Chuck Kuhn's Asia in Photos: Vietnam to host eco-product int'l fair for the first time_English

Wednesday, February 20, 2008

Vietnam to host eco-product int'l fair for the first time_English_Xinhua

HANOI, Feb. 20 (Xinhua) -- Vietnam will host an eco-products international fair (EPIF) for the first time early next month with the participation of some 60 organizations and enterprises from eight countries, according to a local agency on Wednesday.
The EPIF 2008 slated for March 1-4 in Hanoi will showcase environmentally-friendly products, including steel, polymer, pottery and glass items, consumer goods, automobiles, motorbikes and energy-saving devices at 300 booths of 60 organizations and enterprises from China, Vietnam, Japan, South Korea, Germany, Singapore, Thailand and Cambodia, said Vietnam's Directorate for Standards and Quality.
The theme of the EPIF 2008 is "for Sustainable Development and Better Life."
The EPIFs, initiated by the Asian Productivity Organization in 2004 and held annually in APO member countries, aims at raising public awareness about the availability and benefits of environmentally friendly products and services, the directorate said.

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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.