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Property investors in HCM City are revising their business plans this year as a result of a stagnant real estate market and the tightening of bank loans. via VietNamNet

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“A mask is a personification of daily life. It also contains an essence of human character.”

Traditional art is getting a modern twist at a new exhibition of paintings by veteran artist Nguyen Xuan Tiep. via VietNamNet

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“I must have a big factory to be able to fulfil orders from foreign firms”

Several young Vietnamese designers have ambitions to market their designs in other countries following success on the international market. via VietNamNet

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“When implemented broadly, these resources can give Vietnam a competitive edge in the global market.”

HANOI, Vietnam & AMRONK, NY - 09 May 2008: IBM announced today that the Vietnam Information for Science and Technology Advance Innovation Portal goes live on an IBM cloud computing infrastructure. via Workplace Collaboration Services

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“By 2013, this project combined with Dung Quat refinery would ensure 65 percent of Vietnam oil and gas demand. It will contribute to ensure the nation's energy security”

Energy-hungry Vietnam started building its second oil refinery on Saturday, a 6.2 billion dollar complex, in a bid to feed the nation's booming economy, the State Oil company announced. via XtraMSN Real Estate

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Despite having no major natural attractions or even facilities like quality hotels and resorts, Ha Tien Town in the southern province of Kien Giang is an extremely attractive place thanks to its primitive ... via Viet Nam News

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A year-long exhibition depicting plans for the development of Ha Noi along the Hong River will open at Quan Ngua Sport Palace on Friday, said Deputy Director of Ha Noi Planning and Architecture Department Do ... via VietNamNet

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A ground breaking ceremony for one of the country's largest and most important projects, the Nghi Son Petrochemical Refinery Complex, will take place tomorrow at Nghi Son Economic Zone, Tinh Gia District, in ... via VietNamNet

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Viet Nam and Benin should give top priority to agricultural co-operation particularly as the world faces challenges to food security, said President Nguyen Minh Triet. via Viet Nam News

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Attorney Khoa Do may speak Vietnamese, but he admits the law in quickly evolving Vietnam can be a bit of a tongue twister. via Santa Cruz Sentinel

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