January 17, 2005
"Dinh Thi Thu was shocked when doctors told her she was carrying the foetus, according to Nguyen Ngoc Tai, the director of the Vietnam-Cuba Friendship Hospital in Quang Binh province, 400 kilometres south of Hanoi.", from Woman carrying 50-year-old foetus by Sydney Morning Herald."A fishing boat that in 1981 carried 15 Vietnamese citizens away from their country in search of freedom is embarking on another voyage this week. ", from Boat a symbol of the lure of freedom by Monica Rodriguez , Staff Writer of Pasadena Star-News.
"Active in six states, the alliance reaches out to children, beginning with sixth graders, and works with families, schools, and neighborhood programs to “bridge multiple worlds” and build university/community partnerships that open the academic pipeline to youth of all backgrounds, including those of African, Chinese, Filipino, Latino, European, Japanese, Cambodian, Vietnamese, and Native American descent.", from Community collaborations receive nearly $1 million from Kellogg Foundation by Jennifer McNulty, UC Santa Cruz Currents
"Spanish-speaking interpreters are most in demand throughout the state. Portuguese ranks second, followed by Arabic, Bosnian, Vietnamese and Cambodian.", from More money sought to hire interpreters by AP.
Picture: PRAYERS: The Venerable Thich Phuoc Tan, from Quang Minh Vietnamese Buddhist temple, at the opening of the exhibition centre.
"They are: Food Bank of Monterey County, $5,000; Gateway Center, $1,500; Longtimer's/Life in the Art, $500; Mid Coast Fire Brigade, $1,000; MPC Vietnamese Student Association, $250; Salvation Army Monterey Peninsula, $2,000; Soledad Center Health Care District Foundation, $2,000; and Unity Care Group-Cherish Care Center, $3,750.", from Groups donate to lung association by Monterey County Herald.
"Those whose culinary tastes are more Asian than Italian - often, it seems, scrappier defense lawyers and public defenders - frequent the Vietnamese noodle bistros in the area, where a bowl of pho, beef noodle soup, costs $4", from Divided They May Be in Court, United in the Pursuit of Lunch by SABRINA TAVERNISE, The New York Times.
"LAO BAO, Vietnam In an era of divisiveness, it is heartening to see one part of the world, the Greater Mekong subregion, moving toward greater integration and harmonization.", from On the Mekong, a new era quietly takes shape by Rajat M. Nag, International Herald Tribune.
Vietnamese 5% brokens jumped $12 from last month to $247/t, FOB.", from It's advantage India as grain prices rise in export markets by The Economic Times.
"Janette Jones and Judy Griffin will give a presentation on their recent trip to Vietnam, where they worked with orphans and in children's medical centers, during the fellowship potluck at 5:30 p.m. today, Jan. 15, at United Methodist Church of Anacortes, 2201 H Ave. 360-293-0604.", from Religion in the Area by Skagit Valley Herald.
Satellite loss cuts telephone links to Antarctic, areas of Pacific by AFP.
"Korean men, for their part, married 13,373 Chinese, 1,403 Vietnamese, 1,242 Japanese and 944 Filipino women, with Western women barely getting a look in.", from Japanese Top List of Korean Women's Foreign Spouses by Chosun Ilbo.
Court to Hear Appeals from Imprisoned Vietnam Church Leaders
Bird Flu Spreads Across Vietnam
Bird flu spreads to 18 localities in Vietnam
Fears bird flu has spread across Vietnam
Vietnam Money-Rates ease, to firm later on investment need
Memories of Vietnam reunion photo
Polish prime minister visits Vietnam to boost ties
Vietnam's First Online Gaming Service Launched
Vietnam's Investment Info Becomes Accessible
Vietnamese efforts to reach U.S. shown
Vietnam Money-Rates ease, to firm later on investment need
Kennedy criticizes Iraq war as 'Bush's Vietnam'
After 37 years, medal arrives for Vietnam veteran
Vietnam's Moc Bai Zone Paves Way For Investment With Incentives
Vietnam's Vinaconex Share Sale Faces Trouble
Vietnam sets dollar/dong rate 15,741 for Jan 17
Vietnam War-era U.S. Memorandum to S. Korea Declassified
King's stand on Vietnam War echoes
Vietnam Needs US$19 BLN For 2005 Goals
Vietnam Ben Tre Province Attracts Additional Investment
Singapore Government Helps Vietnamese Student Go To Stanford University
Italy : ACIMIT's Italian textile machinery workshop at HO CHI Min City
Soldier Who Died in Vietnam Remembered at Funeral
Reception marks 55th anniversary of China-Vietnam diplomatic ties
Olympus Pacific - Bong Mieu update - Step out and infill drilling expands Ho Gan deposit
Vietnamese Newspaper Highlights - Jan 17, 2005
