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Vietnam-Visa.org has recently initiated a column of Vietnamese embassy information, which, though not new, is one of the greatest ideas ever. (PRWEB) November 03, 2011 Vietnam-Visa.org has recently initiated a column of Vietnam embassy information, which, though not new, is one of the greatest ideas ever. Vietnam-visa.org now embraces the most comprehensive information regarding addresses and contacts of Vietnamese embassies in each country, with customized tips for visa applicants based...
Rhino poaching in South Africa averages more than one per day, surpassing 2010 record. Washington, DC (PRWEB) November 02, 2011 More rhinos have been killed in South Africa in the past 10 months than were killed in all of 2010, new poaching numbers reveal. Statistics from South Africa National Parks show that 341 animals have been lost to poaching so far in 2011, compared to a record total of 333 last year. South Africa’s grim milestone comes on the heels of an announcement by...
VietnamOnline.com, an invaluable online tourist information resource, is now making life even easier for travelers to Vietnam with the launch of its new user friendly and multi faceted online weather service. (PRWEB) November 02, 2011 VietnamOnline.com, an invaluable online tourist information resource, is now making life even easier for travelers to Vietnam with the launch of its new user friendly and multi faceted online Vietnam weather service. Vietnam is known for having a diverse...
The long standing website Guide Vietnam has carried the image of Vietnam to the world in its past 5 years of online presence. It continues so in the years to come. (PRWEB) October 31, 2011 November 2011 is the 6th year that Guide Vietnam has served travellers worldwide, with regard to travel information about Vietnam. A non-service website, Guide Vietnam is among the first to be established for the sheer purpose of information provision. The website includes important guides to Vietnam...
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 31, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Merriman Capital, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Merriman Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: MERR), today announced that it will serve as the Principal American Liaison (PAL) for Olympus Pacific Minerals Inc. (OTCQX: OLYMF; TSX: OYM; ASX: OYM) as it begins trading on OTCQX®. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100914/SF64919LOGO) Olympus Pacific Minerals is a diversified gold company focused on four advanced properties: the Bau Goldfield...
Vietnam Online, the local crafted guide to Vietnam travel information, culture and people, has recently launched a whole new section on Vietnamese Tet holiday. Information displayed in the page includes food, traditional games and customs practiced during Vietnamese New Year. (PRWEB) October 28, 2011 Vietnam Online, the local crafted guide to Vietnam travel information, culture and people, has recently launched a whole new section on Vietnamese Tet holiday. Information displayed in the...
Vietnamese-Visa.org is the first website with comprehensive and detailed listings of Vietnamese embassies and consulates world wide. 28 October of 2011 marks its 6th year in operation. (PRWEB) October 27, 2011 Vietnamese-Visa.org is the first website with comprehensive and detailed listings of Vietnamese embassies and consulates world wide. 28 October of 2011 marks its 6th year in operation. In the new age of internet, people have to deal with a surplus of information rather than a...
HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, Oct. 26, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Trai Thien USA (OTC Markets: TRTH) management today discussed developments in its niche Southeast Asia dry bulk shipping market servicing small- and mid-sized enterprises, which it expects will continue to grow significantly through at least 2012, driven in part by strong demand for input commodities in China, India and the ASEAN satellite markets. The Asia Pacific region accounts for about 70% of world sea-borne trade in bulk...
HANOI, Vietnam, Oct. 21, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- FPT Information System, the largest information technology company in Vietnam, and Milcon Gulf Group (Milcon Group), a multinational conglomerate based in Asia Pacific, announced on Oct 17, 2011 the formation of a strategic partnership to introduce state of the art technology products and services into the Vietnam and Indochina market. The parties agreed to collaborate in the launching of new technologies in areas including Information...
VietnamOnline.com, the richest local source of travel information about Vietnam, recently adds a new section on northwest provinces to their destination guide. The provinces included in this latest addition are Lao Cai, Hoa Binh, Dien Bien and Ha Giang. (PRWEB) October 20, 2011 Vietnam is developing tourism rapidly, attracting tourists from all over the world with its beautiful white sand beaches and unique culture. Vietnam’s northwest region, hitherto an underrepresented...
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Lyle’s flying fox (Pteropus lylei) is a megabat that is native to Yunnan in China, Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam. Although nothing is known about this species in China, it is known to prefer homes in mangrove forests in Vietnam. It is known to roost in trees, where it can be destructive, and feeds on fruit in orchards. Because of this, it is considered a pest in Thailand, where the majority of its full populations can be found. One colony in Thailand is thought to number around three...
The Greater Yellownape (Picus flavinucha) is a species of bird found in Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand, and Vietnam. Its natural habitats are subtropical and tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist mountain regions. The adult is large and has a prominent yellow-crested nape and throat. It is mainly a dark olive-green bird with gray underparts. The crown is brownish and the flight feathers are...
The Short-billed Minivet (Pericrocotus brevirostris), is a species of bird in the Campephagidae family. It is found in Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, India, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand, and Vietnam. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist mountain habitats.
The Saola (Pseudoryx nghetinhensis), also known as the Vu Quang Ox, is one of the world's rarest animals. It is only found in Vietnam and in Laos, near the Vietnam-Laotian border. It is not known how many species exist as it was only first discovered by zoologists in 1992 and only 11 specimens have been recorded alive. The saola occurs in the Annamite Range's moist forests and the Eastern Indochina dry and monsoon forests. They have been spotted in steep river valleys at about 1000 to...
The Pentazona barb (Puntius pentazona), or Fiveband barb is a tropical fish belonging to the Barb genus of the minnow family. It is a native of Southeast Asia, including Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and Vietnam. They are also referred to as Barbus pentazona. The fish superficially resembles the tiger barb, except that there are five black vertical bands on an orange or gold body instead of four bands on the tiger barb. The fish will grow to a maximum length of 2 in (5 cm)....
