Wednesday, 29 October 2008
Hair straightener vending machine
Nowadays,making up is more important because the life is more improve .People have enough income to live and have plentiful to think about their looking.
It is great,if you have a straight hair.In market,there are a lot of machine to make straight hair.This is one of them.It is made by big company,so you can believe about quality of product.It also has insurance .The bad thing is that it only service in UK.
The customer of this product don't need be girl .Boy also can use it.I know that because my friend use it near 1 hour per day in frond of the mirror ,just make his hair straight.This a big reason ,it is good for girl ,also boy.heheheh
Free photocpies on advertising sided paper
The name of company producing means free copy,so we can understand some things about this company.That product help a lot for environment because it uses all effect of paper.The best thing is that it is better than usual way.Now we can use this way to reduce destroy forest .With that , we 'll use less tree for producing paper.Student can use it free,so it is a good produce.Students always are worried about fee photo,so it helps them so much...great idea...
Tuesday, 28 October 2008
GDP growth rate must reach over 6%: expert
Financial crisis knocks on door of tourism industry
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It is now the high tourism season, but there are not many foreign tourists coming to Vietnam at this moment. The number of businessmen at big hotels in HCM City has also decreased. The world’s financial crisis has knocked on the door of the tourism industry. Number of tourists down by 30% According to the Vietnam National Tourism Administration (VNAT), 315,000 foreign tourists came to Vietnam in September, a decrease of nearly 50,000 tourists compared to September last year. While the number of tourists from China, Russia and Germany increased slightly, the numbers of tourists from the US, France, Japan and South Korea have seen considerable decreases.
The official number of tourists in October has not been revealed yet, but the director of a travel firm said that the number might see a decrease of 30%. Five-star hotels in HCM City and Hanoi say that the number of clients staying at the hotels is smaller than during the same period of last year, though it is now the high season for western tourists to come to Vietnam on their winter vacation. The director of a travel firm that specialises in serving MICE tourists complained that the number of clients has decreased by 50%. He said that in previous years, it was very difficult to book hotel rooms, but now travel firms can easily negotiate room rates. Local planning and investment departments in HCM City, Binh Duong and Dong Nai provinces have also confirmed that the number of foreign investors coming to learn about investment procedures has decreased. The staff responsible for providing information at the Vietnam-Singapore Industrial Zone Management Board said that if the board previously received some 10 investors, it was now receiving only 3-4 investors. Struggling with the financial storm An official from the Foreign Investment Agency under the Ministry of Planning and Investment said that it is not a surprise to see the number of investors decrease in the current difficult conditions. Foreign tourists on HCM City’s streets The official said that recently, a delegation of Nigerian businessmen came to At the Vietnam-Nigeria Business and Investment Forum held in Hanoi on October 24 by the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Mustafa Bello, Managing Director of the Investment Promotion Committee, said that Vietnam’s strong industries could be an attractive market for Nigerian businessmen to export materials to. Explaining the reason that brought hundreds of Italian businessmen to Vietnam in the last few days, Marco Saladini, Italian trade commissioner in Vietnam, said that Vietnam is really an attractive market for Italian investors as it imports several billion dollars worth of equipment and production tools per year. Vietnam has caught the attention of investors also as a fast-growing retail market in the world. The director of a tourist firm has urged state management agencies to take action to attract clients in the current difficult period. “While other countries have been trying to promote tourism, The director said that hotels owners in Vietnam should think about the fact that room rates in Vietnam are still 25% higher than in regional countries. |
Monday, 27 October 2008
Nike Soccer Ball Vending Machine
Nice is a famous name ,so their products are sell fast.This idea is good because it uses a big brand name.The customer usually like famous brand name than another.I think the price is not cheap :20$ for 1 ball.This machine is convenient and good for people don't have enough time to go to the shop.This machine should put near stadium or sport central where have a lot of people need it ,it 'll be better.Because of this is a machine so ,we don't need to hide labour .The dangerous of this product is security .Someone can steal it...We also can make it near consumer by reducing the price of products....
Vietnam – Russia business forum opens in Hanoi
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President of the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI), Vu Tien Loc, said Russia is an important commercial partner of Vietnam , especially in the field of investment cooperation. |
Interest rate
Banks exploiting loophole | ||
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Banks have been forced to get creative to survive in an increasingly turbulent market |
Interesting news for Vietnamese
Vietnam grabbed Merdeka Cup 2008 | ||
It was the second time Vietnam has won the Malaysia’ Cup for 42 years when a team from South Vietnam took the title in 1966. Mai Tien Thanh became the hero for Vietnam after he finally scored 6 -5 in sudden-death penalty shoot-out. No goals have been scored after 120 minutes of the game.
After the first 5 successful kicks of both sides, then Vietnam’s goalkeeper Tan Truong saved Malaysia’s sixth penalty kick, creating a clear opportunity for Mai Tien Thanh to end Malaysia’s reign as defending champions. Although Malaysia dominated the proceedings, they failed to create clear cut chances in front of strong 25,000 fans. Vietnam managed to hold their own with a defensive approach, using only two men upfront throughout the match. Vietnam’s U22 team entered the final match after beating Sierra Leone in semi-finals Thursday also in a penalty shoot-out. Earlier, the team leaded Group B comprising of Myanmar, Bangladesh and Mozambique with two wins and one draw. Malaysia won all matches in round matches against Nepal, Afghanistan and Sierra Leone and in semi-final match over Myanmar. |
Vietnam's news
Vietnam to host International Rice Conference 2010 | ||
Dr. Zeigler highly commended Vietnam’s results in the field of rice cultivation and production over the past 20 years.
The conference will include the 28th international seminar on rice research, the 3rd global workshop on the rice trade, the 3rd international exhibition of rice growing technology and civilization, and the 50th anniversary of the IRRI’s establishment.
IRC 2010 will be an opportunity for agricultural scientists to share results of their research and the latest technology for rice cultivation and production. At the same time, representatives will call upon state and private organisations to support rice research and help farmers apply modern technology. |
Vietnam
Taking a cyclo tour in Hanoi capital city | ||
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A tourist takes a cyclo tour in Hanoi capital city. Without hesitation I decided to experience a cyclo tour. It is fascinating to ride a cyclo tour around the old streets, taking in ancient relics and the development of Hanoi capital city. With no planned route we left behind the crowded areas and soon came to the spacious streets of Hang Chieu, Hang Buom and Hang Giay. The fragrance of a special kind of flower on Quang Trung Street was delightful, as was the panoramic view of Hoan Kiem Lake. The Cyclo has existed in Hanoi for a long time. At first it was a rickshaw, introduced by the Japanese in 1868 and imported to Vietnam in 1983 to serve the rich. It returned as a cyclo from France to Hanoi in 1939 and became a popular means of transport in the romantic and peaceful city. Having survived 80 years of the rise and fall of life, cyclos are now regarded as an ornament for Hanoi’s tourists. No longer the simple vehicles of the past, these days they are decorated splendidly and luxuriously. A cyclo is a fascinating way to relax as one takes in 36 old streets in the shade of the trees, ancient buildings and temples, transparent lakes and old cultural features of Hanoi. A unique way to learn more about Hanoians and local relics and specialties is by talking with cyclo riders, as they can speak foreign languages such as pidgin English and French. Though Hanoi has seen many changes with the rising buildings and economic zones, it still retains its elegance due to its old relics. Hanoi is a place for large-scale national and international events, and many celebrities have experienced a cyclo tour such as King and Queen of Spain, Czech Republic’s Prime Minister Milos Zeman, French’s President Jacques Chirac and other famous ones. With old streets, traditional dishes, fragrance of milk flower and blue color of lakes, the capital city is also the place for tourists to enjoy relaxing moments on a cyclo tour around town. |
Vietnam
Mt. Fansipan up 12 places in new world wonders vote | ||
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Lao Cai Province is preparing for a Fansipan climbing competition to open in Sa Pa town on Nov. 14. |
Vietnam is a beautiful place
Shelter from the storm: A small bay where fishermen seek shelter for their boats during rough weather.
The islands, which are spread across 15sq.km of ocean, can only be accessed by boat. However, visitors have a few different options when choosing their seafaring vessel: the wooden boat travels there in about an hour and a half, the speed boat gets visitors there in 25 minutes or the public boat, which shuttles residents of the Cham islands to Hoi An and back once a day. Visitors usually do not take the public boat, though the one-way ticket costs only VND10,000 per person.
Before arriving on Hon Lao Island, the largest and only populated island among the island group, the boat will stop at Bai Xep beach to offer visitors a chance to see the white coral reef through the boat’s glass-floor. But nothing can compare to the real experience of swimming in the clear water over the reef, which is only one metre below the water’s surface – almost close enough to touch. So don’t hesitate to jump off the boat into the blue water and enjoy.
The richness of different coral species and other marine creatures has brought the Cham islands to be included in the World Biosphere Reserve. At present, there are 135 species of coral, including six species first recognised in Viet Nam, and nearly 950 other marine species living in the seabed of the archipelago, including many endangered species on the Viet Nam Red Book list.
Like butter: Cua da, a must-try delicacy on Hon Lao Island.
Fishing is the main occupation of almost 3,000 local people living on the Cham islands. However, in order to protect the archipelago’s eco-environment, the Quang Nam provincial authority has encouraged islanders to fish further offshore. While visiting the island, tourists will have a chance to taste many different kinds of seafood, some of which are unique to the area, such as lobster, oc vu nang (a kind of conical-shape snail), diep (a type of shellfish) and abalone. Another local speciality is cua da – a kind of crab which lives in small mountain caves. The flesh of the small purple crab tastes like butter.
Another natural resource that brings money to local islanders is the harvest of swallow’s nests. Every year, islanders harvest from 1-1.4 tonnes of the bird’s nests, which cost around US$4,000 per kilo. Yen Island is home to the swallows, but visitors are not allowed to set foot on the island. Instead they can visit the temple worshipping the ancestor in charge of bird nest exploitation on Hon Lao Island.
There are many other spots worth seeing on Hon Lao Island. A tour guide will show visitors a small bay where local fishing boats go for shelter during storms or other natural disasters. The bay was built right after the historical typhoon in 1989, which extensively damaged fishermens’ property.
The ancient Hai Tang Pagoda, built in 1758, is another must-see spot. The 250-year-old pagoda is unique because it is dedicated to the worship of three different religions: Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism. While sipping a cup of herbal tea offered by an elder Buddhist woman, visitors can experience the calm of the scenery as well as of their own spirit.
Walking through the Bai Huong fishing village, visitors can learn about local life by watching local fishermen mend fishing nets and drying fish and squid, or they can go fishing themselves on a tour held on a local fishing boat. Visitors can also buy seafood at a reasonable price for a meal on Bai Chong Beach.
At Bai Chong Beach, arguably the most beautiful beach on the island, visitors should enjoy the island with all five senses: listening to the sound of the wind in the leaves and the waves crashing on the shore, breathing in the salty smell of the air, capturing the scenery with their eyes, touching the smooth white sand and tasting the island’s specialities.
"There is nothing that can compare to the tranquil feeling of closing my eyes and hearing only the sound of waves," said Hai Tri, a visitor from HCM City.
Tourists can sun bathe on the quiet white sand or take a nap on hammocks swaying in the thick shadow of trees.
Bai Chong Beach is also an ideal place for beach volleyball and other water sports such as jet skis, kayaking and water skiing.
A warning for swimmers: sometimes stinging jellyfish can be found floating off the coast.
Those who want to spend the night on the island can pitch a tent right on the beach and enjoy sleeping under the stars.
Cu Lao Cham offer visitors a chance to discover nature’s beauty and escape from the stress of modern life.
Saturday, 25 October 2008
additional exercise 3(fish)
a.What would you expect to be the nature of the price elasticity of supply in the short run(that is, on any given day)?
Given the nature of the supplier's objective of profit maximisation.
b.Suppose that,on one particular day,fishing conditions are so good that all fishermen return with record catches.How would this affect the price of fish?
The price of fish will fall because the supplier are too much.
c.How might the situation in(B) affect the supply of fish on the following day?
I think fall in price in b will make the fishing man don't want to go fish more,so the supply of fish will fall.
d.How would you expect the supply of fish to be affected by the invention of the new style of canoe that makes it easier to catch fish?
The supply of fish will be risen because they can catch more fish.
e.How would the market be affected if this new style canoe also enable fish to be traded with a neighbouring island?
I think the fishing man who have new style canoe will catch more fish than another have old ones,so the price of the new ones will be cheaper than old one.They will sell more fish than.The old ones will make market failure...
additional exercise 2(bicycles)
a.What reasons might help explain the change in the pattern of traffic between cars and bicycles in China over the period described in the passage?
The reasons help the change in the pattern of traffic between cars and bicycles in China are:real incomes have risen,and many households have become much better off...
b.What would you expect to be the nature of income elasticity of demand for bicycles in China?
Negative income elasticity of demand.
c.What would you expect to be the nature of the income elasticity of demand for cars in China?
positive income elasticity of demand.
additional exercise 1(rice)
a.What you expect the demand for rice to be price elastic or inelastic?
Inelastic.
b.Explain your answer to part (a),referring to the passage to provide evidence to support your explanation.
Rice is a staple commodity,forming a part of most people's daily diet.So the demand of rice is high=>%change in quantity demanded is smaller than % change in price=>price elastic of demand is inelastic.
c.Do you think that government to control prices would be effective answer to the problem?
I think the control of government is only a part of effect .There some example to control price:Poor households were coping with the price rises by changing their eating habits,by consuming less meat ,or by finding other ways of cutting down.
Thursday, 23 October 2008
market failure and government failure
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Vietnam’s food products showcased in Paris
They received a lot of visitors who came to inquire into their products and exchange information.
On this occasion, the Vietnam Fruit Association and the Vietnamese Embassy’s Trade Office in France sent a delegation to the fair to seek opportunities for cooperation in vegetables and fruits processing with French colleagues.
SIAL 2008, the largest international food show of this year, drew 5,300 producers and traders from 99 countries and territories all over the world.
The organising board expects to attract about 140,000 visitors.
Vietnam wins two gold prizes at ASEAN Golden Vocalist Festival
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Ngoc Anh won the gold prize for the song “Saving All My Love for You” while Hong Ngat persuated the jury board with a sweet voice in a folk song. Together with Ngoc Anh, Nadia Fardilla from Malaysia was presented the gold medal and Rey also from Malaysia won the gold medal in folklore music. The ASEAN Golden Vocalist Festival was held for the first time in Vietnam to tighten relationships among member countries. The festival had the participation of singers from all ASEAN member countries as well as guests from China, the Republic of Korea and Bulgaria. |
vietnam's finance
On October 22, the state-owned Bank for Investment and Development of Vietnam (BIDV) announced it will cut lending interest rates. The highest rate will be 17.2% per annum, while the lowest 16.2%, which means the decreases of 1-1.3% from the rates applied at the beginning of the month.
Another state-owned bank, Agribank, is now lending at 16.5% per annum to enterprises that collect rice from farmers in the Mekong River Delta for export, which represents a 1.3% per annum decrease over the beginning of the month.
Nguyen Van Se, Deputy Director of the Transaction Centre No 2 of Vietinbank, said that the lending interest rate applied to loyal clients and import-export companies will be 17.8% per annum for short-term loans and 18.5% for longer-term loans, commencing October 22.
VIB’s is offering the interest rate of 18% for loyal clients, while Orient Bank has cut the interest rate by 0.3%, and Viet A bank is lending at 18.5-19% per annum.
In general, joint-stock banks’ lending rates hover around 18-19.5% per annum, while the lowest rate is 17.5% only.
Capital cheaper, but more difficult to access loans
The deputy director of a joint-stock bank in
The deputy director said that his bank dares not give loans to enterprises which purchased big volumes of commodities before at high prices and now want to borrow money to purchase more when the prices go down.
Se said that state-owned banks now offer to lend at 17.2-17.5% per annum only, but he thinks that the credit growth rate will be low.
Meanwhile, businesses have urged banks to slash interest rates further. The director of an An Giang-based seafood company said that the company does not want to borrow a lot of money as the lending interest rate is still high at 18% per annum. He said that businesses are dreaming of interest rates as low as 12-14%, which prove to be reasonable and affordable for businesses to do business and expand production.
Interest rates cannot fall sharply
Explaining why interest rates have just decreased slightly, the State Bank of
In order to slash lending interest rates, it is necessary to reduce deposit interest rates. However, banks need to be cautious in slashing deposit interest rates, since sharp interest rate decreases will affect their ability to mobilise capital. Deposit interest rates will go down when the inflation rate is curbed.
As for the compulsory reserves ratio, the central bank said that further reductions cannot be done right now for fear that the high inflation may return. Meanwhile, the capability of paying more for the compulsory reserves will still depend on the financial situation of the State Bank.
Wednesday, 22 October 2008
my best friend
You helped my life.No one here can help me fix my laptop.You only needed to fix it about 5 minutes .You are so nice.
I don't know will i go to Poland to meet him next week?He invited me go there.I want to go but i must study next week and my friend who studies a level in torquay will come here to meet me.It is really difficult to choice.My idea is i will stay here next week to study and meet friend ,on easter i 'll go to poland to see him.I think it is good for me and good for both of my friends...lucky...
Monday, 20 October 2008
fully retractable umbrella
portable espresso maker
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wifi
I don't know why my laptop can connect to the internet everywhere without ef's wifi.I tried many times after i fixed my laptop.It told my IP is not available.I really don't understand.
I 'll here 2 years .How can i use internet with that problem.Long will move to David's host family this Saturday.I want to this house too,but they don't have enough room and ef don't accept 2 person who are from the same country live together. I am so upset because i want to this house before .Long is faster than me,so i must choice another host family.I want move to this house because his host family is so nice and friendly...Tomorrow i 'll ask dema or aria about their host family.If i can ,i 'll move to their house....so boring...haizzz
Sunday, 19 October 2008
stupid
air ticket price
Firstly,the time you choice to book air ticket .The airways have a lot of price .If you book ticket before 6 months,you can have half price ticket.If you book before 3 months ,you can get a 2/3 price ticket.If you book late near the day you flight,you will get a very expensive price ticket.For example: when I ask 1 airways about the price from here to my hometown 5 months before I flight, they told 550 pounds.It is the cheapest price.This time I didn't have enough money,I had wait money from my parents.2 months later ,I went to the same airways and ordered the same air ticket 2months ago.They told me 750.I was surprised and I asked why the price elwas changed. Because that airway was near full,so the price was higher than 2 months before...I was so sad .I lost 200pounds because of late...haizzzz
Secondly, the kind of seat also decide the price.For example:the airway from here to new york.If you choice economy , the price is 300 pounds.If you choice business, the price will be 1000 pounds .If you choice 1st class , the price will be more than 2000 pounds.You see there are many kinds of price.What is reason of different price?The answer is convenient.You will receive a servise better than another kinds when you book 1st class.You always are serve first the same the kind's name.You 'll have a more comfortable seat than another ...
That is business service.Paying more will receive better.It calls "money laws"....
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Saturday, 18 October 2008
changing
I know my parents don't be scare about that,if I study hard.The problem here is I didn't study hard. I feel so wrong with my parents.I know they proud of me,but they don't know exactly about me. I used to be a good student when I was young,so they deciced on sending me to england .They want me be taught in a good education environment.In fact from the day I was here to now,I studied a lot of thing bad not good like my parents thought.I think I was bad not cause of some one.I couldn't control myself,so I was that.
I spent a lot of money.You know 2 years income of poor family in Vietnam equals my spending.Now I hate myself so much.
I promise I will give up all of them.I 'ok change myself.I 'll be a good man not like now.I 'll study hard not cause my parents be upset.I 'll study good things and forget bad things...I 'll control myself and not be easy with myself.
The new life is waiting me in the future...I don't need some one understand this post, only me understand is enough...
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This is also the third days,my laptop can't connect to the Internet.I have a lot of problems with that.I can't read the news,chat with my friends and write my blog by usual way ,...
I am so upset .I tried to fix my laptop so many times but it isn't better .I had to spend all this day to stay in my room and fix this...It can connect to Ef ,but it can't connect to Internet .It used to have this problem 4 times before ,but now it is the longest time.I hope it won't have problem...
You know when I use cell phone to write blog ,there are a lot of interestings.I write my blog like I send SMS with my friends .It is so fun.I can write my blog anywhere have wifi without my laptop...Now I have a lot of experiences to write blog by cell phone .I won't scared when I don't have laptop more...Although I can write my blog ,I think laptop is more convenient.It is faster and can read more easy than cell phone...
This week is so boring and bad.I was sick during 3days and have problem with my laptop. I feel the time is very fast .1 week passes so quickly.Only 6 weeks more,I can meet my family,my friends and my teacher in Vietnam . it'll be a happy time...I hope the time is faster ...
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Wednesday, 15 October 2008
why we are here???
It is a easy to answer for every body without me.
Most of us are here because we want to attend to UK's famous universities.We have a dream to study with friend from around a world ...
I am here not because of these reasons.I am here to evade VN's education ,school and my friends...I want a place to forget anything about me and begin a new life....
However ,my choice has some problems.It is not the same i though before.I can suitable with this environment.I feel i move away from another students.
I try to study so much but my english is not improved .It make me be upset...
Now i miss my family .I know they miss me too.Until December, i have been here 5 months .It is not a long time ,but why i miss them so much.I can't imagine my future ...
Every body here study too hard.How can i follow them by my poor english and my behavior?
My life is a long story , it is very difficult to tell all...
so difficult to understand
Why the index of Vietnam' s stock market is change very quickly?
2 days ago,the index was decreased 45 points.It means it fell down 5.3%.A lot of people sold their share certificates.They lost so much money...
Yesterday,I had a accidental.The index was risen 54 points.
Stock market is difficult to understand ,but it is very interesting.it can make people rich or poor in 1 night.It is dangerous too....
Tuesday, 14 October 2008
The finance of the USA has problem or the USA has another their purpose?
It is a big problem in my mind at the moment.
They could waste 2.3 trillion in Afghanistan war.700 billion is no problem with them or they want to make a big bankrupt event to earn money.I think money loan from bank to pay mortgage ,they are not go anywhere.They still are in the USA.Why they don't have enough money to release this bad event....It is very difficult to understand this problem...I think i must learn more ,if i want to know that....
boring
Sometimes,i really want to talk with someone by english but i always be shy .I know my english is poor ,so i need practise it every day.I am very angry with someone because they usually repeat my voice when i speak.I know your english is good so you don't need to learn more.Please let me study ,don't make me be scare when i speak to you.If you do it again ,ok we won't be friend forever.I don't need friend who prevents my education improve.
Now my life is changed because i identify which one is best for me.I used to smoke,drink alcohol,play game with money.Now i give up all of them.Instead of them,i go to gym to be good for my health or write blog to improve my english.I feel my health is better .When i wake up ,i don't feel tired like before.
I am so upset.Before i though Kirill change room will be good for me,but every thing now is very bad.My new roommate will be Rinat who i don't like.He always eat my food and drink my drink without my agree.He didn't move to my room ,but he gave me his rude .I think Kirill is better than him because Kirill is so friendly and fun.
I will endure 4 weeks to live with him.I hope after Christmas ,I 'll have another roommate is better than him.At the moment ,i really hate living in residence.No more change,i 'll move to host family next year....haizzzzzzzzzz