Vietnam's new capital

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The Saigon Finance Co (SFC) has been established in Ho Chi Minh City with the objective of supporting Vietnam's private industries with sources of capital. SFC's initial investment capital is Dong 10 billion (US$830,000), and it is planning to raise more funds by borrowing from foreign credit institutions and local corporations. SFC will first center its operations on giving loans to enterprises, dealing in gold and precious stones and management of money transmittals from Vietnamese abroad.

Services, Capital market, Capital markets, Saigon Finance Co.

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No dong, no deal: corruption spreading rapidly in the north

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Social and political shortcomings are responsible for the sweeping problem of corruption in Vietnam. Lack of laws and weakness in the legal system are blamed, along with insufficient pay for public servants. The plight of whistle-blowers, who frequently suffer for exposing graft, is aggravated by the government's reluctance to prosecute officials. The resultant public frustration has led to brash moves, including citizen arrest of local officials.

Causes of, Political corruption, Crime

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Surfing and skulking

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Visitors to Singapore can enjoy spending time at Cafe BoatQuay which offers customers access to the Internet's World Wide Web while they are served fare that includes sandwiches and cappuccino. An interesting family attraction is the Singapore Zoo's Night Safari which is billed as the only park designed for viewing animals at night. A tram takes visitors through a rain forest where they can see more than 1,200 different nocturnal creatures.

Innovations, Travel industry, Singapore, Description and travel, Open-air zoos

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