Panama vows to share maritime expertise (03-11-2008) To commemorate Panama’s National Day today, Viet Nam News spoke with the country’s ambassador to Viet Nam, Lizia Lu. Panama’s ambassador to Viet Nam, Lizia Lu. Will there be special events to mark the 105th year of Panama’s independence from Columbia in 1903? This year Panama will celebrate the 105th anniversary of its separation from Colombia and it will be a festive occasion. The month of November is considered a very special month; not only do we celebrate our national independence, but we also celebrate several related events that have made a mark in our history as an independent country. The most significant are the commemoration of the Day of the Flag, Panama’s independence from Spain and Panama’s separation from Colombia. We honour these holidays with long parades, where numerous school bands march by the Presidency, symbolically paying respect and homage to our founding fathers. … [Read more...] about Panama vows to share maritime expertise
Casinos open in atlantic city
Hospitality sector draws investors
Hospitality sector draws investors (24-10-2006) Hotel Nikko Hanoi, located in the capital, is rated as one of the top ten hotels in Viet Nam. — VNS Photo Truong Vi HCM CITY — Major foreign companies are expressing increased interest in Viet Nam’s tourism prospects, which are expected to improve after the country accedes to the World Trade Organisation, according to the Ministry of Planning and Investment. Aware of the increasing flow of foreign tourists, several companies from Japan, the UK, South Korea and the US have sought investment opportunities in recent months. A Japanese-invested tourism project near Da Lat in Lam Dong Province, already approved by authorities, is the largest so far in terms of investment capital. The US$1.2 billion project is funded by four major Japanese corporations, Mitsui, Mitsubishi, Sumitomo and Limtec. Korea’s Kumho Asiana Group will kick off two projects tomorrow, including the construction of a rubber tire plant, the … [Read more...] about Hospitality sector draws investors
Government called on to take caution in licensing casinos
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