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?
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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
Vietnam’s SEO Reform Efforts Get US$630 Million
12.15.09 - The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved US$630 million in financial support for Vietnam to further reform its state-owned enterprises (SEOs). The multi-tranche financing facility will help an effort to make SEOs more efficient, profitable and transparent in order to spur economic growth and open up opportunities for the private sector. The government has been … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s SEO Reform Efforts Get US$630 Million
Influential Vietnamese: Bill Nguyen of Lala Media (Now Apple)
Yesterday night, The New York Times and Wall Street Journal broke the news that Apple has acquired Lala Media, an online music service based in Palo Alto, California. Lala allows users to legally stream music, much like popular music services, Pandora and Last.fm. What sets Lala apart is that it allows users to upload their music and share their playlist with other users. … [Read more...] about Influential Vietnamese: Bill Nguyen of Lala Media (Now Apple)
Bad Economy, Good Vietnam
12.04.09—The 16th Consultative Group (CG) Meeting in Hanoi ends with more than 8 billion USD for Vietnam’s official development assistance (ODA) program. Carries under the mission of “Regaining rapid and sustainable economic growth”, the two-day meeting attracts more than 500 participants worldwide from business circles, government agencies, donors and mass media. The World … [Read more...] about Bad Economy, Good Vietnam