Tag: time

Like a sturgeon, bred for the very first time

Vietnam possesses huge potential for the successful breeding of sturgeon, following an announcement that the first generation of sturgeon to be raised in the country have laid eggs, just three years into a pilot breeding programme. Dr Bui The Anh, a sturgeon expert from the Research Institute of Aquaculture 1 (RIA 1), confirmed that sturgeon can breed successfully... Read more

Indulging in the festive time of the first lunar month

Lookatvietnam – In Vietnamese folk culture there is a verse that most Vietnamese know by heart and often mention this time of year: Thang gieng la thang an choi (the first lunar month is the month to play and enjoy the festive time) A troupe of artisans parades in the Dong Da Festival in Hanoi.This verse represents the unique age-old culture of an agricultural... Read more

Vinalines: now’s the right time

Lookatvietnam – Viet Nam National Shipping Lines Corp (Vinalines) is choosing to invest in key projects, despite effects from the economic crisis domestically and globally. Viet Nam had not yet any shipyards for repairing large ships, forcing repairs to be done abroad, adding that Vinalines’ key task in the future would be to build a factory for repairing... Read more

Alaska’s Mt. Redount to erupt at any time

Alaska’s Mount Redoubt is picking up volcanic activity. The Alaska Volcano Observatory Sunday raised its threat level to orange, the stage just before an eruption. A handout photo from the Alaska Volcano Observatory (AVO)/ Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys (ADDGGS) shows a gas plume rising from the Augustine Volcano in Alaska in... Read more

Step back in time to Mui Ne Ancient Village

Lookatvietnam – Containing a number of archetypal ancient Vietnamese houses and reflecting a distinct variety of architectural styles and influences, Mui Ne Ancient Village in central Binh Thuan Province is considered to be one of the country’s most attractive tourist destinations, Foreign tourists and domestic visitors alike consider Mui Ne an ideal... Read more

For many migrants in HCMC, Tet is still slumming time

35-year-old Nguyen Thi Hue (R) from northern Vinh Phuc Province collects recycled plastic bags in Go Vap District. The last time she was able to afford a trip home for Tet was three years ago. A piece of meat, some eggs and prayers. This is the Tet feast and ritual for 62-year-old Nguyen Van Ne and 60-year-old Nguyen Thi Luom. ... Read more

Vietnam cuts offer for Bach Ho crude oil exports a second time

PV Oil Co., Vietnam’s state-owned oil marketing company, cut its offer price for Bach Ho crude loading from April to September for a second time after buyers rejected the previous level, traders said. PV Oil reduced its offer to a premium of $4.56 a barrel over its benchmark from $5.03, said two traders involved... Read more

Family time at Tet

Tet is fast approaching and Vietnamese households are busy sprucing up their homes and preparing festive feasts to welcome the Lunar New Year, which falls next Monday. A girl arranges boiled banh chung (square glutinous rice cake) on a tray to worship ancestors Lookatvietnam - Tet is fast approaching and Vietnamese households are busy sprucing up their homes... Read more

Difficult time lies ahead for local exporters

Lookatvietnam – The Government has called on key sectors to diversify exports, find new markets and improve the quality of products to increase export revenue this year. Farmers harvest coffee in Ku’ Ebur District in the Central Highlands Dak Lak Province. Analysts predict farm produce prices will drop further this year.The Ministry of Industry and... Read more

Crunch time for FDI attraction

Lookatvietnam - 2009 is forecast to be a tough year for countries to attract foreign direct investment (FDI) capital due to the far-reaching impact of the global economic and financial turmoil. Vietnam is no exception. Lookatvietnam - 2009 is forecast to be a tough year for countries to attract foreign direct investment (FDI) capital due to the far-reaching impact... Read more

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