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 TIME Pacific | Ho Chi Minh's Trail | January 29, 2001 | NO. 4
Ho's years of travel gave him the tools he needed to manipulate all the players: he bantered with the arrogant French, he flattered the naive Americans and he charmed the pushy Chinese with his references to their own classics.
Ho counseled compromise, consensus and the gradual road, but did not use his influence to counter the excesses of the increasingly narrow-minded communist state.
Ho was too feeble to actively direct the war effort, but he went to Moscow and Beijing to gather support from old friends and spearheaded the propaganda war with vitriolic speeches denouncing American imperialists.
www.time.com /time/pacific/magazine/20010129/hochi.html   (764 words)

  
 Ho Chi Minh City Travel Information | Lonely Planet Destination Guide
Ho Chi Minh City is the heart and soul of Vietnam.
It's a bustling, dynamic and industrious centre, the largest city in the country, the economic capital and the cultural trendsetter.
Though the city has gone under the moniker of Ho Chi Minh since 1976, in common parlance many locals still refer to it by its previous name, Saigon.
www.lonelyplanet.com /worldguide/destinations/asia/vietnam/ho-chi-minh   (296 words)

  
 Indochina
Saigon/Ho Chih Minh City/Phanh Boc Ho Chi Minh
Most people have a family or clan name (ho), a middle name (chu dem or chu lot) and a personal or given name (ten) although it is becoming more common not to use the middle name.
Minh Mang wrote this poem from which the middle names of his descendants were to be taken, believing that his family would rule for twenty generations.
www.gaminggeeks.org /Resources/KateMonk/Orient/Indochina/Vietnam.htm   (641 words)

  
 Liberty 3 Hotel hotel in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam - Discount Hotels in Ho Chi Minh City
Located in the central district of Ho Chih Minh City with only a 5 minutes walk to the Ben Thanh Market and main shopping area.
Standard rooms are 21 sqm with balcony facing the city and the Superior rooms are slightly larger with a separate sitting area.
Deluxe rooms are 27 sqm with good city view from the balcony and comes with bathtub and in room safe.
www.ho-chi-minh-hotel.com /liberty_3_hotel_ho_chi_minh_city.shtml   (216 words)

  
 Hotels in ho chih minh city   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
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hotels.mikewsd.org /hotels-in-ho-chih-minh-city.html   (416 words)

  
 Good Morning, Vietnam. Saigon, Vietnam
Saigon is now on the way to regain its heyday when it was known as important trading centre for Chinese, Japanese, and Western merchants and was then praised as the "Pearl of the Far East".
This process can be seen by ever fast changing life of the city in which the number of large hotels and office buildings as well as other businesses is multiplying.
In the heart of the city, Notre Dame Cathedral, built between 1877 and 1883 is one of the famous French-era churches around Saigon.
www.traveljournals.net /stories/11604.html   (184 words)

  
 Vietnam
From the architecturally beautiful but relatively conservative northern city of Hanoi, to the vibrant and bustling city of Ho Chi Minh (Saigon) some 1, 760km to the south, travelling through Vietnam is a truly unforgettable experience and probably the most exciting in Indochina.
Visit to the Temple of Literature, Ho Chih Minh Mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda, Quan Thanh Temple, Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple.
Morning tour of the historic city of Hoi An with its quaint streets before transfer to the airport for Vietnam Airlines flight to Ho Chih Minh City.
www.eastravel.co.uk /theorient/vietnam.htm   (420 words)

  
 Saigon (Ho Chih Minh City) and Mekong Delta, Vietnam
Saigon (Ho Chih Minh City) and Mekong Delta, Vietnam
Ho Chih Minh City), Vietnam --- 13 February
Ho Chih Min City) --- 16 and 17 February
www.evcal.org /Saigon.html   (442 words)

  
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One of the new Asian boomtowns, Ho Chi Minh City is the largest city in Vietnam.
It lies in a picturesque area dominated by the estuary of the mighty Mekong.
It is perhaps Vietnam’s most important and most well known city – a vibrant city you should definitely visit if you want to get a taste of Vietnam - as it was, as it is and as it promises to be..
journeymart.com /DExplorer/AsiaSE/vietnam/hochi/default.asp?...   (143 words)

  
 Ho Chi Minh City -- The New Old Asia, Ho Chi Minh City Tourism and Things to Do - IgoUgo
The Notre Dame Cathedral was built between 1877 and 1883, smack dab in the heart of Ho Chi Minh's downtown government quarter.
Description: This is a very personalized account of five very adventurous days in Ho Chih Minh City, where we attempted everything from crossing a main street full of cars and scooters (now we know how Frogger must have felt) to navigating a tributary of the Mekong River in a sampan.
Ho Chi Minh City -- The New Old A...
www.igoyougo.com /planning/journal.asp?JournalID=10786   (422 words)

  
 Vopak increases oil storage capacity in Singapore and acquires terminal in Vietnam
In Vietnam near Ho Chih Minh City, Vopak has acquired an 80% interest in a terminal to serve the chemicals trade.
APPS is 80% shareholder of AP Petrochemicals Vietnam (APPV) which owns a terminal in Nhon Trach, Dong Nai province in South Vietnam near Ho Chih Minh City.
Vopak plans to upgrade and expand the terminal to serve the fast growing chemical distribution market in the greater Ho Chih Minh area.
www.vopak.com /press/137_808.php   (401 words)

  
 Que Huong 3   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Established in 1996, Que Huong Liberty 3 hotel is situated in the part of town catered for budget travelers on business or pleasure.
The hotel has 60 rooms with views of the city.
The hotel is 8 km from the airport or a 15 miuntes drive.
www.travelandvietnam.com /hotels/que_huong_liberty3.htm   (181 words)

  
 Asia Times: Japan funds key Vietnamese infrastructure projects
The biggest portion of the loan, $182 million, will be spent on building an international terminal in Tan Son Nhat Airport in Ho Chih Minh City.
A bridge over the Hong (Red) River in Hanoi and the East-West Highway in Ho Chih Minh City will get $119 million and $87.4 million, respectively.
Yamazaki said he hopes that Vietnam will use the ODA effectively and that the loan will contribute to boosting socio-economic development in the country.
atimes.com /se-asia/DD02Ae03.html   (249 words)

  
 Ho Chi Minh City Tourism - The Travel Channel
Ho Chi Minh City Tourism - The Travel Channel
Ho Chi Minh City -- The New Old Asia
This is a very personalized account of five very adventurous days in Ho Chih Minh City, where we attempted everything from crossing a main street full of cars and scooters (now we know how Frogger must have felt) to navigating a tributary of the Mekong River in a sampan.
travelchannel.igougo.com /planning/journal.asp?JournalID=10786   (156 words)

  
 Antonio, 3 other Filipinos eye title - Jun. 29, 2003   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
GRANDMASTER Joey Antonio led four Filipinos in title-contention going to the final round of the Asian Zonal 3.2a chess championships at the First Hotel in Ho Chih Minh City, Vietnam.
The 42-year-old Antonio, the Philippines' highest rated player, dealt compatriot Ronald Dableo his first loss in Round Eight Friday night to share top spot with his victim in the tournament which serves as a qualifier to next year's world championships.
Also in pursuit of the crown at 5.5 points are GM Bong Villamayor and GM-candidate Mark Paragua, who subdued their Vietnamese opponents.
www.inq7.net /spo/2003/jun/29/spo_4-1.htm   (417 words)

  
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In coutryside or downtown, markets in Vietnam are true delight for eyes, nose, and of course for the belly....
Caodaïsme is a melting pot of various religious, from Christianity to Bouddhism.
Sure, it isn't the quickest way to travel 1726 km..., but during the 40 hours of travel, you will be at the best place to appreciate beautiful panoramas of rice fields, villages and mountains...
www.chez.com /chrisbrun/pagevietnam/vietnamenglish.htm   (482 words)

  
 Slow Travel Trip Reports - A Couple Weeks in Vietnam   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Coming from Japan, which was just having snow at the time, the hot, humid air was nice.
After checking into our little boutique hotel "Thang Long" in the city center, we went for a stroll to get our bearings.
The town is amass with scooters and motorcycles going everywhich way, so one must exercise caution when doing a task as simple as crossing the street.
www.slowtrav.com /tr/tripreport.asp?tripid=627&index=0   (452 words)

  
 HOSTELS VIETNAM - Hostel Finder Vietnam
Que Huong - Liberty 2 Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
Que Huong - Liberty 3 Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
Que Huong - Liberty 6 Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
www.travel-uk.org /Hostels-Vietnam.html   (119 words)

  
 Que Huong - Liberty 3,187 Pham Ngu Lao,District 1,Ho Chi Minh City,Vietnam,Vietnam ...
Que Huong - Liberty 3,187 Pham Ngu Lao,District 1,Ho Chi Minh City,Vietnam,Vietnam Tour,tours,hotels,cars,visas,trains,tickets,Hanoi,Halong,Sapa,Hue,Hoian,Danang,Nhatrang,Dalat,Saigon,Cantho
Que Huong - Liberty 3 Ho Chi Minh City
Address: 187 Pham Ngu Lao, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
www.vietnamparadisetravel.com /QueHuongLiberty3HoChiMinhCity.asp   (136 words)

  
 Global Entrepolis @ Singapore :: Conferences & Events :: International Business Meets
In this seminar, ED Group – one of the largest private equity firms from Ukraine, with a strong portfolio of projects in the gas, financial, real estate, and high technology industries, will showcase several key projects that present huge potential opportunities for global companies to invest and venture into Ukraine.
This conference will bring together high ranking Vietnamese government officials, as well as Vietnamese business leaders and global investors to discuss on the trends and opportunities available in Vietnam, and how Vietnamese companies are looking to internationalise their businesses.
Learn to navigate the challenging but attractive business environment of Vietnam, benefit from experience sharing sessions by successful foreign companies, and hear about specific investment project opportunities in Ho Chih Minh city, all at one place.
www.globalentrepolis.com /en/conferences/ibmeet.html   (1738 words)

  
 Grain, Seed and Pulse Stall at Ho Chih Minh Market, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Photographic Print by John Banagan at ...
Grain, Seed and Pulse Stall at Ho Chih Minh Market, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Photographic Print by John Banagan at Art.com
Grain, Seed and Pulse Stall at Ho Chih Minh Market, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Frame your print at Art.com and save at least 25% over your local frameshop!
www.art.com /asp/sp.asp?PD=10257566&RFID=346898&engine=sitematch   (193 words)

  
 Prayer Times, Qiblah, Mosques (Masjids), Islamic Centers, Organizations and Muslim Owned Businesses worldwide.
Jamiyah Islamic Community of Ho Chi Minh City-VietNam, Ho Chi Minh City
Surao Nurul Ehsan Phu Nhuan, Ho Chi Minh City
Enter at least first two characters to search out the city or town name in Viet Nam.
www.islamicfinder.org /cityPrayer.php?country=Viet_Nam   (97 words)

  
 Business Unit   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
  In view of the emerging Vietnam market, the Bank establishes a Representative Office in Ho Chih Minh City to offer its clientele the services such as Market Research and Trade-Consulting following the Bank’s current overseas presences in Los Angeles, Hong Kong, Singapore and Shanghai.
This Representative Office will serve as a standpoint for future upgrade to function as a Branch for extending overall banking services to the vivid Vietnam Market.
    District 1, Ho Chih Minh City, Vietnam
www.landbank.com.tw /bank/english/d/d_7.htm   (87 words)

  
 Crossing into Cambodia and Changing Currency - Wanderingly Mindlessly - BootsnAll Travelogues
* Rio de Janeiro, A Beautiful, Diverse City
« Ho Chih Minh City (aka Saigon)
If you plan to change all your dong currency into American dollars or Cambodian riels (as Cambodia uses both types of currencies) at the border, make sure you count it all.
tblogs.bootsnall.com /sue/archives/016896.shtml   (202 words)

  
 International Trade Shows
Food and Hotel Vietnam 2006, Ho Chih Minh City
IFHS 2007 International Food and Hospitality Show, Bangkok
Food and Hotel Vietnam 2007, Ho Chih Minh City
calwinexport.com /content/Calendars/International_Tradeshow_List.htm   (61 words)

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