March 03, 2008
"Number of Asians of Chinese descent in the U.S. Chinese-Americans are the largest Asian group, followed by Filipinos (2.9 million), Asian Indians (2.7 million), Vietnamese (1.6 million), Koreans (1.5 million) and Japanese (1.2 million).", from U.S. Census Bureau Facts for Feature: Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: May 2008 by PR Newswire (press release), NYHanoi does not mention promises to Church, but will "consider" its requests for nunciature
San Jose Eyes Little Saigon Name; Locals Don’t Seem to Mind
Vietnamese PM visits 3 European countries
Adoptive parents bring Vietnamese daughter home
Vietnamese inflation up 15.67% in February
Vietnamese Security Ministry Officials Interrogate Emigrants in Poland
Little Saigon' name draws protest outside San Jose City Hall
2,500 voices call for 'Little Saigon'
French billionaire Pinault forms Vietnam fund
Japan warship collides with freighter in Vietnam
Japanese destroyer collides with Cambodian freighter in Vietnam port, no injuries
Fresh Produce Vietnam takes place on 2-4 April 2008 in Ho Chi Minh City
"Vietnam remains a popular choice for foreign investment, with many multinationals, especially Japanese, eager to take advantage of the country's young and famously diligent workforce.", from Tough lessons as global shocks shatter economic complacency by The Financial Times, UK
"As part of its activities in Vietnam, Providential has been hosting seminars in conjunction with the Nasdaq Stock Market, the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry and leading U.S. investment banking firms, to help Vietnamese companies go public and raise capital through the U.S. financial markets.", from Providential Holdings Signs Joint Venture Agreements With Russian Conglomerate by PR-USA.net (press release), Bulgaria
US Envoy: NKorea Should Emulate Vietnam
Pinault's Artemis, Openasia to invest 225 mln usd to buy stakes in Vietnam cos
"Granted, if retailers have to admit to selling fish from Vietnam, China or another foreign country, they may not get the volume of business they want.", from Reveal country-of-origin by Press-Register - al.com, AL
"For example, there’s a barbershop I favor in Burke, VA, operated by Vietnamese immigrants, where I’ve gotten haircuts for the last 12 years.", from Trucks at Work Blog by Fleet Owner (subscription)
Waterfall dry due to hydropower, deforestation
"But if the Vietnamese had wanted to release this civilian-bomber because his father was admiral of the Pacific, they hardly needed the son's permission.", from I Agree With Gloria Steinem! by Lew Rockwell, CA
Known for his TV work, Board Store GM’s Vietnam service gets overlooked
Japanese MSDF destroyer collides slightly with freighter in Vietnam port
S.Korea's Bridge Sec to buy into Vietnam broker
Vietnam to host ASEAN women's soccer championship in Oct.
Vietnam PM leaves for Britain, Ireland, Germany
NKorea could learn from Vietnam, says US nuclear envoy
Vietnam reports two more bird flu-hit provinces
Vietnam Vet Brings Memorial Center To Memorial Wall
Pangasius Aquaculture Dialogue meeting set for March in Vietnam
ADVENTURE IN VIETNAM
Vietnam seizes thousands of smuggled pangolins
CapitaLand to set up US$300 mln fund in Vietnam
Vietnam shipping industry targets 10% world market share
10,000 workers strike at Vietnamese plant that makes shoes for NikeVU
"PANTECH Group Holdings Bhd is targeting to set up its first overseas manufacturing plant in Vietnam this year in an effort to capture more sales.", from Pantech’s first overseas plant by Malaysia Star, Malaysia
Interview with VTV (Vietnam)
Vietnamese domestic construction steel prices soaring
San Jose's Considering of Name no Big Deal in Little Saigon
