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2006-06-29 Southeast Asia

Vietnamese Leader Wants Closer U.S. Ties

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Posted by Steve 2006-06-29 09:32|| || Front Page|| [5 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 Americanization? Ton Son Nhut airbase PX to reopen?

Posted by Besoeker 2006-06-29 10:10|| 2006-06-29 10:10|| Front Page Top

#2 They're still insane commie assholes - I wouldn't give them the time of day without serious reform - say like their "politburo" all being executed, for starters.

Side note: They have their "commie party congress" in June, IIRC. During that month, they throw out all of the expats who "reside" there. One of my American friends is married to a Vietnamese woman and "they" own a bar in Saigon, er, HCM City. Of course it has to be in her name. Every June he is expelled and hangs out in Bangkok for the month. He says it is even more corrupt and bizarre than during the war. I find that hard to believe, but the guy is as straight as a ruler, so...

Posted by Unavising Tholugum6632 2006-06-29 10:22|| 2006-06-29 10:22|| Front Page Top

#3 Vietnam is the next China. In 5 years, a massive shift will take place as factories move there en masse. Chinese wages are already getting a bit on the high side.

Posted by gromky 2006-06-29 11:01|| 2006-06-29 11:01|| Front Page Top

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