01.09.2010 – A group of American congressional representatives, including Vietnamese American Congressman Cao Quang Anh Joseph of Louisiana, visited Vietnam last week. Congressman Cao attended a meeting with Vietnam's Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Thanh Son at the Government Guest House in Hanoi on January 5, 2010. The purpose of the trip was to see firsthand and … [Read more...] about First Vietnamese American Congressman Visited Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City
Small Steps Taken to Curb Industrial Waste as Pollution in HCMC Worsens
11.25.09 – Ho Chi Minh City’s (HCMC) officials inspected 345 businesses in early November and subsequently ordered shutdown of power to 51 businesses when inspectors discovered that wastewater and exhaust gas at those firms were at least more than five times above legal limits for normal waste and three times for harmful waste. According to Thanh Nien News, the Department of … [Read more...] about Small Steps Taken to Curb Industrial Waste as Pollution in HCMC Worsens
China vs. Vietnam: For a Rising Asia
11.15.09 - Vietnam surpassed 40 Asian countries such as India, Japan, South Korea, and Saudi Arabia to claim second place after China at the 2009 Asian Indoor Games (AIG). Host Vietnam collected 94 medals, including 42 gold, 30 silver and 22 bronze compared to China’ 48, 25, and 19, respectively. The 2009 AIG was the last sport event before it merges with the Asian Martial … [Read more...] about China vs. Vietnam: For a Rising Asia
HCMC’s Congestion as an Opportunity to Refocus
11.11.09 - According to Thanh Nien News, the Vietnamese government has temporarily suspended issuing business licenses to congested areas in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) in an attempt to alleviate the city's worsening traffic. Businesses that attract crowds like supermarkets, foreign language centers and possibly wedding service providers will be restricted. In addition, parking … [Read more...] about HCMC’s Congestion as an Opportunity to Refocus
Vietnam Approved $1.25 Billion Metro Line in Ho Chi Minh City
According to the Dow Jones Newswires, the Vietnamese government has approved plans to build an underground metro line in Ho Chi Minh City at a cost of $1.247 billion, the Ministry of Transportation said Friday. Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Sinh Hung has approved the project being funded using loans from three foreign banks, the ministry said in a statement. Vietnam will … [Read more...] about Vietnam Approved $1.25 Billion Metro Line in Ho Chi Minh City