1.16.2010 — Events in Haiti have become somewhat of a blur. So much has happened in such a short period of time. The following are stats, figures, news clips, and photos that stood out to me. The death toll is astronomical and it is continually rising as more bodies are found and accounted for. Reports say some 50,000 bodies have been found and Haiti's Interior Minister … [Read more...] about Haiti Updates: Will Aid Come in Time?
Burning Bridges: Foreign Investors Receive Rewards and Punishments
1.12.2010 – Multiple news sources have reported heavily about the case of Daniela Marsilli and Tristan Freeman, the chief operating officer and chief financial officer of Qantas Airways Ltd.'s Vietnamese operation, JetStar Pacific, who are now permanent guests in Ho Chi Minh City until further notice. Since December 19, both executives along with JetStar Pacific's Vietnamese … [Read more...] about Burning Bridges: Foreign Investors Receive Rewards and Punishments
Is nuclear power a suitable choice for Vietnam?
A resolution regarding the implementation of the nuclear power project in Ninh Thuan was passed by the National Assembly on November 25, 2009. Other big projects to be implemented in Vietnam include Metro Hochiminh, Long Thanh airport, Van Phong container port, expressway projects, high speed railroad, and a telecommunication technology development project. All these projects … [Read more...] about Is nuclear power a suitable choice for Vietnam?
Volunteer in Vietnam: Vietnam Medical Assistance Program (VNMAP)
1.07.09 - by Guest Bloggers: MinhVan T. Tran, past participant of VNMAP medical assistance program, and Huan Tran, VNMAP's PR personnel This year (2009), The Vietnam Medical Assistance Program (VNMAP) selected Lam Dong, a province in the Western Highland, as its site for examining and treating patients. Each day our team worked in a different commune: one day in Lam Ha, … [Read more...] about Volunteer in Vietnam: Vietnam Medical Assistance Program (VNMAP)
Vietnam targets average GDP per capita US$ 2,100 by 2015
1.04.09 - By contributing author: Hang Nguyen earned her Master of Science degree in International Human Resources Management from the University of East Anglia, UK. Hang's longtime interest has been in the languages where she's worked as an English teacher at Hanoi University and translator for various books. According to Vietnamnet, the Ministry of Planning and Investment … [Read more...] about Vietnam targets average GDP per capita US$ 2,100 by 2015