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Tuesday, February 12, 2008

Vietnam to build longest undersea electric cable_English_Xinhua

Vietnam to build longest undersea electric cable
HANOI, Feb. 12 (Xinhua) -- Vietnam will invest some 81.3 million U.S. dollars to construct its longest undersea electric cable route to supply electricity to its biggest island in the near future, according to local newspaper Young People on Tuesday.
The cable route, with expected length of over 50 km linking the mainland with Phu Quoc island district, Kien Giang province, is scheduled to become operational by 2010. The island currently uses electricity generated by diesel oil.
Vietnam has decided to turn Phu Quoc into a major tourist destination with an international airport, a seaport and various entertainment facilities by 2020.
Under a recent governmental decision, it will gradually have modern infrastructure and services, including national power grids, adventure tours, mountain climbing, relaxation, golf playing, and dog and horse racing.
In 2020, Phu Quoc will have 18,000 hotel rooms, 60-70 percent of which belong to hotels of between three and five stars, and reap total tourism revenues of some 771 million dollars. In 2020, it is expected to host 2-3 million tourists with foreign ones accounting for 35-40 percent.
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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.