January 14, 2012
A disassembled Olympus camera and its parts are seen in this illustrative photograph taken in Tokyo November 24, 2011. Private equity firm TPG Capital is willing to invest about $1 billion in Japan’s Olympus Corp in a joint deal with Sony Corp or another suitor circling the scandal-hit firm, a person familiar with TPG’s thinking [...]
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January 24, 2010
A man enters a public toilet on Ham Nghi Street, Ho Chi Minh City. A talk with Jack Sim, the “Toilet King” Jack Sim is the founder of the World Toilet Organization (WTO), whose mission is to increase awareness of and accessibility to sanitation throughout the world.Jack accomplishes this mission by organizing social activities and [...]
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August 30, 2009
Some Japanese bonsai experts were astonished when they learned that there were old trees selling for millions of US dollars in Vietnam. Super ornamental trees In mid-2008, the circles of ornamental tree collectors suffered a shock when two rich men in Viet Tri city, the northern province of Phu Tho named Nam Thanh and Toan [...]
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May 12, 2009
Television is a “hot” commodity, with many businesses wanting to enter the industry. However, it is a sector fraught with risk. Vietnam Idol is co-produced by HCMC TV and a private company (Photo: SGGP)LookAtVietnam – Television is a “hot” commodity, with many businesses wanting to enter the industry. However, it is a sector fraught with risk.Around [...]
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December 20, 2008
The mainland is willing to help Taiwan in the face of the current global financial crisis, a senior Communist Party of China (CPC) leader said here on Saturday. Jia Qinglin (3rd L), chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, Kuomintang Chairman Wu Poh-hsiung (4th L), and Kuomintang Honorary Chairman Lien [...]
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November 27, 2008
VietNamNet Bridge – The tension in Bangkok has made the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) consider moving matches of AFF Cup 2008 from Thailand to Malaysia. The Suvarnabhumi International Airport is blockaded by demonstrators. (photo AP)VietNamNet Bridge – The tension in Bangkok has made the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) consider moving matches of AFF Cup 2008 [...]
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November 24, 2008
VietNamNet Bridge – UNESCO has stated its willingness to continue assisting Vietnam in preserving the tangible and intangible values of Hue imperial city, one of the world cultural heritage sites recognised by UNESCO. VietNamNet Bridge – UNESCO has stated its willingness to continue assisting Vietnam in preserving the tangible and intangible values of Hue imperial [...]
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November 19, 2008
VietNamNet Bridge – The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) said it is willing to pay VND42 billion (over $2.47 million) to bring Manchester United club to Vietnam next year. It is highly possible that AC Milan could come to Vietnam in 2009, said VFF Chairman Nguyen Trong Hy.VietNamNet Bridge – The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) said [...]
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November 7, 2008
VietNamNet Bridge – It’s a fact, and a big waste for those who have studied 4-5 years at university and for the country. Employment service centres are always crowded.VietNamNet Bridge – It’s a fact, and a big waste for those who have studied 4-5 years at university and for the country. Many bachelor’s degree holders cannot [...]
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November 5, 2008
VietNamNet Bridge – VND500 million ($31,000) is how much Song Lam Nghe An football club is reportedly willing to part with in the hope it can keep star striker Van Quyen for two more years. Striker Van QuyenVietNamNet Bridge – VND500 million ($31,000) is how much Song Lam Nghe An football club is reportedly willing [...]
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TPG willing to invest $1 billion in Olympus
A disassembled Olympus camera and its parts are seen in this illustrative photograph taken in Tokyo November 24, 2011. Private equity firm TPG Capital is willing to invest about $1 billion in Japan’s Olympus Corp in a joint deal with Sony Corp or another suitor circling the scandal-hit firm, a person familiar with TPG’s thinking [...]
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