Chuck Kuhn's Asia in Photos: Vietnam ONE year after joining the WTO

Saturday, February 9, 2008

Vietnam ONE year after joining the WTO

In the year since joining the WTO, Vietnam has welcomed many high-ranking delegations to discuss cooperative issues. Many foreign investors, enterprises and tourists have come to Vietnam to seek investment opportunities. As of January 11, 2007, under its WTO commitments in the services sector, Vietnam had to open up 11 of its industries. Due to these commitments, some sectors are facing fierce competition, including finance, banking, and telecommunications.
However, the competition has also brought a lot of benefits as Vietnamese goods will more easily penetrate foreign markets, benefiting many local manufacturers. So far, Vietnam has opened almost all areas to foreign investors.
The country’s export turnover in 2007 reached US$48 billion, up US$8.2 billion from 2006 and surpassing the 3.1 percent growth target set by the government. Vietnam’s key exports have posted high turnover, including seafood, rice, coffee, vegetables, rubber, cashew nuts and pepper
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“I can’t say what made me fall in love with Vietnam - that a woman’s voice can drug you; that everything is so intense. The colors, the taste, even the rain. Nothing like the filthy rain in London. They say whatever you’re looking for, you will find here. They say you come to Vietnam and you understand a lot in a few minutes, but the rest has got to be lived. The smell: that’s the first thing that hits you, promising everything in exchange for your soul. And the heat. Your shirt is straightaway a rag. You can hardly remember your name, or what you came to escape from. But at night, there’s a breeze. The river is beautiful. You could be forgiven for thinking there was no war; that the gunshots were fireworks; that only pleasure matters. A pipe of opium, or the touch of a girl who might tell you she loves you. And then, something happens, as you knew it would. And nothing can ever be the same again.”
― Graham Greene, The Quiet American

Tips on Travel to Vietnam

It's always warm in Southeast Asia apart from high mountains, so leave the heavy clothing at home. Cotton and breathable fabrics are always better than synthetics -- although cotton does wrinkle a lot when traveling! December through April is roughly the dry season in that region, although it can still rain a little. December is a good time to go in terms of temperature -- cooler than in the humid summertime. Either way, wearing more clothing (shirt sleeves and long pants) is always more respectful towards the Asian culture, especially when visiting temples and rural areas.