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Why RAAS withdraws from the Miss World pageant?

February 2, 2010
Why RAAS withdraws from the Miss World pageant?

After the success of Miss Universe 2008, Vietnam became the planned destination for the world biggest beauty pageant, Miss World 2010. However, so far plans have not gone smoothly.   The Miss World Organisation’s Chairwoman, Miss World 2008 and RAAS Group’s Chairman Hoang Kieu at a charity event in Vietnam last year. On July 9 2008, [...]

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POLITICS IN BRIEF 25/9

September 25, 2009
POLITICS IN BRIEF 25/9

ADB President to visit Hanoi, attend conference on crisis; 2nd national study encouragement congress opens in Hanoi; Algerian ambassador honored with Friendship insignia; Vietnam elected to WIPO Coordination Committee 2nd national study encouragement congress opens in Hanoi  The Vietnam Study Encouragement Association held its second national congress in Hanoi on September 24 to highlight educational [...]

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World Bank loan to boost power

June 17, 2009
World Bank loan to boost power

LookAtVietnam – The State Bank of Viet Nam and the World Bank yesterday signed a concessional-credit agreement for US$202 million to increase the supply of electricity to the national grid from renewable energy sources, the latter said in a press release. BIDV will in turn provide $12 million to eight financial institutions for lending to [...]

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Asian carriers brace for more rough weather

May 18, 2009
Asian carriers brace for more rough weather

Japan Airlines, Asia’s largest carrier, reported in May a net loss of 63.2 billion yen (US$664.30 million) for the 12 months to March. Asia’s leading airlines are bracing themselves for more rough weather after earnings nosedived in the first quarter with no signs of a global economic recovery in sight, industry analysts said. Compounding the [...]

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SOCIAL IN BRIEF 9/5

May 9, 2009
SOCIAL IN BRIEF 9/5

Heavy rains cause damage in central region; Pagodas honour Buddha’s birthday with charity; Phan Thiet to get new railway station; Taxi driver caught using remote control to up fares; Eleven divers in danger after ship wrecked by waves; Two detained for making and selling fake drugs 100th birth anniversary of late Minister of Health Pham [...]

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Volley Super Cup to attract eight national top teams

April 13, 2009
Volley Super Cup to attract eight national top teams

LookAtVietnam – The first Vietnam Volleyball Super Cup 2009 will be held at Tran Quoc Toan Gymnasium in Nam Dinh from April 11-16, the Vietnam Volleyball Federation announced. LookAtVietnam – The first Vietnam Volleyball Super Cup 2009 will be held at Tran Quoc Toan Gymnasium in Nam Dinh from April 11-16, the Vietnam Volleyball Federation [...]

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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...