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Vietnamese@UHM – Study Vietnamese Language, Literature, and Cultures at UHM

Take the Vietnamese Placement Exam to earn your back credits and be placed in a right class. More Info ! Close Top Banner Learn Vietnamese to connect with the past, enjoy the present, and move forward in the future. The Vietnamese Language Program at UH Mānoa provides innovative and creative teaching approaches to maximize your language learning experience.

http://ipll.manoa.hawaii.edu/vietnamese/study-abroad/

Self-Designed Study Abroad – University of Hawai’i at Mānoa Study Abroad Center

STUDY PRACTICALLY ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD Definition and Appropriateness of an Independent, Self-designed Study Abroad Program The “self-designed” study abroad option is available to University of Hawai’i at Mānoa students who would like to study abroad, but cannot participate in an existing traditional study abroad program due to extenuating academic circumstances.

The Shidler College of Business

As Vietnam emerges fully onto the world economic stage, new and constantly-evolving demands are placed on business executives in all industries. To successfully manage these challenges, today’s executives must possess strong analytical skills, the ability to think strategically and effective leadership capabilities.

Viet Texts

This web site contains English-language translations of Vietnamese historical texts. It also contains searchable versions of the classical Chinese (Hán) originals. At present there are three texts available in translation here.

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https://manoa.hawaii.edu/undergrad/urop/find-opportunities/student-opportunity-center/

Business in Vietnam | American Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam

It is not too late to contribute. Please contribute NOW personally or for your company to support Vietnam and HCMC at this challenging time. AmCham CARES provides you a transparent mechanism to make contributions NOW for critically-needed medical equipment and supplies and know they will be delivered where in Vietnam they are needed most.

Viet Nam and ADB

Information on ADB’s development assistance to Viet Nam, economic data and analysis, the latest news and publications, and regional initiatives

Doing Business in Vietnam

Vietnam – Market Overview The U.S.-Vietnamese commercial relationship has grown since the United States lifted its trade embargo against Vietnam in 1994 and the two countries renewed diplomatic relations in 1995. The U.S. is now Vietnam’s largest export market and a major source of foreign direct investment, helping fuel Vietnam’s remarkable economic growth.

Export.gov – Home – Welcome Message

The U.S. Commercial Service can support your company export to Vietnam. Through our offices at the U.S. Embassy in Hanoi and the U.S. Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City, our commercial specialists can guide you as your company explores the potential of the Vietnamese market. U.S.

Viet Nam – OECD

Revenue Statistics in Asia and the Pacific is jointly produced by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)’s Centre for Tax Policy and Administration (CTP) and the OECD Development Centre (DEV) with the co-operation of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the Pacific Island Tax Administrators Association (PITAA), and the Pacific Community (SPC) and financial support from the governments of Ireland, Japan, Luxembourg, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.

The Shidler College of Business

As Vietnam emerges fully onto the world economic stage, new and constantly-evolving demands are placed on business executives in all industries. To successfully manage these challenges, today’s executives must possess strong analytical skills, the ability to think strategically and effective leadership capabilities.

US-ASEAN Business Council | Vietnam

2019 Vietnam Business Mission, March 12-14 The US-ASEAN Business Council met with Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc during its annual Vietnam Business Mission on March 14, 2019.

Vietnam

The United States and Vietnam meet regularly on trade and investment issues, including under our 2007 Trade and Investment Framework Agreement , which provides a platform for addressing bilateral issues, monitoring Vietnam’s implementation of its WTO accession commitments, and coordinating on regional and multilateral issues.

https://vbf.org.vn
http://www.vast.ac.vn/en/

Socialist Republic of Vietnam

Vietnam Trade Offices in the United States of America are Vietnam governmental agencies. These offices are staffed and financed by Vietnam Ministry of Trade, and have the mandate to promote trade and investment cooperation between Vietnam and the USA.

http://en.vietrade.gov.vn
https://www.doingbusiness.org/en/data/exploreeconomies/vietnam/

WTO | Viet Nam – Member information

MEMBER INFORMATION: Viet Nam and the WTO – This page gathers key information on Viet Nam’s participation in the WTO. Viet Nam has been a member of the WTO since 11 January 2007.

http://asiafoundation.org/where-we-work/vietnam/
https://freedomhouse.org/report/countries-crossroads/2010/vietnam#.VW5ItOd6BZ0

UNData app

GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$)

Mekong Region Land Governance Repository

Welcome to the Mekong Land Research Forum online site that pulls together research on key themes around land governance in the Mekong Region. We hope you find this resource useful, and we would be pleased to receive feedback on its content and structure.

Vietnam

Latest news and information from the World Bank and its development work in Vietnam. Access Vietnam’s economy facts, statistics, project information, development research from experts and latest news.

https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/vm.html

Vietnam

Find out more about corruption in Vietnam: Latest news, Corruption Perceptions Index score & local chapter’s contact information.

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On the ground in about 170 countries and territories, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) works to eradicate poverty while protecting the planet. We help countries develop strong policies, skills, partnerships and institutions so they can sustain their progress. UNDP – Viet Nam partnership officially started in 1978.

UNFPA Vietnam

UNFPA works to end preventable maternal death unmet need for family planning gender-based violence and harmful practices Ms. Nguyen Thi Ngoc Lan, Deputy Director General of the General Office for Population and Family Planning, Ministry of Health; Representatives of the Ministry of Health; the media, UN and UNFPA colleagues and online par…

Viet Nam

Viet Nam is covered by the following UNHCR office:

UNICEF Viet Nam

UNICEF would like to invite you to sign up for our “Golden Moment with your child” weekly bulletin to make every minute with your child a Golden Moment. You will find helpful information, ideas and resources in the weekly bulletin especially designed for you.

Vietnam | U.S. Agency for International Development

USAID programs in Vietnam support the country’s progress by focusing resources where they’re needed most in health, private sector competitiveness, environment, social services for vulnerable populations and higher education.

International Travel

Please visit the Embassy’s COVID-19 page or more information on COVID-19 in Vietnam. Medical facilities in Vietnam, including emergency response services, frequently do not meet international standards and may lack medicine and supplies. Medical personnel generally speak little or no English. Doctors and hospitals expect immediate cash payment for health services.

Homepage

The mission of the United States Embassy is to advance the interests of the United States, and to serve and protect U.S. citizens in Vietnam.

http://www.gso.gov.vn/Default_en.aspx?tabid=491
http://www.mofa.gov.vn/en

Vietnam

Latest news and information from the World Bank and its development work in Vietnam. Access Vietnam’s economy facts, statistics, project information, development research from experts and latest news.

Vietnam

Vietnam from The World Bank: Data

Italy Country Overview | World Health Organization

Rome is the capital city of the Republic of Italy. WHO Region: European Region This map is an approximation of actual country borders Statistics Below are key statistics from WHO’s Global Health Observatory. The current COVID-19 situation Data reported to WHO in the last 24 hours. Latest update: .

In Memories of Pre-1975 Vietnam Pics

This is a group in memories of Vietnam during the period of pre-1975 taken by Vietnamese or expats. Be it the Vietnam War or normal daily life in pre-1975, before the collapse of the Republic of Vietnam, better known as South Vietnam. We hope to collect as many pre-1975 photos as possible in memories of the time past.

Search Results: ‘vietnam’ – British Pathé

British Pathe, the world’s leading multimedia resource with a history stretching back over a century. The finest and most comprehensive archive of fabulous footage and stunning stills.

Vietnam – Cultural Etiquette – e Diplomat

A long struggle for independence has given the Vietnamese a deep sense of national pride. Vietnamese value their independence and history and offended by people who ignore or violate either. Most Vietnamese have an interest in all things American. They believe all past hostilities were part of the natural defense of their national territory.

Vietnam: Introduction

Vietnam is a country located in Southeastern Asia bordering the Gulf of Thailand, the Gulf of Tonkin, and the South China Sea. Neighboring countries include Cambodia, China, and Laos. The geography consists of hills and densely forested mountains in the northwest.

Feature Film, Vietnamese (Sorted by Popularity Ascending) – IMDb

IMDb’s advanced search allows you to run extremely powerful queries over all people and titles in the database. Find exactly what you’re looking for!

Guide to Vietnam | Vietnamese Etiquette, Customs & Culture | Kwintessential

Once a lesser-known nation that was synonymous with war and rebellion, Vietnam has grown to become a firm favourite with tourists, expats and businessmen alike in recent years. The long, slender country has established itself as one of the hottest properties in South East Asia, thanks to a mixture of beautiful scenery, friendly locals, exquisite cuisine and burgeoning business opportunities.

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Vietnamese to English translation

Online Translation Vietnamese to English Translation Vietnamese to English Translation Service can translate from Vietnamese to English language. Additionally, it can also translate Vietnamese into over 100 other languages Decided to travel the world? You would definitely need the ability to communicate in foreign languages to understand the mind and context of that other culture.

Vietnamese Cinema

Even if art is sorrowful, tragic, and full of pain, would it be worth it to influence real life based on art? What makes the film even more heartbreaking is to think of what could have been if things had turned out differently. There is no easy way out and karma is always lurking in the corner.

Vietnamese Fonts

Many of the Web pages you’ll find through VietGATE will have specific fonts used to depict Vietnamese text. To read those pages, you can use the following links to download and install the fonts you need. VISCII: VISCII fonts are provided by the TriChlor Group. Click here to download fonts.

Viet Nam – UNESCO World Heritage Centre

Viet Nam – UNESCO World Heritage Centre

MSU Vietnam Group Archive

The MSU Vietnam Group Archive includes roughly 80,000 pages of digitized documents, maps, and images. Most of these materials date from 1955-1962, when Michigan State University led a range of US-funded technical assistance programs in South Vietnam for the purpose of producing a stable non-Communist ally in Southeast Asia.

Engaging with Viet Nam


Digitisation of the endangered Cham manuscripts in Vietnam

An important cultural group within Vietnam, the Cham once had their own kingdom called Champa, which lasted from the 7th century to 1832. There are about 162,000 Cham people living in Vietnam today, concentrated in Central Vietnam and the Mekong Delta region.

MSU Vietnam Group Archive

The MSU Vietnam Group Archive includes roughly 80,000 pages of digitized documents, maps, and images. Most of these materials date from 1955-1962, when Michigan State University led a range of US-funded technical assistance programs in South Vietnam for the purpose of producing a stable non-Communist ally in Southeast Asia.

Tet: Let’s Get Ready to Celebrate

Learn about Lunar new Year in Vietnam and why it is an especially good time to review good manners. What is New Year? How do we celebrate New Year in another culture? World map to show where Vietnam is Art supplies for children to make a book or poster (optional) Student discussion and art project Explain to students that everyone celebrates something.

Vietnam

Although the history of any region is the product of a complex mix of culture and circumstance, in many ways, for Vietnam, geography is destiny. To understand Vietnam’s history it is imperative to have aclear picture of the land and the region. Vietnam’s geographical position relative to China has been paramount in shaping its political and cultural history.

Religion in Vietnam

One must begin with a sense of the richness and variety of traditional Vietnamese religion. Time was when the Vietnamese believed they inhabited a world alive with gods and spirits.

Vietnam: What’s in a Name?

Students in many countries now out-rank American students academically. Top-performing nations sound off on reforms that worked. It is the most globalized place on earth. And they built an education system to match. Their plan worked. Achievement was on the rise–then it hit a plateau. Now what?

Tale of Kiêu

The Vietnamese tradition of poetry and music captures the indomitable spirit of the people – a spirit that seems equal to any adversity. The quintessential example of this tradition – characterized by a complex blending of Chinese and Vietnamese elements – is an epic poem, “Truyên Kiêu,” or the “Tale of Kiêu.”

The Real Cost of Developing Vietnam

Industrialization Vietnam has achieved 14 percent annual growth. However, most of the wastewater discharged from the approximately 3,000 industrial enterprises – roughly half of them in heavy industry – is improperly treated. Polluted water sources in the Ku Cing River, caused by mining activities in Tinh Tuc, or the pollution in the Hong River, caused by the Vietnam tri-industrial zone, are two obvious examples.

Independent Lens | Half the Sky: Education in Vietnam | Season 1 | Episode 1

Independent Lens Clip: Season 1 Episode 1 | 10m 38s This educational module adapted from the documentary series Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide follows journalist Nicholas Kristof and actress Gabrielle Union as they meet Room to Read founder John Wood in Vietnam, and meet two girls who have become beneficiaries of his education program in that country.

Programs

Administered as part of IIE’s Student Emergency Initiatives, the Julia Stasch-IIE Scholarship for Refugees scholarship opportunity supports students who came to the United States as refugees or sought asylum to complete

Literacy & Girls’ Education Nonprofit at Work in Vietnam

Support Our Work Vietnam has had a booming and growing economy since 1986 when the government, the Communist Party of Vietnam, implemented market reforms and shifted to a socialist market economy system, called the Đổi Mới reforms. These changes spurred economic growth and transformed Vietnam from an impoverished, war-torn nation into a lower middle-income country.

Vietnamese@UHM – Study Vietnamese Language, Literature, and Cultures at UHM

Take the Vietnamese Placement Exam to earn your back credits and be placed in a right class. More Info ! Close Top Banner Learn Vietnamese to connect with the past, enjoy the present, and move forward in the future. The Vietnamese Language Program at UH Mānoa provides innovative and creative teaching approaches to maximize your language learning experience.

https://www.usaid.gov/vietnam/education

UNICEF Viet Nam

UNICEF would like to invite you to sign up for our “Golden Moment with your child” weekly bulletin to make every minute with your child a Golden Moment. You will find helpful information, ideas and resources in the weekly bulletin especially designed for you.

Vietnam Maps – Perry-Castañeda Map Collection – UT Library Online

The following maps were produced by the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency, unless otherwise indicated. Country Maps City Maps Bien Hoa 1:12,500, Edition 2-TPC, Series L909, National Imagery and Mapping Agency, 1968 (11MB) Can Tho 1:12,500, Edition 1-TPC (29 ETB), Series L909, National Imagery and Mapping Agency, 1970 (15MB) Chu Lai and Vicinity 1:12,500, Edition 2-TPC, Series L909, National Imagery and Mapping Agency, 1968 (18MB) Da Lat [Dalat] 1:12,500, Edition 1-AMS, Series L909, U.S.

http://vnfoundation.org

Vietnam Education Foundation (VEF) Fellowship Program

The Vietnam Education Foundation (VEF) Fellowship Program is one of the key components of VEF’s mandate to enhance bilateral relations between the United States and Vietnam through international educational exchange programs that help improve Vietnamese science and technology capacities. VEF provides fellowships to the most talented Vietnamese for graduate study in the United States in science and technology.

List of universities in Vietnam – Wikipedia

This is a list of universities in Vietnam . It includes comprehensive universities, specialized universities, “senior colleges”, institutes, conservatories, and military academies. The list is organized into public, private, and foreign-owned institutions.

Vietnam country profile

This followed three decades of bitter wars, in which the Communists fought first against the colonial power France, then against South Vietnam and its US backers. In its latter stages, the conflict held the attention of the world.

https://dantri.com.vn

The Economist Intelligence Unit

Access the latest politics analysis and economic growth summary through 2011 for Vietnam from The Economist Intelligence Unit

Vietnam

Vietnam is a densely populated developing country that has been transitioning since 1986 from the rigidities of a centrally planned, highly agrarian economy to a more industrial and market based economy, and it has raised incomes substantially.

Vietnam | World news | The Guardian

Jane Ghosh thinks we have left behind devastation and despair,Trevor Curnow looks at parallels with Vietnam, whileDaniel Peacock expresses concern for a generation of women and girls. Plus letters fromMartin Harris and Caroline Willcocks

Vietnam

Jen Psaki, the White House press secretary, said a security assessment had deemed it safe for Vice President Kamala Harris to travel to Vietnam after reports of a possible case of “Havana Syndrome,” a mysterious health condition, in Hanoi.

Nhan Dan Online

NDO/VNA – President Nguyen Xuan Phuc, Chairman of the National Council of National Defence-Security, attended a ceremony in Hanoi on October 18 to honour individuals and organisations who made outstanding contributions to the United Nations peacekeeping missions.

https://en.qdnd.vn

Vietnam

Vietnam is a densely populated developing country that has been transitioning since 1986 from the rigidities of a centrally planned, highly agrarian economy to a more industrial and market based economy, and it has raised incomes substantially.

Vietnam : State violence v. bloggers and journalists | Reporters without borders

As Vietnam’s media all follow the Communist Party’s orders, the only sources of independently-reported information are bloggers and independent journalists, who are being subjected to ever-harsher harsh forms of persecution, including plainclothes police violence.

Vietnam News | Politics, Business, Economy, Society, Life, Sports – VietNam News

The National English language daily, Outlook magazine

Vietnam latest news – Thanh Nien News

Thanh Nien is one of the leading Vietnamese language dailies. Provides latest world and domestic news and commentary.

News VietNamNet

VietNamNet – News – eNewspaper

Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus)

Fastest, most reliable, official and accurate Vietnam and world news, updated 24/7, Vietnam socio-politic, economic affairs, national newspaper for foreign service, Vietnam News Agency, Employment ads, e-newspaper.VIETNAMPLUS, the most reliable source of news in Vietnam on political, business, social, cultural, sports, technology, environmental issues.

VnExpress – Báo tiếng Việt nhiều người xem nhất

VnExpress tin tức mới nhất – Thông tin nhanh & chính xác được cập nhật hàng giờ. Đọc báo tin tức online Việt Nam & Thế giới nóng nhất trong ngày về thể thao, thời sự, pháp luật, kinh doanh,…

Fulbright Program in Vietnam | U.S. Embassy & Consulate in Vietnam

The Fulbright Program was established by the U.S. Congress in 1946 and gives to the presidentially appointed J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board the responsibility for establishing program policy guidelines and for making final selection of all Fulbright participants. The purpose of the Fulbright Program worldwide is “to increase mutual understanding between the people of …

http://ipll.manoa.hawaii.edu/vietnamese/study-abroad/

Self-Designed Study Abroad – University of Hawai’i at Mānoa Study Abroad Center

STUDY PRACTICALLY ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD Definition and Appropriateness of an Independent, Self-designed Study Abroad Program The “self-designed” study abroad option is available to University of Hawai’i at Mānoa students who would like to study abroad, but cannot participate in an existing traditional study abroad program due to extenuating academic circumstances.

Scholarships

Vacancies in Hanoi, Viet Nam | UNjobs

Programme Manager, Hanoi, Viet Nam UNOPS – United Nations Office for Project Services Updated:

U.S. Students Abroad

One of our highest priorities is protecting the lives and interests of U.S. students traveling, studying, and living abroad. Exploring new destinations and experiencing other cultures is both rewarding and exciting, but it is also important to do so safely. Students with special considerations – such as women and LGBTI travelers – may face additional challenges in other countries.

Search Results | TransitionsAbroad.com

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Your Complete Travel Guide to Vietnam

By College Tourist; Author: Nicole Darian, University of Iowa A Look into Each City, How to Eat, Where to Stay, and Transportation Options After spending a few months backpacking in Southeast Asia, I’ve concluded that Vietnam was my favorite country in the region for several reasons.

Vietnam – Traveler view | Travelers’ Health | CDC

VietnamTraveler View Hide Be aware of current health issues in Vietnam. Learn how to protect yourself. Warning Level 3, Avoid Nonessential Travel Watch Level 1, Practice Usual Precautions Diphtheria in Vietnam There is an outbreak of diphtheria in Vietnam. To prevent diphtheria, all travelers should make sure they are up to date with diphtheria vaccination.

Vietnam travel

Vietnam’s best sights and local secrets from travel experts you can trust. | A land of staggering natural beauty and cultural complexities, of dynamic megacities and hill-tribe villages, Vietnam is both exotic and compelling.

Vietnam Travel Guide | National Geographic

National Geographic’s latest travel stories about Vietnam

Vietnam 2020: Best of Vietnam Tourism – Tripadvisor

TEXTO COMPLETO NO BLOG: http://www.mapamundiblog.com.br/destino/roteiro-de-2-dias-em-hanoi/ A caótica e intrigante capital do Vietnã permite aos viajantes experimentar um pouco do que o país mais tem: trânsito caótico de motos, monumentos históricos e um povo muito simpático. A cidade está localizada no norte do país e sua população ultrapassa os 7 milhões de habitantes.

Vietnam Travel Advisory

Exercise increased caution in Vietnam due to COVID-19. Read the Department of State’s COVID-19 page before you plan any international travel. Vietnam’s borders are still closed for all foreign nationals with few exceptions. Vietnam has resumed most domestic transportation options (including airports) and business operations (including day care centers and schools).

36 Hours in Hanoi (Published 2014)

36 Hours Five years ago Hanoi might rightly have been viewed as Washington D.C.: a place of politicians and bureaucrats, conservative and a bit dull. But in recent years, thanks to a new pride injected by 1,000th-birthday celebrations in 2010, an influx of entrepreneurial Vietnamese returnees, expats and a creative Internet-enabled population, the city’s pulse has quickened.

36 Hours in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (Published 2014)

36 Hours Buzz, buzz, buzz. Whether it’s the roar of motorbikes, the near constant opening of bars and restaurants, the chatty nature of its inhabitants, or the abundance of great coffee, there’s just something invigorating about Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s largest metropolis.