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Friday 
Thu+' sa'u
01/26/2001

"HANOI: A rash of fatal traffic accidents marred the Lunar New Year holiday in Vietnam, claiming 68 lives in the first three days of the festive shutdown alone, official media reported.", from AFP Asia-Pacific news summary on Friday, January 26 by AFP

"The campaign's TV and radio ads have been produced in English and Spanish. Print ads have been produced in English, Spanish, Cambodian, Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese.", from Sharon Davis Introduces Ads For Children's Health Care By KPIX - BCN

"Jackie Nguyen, a 17-year-old kung-fu fan from Sunnyvale, gave tickets to the Chinese film as a 35th-anniversary gift to her parents, who were born in Vietnam. ", from `Crouching Tiger' capturing big U.S. audience BY GLENN LOVELL , San Jose Mercury News

"Saudi Arabia have been drawn against Vietnam, Mongolia and Bangladesh and are expected to qualify for the second stage.", from Soccer-Saudis chase Santrac by Reuters

"The Mekong basin region, comprising Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Vietnam and the southern Chinese province of Yunnan, have been working to better harness the potential of their common market of 240 million people.", from Mekong nations launch first scientific, research alliance by AFP

"Foreign investors choose to expand operations outside Indonesia like Vietnam, Cambodia and Malaysia, but they have no plans to close their factories in the country, he said.", from Indonesian Shoe Makers Optimistic About Increase in Export by Asia Pulse

"The company will invest a total of 1 billion yen (US$8.6 million) in two plants in Thailand and Vietnam to increase capacity 140 per cent over the current level.", from Briefing Asia Automotive Jan 26, 2001 by Asia Pulse

"In October, the second trade delegation will tour Vietnam, Cambodia, and Indonesia to sell kitchen utensils, machinery, metal and stationary products, among others.", from Korean City of Taegu to Send 2 Trade Missions Abroad This Year by Asia Pulse

"The festival also includes a variety of mostly Asian food served at 16 booths, including Mandarin, Cantonese, Hawaiian, Thai, Vietnamese, Philippine and Japanese food. ", from All Things Asian by  Las Vegas Review-Journal

"With the proliferation of submarines in Southeast Asia, the Udaloys or their technology could be offered to Russia's allies in Vietnam and India.", from A Telling Choice By Aaron Ortiz, Special to ABCNEWS.com

"Today-Sunday, Jan. 26-28: Vietnamese New Year Celebration at 3795 Fairmount Avenue in City Heights. Today, 5-10 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; and Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. It will feature traditional music and folk dance, and ethnic food. ", from Celebrations to mark Year of the Snake By Angela Lau , UNION-TRIBUNE STAFF WRITER 

VIETNAM BUDDHISTS HAIL NEW YEAR CALLING FOR DEMOCRACY, HUMAN RIGHTS
Free Speech Limits Tested in Little Saigon
Pham says videotaping out of order
Vietnamese community to mark Lunar New Year
Pho Lemongrass
Key donors give Hanoi a cautious yes vote
Holiday Advisory:China; India and Vietnam closed Fri
Rice Paper holds treats
Road deaths mar Vietnam's Lunar New Year
Vietnam's old guard pushes for younger members in government
Picture: A young beggar sleeps on the streets of the capital Hanoi
LAW REFORM BOOSTS SOCIAL PROGRESS
VIET NAM PLANNING TO ENCOURAGE HIGHER FOREIGN INVESTMENT
CINNAMON AREAS TO BE EXPANDED TO MEET EXPORT DEMANDS
STITCHES IN TIME SAVE THE VILLAGE THAT LOST THE THREAD
RESORTS SPROUT LIKE PALMS IN MUI NE
IN THE PEACE OF THE PLACE OF PAGODAS
FREEWHEELING DOWN THAT HIGHWAY OF OUR HISTORY
OFFERING UP THE BEST OF TRADITIONS
SUCCESS OF A PRIVATE WOOD PROCESSING COMPANY

Thursday 
Thu+' na(m
01/25/2001

"...``Green Dragon'' reveals the lives of Vietnamese refugees in U.S. camps after the war and ...", from Fresh views clear air at Sundance By Todd McCarthy, Daily Variety Chief Film Critic

"The Indonesian Footwear Producers Association (Aprisindo) has denied rumors that some foreign footwear companies have uprooted their businesses in
Indonesia and relocated them to Vietnam.", from Foreign Footwear Makers Not Moving From Indonesia: Association by Asia Pulse

"Aces plans to obtain licenses soon in Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Cambodia, Myanmar, Vietnam and Laos, Adi said. ", from INTERVIEW:Indonesia Satellite Venture Gets India License By I Made Sentana Of DOW JONES NEWSWIRES

"Siemens' director of marketing said the company is now focusing on Iran, Vietnam, Malaysia and China.", from Siemens Pakistan Wins Cement Service Orders Worth US$6 MLN by Asia Pulse

""We still have problems with overcompliance on the part of Brazil, Colombia and Vietnam," and slow retention by other producers, he said. ", from ACPC Says Has Achieved 88% Compliance With Retention Plan by Dow Jones

Teen's murder linked to Ecstasy trafficking 
Holiday Advisory:China; Singapore and Vietnam closed Thur
Race to strengthen Vietnam's steel industry
Picture: A fashionable young Vietnamese couple pose next to a Buddha statue for a New Year's photo in central Hanoi
VIET NAM ATTENDS AAPP'S 1ST CONFERENCE
USD 98.7 MILLION PLANNED FOR RURAL PUBLIC HEALTHCARE DEVELOPMENT
NEW GAS FLOW SOON AS VIET NAM TAPS ITS  ESTIMATED 2,200 BILLION CU.M. POTENTIAL
MADE-IN-VIETNAM BICYCLES EXPORTED TO JAPAN AND EUROPE
VIET NAM SEEKS NEW FUELS
MUSIC MAESTRO CONDUCTS HERSELF WELL
THE BEAT IS ON FOR A NEW OLD-STYLE MUSIC
VINAMILK, AN OUTSTANDING SUCCESS
THE BATTLE OF BEACHES JUST WON'T COOL DOWN
ANCIENT CRAFT FINDS MODERN EXPRESSION
WHEN LETTING YOUR HAIR DOWN MEANS KEEPING IT UNDER WRAPS

Wednesday
Thu+' tu+
01/24/2001

"In Hanoi, Vietnamese authorities largely succeeded in efforts to stamp out often deadly firecrackers and motorbike races that have punctuated the "Tet" festival in the past", from Parades, parties, protests greet arrival of Year of the Snake by AFP

"India and Indonesia, despite being ACPC members, are way behind on implementing the original plan, despite the recent retention program adopted by lead robusta exporter and non-ACPC member, Vietnam. ", from ACPC Mtg Likely To Increase Retention Compliance Focus By Catherine Hunter OF DOW JONES NEWSWIRES

"FOOTBALL: WC2002 Asia Group 10 Vietnam v Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia vs. Mongolia ", from AFP sports diary for February 2001 by AFP

"There are similar celebrations in Japan, Korea, and Vietnam known as the Lunar New Year or the Spring Festival, according to www.web-holidays.com.", from Find Out Your Chinese Zodiac Sign by KITV HawaiiChannel.com

"Vietnam, Thailand, Pakistan, and China have offered to sell rice to the NFA. ", from Thailand May Lower Rice Offer To Philippines To Ease Stk by Dow Jones

"Celebrations of the event -- also marked by Koreans and Vietnamese -- will also be held in Los Angeles, New York, Seattle, Chicago and other US cities with large Asian communities.", from San Francisco prepares for Chinese New Year by AFP

"Meanwhile, at least five toy makers were reportedly considering moving their factories to Vietnam, India or China for worse security and unconducive policy of the government.", from Trade Ministry Denies Reports of Industrialists Leaving Indonesia by Asia Pulse

"India and Indonesia, despite being ACPC members, are way behind on implementing the original plan, despite the recent retention program adopted by lead robusta exporter and non-ACPC member, Vietnam. ", from ACPC Coffee Mtg To Focus On Total Retention Compliance By Catherine Hunter Of DOW JONES NEWSWIRES

"Vietnamese Spring Festival And Parade, Saturday, Jan. 27 and Sunday, Jan. 28, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. A celebration of the lunar new year  featuring Vietnamese arts and crafts, music, martial art demonstrations, food and children's games. Parade, Jan. 28, 10 a.m. to noon. Market Street between St. John and San Carlos Streets. Free. Parkside Hall and Civic Auditorium, San Jose. 408-262-1391.", from Lunar New Year events by BayArea.com

A happy new Year of the Snake
Illegal workers caught
Exhibit Follows Vietnamese Girl
Holiday Advisory: China; Singapore and Vietnam closed Wed
Barbecued pork Hanoi-style
BÁNH MÌ SPECIALISTS
Fast food, Vietnamese style
LUNAR NEW YEAR EVENTS (1/24/2001)

Tuesday 
Thu+' ba
01/23/2001

"Even as they become Westernized, many people of Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean--and to some extent, Japanese--descent still embrace some of the ancient beliefs. ", from In Dragon Babies, Greater Pride and Joy by OFELIA CASILLAS BEVERLY BEYETTE of  LOS ANGELES TIMES

"The group is also known to have defaced sites of the governments of China, Kuwait, Romania, Georgia, and Vietnam. ", from Hackers Mar 26 Government Sites by  NewsBytes

"World number-two producer Vietnam, which has observer status at the ACPC, only announced recently that its producers would play ball.", from Bleak coffee outlook forces producers to mull OPEC-style quotas by AFP

"Vietnam: Markets, banks, businesses and government offices close. ", from Holiday Advisory by Dow Jones

"Asian countries particularly Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Japan should be tapped for expansion of markets, Lakshminarayan said while adding Australia should was more or less a virgin market for Indian software companies.", from US Slowdown Won T Affect Indian Software Exports:Govt by Asia Pulse

"Opium poppy reduction in Vietnam was reduced by 90% over the past decade. ", from UN Drug Report Sees Less Cocaine, Heroin Use Worldwide by AP

"Other MediaCorp productions nominated include: an episode of "Up front with Najib", with guest star American comedian Rob Schneider in the talkshow-interview category;the documentary "Down Syndrome... I am Stephen", in the Best News Documentary or Special category; and Channel NewsAsia's programme "Millennium Challenge: Vietnam", in the Best News Analysis or Commentary category. ", from MediaCorp's Kids Central programme strikes gold in New York by  Television Corporation of Singapore

"VISUALS:     New advertising will be unveiled, including General Market and Spanish-language television and radio ads; General Market and Spanish-language outdoor ads; and General Market,  Spanish-language and Asian-language print ads in Cambodian, Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese.", from First Lady and State Health Officials to Unveil New Advertising Campaign for Healthy Families and Medi-Cal for Children by Today News

"For instance, Daly printed his campaign literature in six languages: Vietnamese, Tagalog, Russian, Chinese, Spanish and English. ", from  A Chance to Act  After leading protests at City Hall, S.F.'s junior supervisor gets an inside look by Rachel Gordon, Chronicle Staff Writer 

Catholics welcome Vietnamese priests
Vietnam Religious Leaders Call For Freedom
Slithering into the new year
Firecrackers have a place in New Year
How the Year of the Snake came to be
Thousands ready for Chinese New Year
Cakes for Tet Say Happy New Year
Bundles of Gratitude Keep Bakery Busy
Vietnamese nationals to be sent home
Of Rice and Men
Vietnam phone firm sees $2.21 bln investment need
Vietnam welcomes Brockport outpost
ASIA: Flourishing trade in snake meat leaves rats free to rampage
Year of the Snake hits home in town of viper eateries
Vietnamese snake trade triggers rat population explosion
AN UNBELIEVABLE VIETNAMESE `UNTOUR':14 NIGHTS WITH AIR, STARTING AT $1,587!
PARTY, NATIONAL ASSEMBLY AND GOVERNMENT LEADERS MAKE LUNAR NEW YEAR VISITS
PRESIDENT SENDS GREETINGS FOR LUNAR NEW YEAR
DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER LEAVES FOR WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM
VIET NAM SETS PRIORITIES FOR SAFER FOOD
TEN-YEAR-OLD WORLD CHESS CHAMPION
THE LOW COST THAT BRINGS HIGH LISS TO NEWLY-WEDS
WHEN ''WE DO'' MEANT THEY DID-DOWN TO THE LAST DETAIL
AN OLD MUSIC FORM TAKES A LARGE BOW
THE PEACE OF THE SKY IS ALL THEIRS
THE PULL OF THE RIVER STAYS EVER STRONG

Monday 
Thu+' hai
01/22/2001

"Lee said more than 2,000 years of Confucianist indoctrination made people in Singapore, Korea, Japan, Taiwan, China and Vietnam averse to risk. ", from Singapore's Lee Says Bankruptcy Laws Hurt Entrepreneurs by AP

"A similar number were killed in northern and northeastern Thailand this summer in record flooding that also submerged large parts of Cambodia, Vietnam and Laos. -0- 22/01/01 04-59G ", from Woman Drowns As Fresh Floods Hit Southern Thailand by AP

"The chairman of the Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan [REAP] Shahzad Ali Malik, said that the Philippines government plans to import 200,000 metric tonnes rice by the end of April on a government to government basis. He said that Thailand, Vietnam and China are also strong contenders to supply rice.", from Pakistan Rice Exporters Team to Visit Philippines on Jan 27 by ASIA PULSE

"The daily said that in Asia, only China, India and Vietnam had Su-30 aircraft. ", from Malaysia Likely To Buy Russian Jet Fighters - Report by AP

"Vietnam also called for political and economic stability in the Philippines -- a fellow member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.", from Economy and squeaky clean government Arroyo's priorities: observers by AFP

"Tajikistan, Vietnam and Mongolia are much poorer than India in terms of per capita income, but women in these countries can expect to live longer.", from UN report underlines harsh fate of Indian women by AFP

"? Green Dragon (Drama, English/Vietnamese dialogue, color, no rating, 1:55) REVIEW-FILM-DRAGON ", from Reuters/Variety Entertainment Reviews -- January 22  By Reuters

"Other prominent appointees include a Vietnamese, Monsignor Francois Xavier Nguyen Van Thuan, a career Vatican churchman. Communists sent him to jail and then internment camps after taking over his country in 1975.", from John Paul shapes group that will pick successor by Associated Press

"The Humanities Faculty at Khon Kaen focuses on the Lao, Chinese and Vietnamese languages .", from Knowledge key to good relations by The Nation (Thailand)

Vietnam Buddhist sect leader jailed for five years
Refugee saga ''Green Dragon''  loses way
Councilman Whose Restaurant Drew Protesters Sues City
Vietnam congratulates Bush
Hanoi hopes for political stability in Philippines
Vietnam holds talks with Iraq to buy crude oil-source
Vietnam '01 Foreign Direct Invest May Exceed '00 - Report
Picture: After buying their new year's tree a Vietnamese father and son hang onto their  motorbike...
Picture: Hanoians carrying kumquat trees drive along a roadway into the center of the city...
Islands Vietnamese celebrate lunar new year  in Kapiolani Park
SYMPATHY FOR MONGOLIA FOLLOWING KILLER SNOW STORMS
VIET NAM HOPES FOR STABLE PHILIPPINES
NEW PHILIPPINE PRESIDENT CONGRATULATED
PRESIDENT VISITS SCIENTISTS AND ARTISTS FOR TET
TRUONG SA SOLDIERS MAKE FINE FARMERS
CHINESE CORP. TO PROVIDE EQUIPMENT TO BINH DUONG'S FLOATING GLASS FACTORY
VIET NAM ATTENDS MEETING OF ASIA-PACIFIC PARLIAMENTARIANS FORUM
THE VIETNAMESE ZODIAC
SAYING IT SIMPLY WITH THE FLOWERS OF THE FESTIVAL
CHANGE OF THE CELESTIAL GUARD BRINGS LUCK
GOVERNMENT IDENTIFIES URGENT REORM TASKS
PRE-TET FOOD, FLOWER PRICES UP
OUT OF THE JUNGLE AND INTO THE CLASSROM FOR A NEW LIFE
VISITORS SAY ''WE LIKE VIETNAMESE TET''
LUC NGAN LITCHIS

Sunday 
Chu'a Nha^.t
01/21/2001

"Francois Xavier Nguyen Van Thuan: Nguyen Van Thuan, 72, is president of the Pontifical Council of Justice and Peace, dealing in such social and economic issues as Third World debt. The Vietnamese-born archbishop was jailed after communists took over Saigon in 1975, then sent to internment camps before being allowed to travel to Rome in 1988.", from Brief Bios of New Cardinals by AP

"Among the names made public Sunday, Nguyen Van Thuan, 72, was jailed by the Vietnamese after the  Communists took over Saigon in 1975, then sent to internment camps before being allowed to travel to Rome in 1988. ", from Pope Names 37 New Cardinals By FRANCES D'EMILIO, Associated Press Writer

"EAST SAN JOSE CARNEGIE BRANCH -- "Celebrate TET! Vietnamese New Year," Jan. 31, 4:30 p.m. An event featuring food, stories, puppet show, and a traditional dance. 1102 E. Santa Clara St. (408) 998-2069. EMPIRE BRANCH --  "Celebrate TET! Vietnamese New Year," Feb. 1, 4:30 p.m. An event featuring food, stories, puppet show, and  a traditional dance. 491 E. Empire St. (408) 286-5627.", from Kid Stuff-South Bay Through Feb. 4  By KPIX - BCN

"Vietnamese babies were around £10,600.", from How to buy a baby in 30 minutes By Charlotte Edwardes, Chris Hastings and Susan Bisset of The Telegraph

"For Mai Pham, the owner of Lemon Grass Restaurant and the La Bou cafe chain, the crisis has carried her thoughts even further.", from Out of darkness come cosmic questions By Deb Kollars of The Sacramento Bee Staff Writer

"Vietnamese Handicapped Support Group, recreation, discussion  and cultural activities to promote the physical and emotional well-being of Orange County's Vietnamese- American adults with disabilities, celebrates the Vietnamese New Year, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Westview Services, 8295 Westminster Blvd., Room 135, Westminster. Traditional foods and activities. Friends/families welcome. Call Dr. An Van Le, (714) 850-8408, or Trinh Thu Cuc, (714) 894-5134. Web site: www.geocities.com/vhsg94/vhsg.html ", from Prepare for power problems By DIANE RODECKER, Special to the O.C. Register

Vietnamese Americans crown Miss Ao Dai
Culture of sharing
For Tet, Little Saigon's Partying Hearty
Year Of The Snake celebrations
Lunar New Year Is Time to Bond With the Family
In Question: Nguyen Qui Duc
A Photographer's Journey
Saddam Calls for Enhanced Relations with Vietnam
Iraqi deputy premier receives Vietnamese counterpart, holds cooperation talks
Iraqi leader Saddam Husayn says Vietnamese friendship "precious"
Vietnamese delegation received by Saddam Husayn
Sadam meets Vietnamese Deputy Premier Nguyen Cong Tan
Saddam Hussein praises Vietnam
New air link to Laos and Vietnam soon
Lee Uk Provides Vietnamese with Hope
Vietnam Museum Dedicated to a Culture Lost in Time The Champa empire thrived for 1,000 years until the 15th century
DEFENCE MINISTER RECEIVES CHINESE AMBASSADOR
PARTY LEADER PAYS NEW YEAR VISIT TO HA TAY PROVINCE
SALUTING THE FLAG POLE OF HIGH PRIDE
TRADITIONAL LUNAR FESTIVALS IN VIET NAM
TERNATIONAL AIR ROUTE LINKING THAILAND, LAOS AND VIET NAM TO BE OPENED
Picture: Pope John Paul II receives Vietnamese Archbishop F.X. Nguyn van Thuan
Picture: Vietnamese archbishop Nguyen Van Thuan F. S., President of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace

Saturday 
Thu+' ba?y
01/20/2001

"On Saturday, dancers in traditional lion and dragon costumes paraded through businesses in Vietnam Plaza on Belknap Street in Haltom City. They will do it again Jan. 28, and everyone is welcome to watch, said Binh Do, manager of Vietnam Plaza Grocery Store.", from Year of the Snake By Terry Lee Goodrich, Star-Telegram Staff Writer

"The center offers walk-in services as well as a telephone hotline where workers can hear information in Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Thai and Vietnamese.", from Center opens in Los Angeles to aid garment workers By ANDREA CAVANAUGH, Associated Press Writer

"Tet in Seattle: The Vietnamese Lunar New Year Festival today and tomorrow celebrates family, new beginnings and marks the 25th anniversary of the Vietnamese community in Seattle. The event features dragon dances, children's programs, concerts, martial arts demonstrations, costume presentations and a ball. Events 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, dance at 9 p.m. and 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Seattle Center venues, Seattle. Free daytime events; ball $20 in  advance, $28 at door (206-706-2658 or 206-684-7200 and on  the Web at www.seattlecenter.com.)", from Family Datebook by The Seattle Times

Vietnamese New Year Enlivens Westminster
'Dido' is new Vietnam coach
Vietnamese Flight Defies Embargo
Vietnam breaks UN air embargo to fly aid to Iraq
Vietnam sends first plane to Baghdad
Vietnam issues business decree
Vietnamese Delegation in Iraq for Promotion of Relations
Vietnamese Flight Defies Embargo
Photo exhibit traces odyssey of Vietnamese girl caught in napalm bombing in 1972
PRESIDENT VISITS NORTHERN HUNG YEN AND NINH BINH PROVINCES
KYRGYZSTAN PRESIDENT HAILS VIET NAM'S DEVELOPMENT
VIET NAM AIRLINES DELIVERS FOOD, MEDICINE, MEDICAL EQUIPMENT TO IRAQ
FISHERIES SECTOR DEVELOPS IN MEKONG DELTA PROVINCES
VIET NAM LOOKS TO HIGH BENEFITS FROM BTA RATIFICATION
LEADERS CONTINUE THEIR ROUND OF TET VISITS
AGENT ORANGE VICTIMS GIVEN HELP
MORE INVESTMENT PLANNED FOR SALT INDUSTRY 
JAPAN LEADS FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT IN VIET NAM
Picture: President Saddam Hussein, right, and Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen  Cong Tan
Picture: An elderly Vietnamese gentleman shops for a kumquat tree
Picture: An elderly Vietnamese vendor makes her way down a street selling traditional Lunar New Year

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