June 24, 2008
"The beauty contest is to air live on NBC and to be simulcast on Telemundo from Vietnam July 13.", from Springer, Mel B. to co-host Miss Universe by UPIWilson Memorial graduate’s Vietnam documentary to air Thursday evening
"The beauties will auction off about 50 gifts, which they have brought from their home countries, to raise money for disadvantaged Vietnamese students, reported Vietnamese newspaper Thanh Nien Daily.", from First-time face-off by AsiaOne, Singapore
WHY VIETNAM NEEDS FREEDOM NOW
Vietnam's hard economic lesson for China
"IN a multi-coloured display of extravagance, the 80 Miss Universe entrants strutted their national costumes in Vietnam at the weekend.", from Miss Universe Australia's gown fails to stand out by The Melbourne Herald Sun, Australia
Vietnam suspends gold imports
Father flies from Singapore to Vietnam using son's passport
Daiwa May Raise Saigon Securities Stake to 10 Percent (Update1)
Vietnam halts gold imports as trade gap grows
UPDATE 1-Daiwa Securities to lift stake in Saigon Securities
Gary Glitter wants to finish album after release from Vietnamese prison
Gary Glitter to finish album after Vietnam prison: report
Bush Faces Tricky Balancing Act With Vietnamese PM Visit
Bush Discusses Trade, Human Rights with Vietnam's PM
Vietnam, U.S. sign agreement to improve food and drug safety
Vietnamese Guy Who Kicked McCain’s Ass For Five Years Endorses McCain
Several U.S. firms sign deals to invest in Vietnam
US, Vietnam launch talks for investment treaty
Cambodia's King Norodom Sihamoni visits Vietnam
The United States and Vietnam: Expanding Relations
Cambodian King arrives in Vietnam for official visit
Russian and Vietnamese businessmen to meet in Moscow on July 8
Bush sends aid to Philippines, praises Vietnam rights
"At issue is a proposed law that would require that ballots be translated into Chinese and Vietnamese in all elections in the city, not just municipal elections, but state and federal elections, as well. Its supporters say that without such a law, elderly Asian residents, with limited English skills, are effectively denied the right to vote.", from Naming rights by The Boston Globe
PRESS DIGEST - Vietnam newspapers - June 24
"Vietnamese man Thanh Nguyen, 25, Dang Loan, a 19-year Vietnamese woman, and Albanian men Artan Veliu, 31, and Julian Shaqiri, 27, all pleaded guilty.", from Eight people in court on drugs charges by Swindon Advertiser, UK
Vietnam: Workers prefer illegal strikes to Impotent labor unions
Vietnam spending cuts may not be enough to stop inflation
Bush holds talks with Vietnam, Philippines leaders
"University student To Cong Luan, who went to China last year and returned home in April in a vegetative state, died in his home town in southern Ninh Thuan province on Saturday, the Thanh Nien (Young People) daily said.", from Haemophiliac student dies after selling kidney by The Melbourne Herald Sun, Australia
Alcoa Signs Agreement In Vietnam For Alumina,Bauxite Projects
"Phan’s friends Thiep Le and Binh Ngo fled Vietnam in 1975 and ten years later named their first pho shop in honor of that epochal year.", from The Super Soup by Washingtonian.com, DC
UPDATE 1-Alcoa signs development pact with Vietnam
"Springfield's Asian Grille will be serving a dish called Bun Dan Bong Gai: stir-fried tofu and steamed broccoli served over vermicelli.", from Local Flavor: Life Through the Folklife Fest by The Express
"The latest range of products that include shoes and apparels will be showcased with the help of domestic distributor, Sang Company.", from Fila steps in domestic market by Fibre2fashion.com, India
Bush welcomes Vietnam's steps on religious freedom
"Think Spanish tapas, traditional English fry-ups to exotic Vietnamese delights and West African delicacies.", from A taste of Made in Deptford by News Shopper, UK
US, Vietnam to hold senior-level talks on economics, defense
"Bam-Bou is located at No.1 Percy Street (previously home to the legendary White Tower), an elegant Georgian town-house, furnished throughout in French-Vietnamese style. ", from Experienced Restaurant Manager Bam - Bou Restaurant by news.caterer.com, UK
Alcoa Sign Agreement with Vietnam's Premier Minerals Development Company
Alcoa Partners Mining Group To Develop Aluminum Industry In Vietnam
Vietnam suspends gold imports in move to ease growing trade deficit
Vietnam Bans Gold Imports
Little contagion risk from Vietnam problem-IMF
Vietnam to sell 300 bln dong bonds on June 27
McCain's Vietnam War Jailer: He Lied About Being Tortured - But I Would Vote For Him
Food poisoning hospitalises hundreds in Vietnam
LRI Relocating to Vietnam
Hyosung Opens creora® Plant In Vietnam, Liaison Office In India
EFT BioTech CEO to Visit Prime Minister of Vietnam to Further Discuss New Business Opportunities
Vietnam raises billet export tax to 10%
Vietnam: Country attains 6.6% GDP growth in six months
Mystery surrounds super-sized crop in central Vietnam
James J. Manion Jr., Business Leader And Vietnam Vet, Dies
Flint Journal Words from the Web: The topics: Traveling Vietnam War memorial; Swartz Creek child battling eye cancer; Gun control
China Southern Airlines to Put Off Freight Plan in Vietnam
Vietnam War vet perfected his culinary skills in Paris
Vietnam: Coffee Prices Rise 5 pct on Tighter Supplies
Vietnam plans to increase export duty on billet
Vietnam's higher 1H rice sales cap future deals
Vietnam`s Vinacomin to buy coal from Indonesia to fuel plant
Vietnam: Region’s special star apples go global
Scomi Marine to jointly operate product tankers in Vietnam
"To make this goal a reality, six universities in Vietnam are working with West Virginia University.", from WVU students create blog about cultural exchange in Southeast Asia by Media Newswire (press release), NY
"Box-Pak (M) Bhd, which manufactures corrugated boxes, will invest about US$3mil (RM9.78mil) in machinery and equipment for its third Vietnam factory, according to managing director Datuk Anthony See Teow Guan.", from Box-Pak to spend RM10mil on plant by The Malaysia Star
Daiwa May Raise Stake in Saigon Securities to 10% (Update2)
Tran Trong Duyet: Vietnamese Captor Endorses McCain
Alcoa, Vietnam exploring joint venture projects
Alcoa looking into deal with Vietnam refinery
Vietnam's Economic Malaise and Lessons for China, Part I
U.S.-Vietnam Cooperation on Economic Development, Trade and Investment
Bush praises Vietnam rights progress
President Bush Meets with Prime Minister Dung of Vietnam
IPA urges Vietnam to strengthen private publishing
Vietnam vets get overdue honor
Vietnam memorial coming to area
Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall coming to Thornton
Daiwa Forges Tie-up with Saigon Securities
Alcoa Announces Cooperation Agreement with Vietnam on Development of Bauxite Mining and Alumina Refineries
US, Vietnam to hold senior-level talks on economics, defense
