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		<title>Gold And Vietnam</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Oct 2010 06:11:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Linda Greens</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In the next few days the price of gold is about to increase especially because Vietnam is going to allow the companies to import gold. In a statement released a few days ago the government of Vietnam declared that they are going to permit the import of the precious metal. This is occurs because the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In the next few days the price of gold is about to increase especially because Vietnam is going to allow the companies to import gold. In a statement released a few days ago the government of Vietnam declared that they are going to permit the import of the precious metal.</p>
<p>This is occurs because the Vietnamese market needs to be stabilized especially after the domestic prices rose more than before this week. The glittering metal has always been a sought after investment in Vietnam. On the one hand because there has been a very long period of consumer price inflation and on the other hand because there have been some devolutions in the Vietnamese Dong that have left the consumers unconfident in the local currency.</p>
<p>When the government of Vietnam will allow this to happen the price of gold around the world will increase significantly. Because of the Indian festival season the demand for the glittering metal has also risen. Financial experts say that the price of gold will go through the step of 1.400 dollars an ounce in the days to come because there is an increased demand of precious metal from China and India. Also in addiction to this the imports of gold in Vietnam will make the price of gold skyrocket.</p>
<p>These imports will only increase the domestic price of the glittering metal that will most surely rise above the prices of the precious metals on the international market. However, it can also have a very negative impact on the Southeast Asian import bill making the trade deficit even more complicated than it was.</p>
<p>There have been times when the prices in Vietnam have overcome the world prices. The price of the precious metal reached the amount of 33 million dong in Asia a few days ago, this is 1.693 dollars per ounce. This would mean that the Vietnamese companies will have to obtain licenses from the government in order to import gold. This glittering metal is one of the four major investment commodities for the Vietnamese citizens.</p>
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		<title>Visit Vietnam to See a Different Way of Life</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Aug 2010 04:14:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kathy Austin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The history of Vietnam is very complex and adds to the richness of the experience of a visit there. People can make their Vietnam Holidays a chance to learn more about how the nation has worked through its reunification process. Visitors can visit specific monuments or simply speak with the people who lived through it [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The history of Vietnam is very complex and adds to the richness of the experience of a visit there. People can make their Vietnam Holidays a chance to learn more about how the nation has worked through its reunification process. Visitors can visit specific monuments or simply speak with the people who lived through it for a first hand account.</p>
<p>Vietnam has lush countrysides that contrast with its bustling cities. Tourists can spend all of their time in either setting and still come away with the impression that they have had a full experience. The countryside tends to be devoted to farming. It may seem to be a more laid back setting, however, people on the farms work quite diligently. Although, tourists spending their Vietnam holidays in a rural setting will be able to take advantage of the lovely surroundings and relative quiet of the area.</p>
<p>People who choose to spend their time in an urban setting will be rewarded with busy markets, shopping and good restaurants. Tourists who are spending their Vietnam holiday in a city should not be afraid to engage in good natured bargaining to get good prices for items. Many sellers are willing to lower their prices to close the deal. It all depends on whether the tourist can spot a bargain in the making. It may take some practice, but many tourists are more than willing to join in to become part of the scene.</p>
<p>To get the most of what Vietnam has available for tourists, visitors should try to travel to a rural and an urban town. Visiting these places will provide the best sense of what it means to live and work in Vietnam. Meeting people during a Vietnam holiday who have made different choices about whether to live in a big city or a small town will give tourists an idea of the challenges, sacrifices and rewards that many Vietnamese experience on a day to day basis.</p>
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		<title>The Textile And Garment Industry In Vietnam</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2009 07:16:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Fred Peters</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of the largest is the state-owned Vinatex, which accounted for an estimated 22% of Vietnamese textile and garment exports in 2006. One of Vinatex&#8217;s affiliates, Viet Tien Garment Company, has invested more than US$10 mn during the past five years in order to upgrade its production lines. Most of this new equipment has been [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>One of the largest is the state-owned Vinatex, which accounted for an estimated 22% of Vietnamese textile and garment exports in 2006. One of Vinatex&#8217;s affiliates, Viet Tien Garment Company, has invested more than US$10 mn during the past five years in order to upgrade its production lines. Most of this new equipment has been imported from Japan and Singapore.</p>
<p>Also, in 2006 the sector exported textiles and garments to the value of US$5.8 bn, making it Vietnam’s second largest export earner after crude oil. Buyers from a number of the world’s leading textile and apparel companies have sourced apparel from Vietnam including Express, Hucke, Itochu, JC Penney, Jupitar, Kmart, Kowa, Lee Cooper, Li &#038; Fung, Mast Industries, Nichimen, Nissho Iwai, Otto, Sara Lee, Seidensticker, Sumitomo, Tomen, Tommy Hilfiger, Victoria’s Secret, and Wal-Mart.</p>
<p>Three major developments over the past 20 years have led to the industry’s present vibrancy. One was the introduction in 1986 of the so-called Doi Moi economic reforms which—notwithstanding the government’s communist leanings—gave encouragement to the private sector and allowed market forces to determine the allocation of resources. A second was the collapse of the Comecon (Council for Mutual Economic Cooperation) bloc in 1990-91 and that of the Soviet Union in 1991. These events caused initial hardship but prompted the country to forge links with the West and enter the international community. The third was the granting by the USA of normal trading relations (NTR) or most favoured nation (MFN) status in December 2001, which led to a dramatic reduction in import tariffs in the US market.</p>
<p>The future for the textile and garment industry in Vietnam looks promising. Vietnam joined the World Trade Organisation (WTO) at the beginning of 2007 and seems set to build upon its recent export success. Moreover, the Vietnamese government is highly supportive of the textile and garment sector, and there are strong incentives to attract foreign investment. The government has outlined ambitious plans for the industry’s development. If these plans are fulfilled, employment and exports in the sector will double by 2010.</p>
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