Noel - as Christmas is called in Vietnam - is the second most celebrated holiday in this country. These days, as the country economy is turning high, the Noel celebration of Vietnam’s young population can be seen in many different forms - the streets are filled with light, churches are decorated and attracted many parishioners and visitors, and there're many Christmas services … [Read more...] about Noel – How Vietnam celebrates Christmas
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Building A Golf Paradise in Vietnam
Golf is often dubbed as the sport of the rich and privileged. That's why a recent New York Times article took me by surprise, stating that there is a "proliferation" of golf courses in Vietnam. Apparently Vietnam is to construct over 140 golf courses across the country. This number closely approaches the almost 200 golf courses in South Korea. For a country that has only … [Read more...] about Building A Golf Paradise in Vietnam
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
Ketsana Aftermath: Fears of Disease Outbreak Mounting
Though the attention of the media often focuses on direct impact of natural disasters, like the number killed or houses destroyed, less attention is given to after effects. Often times, the destruction that comes after a disaster, such as disease, famine, job losses, and depletion of natural resources, can be much more devastating than the direct impact of the disaster … [Read more...] about Ketsana Aftermath: Fears of Disease Outbreak Mounting
IMF May Revise GDP Growth Estimate Upward for Vietnam
Vietnam’s gross domestic product expanded 5.8 percent in the third quarter from a year earlier, up from 4.5 percent in the previous three months, according to figures this week from the General Statistics Office in Hanoi. The government is targeting growth of at least 5 percent for the year. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) revised growth for 2009 to 4.6 percent as … [Read more...] about IMF May Revise GDP Growth Estimate Upward for Vietnam