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Wednesday, November 5, 2008

Vietnam congratulates Obama as new U.S. President

HANOI, Nov. 5 (Xinhua) -- Vietnamese Foreign Ministry spokesman Le Dung said on Wednesday that Vietnam would like to sincerely congratulate Barack Obama on being elected as the new President of the United States.
Dung made the remarks in response to journalists' questions about Vietnam's reaction on Obama's victory,
In recent years, thanks to the joint efforts of the leaders and people of the two countries, the bilateral relationship has recorded positive development on the path of building constructive partnership and mutually beneficial multifaceted cooperation on the basis of the agreements made in two countries' joint statements, said Dung.
"We firmly believe that in the time to come, the sound friendship and cooperation between Vietnam and the United States shall be further strengthened and developed in the interest of the two peoples and the peace, stability, cooperation and development in the region and the world," the spokesman 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.