Chuck Kuhn's Asia in Photos: Lee thanks Vietnma for support of S. Korean firms

Saturday, March 22, 2008

Lee thanks Vietnma for support of S. Korean firms

South Korean President Lee Myung-bak met with the chairman of Vietnam's National Assembly on Saturday and praised Hanoi's support of Korean firms investing in the Southeast Asian country. "Vietnam's economic growth has been an example for the world," Lee said in the meeting with Nguyen Phu Trong. "Many Korean firms have entered Vietnam, and I appreciate support by the Vietnamese government for them."Nguyen expressed thanks for the welcome by South Korean officials and said, "That in itself, I believe, represents the friendly relationship between the two countries." The speaker was visiting Seoul along with about 100 Vietnamese businessmen at the invitation of the Ministry of Knowledge Economy and the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Since the two countries established diplomatic ties in 1992, their economic exchanges have grown quickly. Bilateral trade volume is expected to hit US$7.15 billion this year, a more than 10-fold increase from below US$500 million at the start of their diplomatic relationship. So

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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.