An Overview of Vietnamese Higher Education in the Era of Globalization: Opportunities and Challenges Luu Nguyen Quoc Hung Can Tho University‚ Vietnam Abstracts Globalization is a multifaceted process with economic‚ social‚ political and cultural implications for higher education. In Viet Nam‚ the phenomenon of globalization has both brought out opportunities and posed the country numerous challenges for the past few years. This article reviews major concepts of globalization with the focus on opportunities
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Vietnam Market Entry Decisions When thinking of the position many Multi-National Companies were in during 1998‚ it is easy to see why there was hesitation when considering entering the Vietnamese market. The countries political‚ economic‚ and social situations could adversely affect these companies if they are not careful in their entries. However‚ it may not be too late for companies to enter this market and take advantage of its workforce‚ resources‚ & consumers. First and foremost‚ it is
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Rumanian and Bulgarian indices by 75%‚ Vietnam‚ China‚ and India indices by 60%. Although we saw many involvements of most governments and central banks in the financial systems and the economies ( “ money pump”‚ “ nationalization”‚ “rescue package”) in the final months of 2008‚ we expected to see further difficulties to the world economy in 2009‚ especially the stock markets. The Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC)‚ in its report‚ ‘Vietnam Monitor’ issued in January 2009‚ predicted
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I. Overview of FDI FDI – Foreign Direct Investment Foreign direct investment (FDI) occurs when a firm invests directly in new facilities to produce and/or market in a foreign country. Once a firm undertakes FDI it becomes a multinational enterprise. FDI can be: Greenfield investments - the establishment of a wholly new operation in a foreign country. Acquisitions or mergers with existing firms in the foreign country. The flow of FDI refers to the amount of FDI undertaken over a given time
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Agent Orange Was it really a moral choice to use Agent Orange during the Vietnam Conflict? Agent Orange was a defoliant used during the Vietnam conflict. According to the U.S. Veteran Dispatch ‚the herbicide was first called in to action in 1962 by the U.S. military. The powerful herbicide known as “Agent Orange” contained two main chemicals dioxin and TCDD 1‚ 4‚ 5. These chemicals were already potent by themselves but when combined they created one of the most powerful herbicides known to man
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Vietnam War During the time of 1959 to 1975‚ The United States had entered in a controversial conflict and war with Vietnam. There were hidden controversies that lay beneath the Vietnam War about whether it was worth fighting. Some views suggest that it should have not been considered a war. President Kennedy had plans to remove all troops in Vietnam up until his tragic death‚ whereas President Johnson‚ when becoming head of office‚ had plans to hold off any of North Vietnams attacks on the South
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Final Cut Pro‚ Logic Audio‚ Final Cut Studio‚ and related industry tools. Apple had worldwide annual sales in its fiscal year 2006 (ending September 30‚ 2006) of US$19.3 billion. The company‚ first incorporated January 3‚ 1977‚ was known as Apple Computer‚ Inc. for its first 30 years. On January 9‚ 2007‚ The company dropped “Computer” from its corporate name to reflect that Apple‚ once best known for its computer products‚ now offers a broader array of consumer electronics products. The name change
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Prisoners received everything from torture to execution. However‚ in recent times efforts have been made to reduce these treatments and to get humane treatment for POWs. These attempts include the Geneva Convention of 1949. Unfortunately‚ during the Vietnam Conflict‚ these "rules" of war were not always obeyed‚ as they are now. The Geneva Convention (III) Relative to the Treatment of Prisoner of War‚ signed August 12‚ 1949‚ provided restrictions and obligations that a country with captured enemy POWs
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Vietnam War The Vietnam War was a military struggle starting in 1959 and ending in 1975. It began as an attempt by the Vietcong (Communist Guerrillas) to overthrow the Southern Vietnam Government. This research paper will discuss the Vietnam War‚ US involvement in this war‚ and significant battles. Following the surrender of Japan to the Allies in August 1945‚ Vietminh guerrillas seized the capital city of Hanoi and forced the abdication of Emperor Bao Dai. On September 2 they
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Vietnam Visas‚ Permits and Immigration [pic] Vietnam is more liberal at present‚ so foreign nationals who wish to visit the country can apply directly at the Vietnam Embassy or Consulates located in their countries of residence. The entire application process will take about 4 to 10 days. Visitors may also obtain the visa upon arrival at the airport with certain special requirements. Governing bodies ensure that foreign nationals have their passports and other travel documents in check. Purposes
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