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Monday
Thứ hai
01/07/2001

""Don't open a Chinese restaurant," he implored his son four years ago -- no one knows Vietnamese food around here, and anyway, Vietnam had largely negative associations.", from 'Photography Is Never Truth' By Christine Meffert of  Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung

"The jaded Vietnamese boat captain pointed out to me: "This seems to be one of their old customs. They seem to do it everytime they meet each other on the bay."", from Cross Currents Going beyond tribalism towards universal humanity By Farish A. Noor, The New Straits Times Press (Malaysia) Berhad

"Government supporters attacked a small group of students who protested celebrations Monday of the anniversary of Vietnamese military intervention that ended Cambodia's genocidal Khmer Rouge (news - web sites) regime.", from Cambodian Students Beaten Up By KER MUNTHIT, Associated Press Writer

""It's something that I can cherish forever," said Martin, a college student at Western Michigan University, who was nominated by a Vietnamese friend he met at the Kalamazoo campus.", from Local torch-bearers bask in Olympic glow By Troy Ruel, THE MUSKEGON CHRONICLE STAFF WRITER 

Vietnam national carrier to launch direct Hanoi-Moscow service
IntraCoastal receives Irrevocable Letter of Credit for Second Vietnam Order
What Vietnamese ask for is some respect
Deal to Purchase Daewoo Motor Co Set to be Concluded
Vietnam Calls For More US Telecom Investments
Vietnam Airlines To Buy Five Airbus Jetliners - Report
S Korea, Vietnam To Sign Basic Gas Sales Pact Early '02
Vietnam Inaugurates Yarn-Sewing Thread Factory in Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam Shares End Down 0.8%; Higher Volume
Ho Chi Minh City Sets Target of US$334 MLN in Tourism Revenue in 2002
Vietnam Steps up Infrastructure And Industrial Projects in 2002
Vietnam Export Zones Notch up Strong Growth
Vietnam Index Drops 1.57PCT in First Session of 2002
PRESS DIGEST - Vietnam - Jan 7

Sunday
Chúa Nhật
01/06/2001

"REUNITED WITH FAMILY IN U.S. AFTER 5 YEARS IN VIETNAMESE PRISON", from Yen Tchao, principal at Oakland school BY MARIAN LIU, San Jose Mercury News

"In 1993, Robert Olen Butler performed a kind of literary ventriloquism in his Pulitzer Prize-winning collection of short stories, "A Good Scent from a Strange Mountain," writing mostly from the point of view of a host of Vietnamese characters. ", from Butler inhabits woman's psyche in 'Fair Warning' By Alex Wilber, Special to The Seattle Times

"Interpreters also have been needed to speak Laotian, Bosnian, Vietnamese, Arabic and sign language, Bush said. ", from Use of court interpreters on the rise by The Associated Press 

"GM said in its MOU it would acquire Daewoo's Changwon and Kunsan plants as well as factories in Egypt and Vietnam.", from Korea Daewoo says debt no obstacle to GM takeover by Reuters

"Chinese and Vietnamese food needs ginger and chillies, while traditional roast dinners still often feature sage, rosemary and thyme - and the herbs are as often fresh as dried these days.", from New markets to make a mint in By RICHARD WEBB of  The Age

"Even Chen has inadvertently upset his mother, the daughter of a Vietnamese scholar, because his command of Vietnamese is not as polished as they'd like. ", from Vive la France, and Taiwan, Vietnam and Japan, and ... By L.A. Chung, SAN JOSE MERCURY NEWS

"Three hundred supporters from the Vietnamese American community recently held a candlelight vigil at the federal courthouse to protest the arrests. They brought a petition with 4,000 signatures collected within 48 hours of the jailings.", from BAY AREA BRIDGES A ROUND-UP FROM ETHNIC AND COMMUNITY MEDIA by  San Francisco Chronicle

"Journey to the far north reveals a side of the country that predates the war, communism and colonialism", from The hills of Vietnam by  Amanda Jones, Special to the S.F. Chronicle 

Import issue: U.S. bans labeling catch from Vietnam as catfish
The hills of Vietnam
IMF calls on Vietnam to do more to encourage private sector
Vietnamese cargo vessel capsizes at Jurong Port
IMF urges Hanoi to encourage private sector
Vietnam to purchase five Airbus planes' 
Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos to hold summit later this month

Vietnam vet calls security in Kabul extremely shaky

Saturday 
Thứ Bảy
01/05/2001

"Members of the Rock Hill Vietnamese community are mourning the loss of one of their own: Ricky Nguyen, who was killed by a drunken driver on Christmas Eve as he was crossing a street in Texas with his wife.", from Community, family grieve over son's death by Susan J. Stabley, The Herald

"This was a scary time for Australia, trying to pull itself out of  Vietnam with dignity and to develop a new relationship with China, and being embarrassed on both counts by America. ", from Australia's fears fostered forum to stabilise Pacific by New Zealand Herald

"The four other ASEAN members -- Laos, Myanmar, Cambodia and Vietnam -- are allowed to delay opening up their markets until between the years 2006 and 2010. ", from RI accuses neighbors of unfair trading by Adianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post

"At Pho To Chau Vietnamese restaurant, noodles sated Ryotaru Okawa and his parents, Hiroshi and Mie.", from Island Images by Honolulu Star-Bulletin

" Chinese and Vietnamese food needs ginger and chillies, while traditional roast dinners still often feature sage, rosemary and thyme - and the herbs are as often fresh as dried these days.", from New markets to make a mint in By RICHARD WEBB, The Age

"Enrollment in the program started off small, with 16 people from the Latino community who signed up with the New America Foundation in November 2000, and 19 people from the Vietnamese community who joined last October. ", from 

" Many foreign children, especially from Burma, Cambodia, Vietnam and Nepal, were smuggled into Thailand and forced to beg, sell drugs, and provide sex", from Wallop calls for a war on porn Thai children facing many major problems by The Bangkok Post

"The relaxation of a restriction by the Bank of Thailand applies to loans for business purposes in Burma, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam and south China, according to Pakorn Malakul Na Ayudhya, the bank's deputy governor.", from Easier access to baht loans for business Rule eased to boost role in  five nations by The Bangkok Post

Hanoi plays name game on U.S. ban
4.5% of army recruits test HIV positive in southern Vietnam province
Travel: 101 holiday ideas: 60 Vietnam and Cambodia
IMF calls on Vietnam to do more to encourage private sector
IMF calls on Vietnam to encourage private sector
Modern Vietnam's break with the past
Vietnam has long project in the pipeline
Underground Vietnam war arms cache uncovered

Friday 
Thứ sáu
01/04/2002

"2. Steel ... Owner Khanh Dao has assembled a grand array of talent to produce beautiful sushi and authentic Vietnamese, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, and
Thai dishes. Whole crispy lobster was an instant legend. 3102 Oak Lawn Ave.; 214-219-9908 ", from Best Restaurants, 2001 by The Dallas Morning News

"Lacson has denied links to the Vietnamese and the deadly 2000 explosions. ", from Gov’t splitting hairs over coup, destabilization By Joel R. San Juan, Marian Trinidad and Johnna Villaviray, Reporters; Jonathan Vicente, Correspondent of The Manila Times

"A Special Forces soldier who died more than 36 years ago in Viet Cong captivity has been awarded the nation's highest military award.", from Special Forces soldier gets posthumous medal by AP

"When the weather warms up, you can sit on the outdoor terrace (OK, it's the front yard) and try the Vietnamese Pork Noodle, stir-fried pork and vegetables over cold noodles. ", from Mandalay gets saucy with curries and more By Matthew Amster-Burton, Special to The Seattle Times

"The film, which premieres at the Sundance Film Festival in January, is the story of a Vietnamese mother and her Ameri-asian daughter who reunite after 22 years. ", from Monaco preps 'Daughter' for Sundance by Post Magazine

"Finally, baby makes three. A New Milford, Conn., couple’s nine-month emotional roller coaster ended recently when they won their case with the U.S. Immigration service to adopt a Vietnamese toddler. ", from Christmas Wish Comes True By Associated Press

                  
Vietnamese Anti-Communism Activists Arrested

Thai '01 Rice Exports -3: Boosted By Vietnam Export Halt
Vietnam Shares End Down 1.7%; Market Expects New Listings
55 people in Vietnam sentenced to death on drug offenses
More Opportunities for Vietnamese Goods
Vietnam Hopes Further Strengthening Vietnam-China Judicial and Procuratorial Coo
China-aid Vietnam Steel Corp. Completes Technical Renovation
Unexploded shell left on Vietnam park bench
Vietnam looks outward and inward
Vietnam's Da Nang Shortens Investment Licensing Time
Vietnam & Pacific Airlines to Start Hanoi-Moscow Service
Vietnam Hopes to Attract More Foreign Investment Though Reform
Vietnam Sets Double-Digit Export Growth Rate for 2002
Vietnamese Govt Allocates US$2.33 BLN for Banking Sector Reform
Vietnam to Export US$30 MLN in Garments And Textile to US
Vietnamese Newspaper Highlights - Jan 4, 2001

The History Channel Presents "LBJ AND VIETNAM: IN THE EYE OF THE STORM" 

Thursday 
Thứ năm
01/03/2002

"Immigrants: Rose float is Vietnamese Americans' way of showing their gratitude to the U.S.", from Parading a $120,000 Thank-You Bouquet By MAI TRAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER

"There are three distinct types available today: Indonesian cassia -- the familiar kind mass- produced as cinnamon for the North American market; Chinese cassia -- a rarer version that is sweeter and more peppery, and is ideal for baked goods; and Vietnamese cassia -- a type only recently available in North America, with an intense flavor and aroma (only about two-thirds the amount of cinnamon called for in recipes is necessary with this variety). ", from Martha Stewart: The spicy truth about cinnamon by NewsOK 

"GM said in September's memorandum of understanding it would acquire Daewoo's Korean plants at Changwon and Kunsan as well as factories in Egypt and Vietnam.", from GM-Daewoo deal close, no labour pact yet-regulator by Reuters

"On Nov. 22, Japan, Thailand, Laos and Vietnam held a quadripartite ministerial meeting in Mukdahan on utilization of the Thai-Lao Mekong bridge and EWEC. ", from Basin's main artery key to growth by Shigefumi Takasuka, Daily Yomiuri Staff Writer

"This corridor links Myawaddy in Burma, Tak, Phitsanulok, Kalasin and Mukdahan in Thailand, Savannakhet in Laos as well as Hue and Danang in Vietnam.", from Neighbours strengthen partnership Pact covers many activities to be undertaken bilaterally by Bangkok Post

"The Olympic body is apparently hell-bent on ensuring a successful hosting as Vietnam, the emerging sports powerhouse in the region which will host the 22nd edition of the games next year, is said to be sparing no costs in building its own world-class facilities.", from POC set to map out schemes for Asiad, '05 SEAG preparations by BusinessWorld (Philippines)

"IBM classified each nation's level of readiness into four levels from the least developed _ Cambodia, Laos, Burma and Vietnam _ to the most progressive, Singapore.", from Technology gap hinders Asean BY WORANUJ MANEERUNGSEE of Bangkok Post

"Other programmes include a two-night trip to Ko Kong, Ko Chang and Phu Quoc island in Vietnam.", from Luxury on the high seas Star Cruises has added a new ship to its impressive fleet of floating hotels BY PEERAWAT JARIYASOMBA of The Bangkok Post

"1901, Ngo Dinh Diem, South Vietnamese leader; died 1963 ", from Birthdays by The O.C. Register

"Although not an assisted-living facility, the apartments, which would have been located behind the 99 Ranch Market on Bolsa Avenue, would have allowed Vietnamese seniors to remain living in Little Saigon to shop at Vietnamese markets and be among other Vietnamese.", from Retirement, Asian style By DEBORAH KONG, The Associated Press

"Pacific Rim Street Fest ... May 19 ... When the 10th anniversary Pacific Rim Street Fest convenes in Old Sacramento, a menu of Japanese, Filipino, Vietnamese, Indian, Korean, Chinese and Thai foods will share the program with Asian martial-arts masters, acrobats, authors and the like.  Information: (916) 443-6223 or www.pacificrimstreetfest.org ", from Fertile ground By Mike Dunne -- The Sacramento Bee Restaurant Critic

Statoil Sells Vietnam Exploration Licenses
Vietnam's toxic woes
BP lifts holdings in Vietnam gas project
BP boosts stakes in Vietnam gas project
HANOI: BP boosts interest in Nam
Vietnam chooses Briton to coach soccer team
Vietnamese president to visit North Korea
Houghton heads for Vietnam post
Briton to coach Vietnam football team
18,500 new businesses registered in Vietnam
Vietnam plans to woo investors
Vietnam Firms Eye Offshore Investment Potential
Foreign Investors Commit US$3 BLN in Capital to Vietnam in 2001
Vietnam's Steel Output Reaches 1.9 MLN Tonnes in 2001
Vietnam Imports Holstein Fresian & Jersey Cattle From US
Vietnam Posts GDP Growth Rate of 6.8 PCT in 2001
Barrington Foods Announces Sales Plan for Vietnam And Thailand
Vietnamese Newspaper Highlights - Jan 3, 2002

Vietnam vet finally gets Olympic moment

Wednesday
Thứ tư
01/02/2002

"Computer manufacturers may now export computers capable of complex three-dimensional modeling, calculating fluid dynamics, and other advanced applications to Pakistan, Vietnam and other so-called ``Tier 3'' countries without specific permission from the government.", from Bush lifts speeds limits on computer exports By Andy Sullivan, Reuters

"The channel also broadcasts information about school registration, snow days and conferences in English, Arabic, Bosnian, Spanish, Vietnamese and Laotian.", from Students get to be the face of school district's Channel 12 By DANA BOONE, DesMoines Register Staff Writer

"Vietnamese basa fish were not only appearing on the shelves at supermarkets, but also buffet lines and even appearing on some restaurant menus as catfish.", from Congress grants catfish farmers relief by Jason Patterson, BC Staff Writer

"Hau Van Do, 46, was arrested and charged with production of a controlled substance, possession of an illegal substance for the purpose of trafficking, theft of electricity and possession of the proceeds of crime", from Pot house blacks out neighbourhood by Torstar News Service

"Regional Medical Center of San Jose will cook the Vietnamese noodle soup pho upon request.", from Bay Area hospitals add diversity to menu BY BARBARA FEDER, San Jose Mercury News

"Hanoi's new growth industry is the lawsuit, with more than 1,000 of Vietnam's veterans from the French army in World War II and thereafter signing up for a formal claim for Paris to pay their overdue military pensions. ", from UPI hears ... by United Press International via COMTEX

Vietnamese celebrate their first Rose Parade float

UCSF researchers help Vietnam fight AIDS

Vietnamese president to visit N. Korea in May: Yonhap
Vietnam To Promote Regional Action Plans At Aipo Helm
Trade: Vietnam's Trade Deficit at $800 Million in 2001
Vietnam's biggest gas project to be commissioned next year
Manulife to buy Vietnam stake
Vietnam set to appoint Briton
Japanese supplier shifting all output to Vietnam
HIV Spread Accelerating in Vietnam, Experts Warn
Vietnam Eliminates Opium Crops in Northern Provinces
Vietnam Trade Ministry Plans Increase in Farm Exports to the US
Vietnam's Biggest Gas Project to be Commissioned Next Year
Vietnam PM Optimistic Forecasts Progress And Prosperity for 2002
Vietnamese Newspaper Highlights - Jan 2, 2002

Vietnam Veteran's Flag Stolen
Doubts about Vietnam VC rejected

Tuesday 
Thứ ba
01/01/2002

HAPPY NEW YEAR

"In other news, Manulife Financial rose 50 cents to $41.60 after the Canadian insurer raised its stake in a Vietnamese insurance venture to 100 per cent from 60 per cent. ", from Monday's world markets by GILLIAN LIVINGSTON, Sympatico News Express

"Toronto-based Manulife, which set up the first wholly owned foreign life insurer in Vietnam with Taiwan-based Chinfon in June 1999, will rename the company Manulife (Vietnam) Ltd. ", from Global Business in Bloomberg News and Wire reports by Sun-Sentinel

"Another crowd favorite was the float by southern California's Vietnamese Cultural House -- which was entered in the parade after immigrant Madalenna Lai sold her home to help pay for it and thank America for taking her in.", from Calif. Rose Parade Takes on Patriotic Colors By Dan Whitcomb, Reuters

" She also helped get food to Vietnamese refugee camps for the League of the Red Cross.", from Woman of the Year 2001: Mary Emeny By MARLENE FEDURIS of  Amarillo Globe-News

ASIA: ASIAN DEVELOPMENT BANK PROVIDES GRANT TO DEVELOP TELECOM IN CAMBODIA, LAOS AND VIETNAM
Palm Bay man shares Vietnam memorabilia
UCSF researchers help Vietnamese doctors stem tide of AIDS
60,000 Vietnamese prostitutes go home
Vietnam Air's revenue up 19.2% last year
Vietnam radio hails successes, warns corruption, "hostile forces" schemes
Vietnam's Navy Command delegation visits Cambodia
Vietnam disburses 1.5bn dollars of official development aid in 2001
Vietnam: Peasants in northern provinces continue to grow opium poppy
Vietnam: Prime Minister Khai receives Episcopal Council delegation
 

Vietnam pullout secret revealed
As Vietnam stabilised, budget battles erupted at home 

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