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Tuesday, 10 February 2009

Customers are chosing gifts for Valentine's Day at a supermarket.

VietNamNet Bridge - Supermarkets and gift shops have been advertizing special products and services in the run-up to Valentine’s Day, Feb 14.

Online florists’ like Dat Viet, thegioihoatuoi, Nhung chang trai, and Thang Long display pictures of colorful rose bouquets, baskets, and boxes to attract customers.

Thegioihoatuoi.com offers a free pair of ice-cream coupons worth VND44,000 for every bill worth over VND400,000.

Tuesday, 10 February 2009

VietNamNet Bridge – The US Embassy in Vietnam launched a photo competition on Feb. 9, entitled “HIV in Your Eyes,” which aims to raise awareness of HIV-related issues among university and college students.

The contest also expects to promote increased student involvement in activities to combat the spread of HIV/AIDS in Vietnam.

Entrants are requested to submit photos that creatively illustrate ways to tackle the discrimination suffered by those who live with HIV and portray ways in which those who are HIV-positive can lead normal and productive lives.

Entries may also depict student awareness of HIV-related matters and student involvement in HIV-related activities.

The competition is open from Feb. 15 - March 15. Shortlisted photos will be exhibited at the National Library for a week prior to an awards ceremony for the winning entries, which is scheduled to take place in Hanoi in April.

Since 2004, the US has provided more than 232 million USD for anti-HIV programmes in Vietnam via the US President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR).

Tuesday, 10 February 2009
VietNamNet Bridge – The Vietnamese embassies in the Republic of Korea and Switzerland organised Lunar New Year meetings with the Vietnamese communities to further promote their bonds with the homeland. According to Ambassador Pham Tien Van, close to 80,000 Vietnamese are living and working in the RoK, including 30,000 brides, over 40,000 guest workers and about 3, 000 students. During his briefing on the homeland’s socio-economic achievements in 2008 and possible difficulties facing this year, Ambassador Van called on the Vietnamese people there to unite and support one another to lead stable and prosperous lives together in their guest country. The meeting in Bern brought together Vietnamese expatriates in Switzerland, students, officials of Vietnamese delegations, and guests from the Switzerland-Vietnam Friendship Association. Ambassador Hoang Van Nha reviewed the developments in the Vietnam-Switzerland ties and spoke highly of the Vietnamese community’s efforts to preserve national identity during their integration into the host country as well as their practical contributions to the homeland. To welcome the Year of the Buffalo, there was a meeting of more than 400 Vietnamese in Marseille, France, in the presence of Vietnamese Ambassador Le Kinh Tai. Lisette Narducci, Vice Chairwoman of Bouches-du-Ghone provincial council, which joined in hosting this event, described the New Year meeting as a way to help local people gain better understanding of Vietnam ’s culture and people. A musical performance by singers from Ho Chi Minh City and in France took place during the event.
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