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LAS VEGAS, Aug. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: PNK) announced today that it has closed on its previously announced $95 million investment in Asian Coast Development (Canada) Ltd. ("ACDL"), the owner and developer of the Ho Tram Strip beachfront complex of destination integrated resorts and residential developments in southern Vietnam. As a result, Pinnacle acquired a 26% equity interest in ACDL and will receive proportional representation on ACDL's board of...
Infrared satellite imagery from NASA's Aqua satellite shows bands of strong thunderstorms wrapping around the center of Tropical Storm Nock-Ten as it makes its way through the South China Sea and two landfalls on Hainan Island and in Vietnam.Bands of strong thunderstorms that make up tropical storm Nock-ten were visible in an infrared image captured on July 28 by the Atmospheric Infrared Sounder (AIRS) instrument that flies on NASA's Aqua satellite. The colder the cloud tops, the higher the...
ABU, DHABHI, UAE, July 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- - Strategic alliance with Vietnam International Bank and DongA Commercial Joint Stock Bank - More than 100 new locations with VIB - Door delivery service of multiple currencies offered with DongA Commercial Bank Xpress Money, the leading global instant money transfer brand, has announced tie-ups with Vietnam International Bank (VIB) and DongA Commercial Joint Stock Bank,...
WILMINGTON, Del., July 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- In more than one year's time, Vizedia has developed rapidly in "Social Advertising Campaigns" (Facebook, Zing Me, QQ Space) and "Online Viral Marketing" in the United States, Vietnam and China (Mainland). As of July 1st, 2011, Huy Bui officially became CEO of Vizedia Vietnam LLC. On this occasion, from now until September 1st 2011, Vizedia reduces 25% off the price of all services with coupon code US1Y251911 (only for US customers). About...
NEW YORK, July 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Former Vietnam combat veteran Steve White, Executive Director of Veterans Across America and founder of the Veterans Business Network, announced that Iraq war veteran and author Shannon Meehan would join Veterans Across America as Director of Public Affairs. Meehan will be responsible for communications operations and media relations while working on outreach for the Champion Mentorship program. Founded in 1996, VAA's mission to end veteran poverty and...
CHAPEL HILL, N.C., July 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- PTSD Press announced the release of the much-anticipated SERGEANT BACK AGAIN--THE ANTHOLOGY of Critical and Clinical Commentary, Volume One. THE ANTHOLOGY (http://www.sergeantbackagain.com/anthology.html) contains the first collection of published critical and clinical writings regarding the earliest characterizations and manifestations of combat-related post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) on and off the battlefield using a Vietnam novel as...
Members of The American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society Complete 10th Surgical Outreach Project to Vietnam ROSEMONT, Ill., June 29, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Members of the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) recently returned from Vietnam having changed the lives of more than 75 Vietnamese children and adults with lower extremity deformities and disabilities through corrective surgery. This year marks the 10th Annual Overseas Outreach Project to Vietnam for...
CommunicAsia, Singapore, June 21, 2011 - (ACN Newswire) - Global security provider Conax today announced its contract with Audio Visual Global JSC (AVG) to deliver a high-end security solution for AVGs new direct-to-home (DTH) satellite and Digital Terrestrial television service in Vietnam. AVG is the firstprivate firm in Vietnam to be awarded broadcast licenses for digital technology and permission to broadcast television programs nationwide.Additionally, AVG has already completed the...
HUNTSVILLE, Ala., June 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Petrovietnam Marine Shipyard Joint Stock Company (PV Shipyard) has standardized on Intergraph®SmartMarine® 3D as its preferred 3D offshore engineering and design solution. PV Shipyard has also expanded its portfolio of Intergraph solutions and has selected other SmartMarine Enterprise solutions to support its projects. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20081211/DECLOGO ) Vietnam-based PV Shipyard was impressed with SmartMarine...
LONDON, May 24, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Harvey Nash Offshore Software Development expands its presence in the UK independent software vendor and technology markets with the appointment of Kishore Meda as Practice Director, ISV and Technology Practice.Harvey Nash already develops, tests and maintains software for many ISVs in the UK, including Cedar Open Accounts, StepStone and Alcatel Lucent. Kishore's appointment is a key part of the IT Services growth strategy to broaden the service offerings...
Latest Vietnam Reference Libraries
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)....
