November 16, 2008
Vietnamese archbishop urges help for flood victimsSummit Gathers Vietnamese Groups
Floods kill 11 in central and southern Vietnam
"The situation deteriorates in Hanoi after we leave: at least 100 neighbourhoods are flooded; almost 40,000 people are evacuated; power cuts are widespread; food and fresh water are in short supply; and the Health Ministry warns that cholera, typhoid and dengue fever outbreaks are likely.", from Flood of guilt makes for an uneasy companion by Times Online, UK
Hot Soup? Pho Sure.
"In an august Catholic church across the Upper Darby street from where he was bound, beaten and killed for his money, Hoa Pham was mourned yesterday by hundreds of people who filled all 74 pews.", from A loving requiem tinged with fear by Philadelphia Inquirer, PA
RP’s malls attract Vietnamese tourists
"More than 50 groups were represented -- dancers from Japan and India, Chinese dressed like dragons, Vietnamese marching behind a banner that proclaimed "Vietnamese American Community."", from Strong ethnic presence in Lafayette Square area by The Indianapolis Star
Vietnamese banks to continue funding steel projects
Thailand gunning for glory in Hanoi
"The neighborhood where generations of Texas fishing families dragged in their haul and the children of Vietnamese immigrants played among crab traps is now a giant mud flat, dotted with cheap tents and interrupted by heaping mountains of debris.", from Coastal Texans pitch tents near padlocked FEMA trailers by The Dallas Morning News, TX
"“It’s a great time to open a bank,” said Joseph Moss, CEO of Tomorrow’s Bank, which plans to open early next year in Doraville, catering to the Korean and Vietnamese communities", from ECONOMY EXPLAINED / BANKS: Startups cautious, but still optimistic by Paul Donsky, Russell Grantham, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Vietnam walks tightrope
Vietnam veteran, dog tag reunited
ITALY: Carvico SpA to Set Up Plant in Vietnam
Formosa Plastics plans $15 bln project in Vietnam-report
Vietnam walks tightrope between inflation and downturn
"This Vietnamese adventure continues in a new province, Ben Tre in the city of Bien Hoa.", from Adventure continues in new province after beautiful boat ride by PennLive.com, PA
Vietnam vets gathering toys
MOTOROLA TO SUPPLY LAN INFRA FOR VIETNAMESE TELCO'S NETWORK