Chinese military command in Sansha City declared worthless

The establishment of a military command in the so-called Sansha City and the election of its municipal people's council violates international law as well as Vietnam's sovereignty over the Truong Sa (Spratly) and Hoang Sa (Paracel) archipelagos. In response to China's Central Military Commission's decision to set up a military command in the so-called Sansha City and elect a municipal people's council, Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman Le Thanh Nghi said these worthless acts go against the common awareness of the two countries' leaders and the basic principles for settling East Sea issues between Vietnam and China. They also run contrary to the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the East Sea (DOC) signed by ASEAN and China in 2002, and make the situation in the East Sea more complicated, he said. FM spokesman Nghi said Vietnam strongly opposes these actions and asks China to respect Vietnam's sovereignty and stop these wrongful acts, for the sake of bilateral friendship and cooperation, as well as peace and stability in the East Sea. On the same day, the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs sent a diplomatic note to its Chinese counterpart to protest the acts. Also on July 24, the Chairmen of the Danang and Khanh Hoa People's Committees issued statements expressing the authorities' and people's concern and discontent regarding the establishment of a military command in Sansha City and the election of a municipal people's council. They said China's wrongful actions cannot change the fact that the Hoang Sa and Truong Sa archipelagos are inseparable parts of Vietnam. Danang City and Khanh Hoa province strongly protest these actions and asked the Chinese side to stop violating Vietnamese and international laws, which hampers joint efforts to maintain peace and stability in the region and could damage the friendship between the two peoples, the statement said. Tourist Vietnam
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Chinese military command in Sansha City declared worthless

The establishment of a military command in the so-called Sansha City and the election of its municipal people's council violates international law as well as Vietnam's sovereignty over the Truong Sa (Spratly) and Hoang Sa (Paracel) archipelagos. In response to China's Central Military Commission's decision to set up a military command in the so-called Sansha City and elect a municipal people's council, Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman Le Thanh Nghi said these worthless acts go against the common awareness of the two countries' leaders and the basic principles for settling East Sea issues between Vietnam and China. They also run contrary to the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the East Sea (DOC) signed by ASEAN and China in 2002, and make the situation in the East Sea more complicated, he said. FM spokesman Nghi said Vietnam strongly opposes these actions and asks China to respect Vietnam's sovereignty and stop these wrongful acts, for the sake of bilateral friendship and cooperation, as well as peace and stability in the East Sea. On the same day, the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs sent a diplomatic note to its Chinese counterpart to protest the acts. Also on July 24, the Chairmen of the Danang and Khanh Hoa People's Committees issued statements expressing the authorities' and people's concern and discontent regarding the establishment of a military command in Sansha City and the election of a municipal people's council. They said China's wrongful actions cannot change the fact that the Hoang Sa and Truong Sa archipelagos are inseparable parts of Vietnam. Danang City and Khanh Hoa province strongly protest these actions and asked the Chinese side to stop violating Vietnamese and international laws, which hampers joint efforts to maintain peace and stability in the region and could damage the friendship between the two peoples, the statement said. Tourist Vietnam
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Photo exhibition: Dong Loc mother and hometown

A photo exhibition named "Dong Loc, Mother and Hometown", was opened in the central province of Ha Tinh on July 22. The photos highlighted three topics: "Dong Loc, crossroad of the nation", "Portraits of heroic Vietnamese mothers" and "Ha Tinh". The show attracted the participation of Transport Minister, Dinh La Thang, along with a number of representatives from the agencies and departments of Ha Tinh Province. The event attracted nearly 100 pictures from photographers, such as Colonel Tran Hong and Minh Chien. The exhibition was part of the celebration of the 65th anniversary of the War-Invalids and Martyr Day (July 27th) and the 44th death anniversary of ten unmarried girls at the Dong Loc Intersection. Dong Loc T-Junction (Ngã Ba Đồng Lộc) was a strategic road at the beginning of the Ho Chi Minh Trail, which was extensively bombed by American forces during the Vietnam War. The T-junction is now mainly remembered for the memorial to ten young unmarried girls, aged 17–22, who were volunteers helping with logistics at the intersection. At noon on 24 July 1968, the 15th day of bombing, a shell fell close to the mouth of the tunnel where the girls were hiding, killing them all. The story of the ten girls has been made into a film. Tourist Vietnam
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Photo exhibition: Dong Loc mother and hometown

A photo exhibition named "Dong Loc, Mother and Hometown", was opened in the central province of Ha Tinh on July 22. The photos highlighted three topics: "Dong Loc, crossroad of the nation", "Portraits of heroic Vietnamese mothers" and "Ha Tinh". The show attracted the participation of Transport Minister, Dinh La Thang, along with a number of representatives from the agencies and departments of Ha Tinh Province. The event attracted nearly 100 pictures from photographers, such as Colonel Tran Hong and Minh Chien. The exhibition was part of the celebration of the 65th anniversary of the War-Invalids and Martyr Day (July 27th) and the 44th death anniversary of ten unmarried girls at the Dong Loc Intersection. Dong Loc T-Junction (Ngã Ba Đồng Lộc) was a strategic road at the beginning of the Ho Chi Minh Trail, which was extensively bombed by American forces during the Vietnam War. The T-junction is now mainly remembered for the memorial to ten young unmarried girls, aged 17–22, who were volunteers helping with logistics at the intersection. At noon on 24 July 1968, the 15th day of bombing, a shell fell close to the mouth of the tunnel where the girls were hiding, killing them all. The story of the ten girls has been made into a film. Tourist Vietnam
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Standby land fund proposed for ministry headquarter relocation

Hanoi's Urban Planning Institute proposed a standby land fund for moving headquarters of ministries and agencies to suburban areas. Existing headquarter of the Ministry of Construction to be sold for building the new one The land fund, which would include areas along Nhat Tan-Noi Bai and West Lake-Ba Vi routes, would be used as a stop-gap measure in case the planned land allocation is not sufficient. The institute has already agreed to moving the headquarters of ministries and agencies to the central areas of the south of West Lake and National Exhibition Centre in Me Tri Commune, Tu Liem District. To date, nearly 10 ministries and agencies have made plans to move their headquarters or got approval for for their plans, including the ministries of transport, construction, agriculture and rural development and public security. At the behest of the Prime Minister, ministries and agencies will allowed to sell the assets or transfer land ownership rights of their old headquarters in the city centre to gain funding for building new headquarters. Tourist Vietnam
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Standby land fund proposed for ministry headquarter relocation

Hanoi's Urban Planning Institute proposed a standby land fund for moving headquarters of ministries and agencies to suburban areas. Existing headquarter of the Ministry of Construction to be sold for building the new one The land fund, which would include areas along Nhat Tan-Noi Bai and West Lake-Ba Vi routes, would be used as a stop-gap measure in case the planned land allocation is not sufficient. The institute has already agreed to moving the headquarters of ministries and agencies to the central areas of the south of West Lake and National Exhibition Centre in Me Tri Commune, Tu Liem District. To date, nearly 10 ministries and agencies have made plans to move their headquarters or got approval for for their plans, including the ministries of transport, construction, agriculture and rural development and public security. At the behest of the Prime Minister, ministries and agencies will allowed to sell the assets or transfer land ownership rights of their old headquarters in the city centre to gain funding for building new headquarters. Tourist Vietnam
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Water-skiing on Saigon River

Although costly, water-skiing on Saigon River has become a favourite pastime among a number of young people in HCM City. The equipment for the sport is quite expensive, yet very Sunday the section of the Saigon River from Binh Thanh District's Thanh Da area to Thu Duc District's Binh Trieu area, becomes exciting, with the sounds of boats and cheers from onlookers and participants. Proland Club members on Saigon River These events are put on by the Proland Club, the only of its kind in Vietnam. Bui Thanh Long, head of the club, said that each member of the club must spend at least VND15 million (USD714.2) on equipment to get started plus extra expenses of VND3 million (USD142.8) per month to keep going. But there are a lot of members who choose to continue. "It is easy to get addicted to water-skiing after trying it once. It helps me forget all the stresses of life," said Truong The Phuong, a senior club member. Long shared that it only takes about a day to learn. However, it is not easy at all to become a professional. He added that it requires a teamwork and co-operation. Each member of the team must be aware to avoid any possible dangers. "The first few times Proland Club met we had to hire a small boat from Thanh Da Tourism Resort at VND20,000 per minute. Each day of the club's practice could cost VND4-5 million (USD190.4-USD238). Later, the members contributed money to buy a boat for VND400 million (USD19,000)," Long said. Truong The Phuong said, "Currently, only a small number of people in Vietnam know about water-skiing because it is so expensive and most of the equipment required has to be imported. For that reason a lot of people think that it is a way for us to show off our status." Club members practice twice a week. One of their goals is to introduce the sport to Vietnam, with the hope that in the future the country will develop athletes who are able to compete in international competitions. Tourist Vietnam
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Water-skiing on Saigon River

Although costly, water-skiing on Saigon River has become a favourite pastime among a number of young people in HCM City. The equipment for the sport is quite expensive, yet very Sunday the section of the Saigon River from Binh Thanh District's Thanh Da area to Thu Duc District's Binh Trieu area, becomes exciting, with the sounds of boats and cheers from onlookers and participants. Proland Club members on Saigon River These events are put on by the Proland Club, the only of its kind in Vietnam. Bui Thanh Long, head of the club, said that each member of the club must spend at least VND15 million (USD714.2) on equipment to get started plus extra expenses of VND3 million (USD142.8) per month to keep going. But there are a lot of members who choose to continue. "It is easy to get addicted to water-skiing after trying it once. It helps me forget all the stresses of life," said Truong The Phuong, a senior club member. Long shared that it only takes about a day to learn. However, it is not easy at all to become a professional. He added that it requires a teamwork and co-operation. Each member of the team must be aware to avoid any possible dangers. "The first few times Proland Club met we had to hire a small boat from Thanh Da Tourism Resort at VND20,000 per minute. Each day of the club's practice could cost VND4-5 million (USD190.4-USD238). Later, the members contributed money to buy a boat for VND400 million (USD19,000)," Long said. Truong The Phuong said, "Currently, only a small number of people in Vietnam know about water-skiing because it is so expensive and most of the equipment required has to be imported. For that reason a lot of people think that it is a way for us to show off our status." Club members practice twice a week. One of their goals is to introduce the sport to Vietnam, with the hope that in the future the country will develop athletes who are able to compete in international competitions. Tourist Vietnam
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Burberry Bell

BURBERRY CEO Angela Ahrendts rang the bell at the London Stock Exchange yesterday as the British label celebrated 10 years on the LSE. Following a slowdown in sales growth, the brand has seen its share price fall in recent months, but the chief executive had plenty to smile about this morning as Burberry's share price gained 39p to 1269.5p. Several luxury labels have followed Burberry on to the Stock Exchange in the past 12 months, including Prada, Salvatore Ferragamo and Michael Kors. yen sao hitech review hue tourism vietnam weight loss cute girl dac san hue how to solve rubik how to tie a tie how to be pregnant how to cv what is fashion trends visit vietnam Paintball da nang sung son da nang
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Burberry Bell

BURBERRY CEO Angela Ahrendts rang the bell at the London Stock Exchange yesterday as the British label celebrated 10 years on the LSE. Following a slowdown in sales growth, the brand has seen its share price fall in recent months, but the chief executive had plenty to smile about this morning as Burberry's share price gained 39p to 1269.5p. Several luxury labels have followed Burberry on to the Stock Exchange in the past 12 months, including Prada, Salvatore Ferragamo and Michael Kors. yen sao hitech review hue tourism vietnam weight loss cute girl dac san hue how to solve rubik how to tie a tie how to be pregnant how to cv what is fashion trends visit vietnam Paintball da nang sung son da nang
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State Bank pledges to maintain lending interest rate cut

The lending interest rate of 15% per annum will be maintained for at least one year, said State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) Governor Nguyen Van Binh. SBV Governor Nguyen Van Binh Binh made the announcement at a meeting on July 20 between banks and enterprises on measures to boost their business and production activities. Despite his instruction, not all companies can be offered interest of below 15% per annum, the Governor added, noting that banks will only cut lending interest rates for companies that operate efficiently. He said that banks are seeking ways to help enterprises with capital difficulties, but not to go all out to save them. To ensure sustainable economic growth, both businesses and banks have to restructure. According to SBV statistics, most banks have slashed lending interest rates to 15% per annum as required by the Governor at a conference. Nguyen Mai Suong, director of the Hanoi branch of the SBV said, since July 15, banks in Hanoi have cut the lending interest rate to 15% for 30 - 50% for existing loans. Vietcombank and BIDV have gone a step further and cut the rate for all existing loans. Other banks are trying to complete their rate cut plan by the end of July. Tourist Vietnam
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State Bank pledges to maintain lending interest rate cut

The lending interest rate of 15% per annum will be maintained for at least one year, said State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) Governor Nguyen Van Binh. SBV Governor Nguyen Van Binh Binh made the announcement at a meeting on July 20 between banks and enterprises on measures to boost their business and production activities. Despite his instruction, not all companies can be offered interest of below 15% per annum, the Governor added, noting that banks will only cut lending interest rates for companies that operate efficiently. He said that banks are seeking ways to help enterprises with capital difficulties, but not to go all out to save them. To ensure sustainable economic growth, both businesses and banks have to restructure. According to SBV statistics, most banks have slashed lending interest rates to 15% per annum as required by the Governor at a conference. Nguyen Mai Suong, director of the Hanoi branch of the SBV said, since July 15, banks in Hanoi have cut the lending interest rate to 15% for 30 - 50% for existing loans. Vietcombank and BIDV have gone a step further and cut the rate for all existing loans. Other banks are trying to complete their rate cut plan by the end of July. Tourist Vietnam
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Different registration fees applied on same pick-up auto line

Cities and provinces in Vietnam have imposed different registration fees for the same models of pick-up vehicles due to a disagreement over their use, according to the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers' Association (VAMA). Different registration fees applied on same pick-up auto line Some localities consider vehicles including the Ford Ranger, Mitsubishi Triton and Toyota Hilux as passenger cars, while others classify them as commercial vehicles. Hanoi imposes registration fees of 2% for these models, while the rate ranges between 10% and 20% in HCM City and other provinces. For example, in Binh Duong Province it's 10%, Son La Province 12% and Danang City 15%. The fee can even vary in the same province or city. In Binh Duong Province, the fee is 2% in Bien Hoa City, while it is 10% in Nhon Trach District, VAMA said. On March 5 this year, the General Department of Taxation issued a circular on registration fees for pick-up cars, saying that a fee of 10-20% will be valid for pick-up autos and vans used to transport passengers which have from 4-10 seats. Manufacturers such as Toyota and Mitsubishi have asked the Ministry of Finance to apply a 2% fee for these models. According to VAMA, the Vietnam Register recognises these models as commercial vehicles on their import certificates. Therefore, it is violation of the ministry's regulations for cities and province to impose fees of 10-20% that are usually applied to passenger vehicles. This is not only affecting customers' rights, but also causing difficulties for auto businesses. The Saigon Times said that VAMA has sent documents to tax departments, the General Department of Taxation and the Ministry of Finance to explain the problem and clarify that the cars should be classed as commercial vehicles. VAMA has persuaded tax agencies in some localities, including Hanoi, Haiphong, Quang Ninh, Danang and Di An Town in Binh Duong to apply fees of 2% for these cars. However, many cities and provinces nationwide have maintained levels of 10-20%. The association is waiting for a specific instruction from the General Department of Taxation for local tax agencies to ensure the correct registration fee rate of 2% Tourist Vietnam
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Different registration fees applied on same pick-up auto line

Cities and provinces in Vietnam have imposed different registration fees for the same models of pick-up vehicles due to a disagreement over their use, according to the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers' Association (VAMA). Different registration fees applied on same pick-up auto line Some localities consider vehicles including the Ford Ranger, Mitsubishi Triton and Toyota Hilux as passenger cars, while others classify them as commercial vehicles. Hanoi imposes registration fees of 2% for these models, while the rate ranges between 10% and 20% in HCM City and other provinces. For example, in Binh Duong Province it's 10%, Son La Province 12% and Danang City 15%. The fee can even vary in the same province or city. In Binh Duong Province, the fee is 2% in Bien Hoa City, while it is 10% in Nhon Trach District, VAMA said. On March 5 this year, the General Department of Taxation issued a circular on registration fees for pick-up cars, saying that a fee of 10-20% will be valid for pick-up autos and vans used to transport passengers which have from 4-10 seats. Manufacturers such as Toyota and Mitsubishi have asked the Ministry of Finance to apply a 2% fee for these models. According to VAMA, the Vietnam Register recognises these models as commercial vehicles on their import certificates. Therefore, it is violation of the ministry's regulations for cities and province to impose fees of 10-20% that are usually applied to passenger vehicles. This is not only affecting customers' rights, but also causing difficulties for auto businesses. The Saigon Times said that VAMA has sent documents to tax departments, the General Department of Taxation and the Ministry of Finance to explain the problem and clarify that the cars should be classed as commercial vehicles. VAMA has persuaded tax agencies in some localities, including Hanoi, Haiphong, Quang Ninh, Danang and Di An Town in Binh Duong to apply fees of 2% for these cars. However, many cities and provinces nationwide have maintained levels of 10-20%. The association is waiting for a specific instruction from the General Department of Taxation for local tax agencies to ensure the correct registration fee rate of 2% Tourist Vietnam
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Vietnam affirms sovereignty over Truong Sa, Hoang Sa

A representative from the Foreign Ministry's National Border Committee has said Vietnam has sufficient legal and historical evidence to affirm its sovereignty over Truong Sa (Spratly) and Hoang Sa (Paracel) archipelagos. The statement was given on July 18 in the context that on July 15, Taiwan's Liberty Times website reported that Taiwan is considering extending a runway an additional 500m on Ba Binh island in Vietnam's Truong Sa archipelago. The same day, the Taiwan Central News Agency (CNA) reported that Taiwan sent a delegation of young scholars of Cheng Gong University to visit the island. "Activities of parties in Truong Sa archipelago without Vietnam's permission violate Vietnam's sovereignty and international laws, especially the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, go against the spirit of the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the East Sea (DOC) and cause tension in the East Sea," the representative stressed. The representative also asked Taiwan to stop similar activities and plans. Earlier, in an article dated July 11 on the Feng Huang website (Hong Kong), member of Taiwan Kuomingtang Party Central Committee Qiu Yi said the waters around Tai Ping island (which is called Ba Binh by Vietnam ) belong to Taiwan. Responding to reporters' queries, the Foreign Ministry's National Border Committee representative rejected the "wrong statement". Tourist Vietnam
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Vietnam affirms sovereignty over Truong Sa, Hoang Sa

A representative from the Foreign Ministry's National Border Committee has said Vietnam has sufficient legal and historical evidence to affirm its sovereignty over Truong Sa (Spratly) and Hoang Sa (Paracel) archipelagos. The statement was given on July 18 in the context that on July 15, Taiwan's Liberty Times website reported that Taiwan is considering extending a runway an additional 500m on Ba Binh island in Vietnam's Truong Sa archipelago. The same day, the Taiwan Central News Agency (CNA) reported that Taiwan sent a delegation of young scholars of Cheng Gong University to visit the island. "Activities of parties in Truong Sa archipelago without Vietnam's permission violate Vietnam's sovereignty and international laws, especially the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, go against the spirit of the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the East Sea (DOC) and cause tension in the East Sea," the representative stressed. The representative also asked Taiwan to stop similar activities and plans. Earlier, in an article dated July 11 on the Feng Huang website (Hong Kong), member of Taiwan Kuomingtang Party Central Committee Qiu Yi said the waters around Tai Ping island (which is called Ba Binh by Vietnam ) belong to Taiwan. Responding to reporters' queries, the Foreign Ministry's National Border Committee representative rejected the "wrong statement". Tourist Vietnam
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Artists swim in the pools of TV game shows

Vietnamese artists are becoming busier than ever thanks to a boom in TV films, game shows and reality shows. Minh Hang became more famous after taking part in Dancing with the Stars Comedian Hoang Map said that he was taking part in several reality and game shows, a TV film project and numerous other shows. "There are months when I take part in so many shows that I rarely see my family," Hoang said. Thuy Diem used to be a model, but now she just appears in TV films. She said, "Most of my time is spent in film studios. I don't even have enough time to spend the money I earn." Young artists now seem to believe that if they feature in as many films, game shows, and reality shows as possible, then they will become more and more famous. Film and TV game show producers often invite young models, singers, and actors to join in their shows to attract more TV viewers. These young artists want to become household names, so they accept the invitations. That's the vicious circle both producers and young artists are running in. Consequently, many young artists become well-known not because of their voice or their roles in a film, but due to the fact that they appear on TV so often, and audiences become familiar with their faces. Due to their busy timetables, they are unable to put enough time into studying their characters, and may work on several different films in the same day. As a result, their work is below par and domestic viewers are losing faith in the Vietnamese film industry. One director said, "The salaries for actors and actresses aren't very high, so we have to accept that they will work on other film projects and TV shows at the same time. We just hope that they read the scripts before they start." An actor's career should be remembered by the characters they play, which can be timeless. If artists run after illusive fame by featuring in many TV shows and film projects, they can earn a lot of money, but never the respect of audiences. Tourist Vietnam
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Artists swim in the pools of TV game shows

Vietnamese artists are becoming busier than ever thanks to a boom in TV films, game shows and reality shows. Minh Hang became more famous after taking part in Dancing with the Stars Comedian Hoang Map said that he was taking part in several reality and game shows, a TV film project and numerous other shows. "There are months when I take part in so many shows that I rarely see my family," Hoang said. Thuy Diem used to be a model, but now she just appears in TV films. She said, "Most of my time is spent in film studios. I don't even have enough time to spend the money I earn." Young artists now seem to believe that if they feature in as many films, game shows, and reality shows as possible, then they will become more and more famous. Film and TV game show producers often invite young models, singers, and actors to join in their shows to attract more TV viewers. These young artists want to become household names, so they accept the invitations. That's the vicious circle both producers and young artists are running in. Consequently, many young artists become well-known not because of their voice or their roles in a film, but due to the fact that they appear on TV so often, and audiences become familiar with their faces. Due to their busy timetables, they are unable to put enough time into studying their characters, and may work on several different films in the same day. As a result, their work is below par and domestic viewers are losing faith in the Vietnamese film industry. One director said, "The salaries for actors and actresses aren't very high, so we have to accept that they will work on other film projects and TV shows at the same time. We just hope that they read the scripts before they start." An actor's career should be remembered by the characters they play, which can be timeless. If artists run after illusive fame by featuring in many TV shows and film projects, they can earn a lot of money, but never the respect of audiences. Tourist Vietnam
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Hanoi proposes removal of apartment service price cap

The Hanoi People's Committee has asked the Ministry of Construction to issue a price list for apartment service fees to replace the existing regulation on the service price cap. Hanoi proposes removal of apartment service price cap According to the committee, the price list will be a base for apartment investors, managers and people to discuss and decide the application of their own apartment service prices. In September 2011, the municipal People's Committee approved the regulation for apartment service fees. The lowest of VND2,400 (USD0.11) per square metre per month is applied for apartments without elevators, and those with elevators can have the fees ranging from VND3,100 to VND4,000 per square metre. However, due to the diversification of the apartment segment and characteristics of each development, the ceiling price regulation is unrealistic. Besides, taking advantage of the regulation, many apartment managers try to misinterpret it on purpose to impose the highest fees for households. This has been the main cause of disputes in apartment use in the city recently. Last year, hundreds of residents at Hanoi Keangnam Landmark Tower, Vietnam's highest building, demonstrated against new service fees imposed by the management board, which they refused to pay, and were subsequently banned from using the lifts. The development's management board has enforced a service fee of VND18,843 per square metre per month, but the residents claim they were only required to pay VND4,000 per square metre, according to regulations set by the city's People's Committee. Service fee-related disputes have also occurred at other buildings in Hanoi such as The Manor, Golden Westlake, and Sky City. Tourist Vietnam
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Hanoi proposes removal of apartment service price cap

The Hanoi People's Committee has asked the Ministry of Construction to issue a price list for apartment service fees to replace the existing regulation on the service price cap. Hanoi proposes removal of apartment service price cap According to the committee, the price list will be a base for apartment investors, managers and people to discuss and decide the application of their own apartment service prices. In September 2011, the municipal People's Committee approved the regulation for apartment service fees. The lowest of VND2,400 (USD0.11) per square metre per month is applied for apartments without elevators, and those with elevators can have the fees ranging from VND3,100 to VND4,000 per square metre. However, due to the diversification of the apartment segment and characteristics of each development, the ceiling price regulation is unrealistic. Besides, taking advantage of the regulation, many apartment managers try to misinterpret it on purpose to impose the highest fees for households. This has been the main cause of disputes in apartment use in the city recently. Last year, hundreds of residents at Hanoi Keangnam Landmark Tower, Vietnam's highest building, demonstrated against new service fees imposed by the management board, which they refused to pay, and were subsequently banned from using the lifts. The development's management board has enforced a service fee of VND18,843 per square metre per month, but the residents claim they were only required to pay VND4,000 per square metre, according to regulations set by the city's People's Committee. Service fee-related disputes have also occurred at other buildings in Hanoi such as The Manor, Golden Westlake, and Sky City. Tourist Vietnam
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State-owned groups trim staff salaries

Many state-owned corporations and groups have cut their staff salaries by 5-30% to meet their commitments to the Ministry of Finance and save operational costs this year. Representatives from Electricity of Vietnam (EVN) and the Vietnam National Coal and Mineral Industries Group (Vinacomin) reported they had been slashing salaries over the past few months. Many state-owned corporations and groups have cut their staff salaries by 5-30% Staff at a number of EVN affiliates have had their salaries cut by over 10%, and those at Northern Power Corporation have had to suffer a 30% wage cut. An official from the Hanoi Power Corporation said their staff's salaries were safe for the time being, but an allowance for some positions had been adjusted. The situation at EVN has partially been caused by affiliate EVN Telecom, that has failed to attract subscribers after starting operations more than seven years ago. EVN Telecom is now in debt to many of its partners, including Viettel and the Vietnam Post and Telecommunications Group (VNPT). "My salary was over VND8 million (USD380.9) per month, but now it has been cut to less than VND6 million (USD285.7). My wife and I have a combined salary of only VND10 million (USD476), so we're struggling with day to day expenses," said an EVN staff member. An EVN official said that the group targets to save VND1.8 trillion (USD85.7 million) in its business and production costs this year, including VND160 billion (USD7.6 million) in salary cuts. The firm targets to save 1% of electricity used for people's daily activities, equal to VND1.3 trillion (USD61.9 million). He, however, declined to comment on the pay cuts. At the Vietnam Oil and Gas Group (PetroVietnam) where the staff salaries are much higher than many other firms, cuts have also been made over the past few months. PetroVietnam Chairman Phung Dinh Thuc confirmed the salary reduction of 5-10% to save costs. However, to retain senior staff, PetroVietnam are still rewarding those it deems to be deserving. Leaders should cut their own salay Economist Pham Chi Lan said it is wrong for the companies to cut staff salaries to save costs. Meanwhile, a Government instruction also clearly stipulates that they are not allowed to do so. "In Vietnam, managers always receive the highest bonuses, but when firms face problems, their salaries aren't cut," she noted. Saving costs is mainly aimed at improving management systems to mitigate waste. The wage cut seems to be widespread, while companies ignore other factors that can also be attributed to high operational costs. She emphasised that corporations and groups needed to calculate what percentage of their operational costs could be attributed to salaries and productivity. She cited several experts as saying that for the same electricity output, Vietnam has to use more labourers than other countries, which shows the country's human resource waste, one cause of EVN's high operational costs. Salary cuts are necessary, but they should start with the management. "The Ministry of Finance has to tighten control of salary cuts to ensure efficiency," Lan said. According to the Ministry of Finance, early May this year, up to 83 groups and corporations and four banks had committed to save total VND13 trillion (USD619 million). Tourist Vietnam
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State-owned groups trim staff salaries

Many state-owned corporations and groups have cut their staff salaries by 5-30% to meet their commitments to the Ministry of Finance and save operational costs this year. Representatives from Electricity of Vietnam (EVN) and the Vietnam National Coal and Mineral Industries Group (Vinacomin) reported they had been slashing salaries over the past few months. Many state-owned corporations and groups have cut their staff salaries by 5-30% Staff at a number of EVN affiliates have had their salaries cut by over 10%, and those at Northern Power Corporation have had to suffer a 30% wage cut. An official from the Hanoi Power Corporation said their staff's salaries were safe for the time being, but an allowance for some positions had been adjusted. The situation at EVN has partially been caused by affiliate EVN Telecom, that has failed to attract subscribers after starting operations more than seven years ago. EVN Telecom is now in debt to many of its partners, including Viettel and the Vietnam Post and Telecommunications Group (VNPT). "My salary was over VND8 million (USD380.9) per month, but now it has been cut to less than VND6 million (USD285.7). My wife and I have a combined salary of only VND10 million (USD476), so we're struggling with day to day expenses," said an EVN staff member. An EVN official said that the group targets to save VND1.8 trillion (USD85.7 million) in its business and production costs this year, including VND160 billion (USD7.6 million) in salary cuts. The firm targets to save 1% of electricity used for people's daily activities, equal to VND1.3 trillion (USD61.9 million). He, however, declined to comment on the pay cuts. At the Vietnam Oil and Gas Group (PetroVietnam) where the staff salaries are much higher than many other firms, cuts have also been made over the past few months. PetroVietnam Chairman Phung Dinh Thuc confirmed the salary reduction of 5-10% to save costs. However, to retain senior staff, PetroVietnam are still rewarding those it deems to be deserving. Leaders should cut their own salay Economist Pham Chi Lan said it is wrong for the companies to cut staff salaries to save costs. Meanwhile, a Government instruction also clearly stipulates that they are not allowed to do so. "In Vietnam, managers always receive the highest bonuses, but when firms face problems, their salaries aren't cut," she noted. Saving costs is mainly aimed at improving management systems to mitigate waste. The wage cut seems to be widespread, while companies ignore other factors that can also be attributed to high operational costs. She emphasised that corporations and groups needed to calculate what percentage of their operational costs could be attributed to salaries and productivity. She cited several experts as saying that for the same electricity output, Vietnam has to use more labourers than other countries, which shows the country's human resource waste, one cause of EVN's high operational costs. Salary cuts are necessary, but they should start with the management. "The Ministry of Finance has to tighten control of salary cuts to ensure efficiency," Lan said. According to the Ministry of Finance, early May this year, up to 83 groups and corporations and four banks had committed to save total VND13 trillion (USD619 million). Tourist Vietnam
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Building slump bad news for construction materials companies

Due to a slump in real estate market, the construction materials companies have been holding onto very large inventories. Construction materials companies have been holding onto very large inventories Thach Ban JSC, one of the companies that has historically been profitable, is considering cutting back on production. Deputy Director of Thach Ban JSC, Nguyen Trong Kien, said they currently have two months of inventory, demand has decreased by 30% compared to last year, while the input materials prices have increased. The company increased their prices by 4% in April but they had to lower them by 8% in June due to the slump. "We have no choice but to accept the losses. We expect some of the factories will lose as much as VND10 billion (USD478,000)," Kien said. To ensure the company's continued operation, they have been making cutbacks and focusing on advertising. "Even the CEOs, directors are taking part in marketing activities to better understand customers." Viglacera Ha Long has also seen its share of difficulties. In 2011, the company made VND70 billion (USD3.4 million), but in early 2012 they lost VND84 billion (USD4 million). Nguyen Van Sinh, Deputy Director of Viglacera, said they are only at 65% of production capacity but inventory is still high, with six months of inventory for glass and two months of tile. The steel industry also felt the impact. The Pomina Company has 40,000 tonnes of inventory. Do Duy Thai, a representative of Pomina, said the consumption decreased by 20% compared to the same period in 2011. And even with lower interest rates, only some big corporations are able to get loans and others only loans with high interest. According to Vietnam Steel Association, a 20% reduction in inventory is needed to get back to normal levels. The cement industry also has three million tonnes of inventory. Dinh Quang Huy, Chairman of Vietnam Building Ceramic Association, said that enterprises have only been able to sell 70-75% of their products. "The real estate market is in a slump and capital is hard to come by. The construction materials sector is also suffering," he said. Le Van Toi, head of Department of Construction Materials under the Ministry of Construction, said the main reason for the problem is companies' inability to balance their books. Most of their capital comes from loans, so when inflation rises and exchange rates go down these companies take a big hit, he said. Nguyen Tuan Duong, Vice Chairman of Hoa Phat Corporation, said in order to deal with the current situation the company will operate at 70% of its capacity in hopes of lowering inventory in the next 3-6 months. "This year prices will likely either stay where they are or rise slightly, but demand is not expected to increase," Aside from reducing their production, Viet Duc Steel Company will ask customers for immediate payment, or extend credit for only short periods. They are also seeking to expand exports. Tourist Vietnam
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Building slump bad news for construction materials companies

Due to a slump in real estate market, the construction materials companies have been holding onto very large inventories. Construction materials companies have been holding onto very large inventories Thach Ban JSC, one of the companies that has historically been profitable, is considering cutting back on production. Deputy Director of Thach Ban JSC, Nguyen Trong Kien, said they currently have two months of inventory, demand has decreased by 30% compared to last year, while the input materials prices have increased. The company increased their prices by 4% in April but they had to lower them by 8% in June due to the slump. "We have no choice but to accept the losses. We expect some of the factories will lose as much as VND10 billion (USD478,000)," Kien said. To ensure the company's continued operation, they have been making cutbacks and focusing on advertising. "Even the CEOs, directors are taking part in marketing activities to better understand customers." Viglacera Ha Long has also seen its share of difficulties. In 2011, the company made VND70 billion (USD3.4 million), but in early 2012 they lost VND84 billion (USD4 million). Nguyen Van Sinh, Deputy Director of Viglacera, said they are only at 65% of production capacity but inventory is still high, with six months of inventory for glass and two months of tile. The steel industry also felt the impact. The Pomina Company has 40,000 tonnes of inventory. Do Duy Thai, a representative of Pomina, said the consumption decreased by 20% compared to the same period in 2011. And even with lower interest rates, only some big corporations are able to get loans and others only loans with high interest. According to Vietnam Steel Association, a 20% reduction in inventory is needed to get back to normal levels. The cement industry also has three million tonnes of inventory. Dinh Quang Huy, Chairman of Vietnam Building Ceramic Association, said that enterprises have only been able to sell 70-75% of their products. "The real estate market is in a slump and capital is hard to come by. The construction materials sector is also suffering," he said. Le Van Toi, head of Department of Construction Materials under the Ministry of Construction, said the main reason for the problem is companies' inability to balance their books. Most of their capital comes from loans, so when inflation rises and exchange rates go down these companies take a big hit, he said. Nguyen Tuan Duong, Vice Chairman of Hoa Phat Corporation, said in order to deal with the current situation the company will operate at 70% of its capacity in hopes of lowering inventory in the next 3-6 months. "This year prices will likely either stay where they are or rise slightly, but demand is not expected to increase," Aside from reducing their production, Viet Duc Steel Company will ask customers for immediate payment, or extend credit for only short periods. They are also seeking to expand exports. Tourist Vietnam
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Vietnam’s interest rates go their own way

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) policies on interest rates over the past 12 months have led to increased production costs. Deposit rates are limited while lending rates are self determined by commercial banks, says Vu Vinh Phu, Chairman of the Vietnam Supermarket Association. Banks enjoy advantages from current monetary policies With a 3-4 percent ratio between borrowing and lending rates, in theory, banks can earn a profit. However, the ratio has reached 8-10 percent in recent months. As a result, banks are enjoying huge profits, but depositors and businesses are facing many disadvantages. Mr Phu claims that nowhere else in the world has such an interest rate policy, especially in the context of the economic downturn, rising inventories, weak purchasing power and people's poor living conditions. According to Phu, if the deposit rates are limited, the lending rates should be limited, too. Of course, he says, there can be incentives for some prioritized cases. Otherwise, banks can apply floating interest rates so that banking transactions can follow market fluctuations. In addition, policies and information should be publicized, and the State should intervene in controlling the price of goods produced by businesses that are dominating the local market. The State should also take measures to prevent the possible resurgence of inflation in the near future. The Government has asked the SBV to lower interest rates and it should ask the central bank to stabilize those rates at an appropriate level. Dr. Ngo Tri Long, former Deputy Head of the Price and Market Research Institute, says both basic and target should be taken into account to prevent shocks from outside. Lowering interest rates does not mean reducing requirements for loans or lowering credit quality. If the interest rates are not lowered, a cycle of bad debt may appear soon. Dr. Long affirms that the heart of the matter does not lie in reduced interest rates. It will be meaningless if the rates are lowered but businesses still find it hard to access loans. At present, many businesses are suffering from high inventories and the consumer price index (CPI) is falling. Businesses still face difficulties According to SBV statistics as of June 30, new outstanding credit saw a year-on-year increase of 0.76 percent. SBV Governor Nguyen Van Binh says the biggest challenge is dealing with slow economic growth, which results in financial difficulties and decreased credit growth. Leading economist Nguyen Minh Phong says high interest rates prevent businesses from accessing loans. Banks are also hesitant to offer loans to local firms due to their rising bad debt ratio. The annual deposit rates are currently maintained at 9 percent, but the lending rates are out of control. Some businesses say they are enjoying an annual 13-percent, while others claim they are unable to get such a rate. At the moment, banks are dealing with bad debt-related issues so they cannot offer loans for unfeasible projects. In the immediate period, banks should be able to increase their liquidity, thanks to their increasing deposit loans. Dr. Nguyen Thi Lan from the Financial Academy said the current bad debts are causing interest rates to rise and slowing down credit growth. The SBV should complete its projects to purchase bad debts and restructure banks. This means that bad debts which cannot be withdrawn should not be bought, she adds. Tourist Vietnam
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Vietnam’s interest rates go their own way

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) policies on interest rates over the past 12 months have led to increased production costs. Deposit rates are limited while lending rates are self determined by commercial banks, says Vu Vinh Phu, Chairman of the Vietnam Supermarket Association. Banks enjoy advantages from current monetary policies With a 3-4 percent ratio between borrowing and lending rates, in theory, banks can earn a profit. However, the ratio has reached 8-10 percent in recent months. As a result, banks are enjoying huge profits, but depositors and businesses are facing many disadvantages. Mr Phu claims that nowhere else in the world has such an interest rate policy, especially in the context of the economic downturn, rising inventories, weak purchasing power and people's poor living conditions. According to Phu, if the deposit rates are limited, the lending rates should be limited, too. Of course, he says, there can be incentives for some prioritized cases. Otherwise, banks can apply floating interest rates so that banking transactions can follow market fluctuations. In addition, policies and information should be publicized, and the State should intervene in controlling the price of goods produced by businesses that are dominating the local market. The State should also take measures to prevent the possible resurgence of inflation in the near future. The Government has asked the SBV to lower interest rates and it should ask the central bank to stabilize those rates at an appropriate level. Dr. Ngo Tri Long, former Deputy Head of the Price and Market Research Institute, says both basic and target should be taken into account to prevent shocks from outside. Lowering interest rates does not mean reducing requirements for loans or lowering credit quality. If the interest rates are not lowered, a cycle of bad debt may appear soon. Dr. Long affirms that the heart of the matter does not lie in reduced interest rates. It will be meaningless if the rates are lowered but businesses still find it hard to access loans. At present, many businesses are suffering from high inventories and the consumer price index (CPI) is falling. Businesses still face difficulties According to SBV statistics as of June 30, new outstanding credit saw a year-on-year increase of 0.76 percent. SBV Governor Nguyen Van Binh says the biggest challenge is dealing with slow economic growth, which results in financial difficulties and decreased credit growth. Leading economist Nguyen Minh Phong says high interest rates prevent businesses from accessing loans. Banks are also hesitant to offer loans to local firms due to their rising bad debt ratio. The annual deposit rates are currently maintained at 9 percent, but the lending rates are out of control. Some businesses say they are enjoying an annual 13-percent, while others claim they are unable to get such a rate. At the moment, banks are dealing with bad debt-related issues so they cannot offer loans for unfeasible projects. In the immediate period, banks should be able to increase their liquidity, thanks to their increasing deposit loans. Dr. Nguyen Thi Lan from the Financial Academy said the current bad debts are causing interest rates to rise and slowing down credit growth. The SBV should complete its projects to purchase bad debts and restructure banks. This means that bad debts which cannot be withdrawn should not be bought, she adds. Tourist Vietnam
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Hopes high as AIDS conference returns to US

A cure for AIDS remains a distant prospect but a host of drug treatments and other advances have fueled fresh hope that new human immunodeficiency virus infections may some day be halted for good. Strategies for ending the 30-year AIDS epidemic through advances in treatment, testing and prevention are high on the agenda of a major meeting of experts in HIV/AIDS when it returns to the United States next week after two decades. "What we know is absolutely possible is that we can end the pandemic even without having a cure," said Anthony Fauci, a leading AIDS expert and director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. Held every two years, the International AIDS Conference has convened elsewhere around the world but not in the US since 1990, due to a travel ban on HIV-positive individuals. The ban was overturned by US lawmakers under president George W. Bush in 2008 and signed into law by President Barack Obama in 2009. The conference's return to the United States was expected to draw a star-studded crowd of 25,000 -- more than the usual 20,000 -- including celebrities, politicians, AIDS activists and scientists, organizers said. Among the key speakers are singer Elton John, former US president Bill Clinton and philanthropist Bill Gates. Democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi of Myanmar will address the conference by videolink. A pre-conference bash staged by amfaR, the American Foundation for AIDS Research, on July 21 will feature actors Sean Penn, Sharon Stone and prominent CNN newsman Anderson Cooper, who recently came out publicly as gay. A series of pre-conference talks and announcements will also set the stage for the six-day meeting in the US capital, themed "Turning the Tide Together," which formally starts on July 22. On July 19, French Nobel laureate Francoise Barre-Sinoussi, the co-discoverer of HIV, will announce the release of a new global strategy toward a cure that aims to tackle the reservoirs where HIV holes up after it has been attacked by antiretroviral drugs. "The strategy aims to build a global consensus on the state of research in the HIV reservoirs field and define a roadmap of scientific priorities that must be addressed by future research to tackle HIV persistence in patients on antiretroviral therapy," said a statement by the International AIDS Society. Another key point is the use of antiretroviral drugs as both treatment and prevention, building on a series of studies that have shown promise in giving the drugs to infected people early and even prescribing them to uninfected partners at risk. "We see this as probably being a central conversation at the conference -- the appropriate initiation for treatment and also how to best take advantage of antiretrovirals for prevention more broadly speaking," said the World Health Organization's HIV/AIDS chief Gottfried Hirnschall. The WHO will be releasing new guidelines for using HIV drugs as prevention, a strategy known as pre-exposure prophylaxis that has shown some success but also some failures in recent studies. Funding gaps remain a big concern among experts, with the United Nations funding target set for $22-24 billion globally and the available cash for responding to HIV at just $15 billion in 2010. Experts will also appeal for a jumpstart to current prevention strategies, which Fauci says have to accelerate in order to end the pandemic that has killed some 25 million people to date. "If the current slow rate of decline in infections globally -- on average just 1.5 percent per year over the past decade -- were to continue indefinitely, controlling HIV/AIDS would remain a distant goal," he wrote in Health Affairs magazine in July. Fauci and co-author Gregory Folkers, his chief of staff, called for optimal use of the prevention "toolkit" that researchers now have at hand. In addition to antiretrovirals for treatment and prevention, those tools include microbicides that show some effectiveness against HIV when applied to the vagina or rectum, showing up to 54 percent fewer infections in women who used them at least 80 percent of the time. Voluntary male circumcision has shown some success in Africa toward reducing HIV infection rates by 50 to 60 percent in heterosexuals compared to uncircumcised males. And researchers are gleaning more clues from a 2009 vaccine trial in Thailand that showed a modest 31 percent reduction in HIV infection, and hope to improve on those results in future trials Tourist Vietnam
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Hopes high as AIDS conference returns to US

A cure for AIDS remains a distant prospect but a host of drug treatments and other advances have fueled fresh hope that new human immunodeficiency virus infections may some day be halted for good. Strategies for ending the 30-year AIDS epidemic through advances in treatment, testing and prevention are high on the agenda of a major meeting of experts in HIV/AIDS when it returns to the United States next week after two decades. "What we know is absolutely possible is that we can end the pandemic even without having a cure," said Anthony Fauci, a leading AIDS expert and director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. Held every two years, the International AIDS Conference has convened elsewhere around the world but not in the US since 1990, due to a travel ban on HIV-positive individuals. The ban was overturned by US lawmakers under president George W. Bush in 2008 and signed into law by President Barack Obama in 2009. The conference's return to the United States was expected to draw a star-studded crowd of 25,000 -- more than the usual 20,000 -- including celebrities, politicians, AIDS activists and scientists, organizers said. Among the key speakers are singer Elton John, former US president Bill Clinton and philanthropist Bill Gates. Democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi of Myanmar will address the conference by videolink. A pre-conference bash staged by amfaR, the American Foundation for AIDS Research, on July 21 will feature actors Sean Penn, Sharon Stone and prominent CNN newsman Anderson Cooper, who recently came out publicly as gay. A series of pre-conference talks and announcements will also set the stage for the six-day meeting in the US capital, themed "Turning the Tide Together," which formally starts on July 22. On July 19, French Nobel laureate Francoise Barre-Sinoussi, the co-discoverer of HIV, will announce the release of a new global strategy toward a cure that aims to tackle the reservoirs where HIV holes up after it has been attacked by antiretroviral drugs. "The strategy aims to build a global consensus on the state of research in the HIV reservoirs field and define a roadmap of scientific priorities that must be addressed by future research to tackle HIV persistence in patients on antiretroviral therapy," said a statement by the International AIDS Society. Another key point is the use of antiretroviral drugs as both treatment and prevention, building on a series of studies that have shown promise in giving the drugs to infected people early and even prescribing them to uninfected partners at risk. "We see this as probably being a central conversation at the conference -- the appropriate initiation for treatment and also how to best take advantage of antiretrovirals for prevention more broadly speaking," said the World Health Organization's HIV/AIDS chief Gottfried Hirnschall. The WHO will be releasing new guidelines for using HIV drugs as prevention, a strategy known as pre-exposure prophylaxis that has shown some success but also some failures in recent studies. Funding gaps remain a big concern among experts, with the United Nations funding target set for $22-24 billion globally and the available cash for responding to HIV at just $15 billion in 2010. Experts will also appeal for a jumpstart to current prevention strategies, which Fauci says have to accelerate in order to end the pandemic that has killed some 25 million people to date. "If the current slow rate of decline in infections globally -- on average just 1.5 percent per year over the past decade -- were to continue indefinitely, controlling HIV/AIDS would remain a distant goal," he wrote in Health Affairs magazine in July. Fauci and co-author Gregory Folkers, his chief of staff, called for optimal use of the prevention "toolkit" that researchers now have at hand. In addition to antiretrovirals for treatment and prevention, those tools include microbicides that show some effectiveness against HIV when applied to the vagina or rectum, showing up to 54 percent fewer infections in women who used them at least 80 percent of the time. Voluntary male circumcision has shown some success in Africa toward reducing HIV infection rates by 50 to 60 percent in heterosexuals compared to uncircumcised males. And researchers are gleaning more clues from a 2009 vaccine trial in Thailand that showed a modest 31 percent reduction in HIV infection, and hope to improve on those results in future trials Tourist Vietnam
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The future of Vietnamese cheo

A workshop called "Vietnamese popular opera (cheo) and modern topics" was held on the morning of July 13, and was attended by a number of professors and artists working in the field. A scene from modern cheo Cheo together with some other forms of music drama are considered to be the basis of Vietnamese theatre, but it has not attracted the interest of younger generations. For this reason, a number of music theaters and acting troupes wish to modernise the theatre by introducing material more relevant to young people. Many believe that this would be at the cost of the traditional beauty of the uniquely Vietnamese artform. Artist Bui Duc Hanh said, "Playwrights must choose material and create characters that are compatible with the aesthetics of the traditional artform. If we modernise these aesthetics, it will turn into drama and no longer be Vietnamese cheo. We should seek content in the daily lives of people. This is how cheo was born." Artist Quoc Truong, Deputy Director of Army Opera Theater, said, "If we don't change, cheo will become irrelevant. New material must be created that can breathe life back into a dying art. What we must do is find a way to create new music and lyrics that are not just based off the old ones, but which will also keep the nature of cheo intact." Tourist Vietnam
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The future of Vietnamese cheo

A workshop called "Vietnamese popular opera (cheo) and modern topics" was held on the morning of July 13, and was attended by a number of professors and artists working in the field. A scene from modern cheo Cheo together with some other forms of music drama are considered to be the basis of Vietnamese theatre, but it has not attracted the interest of younger generations. For this reason, a number of music theaters and acting troupes wish to modernise the theatre by introducing material more relevant to young people. Many believe that this would be at the cost of the traditional beauty of the uniquely Vietnamese artform. Artist Bui Duc Hanh said, "Playwrights must choose material and create characters that are compatible with the aesthetics of the traditional artform. If we modernise these aesthetics, it will turn into drama and no longer be Vietnamese cheo. We should seek content in the daily lives of people. This is how cheo was born." Artist Quoc Truong, Deputy Director of Army Opera Theater, said, "If we don't change, cheo will become irrelevant. New material must be created that can breathe life back into a dying art. What we must do is find a way to create new music and lyrics that are not just based off the old ones, but which will also keep the nature of cheo intact." Tourist Vietnam
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Vietnam opposes Chinese fishing in Truong Sa archipelago

Chinese fishermen's activities around the Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelago are illegal and violate Vietnam's sovereignty over this archipelago. Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelagoA representative from the National Border Committee under the Vietnamese Foreign Ministry made the statement while answering reporters' questions on a China News website report on July 12 that 30 fishing ships of Hainan province departed from Sanya port to catch fish around the Chu Thap (Cross) ground of the Truong Sa archipelago. Vietnam 's stance on the Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa archipelagos have been affirmed many times, he said. Vietnam asks the Chinese side to educate and guide its fishermen to respect Vietnam 's sovereignty and territory and to comply with international law, he stressed. Tourist Vietnam
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Vietnam opposes Chinese fishing in Truong Sa archipelago

Chinese fishermen's activities around the Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelago are illegal and violate Vietnam's sovereignty over this archipelago. Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelagoA representative from the National Border Committee under the Vietnamese Foreign Ministry made the statement while answering reporters' questions on a China News website report on July 12 that 30 fishing ships of Hainan province departed from Sanya port to catch fish around the Chu Thap (Cross) ground of the Truong Sa archipelago. Vietnam 's stance on the Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa archipelagos have been affirmed many times, he said. Vietnam asks the Chinese side to educate and guide its fishermen to respect Vietnam 's sovereignty and territory and to comply with international law, he stressed. Tourist Vietnam
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ASEAN regrets AMM-45’s joint statement failure

Together with other ASEAN countries, the Vietnamese delegation regrets that the 45th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting (AMM-45) in Cambodia failed to issue its joint statement. Deputy Foreign Minister Pham Quang Vinh was speaking on July 13 in response to Vietnamese reporters' question on the failure to issue the conference's joint statement. The statement is expected to reflect the process of discussion and positive outcomes reached in meetings of ASEAN and between ASEAN and its partners, according to Vinh. During the discussion of the joint statement, ASEAN countries, particularly the ASEAN Foreign Ministers, exerted efforts to find out the most suitable formulas to reflect the common interest of the member nations, and had many chances to reach a consensus and unanimity, Vinh said. However, the deputy FM said, it is regrettable that the above-said positive, constructive efforts of the ASEAN Foreign Ministers and opportunities to reach a consensus were missed. Vietnam believes whether the joint statement is issued or not, the existing ASEAN decisions still have to be strictly implemented. More than ever, ASEAN countries should uphold their responsibility, maintain and strengthen the ASEAN solidarity, and bring into play the group's key role in and contributions to prioritised and essential issues of ASEAN and the region, especially the building of the Community, he stressed. ASEAN needs to promote regional links and connectivity and build an environment of peace, stability, security and cooperation, enhance relations with partners, and effectively cope with emerging challenges for peace, stability, security, cooperation and development in the region, Vinh added. Tourist Vietnam
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ASEAN regrets AMM-45’s joint statement failure

Together with other ASEAN countries, the Vietnamese delegation regrets that the 45th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting (AMM-45) in Cambodia failed to issue its joint statement. Deputy Foreign Minister Pham Quang Vinh was speaking on July 13 in response to Vietnamese reporters' question on the failure to issue the conference's joint statement. The statement is expected to reflect the process of discussion and positive outcomes reached in meetings of ASEAN and between ASEAN and its partners, according to Vinh. During the discussion of the joint statement, ASEAN countries, particularly the ASEAN Foreign Ministers, exerted efforts to find out the most suitable formulas to reflect the common interest of the member nations, and had many chances to reach a consensus and unanimity, Vinh said. However, the deputy FM said, it is regrettable that the above-said positive, constructive efforts of the ASEAN Foreign Ministers and opportunities to reach a consensus were missed. Vietnam believes whether the joint statement is issued or not, the existing ASEAN decisions still have to be strictly implemented. More than ever, ASEAN countries should uphold their responsibility, maintain and strengthen the ASEAN solidarity, and bring into play the group's key role in and contributions to prioritised and essential issues of ASEAN and the region, especially the building of the Community, he stressed. ASEAN needs to promote regional links and connectivity and build an environment of peace, stability, security and cooperation, enhance relations with partners, and effectively cope with emerging challenges for peace, stability, security, cooperation and development in the region, Vinh added. Tourist Vietnam
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