Welcome to the year of the Tiger, 4707 on the Lunar calendar. Looking back at the last ten years (4697 to 4707, if you will), the country that has been most tiger-like is Vietnam. Of course, I am referring to the term “Asian Tiger,” given to the economic power houses Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and South Korea. But if Vietnam is a tiger, it’s still a baby with a lot of … [Read more...] about Vietnam the Baby Asian Tiger
Business & Tech
Not Enough Rice Export Deals for Vietnam
While it is still uncertain whether potential customers will buy its rice, Vietnam has to compete with the two new rivals. Vietnam rice export is in difficult situation with rice exporters gaining few commercial export deals. Vietnam Food Association (VFA) is concerned that if this situation continues, it is not only rice exports that will be severely affected, but will also … [Read more...] about Not Enough Rice Export Deals for Vietnam
Vietnam Announces Participation in 2010 Earth Hour
On Thursday, Vietnam officially announced its participation in World Wildlife Fund's (WWF) 2010 Earth Hour Campaign for the second time. WWF's Earth Hour Campaign raises awareness and addresses global warming issues. Earth Campaign urges participants to simply switch off a bulb for one hour on March 27th for energy conservation. In 2009, Vietnam joined the cause for its … [Read more...] about Vietnam Announces Participation in 2010 Earth Hour
Influential Vietnamese: Duy-Loan T. Le, Philanthropist
In April of 1975, Duy-Loan T. Le and her family left a war-torn Vietnam with only $100 to begin a new life in America. Her two sisters had to give up their education, and her father remained in Vietnam to provide financial means. Four years later — at the age of 16 — Duy-Loan graduated from her high school as a Valedictorian, and continued her education in University of Texas. … [Read more...] about Influential Vietnamese: Duy-Loan T. Le, Philanthropist
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