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Tuesday
Thứ ba
4/8/2003

Dengue fever victims double in southern Vietnam
Picture: A Vietnamese villager takes part in an anti-dengue fever project targeting contaminated water.

Mystery Virus Kills 10 Children in Vietnam
Nine infants die from suspected enterovirus in southern Vietnam

"Gerberding told four senators attending the hearing that her agency had distributed more than 200,000 "health alert notices" to Americans returning from trips to mainland China, Hong Kong, Singapore and Vietnam, advising them to monitor their health for 10 days after arriving in the United States and to contact a physician if they develop fever or respiratory symptoms.", from Vaccine for SARS will take 'several years' By JEFF NESMITH, COX NEWS SERVICE
More cases of mystery illness found Worldwide death toll at 100; Singapore, Vietnam hit anew
"The number of suspected SARS cases in Hawai'i increased by one after an O'ahu woman who recently traveled to Hanoi, Vietnam, became ill over the weekend.", from O'ahu woman may have SARS By Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Advertiser Health Writer
Vietnam reports more cases of deadly SARS virus
United Nations in Vietnam mourn WHO Italian doctor
"Chivy Ngo, a native of Vietnam who owns a restaurant in New York's Chinatown, was the victim of false rumors that he died of SARS, and that his restaurant was contaminated by the disease. ", from SARS Fear Roils Chinatowns Across U.S.
By THEO EMERY, Associated Press Writer
"On the other hand, Rolando Estabillo, PAL vice president for corporate communications, said that Filipinos who usually go to Hong Kong, China, Vietnam and Singapore for the Holy Week are opting to go instead to Boracay, Palawan, Bohol and other local destinations.", from Sars-Free Philippines Records Tourism Boost: Minister by Asia Pulse
"She arrived in India on April 2 after travelling for nearly three months in Thailand, China, Vietnam and Cambodia.", from American 'SARS' case in India probably has flu by AFP
"Canada reported a tenth death and raised suspected or confirmed cases to 226 on Monday, while Vietnam announced two more infections for a total of 66. ", from Cockroaches suspected as SARS virus spreads By Tan Ee Lyn and Jason Szep, Reuters
Picture: An female SARS female patient lies in bed using an artificial respiration unit at the institut of tropical diseases at Hanoi's Bach Mai hospital
Picture: World Health Organization (news - web sites) project assistant Tran Cong Dai bows before a photo of deceased Hanoi-based WHO physician Carlo Urbani at a memorial service organized by the United Nations (news - web sites), in Vietnam's capital

Banned Vietnam Buddhist Leader Meets U.S. Envoy

'Traitor' leaves Vietnam for U.S.
Grisly find in Vietnam

Japan, Vietnam concur on investment accord
Infrastructure: Vietnam to Pour $39 Mln into Infrastructure in Poor Provinces by 2004
Politics & Law: ADB Funds $750,000 for Vietnam's Legal Reform
ADB grants US$750,000 for Vietnam's legal reform
Calisto Turns Down Vietnam Under-23 Hotseat
French school in Hanoi reopens as two pupils mourn death of heroic father
The top communist party leaders of China and Vietnam discussed Tuesday their ...
Premier Wen Meets Vietnamese Communist Party Chief
Chinese top legislator meets Vietnamese party chief
Chinese President Met with Vietnamese Leader
Vietnam stocks drop, REE hits new life low
Korea's Samsung Fire Marine Sets up Joint Venture in Vietnam
Vietnam Steel Industry Set to Grow by up to 40% P.a. Until 2005
Vietnam Mobile Service Company to Build Extra Stations
Vietnam Airlines Keeps World Turmoil at Bay
First cell phone provider with CDMA technology to enter Vietnam's market
Vietnam sets dollar/dong rate 15,426 for April 8
British American Tobacco JV in Vietnam Builds US$40 MLN Factory
Vietnam's Central Province Lures Investors With Tax Cuts
Vietnam Newspaper Highlights - April 8, 2003

Unlike Bush, Kerry served in Vietnam
Vietnam parallels disturb Del. vets
Vietnam memorial rededicated
Monday
Thứ hai
4/7/2003

Vietnam mulls border closure due to SARS
Toronto, Vietnam SARS no-go zones
"On Tuesday, the Swiss cabinet announced that salespeople from Hong Kong, China, Singapore and Vietnam would not be permitted to attend the fair.", from Hong Kong pulls out of watch fair in protest over virus fears by Swiss Radio International
Vietnam may close borders to all SARS-infected countries
Five more infected with SARS in Vietnam
Vietnam reports 5 new SARS cases after 10-day clear spell
Vietnam officials "deeply worried" after new SARS cases found
Picture: Two women wear masks as they cycle through Hanoi where there are new fears the Sars outbreak has not been contained
"The Singapore government has urged its people to postpone travel to Hong Kong, and China's Guangdong and Shanxi provinces, as well as to SARS-afflicted Taiwan, Hanoi and Toronto. ", from Two more die in Singapore from SARS - state TV By Jason Szep, Reuters
"Meanwhile, Vietnamese officials said they were considering barring visitors from countries with the mysterious flu-like disease. ", from China: SARS More Widespread Than Reported By AUDRA ANG, Associated Press Writer
"In Vietnam, where at least 65 people have been infected with SARS and four have died, health officials said they were "deeply worried" by the discovery of five new cases over the weekend. ", from SARS death toll hits 100 by AFP
Picture: A female SARS patient wears a mask as she lies on a bed at the institute of tropical diseases of Hanoi's Bach Mai hospital
"In Australia, a 2-year-old child recently arrived from Vietnam has been hospitalized with suspected symptoms, Bram Alexander from the Victorian Department of Human Services said Sunday. ", from Mystery Illness Deaths at 52 in China by AP

"The American Experience: Daughter From Danang (CC) recounts the story of a Vietnamese mother and her Amerasian daughter who are reunited after 22 years. 90 minutes (Channels 22 and 26 at 9).", from HIGHLIGHTS by The Washington Post

Vietnam stocks ease, Saigon Hotel down on SARS fears
(EDS: ADDING ELEMENTS FROM STORY HEADLINED 'HIRANUMA POSITIVE ON VIETNAM'S PROPOSAL FOR ...
'Daughter' revisits sadness of Vietnam
Vietnam aims for closer links with Japan
Japan to aid Vietnam's fiscal reform
Vietnam's Binh Phuoc Province Wants Investment in Tourist Site
Hiranuma positive on Vietnam's proposal for FTA talks
Vietnam Fruit Sector Must Boost Quality of Export Products
Shiokawa promises to help Vietnam with fiscal reforms
Shiokawa promises to help Vietnam
ADB Supports Vietnam's Legal Reforms
Vietnamese Fruit Exports to China Fall 40 PCT in March
Vietnam's Southern Delta Fails to Attract Investment
Vietnam sets dollar/dong rate 15,421 for April 7
Vietnamese Communist Party chief arrives in China for visit
Economic Cooperation Between China, Vietnam Blossoms
Vietnam Money-New forex rule unlikely to stir market
Vietnam c.bank T-notes auction results - April 7
Vietnam's Khanh Hoa Posts Industrial Growth of 25 PCT
Vietnam Binh Duong Is Top Destination for Foreign Investors
Vietnam Govt Okays Upgrade of 17 Bridges on National Highway 1A
Fires kill 19 in Vietnam during first three months of year
Vietnamese Newspaper Highlights - April 7, 2003

Comparing Iraq to Vietnam just doesn't make sense
Sending the Army into Ulster or B52s into Vietnam did not win hearts and minds
Sunday
Chúa Nhật
4/6/2003

MOFA deals with death of Taiwan man in south Vietnam
SARS: Smooth sailing for Superstar Virgo passengers despite Vietnam stopover

Illness, war hurting Vietnam tourism

Emirates SkyCargo rushes steel beams to Vietnam
Vietnam PM Heads For Week Of Talks In Japan -Kyodo
Vietnam premier Khai departs for weeklong trip to Japan

This won't be Vietnam, but it could be Gaza
Comparing Iraq to Vietnam just doesn't make sense
Saturday
Thứ Bảy
4/5/2003

New clusters of SARS hit Vietnam and Hong Kong

Vietnam vehemently rejects US bill on Vietnam human rights

"The White Center program's 114 volunteers include people speaking Spanish, Vietnamese, Samoan and other languages to teach people about the tax system and help them navigate it.", from Free tax help brings hope of happy returns By REBEKAH DENN, SEATTLE POST-INTELLIGENCER REPORTER

Vietnam premier meets dissident Buddhist leader

Vietnam's trade fair to open amid pneumonia fear
Vietnam looks to SA for soccer stars
Chess: Rapid, standard teams to Vietnam eyed
Gas stations fined for causing fuel shortage in Vietnam
Vietnam's dollar/dong rate 15,421 for April 5, 7
Hyogo housing entity bars Vietnamese from renting condos

30-year-old Vietnam Memorial scheduled for rededication
Friday
Thứ sáu
4/4/2003

Vietnam admits new SARS case
Another case of atypical pneumonia found in Vietnam
Picture: Women wear masks in Hanoi as they cycle through town
SARS storm stops in Vietnam

"Employees at the airport, which sees about 25 daily flights from Asia, give arriving passengers a leaflet -- written in English, Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese -- explaining that they should monitor their health for 10 days and see a doctor if they experience fever, accompanied by cough, or difficulty in breathing -- all symptoms of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS).", from Los Angeles Steps Up Airport Screening for SARS by Reuters

""Knock on wood, there are no cases yet in Edmonton," Hoang Nguyen said Thursday at his father's Golden Bird Restaurant in the heart of Chinatown.", from Chinatown worried but not panicking by Duncan Thorne, The Edmonton Journal

"The World Health Organization and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control have advised travellers to avoid unnecessary trips to SARS hotspots such as Hong Kong, Singapore and the Vietnamese capital of Hanoi.", from Fears of disease shake travel industry By Matthew Van Dongen of St. Catharines Standard

US Congressmen urge Vietnam to release Buddhist dissidents
Rights group accuses Vietnam of new executions
VIETNAM: MEETING BETWEEN THE PATRIARCH OF THE UNIFIED BUDDHIST CHURCH AND THE PRIME MINISTER VAN KHAI: THE HERALD OF THE SPRING OF FREEDOM?

Korea's Good Fellas targets Vietnam for multiplex growth
MMC Engineering unit bids for projects in Vietnam
CFA Says Vietnam Catfish Deal Falls Short
Vietnam aims for closer links with Japan
Vietnam's trade fair to open amid pneumonia fear
Vietnamese catfish producers offer to limit exports to US
Vietnam Asep's New Initiatives to Solve Fish Dispute
Vietnam scraps forex conversion rule
Vietnam Shares End Up On Bargain-Hunting In Select Stocks
Vietnamese Newspaper Highlights - April 4, 2003

Vietnam MIA pilot may be found after 30 years
Another Vietnam? 'Little Saigon' Press Reacts to Iraq War
Iraq's Not Vietnam
The Iraq War and the Lessons of Vietnam
UA professor finds links between wars in Vietnam and Iraq
Thursday
Thứ nƒm
4/3/2003

Israeli diplomat families quit Hong Kong, China, Vietnam in SARS fear
Virus infections put Hanoi hotel in dilemma
"WHO reported a new case in Vietnam, which believed it had the disease under control. Hong Kong, which has become something of a masked city, extended an emergency school closure to April 22.", from WHO Experts Try to Find Origin of SARS by The Associated Press
"In Vietnam, where the outbreak seems to have been largely contained, Professor Nguyen Van Thuong, secretary general of the Vietnamese Red Cross and vice minister of health, is heading the government SARS taskforce. ", from
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) - Switzerland by Reuters
"Some 95 percent of Luu's business in the Vietnamese-dominated area of Westminster, travel; to Southeast Asia, including Vietnam, Thailand, Hong Kong, southern China, Laos and Cambodia.", from US travel agents face ruin as SARS forces cancellations by AFP
"The U.S. Centers for Disease Control recommended postponing nonessential trips to China, Hong Kong, Singapore and the Vietnamese capital of Hanoi. ", from WHO team arrives in southern China to investigate SARS; governments tighten quarantines by AP

Vietnam PM meets church leader

Vietnamese PM Meets With Buddhist Leader
Vietnamese leader meets with Buddhist dissident

Vietnam angered by US human rights claims

"Phong Thanh Mai, 26, pleaded guilty in Brisbane's Supreme Court today after being caught in an undercover police operation in 1999.", from Refugee jailed heroin trafficking by News Limited

"Z. My Le Restaurant, 8077 Georgia Ave., 301-588-8385, Vietnamese, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.", from Getting Out and Around to Eat by The Washington Post
"My Le Family Restaurant, located on the service road just before the railroad underpass, offers credible renditions of most Vietnamese favorites; just don't mind the plastic platters and the faded pink and crystal interior.", from A Menu of Many Nations by The Washington Post

" China has occupied the Paracel Islands since 1974, when its troops seized a South Vietnamese garrison occupying the western islands.", from China Mobile expands to islands by cellular-news
Vineland to Vietnam Doctor makes humanitarian trip for children

Social studies projects look at life in Vietnam
Number of drug addicts in Vietnam jumps 25 percent over the past year
Improved Hanoi-Paris airlinks

Vietnam's police lay charges over deadly fire
Vietnam aims for more Japanese investment
Number of drug addicts in Vietnam jumps 25%
Vietnam Makes Offer to Limit Catfish Exports
U.S. catfish farmers say open to deal with Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City Unveils Plans to Develop Cho Lon Go
Vietnamese Newspaper Highlights - April 3, 2003

Vietnamese Media See the Ghosts of Vietnam War in Iraq
IRAQ: BERLUSCONI, THE "VIETNAMESE LEFT" DEFEATED
Wednesday
Thứ tư
4/2/2003

France to return medical team from Vietnam quarantine
French medics to fly home after Vietnam SARS mission
As deadly virus spreads worldwide, the SARS storm stops in Vietnam
""People say to me 'We are watching television about the... flu... and I don't know if I come back here, it is okay?'" said the Vietnamese-born manager of Five Oceans Travel.", from SARS cases up to 72 in US: health authorities By Marc Lavine,
Agence France-Presse
"Australian government revises travel advice for HK, Singapore, Vietnam, "strongly" recommending Australians consider deferring nonessential travel there due to SARS; advice also covers parts of mainland China.", from Aussie Govt Issues Travel Warning On SARS by Dow Jones
Most Vietnamese relaxed about killer pneumonia


INSIDE INDOCHINA:Vietnam Moving Against Money-Laundering

Hanoi denies restricting freedom of Buddhist cleric

"TUESDAY: Dinner and book signing with "The Vietnamese Cookbook" author Diana My Tran. Sponsored by the Asia Society. $35 for nonmembers. 7:30 p.m. Saigonnais, 2307 18th St. NW. Call 202-833-2742 or see www.asiasociety.org/events/. ", from To Do by The Washington Post
"Chi Cao appeared in Central Local Court today charged with attempting to possess a prohibited import. He was remanded in custody to appear again on May 28.", from Officers discover $24m heroin by News Limited
"The year promises three other films from the actor, playing a priest in the independent drama "Northfork," a superhero's father in "The Hulk" and the American father of a half-Vietnamese son in "Beautiful Country." ", from Nolte Models 'Thief' Role on Real Life By ANTHONY BREZNICAN, AP Entertainment Writer


Vietnam premier Khai to start weeklong trip to Japan on Sun.
Vietnam premier Khai to start weeklong
Vietnam Officials Held Hostage in Dispute
Visitors To Vietnam -11% Mar Vs Feb; Jan-Mar +11.4% On Year
China Expects Manh's Visit to Further Advance Sino-Vietnamese Ties

Vietnamese workers rescued from factory fire

Vietnam's finance minister want taxes on motorbikes
Vietnam's exports surge 43% in first quarter