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Glut of coastal economic zones stunts growth 

November 17, 2011
Glut of coastal economic zones stunts growth 

  A part of Dung Quat oil refinery in the central province of Quang Ngai. The refinery is the mainstay of the Dung Quat Economic Zone. Coastal economic zones have developed strength in numbers, but failed to pull their weight. They are characterized by sluggish development, low occupancy rates, modest investments and very small contribution [...]

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Experts press Vietnamese mothers to breastfeed 

July 30, 2011
Experts press Vietnamese mothers to breastfeed 

  A drastic decline in breastfeeding prompts concerns over the future of child development in Vietnam A doctor examines a child patient at a charity health program in the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai. Experts say Vietnam should champion breastfeeding to ensure future generations are taller and healthier. On July 8, Tran Thanh Tuyen, [...]

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Vietnam business still on US radar screen

September 27, 2009
Vietnam business still on US radar screen

LookAtVietnam – American investors’ interest in Vietnam remains high despite the economic crisis, says US ambassador Michael Michalak.  Though the global economic downturn has had a negative impact on foreign direct investment (FDI) all over the world, US investment is likely to stay strong.“I can say that the interest on the part of American companies [...]

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Viet Kieu having difficulty purchasing houses in Vietnam

June 10, 2009
Viet Kieu having difficulty purchasing houses in Vietnam

Vietnamese living abroad, Viet Kieu, want more flexible and open policies on allowing them to purchase houses in Vietnam. Phu My Hung urban areaThe list of Viet Kieu eligible to purchase houses in Vietnam has expanded as a result of the new citizenship law. It is estimated that 70 percent of the three million Viet [...]

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More and more students learning less common foreign languages

March 10, 2009
More and more students learning less common foreign languages

Nowadays, less common foreign languages are being taught everywhere, as the demand for learning these languages has been increasing. When asked why she decided to learn Italian, Cao Thuy Duong, a 2nd year student of Hanoi University, said that she admires Italian fashion, she loves the country shaped like a boot, and Mediterranean boys. Duong said [...]

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Project launched to improve labourers’ vocational skills

February 11, 2009
Project launched to improve labourers’ vocational skills

LookAtVietnam – The General Department of Vocational Training (GDVT), in conjunction with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) launched a technical assistance project in Hanoi on Feb. 10 in preparation for the execution of the “Professional Skills Improvement” Programme. The number of vocational schools in Vietnam has increased by 250 percent over the last ten years.The [...]

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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...