Chuck Kuhn's Asia in Photos: Telephone, internet subscriptions surge sharply

Saturday, January 2, 2010

Telephone, internet subscriptions surge sharply | Look At Vietnam

Telephone, internet subscriptions surge sharply | Look At Vietnam: "The number of telephone subscribers in Vietnam, a country of over 80 million-strong population, reached 130.4 million with an average of 152.5 sets of telephones for every 100 citizens.

The Ministry of Information and Communication (MIC) reported on December 30 that of the figure, 85 percent are mobile phone subscribers, representing a 152 percent increase year on year.

The Internet subscription has also surged sharply to 26.2 percent of the national population.

The industry has therefore posted a revenue of US$6.26 billion for 2009 amidst the global economic meltdown.

The telecom enterprises reportedly invested some VND60 trillion in infrastructure facilities.

MIC Deputy Minister Tran Duc Lai, however, admitted that the gap between urban and rural areas remains large and quality of services still lags behind quantity.

VietNamNet/VOV"

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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.