mrs. Vietnam 2009 contestant Doan Thi Phuong raised five questions to competent agencies, including the Ministry of [...]

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HCM City’s football woes mirror its relative decline as economic power

September 2, 2009
HCM City’s football woes mirror its relative decline as economic power

HCMC’s football team has lost its place in the V-League’s premier division. Some say the team’s relegation is a metaphor for economic problems threatening HCMC. Traffic jams caused by an on-the-road construction work in HCM City. It was the worst day in HCM City’s football history.  In the past, HCM City’s football club was ranked at the top, [...]

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Vedan says no to compensation claims

August 11, 2009
Vedan says no to compensation claims

Vedan Vietnam has rejected 596.6 billion dong (over $33 million) of compensation claims by three provincial farmers’ associations for losses to farmers caused by Vedan’s polluting activities. The Thi Vai River.On August 10th, Vedan Vietnam’s lawyer Hoang Nhu Vinh announced that Vedan’s executive board had met and they didn’t agree with the claim of the [...]

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Vietnam readies itself as host of Mrs World Pageant

July 29, 2009
Vietnam readies itself as host of Mrs World Pageant

Mrs. World 2008 Nataliia Shmarenkova Kamaliya will perform her singing talent in the final of Mrs. World 2009 pageant LookAtVietnam – The channel Vietnam TV recently met with representatives of Mrs. World Inc and Star World TV to prepare for the Mrs World 2009 pageant on November 22 in Vietnam.  The final night of the [...]

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Top ten hotels, travel firms in Vietnam announced

June 30, 2009
Top ten hotels, travel firms in Vietnam announced

The list of Vietnam Tourism Award 2008 winners has been released, with many familiar names like Saigontourist, Fiditourist, Ben Thanh – Rex Hotel and De Nhat – First Hotel. Foreign visitors to Vietnam so far this year reduce by 18% year on year. This is an annual award for tourism firms in Vietnam. Its previous name [...]

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Health ministry reports six more H1N1 cases

June 20, 2009
Health ministry reports six more H1N1 cases

The Ministry of Health Friday confirmed six new cases of influenza A (H1N1), increasing to 35 the total number of cases detected in the country.   Three of the six new patients found with the virus are male, all coming from the US. They arrived at the Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh [...]

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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...