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· June, 2009

Stories about Vietnam from June, 2009

Vietnam: Growth of Saigon

Michael Sieburg writes about the economic expansion of Saigon and enumerates some of the notable construction projects in the city.

Written by Mong Palatino
21 June 2009

Vietnam arrests prominent lawyer and writer

Vietnam ’s Ministry of Public Security police arrested Le Cong Dinh in Ho Chi Minh City for participating in subversive activities. Dinh is a prominent pro-democracy lawyer, human rights advocate and writer. Several media groups and local scholars have condemned Dinh’s arrest.

Written by Mong Palatino
19 June 2009

Swine flu enters Vietnam

Vietnam recorded its first Influenza A (H1N1) case. A 23-year old student tested positive for the virus in the southern Ho Chi Minh City. The student arrived from the United...

Written by Mong Palatino
1 June 2009

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