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US and Vietnam hold defence, security talks (AFP via Yahoo! News)
Mon, 06 Oct 2008 14:40:36 GMT
Former enemies the United States and Vietnam on Monday discussed possible areas of future military cooperation in their first Strategic Dialogue on Political, Security and Defence Issues, officials said.

Vietnam plans to build 2 new railway systems (AP via Yahoo! Finance)
Mon, 06 Oct 2008 12:06:35 GMT
Vietnam plans to build two new railway systems in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City at the cost of nearly $15 billion, hoping to help ease the overloaded traffic system in the country's two booming cities, the government announced Monday.

Swiber Seals $7.3MM Deal for Services Offshore Vietnam (Rigzone)
Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:08:15 GMT
Swiber Holdings Limited has successfully sealed a charter contract, worth approximately US $7.3 million, for one of its 5,000 BHP AHTS (the Swiber Ada) in Vietnam. The contract commences in mid-October 2008 for a duration of six months and includes options for two additional six-month extensions.

Vietnam, US Hold First Strategic Dialogue In Hanoi (Nasdaq)
Mon, 06 Oct 2008 11:11:47 GMT
HANOI -(Dow Jones)- Vietnam and the U.S. have completed their first strategic dialogue on bilateral and multilateral issues in Hanoi, paving the way for regular similar meetings in the future, government officials in Hanoi said Monday.

ADB Lends Vietnam $196 Million To Build Hydropower Plant (Nasdaq)
Mon, 06 Oct 2008 10:26:37 GMT
HANOI -(Dow Jones)- The Asian Development Bank signed an agreement Monday with the government of Vietnam for a $196 million loan to build a hydroelectric plant.

Vietnam plans to build 2 new railway systems (Bangkok Post - Thailand's English news)
Mon, 06 Oct 2008 09:55:59 GMT
VU TIEN HONG, Associated Press Writer. Vietnam plans to build two new railway systems in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City at the cost of nearly US$15 billion, hoping to help ease the overloaded traffic system in the country's two booming cities, the government announced Monday.

Vietnam Prepares To Give Aviation License To Private Co - Official (Nasdaq)
Mon, 06 Oct 2008 09:12:07 GMT
HANOI -(Dow Jones)- Vietnam is preparing to allow the establishment of a third private airline - to be named Mekong Aviation - a government official said Monday.

Vietnam: Tied to the past, seeking the future (Richmond Register)
Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:11:58 GMT
Vietnam is a country blessed by fertile lands, bountiful seas and an industrious human spirit. Yet the average personal income is less than $500 per year, and nearly one-third of the people live in poverty.Dreadful as those statistics can seem, they’re a vast improvement from the country’s dark period during and after the Vietnam War and before the adoption of open-market capitalism in the ...

China, Vietnam to open direct transport between border cities (People's Daily)
Mon, 06 Oct 2008 14:22:01 GMT
China and Vietnam will open a direct transport service between their respective border cities of Pingxiang and Lang Son by year end, according to a Chinese official on Monday. Irregular shuttle buses, government vehicles and private cars would be allowed to pass the shared Friendship Gate Port and drive in each other's city, said Song Jian, director of the International Road Transport ...

Vietnam, U.S. holds dialogue on politics, security and defense (People's Daily)
Mon, 06 Oct 2008 14:18:00 GMT
Vietnam and the United States held first strategic dialogue on political, security and defense issues on Monday, according to a press conference held in Hanol. U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Mark Kimmitt said at the press conference that the two sides have discussed issues of mutual interest during the dialogue, agreed to enhance cooperation on a wide range of areas including international ...

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