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?
Business & Economy
US Report on Vietnam Economy
12.05.09 The US Department of State did a recent update on information about Vietnam on October 2009 [1]. There are many positive glances at the country indicating that it's still growing at an amazing despite the recession that is troubling many parts of the world: GDP (2008): $84.98 billion. Real growth rate: 6.23% (2008); 3.9% (the first 6 months of 2009 year-on-year). Per … [Read more...] about US Report on Vietnam Economy
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
Vietnam’s economic resiliency: a symptom of strength or weakness?
Guest Author: Long S. Le, University of Houston 11.07.09 - Vietnam’s economy is showing resiliency. The country’s GDP has rebounded to 5.76 per cent in the third quarter, whereas the economy grew 3.9 per cent in the first half of this year. Opportunely, the Vietnamese government forecasts that the economic growth in the fourth quarter will be more than 6.5 per cent, meaning … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s economic resiliency: a symptom of strength or weakness?
Current lack of jobs for Vietnamese graduates
11.02.09 - In the current economic downturn, many Vietnamese face unemployment problems, among them are the recent college graduates. Many recent graduates fail to find jobs that fit their college trainings and must accept any job available to them including delivering, receptionist, or tutoring while waiting for other opportunities to come. Students in the social science … [Read more...] about Current lack of jobs for Vietnamese graduates