Chuck Kuhn's Asia in Photos: Japan to Assist Vietnam in Building Its First Nuclear Power Plant

Thursday, May 15, 2008

Japan to Assist Vietnam in Building Its First Nuclear Power Plant

Japan signed Thursday an agreement to provide assistance to Vietnam to build its first nuclear power plant, government officials said.
Under the deal, Japan will help Vietnam lay the groundwork for the construction by working together mainly in the areas of safety regulations and human resources development.
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The Vietnamese government is trying to begin the construction by 2015 to operate its first nuclear power plant by 2020.
The agreement is in part aimed at making it easier for Japanese companies to win orders for the construction in Vietnam, the officials said.
Companies from France, South Korea and other countries are also showing strong interest in taking part in the construction.
The agreement was signed by Masashi Nakano, senior vice minister of economy, trade and industry, and his Vietnamese counterpart, Do Huu Hao, in Hanoi.

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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.