[Vnbiz] Fwd: [Upcoming Events, eh?!] Upcoming Events, eh?! from April 14: INCHAM Celebrates/Bowling/Property/Entrepreneurship!/Canuck Breakfast/Oz Day/Oysters
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Wed Apr 11 19:59:15 PDT 2007
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From: Graham Potter at Events Co., Ltd. <grahampotter at eventsvietnam.com>
Date: 11 Apr 2007 21:13:39 -0000
Subject: [Upcoming Events, eh?!] Upcoming Events, eh?! from April 14: INCHAM
Celebrates/Bowling/Property/Entrepreneurship!/Canuck Breakfast/Oz
Day/Oysters
To: nhuung at gmail.com
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UPCOMING: *Sat, Apr 14 - INCHAM "UTSAV 07 Celebration Without Borders"
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*Sat, Apr 14 - MBC
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*Mon, Apr 16 - BBGV Biz Luncheon: "Buying and Leasing Property in
Vietnam"*<http://mail.google.com/mail/?ik=9f9a27e09a&view=cv&search=inbox&th=111e27eaa42a0a46&ww=1003&lvp=8&cvp=2&qt=&zx=smzher-9n8nq5#111e27eaa42a0a46_16apr>
*Mon, Apr 16 - VinaCapital Entrepreneurship
Forum*<http://mail.google.com/mail/?ik=9f9a27e09a&view=cv&search=inbox&th=111e27eaa42a0a46&ww=1003&lvp=8&cvp=2&qt=&zx=smzher-9n8nq5#111e27eaa42a0a46_VinaCapital>
*Tue, Apr 19 - Cancham Business
Breakfast*<http://mail.google.com/mail/?ik=9f9a27e09a&view=cv&search=inbox&th=111e27eaa42a0a46&ww=1003&lvp=8&cvp=2&qt=&zx=smzher-9n8nq5#111e27eaa42a0a46_19apr>
*Fri, Apr 20 - BBGV St. George's Day
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*Sat, Apr 21 - BIS Big Day Out (AusCham "Aussie Day" Celebration) in
HCMC*<http://mail.google.com/mail/?ik=9f9a27e09a&view=cv&search=inbox&th=111e27eaa42a0a46&ww=1003&lvp=8&cvp=2&qt=&zx=smzher-9n8nq5#111e27eaa42a0a46_21apr>
*Mon, Apr 23 and Tue, Apr 24 - Vietnam International Business Conference in
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*Thu, Apr 26 to Wed, May 2 - The Return of the Oyster
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*Fri, Apr 27 -- VIR and Victoria VIP Club - Friday
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*Wed, May 2 - Saigon Players Club
Night*<http://mail.google.com/mail/?ik=9f9a27e09a&view=cv&search=inbox&th=111e27eaa42a0a46&ww=1003&lvp=8&cvp=2&qt=&zx=smzher-9n8nq5#111e27eaa42a0a46_2may>
*Thu, May 3 - AusCham
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*Sun, May 6 - 15 May School presents "La fiesta del
nino"*<http://mail.google.com/mail/?ik=9f9a27e09a&view=cv&search=inbox&th=111e27eaa42a0a46&ww=1003&lvp=8&cvp=2&qt=&zx=smzher-9n8nq5#111e27eaa42a0a46_Fundraiser>
*Tue, May 8 - Canuck Happy
Hour*<http://mail.google.com/mail/?ik=9f9a27e09a&view=cv&search=inbox&th=111e27eaa42a0a46&ww=1003&lvp=8&cvp=2&qt=&zx=smzher-9n8nq5#111e27eaa42a0a46_8may>
*Wed, May 9 - Asian Ladies Mother's Day
Party*<http://mail.google.com/mail/?ik=9f9a27e09a&view=cv&search=inbox&th=111e27eaa42a0a46&ww=1003&lvp=8&cvp=2&qt=&zx=smzher-9n8nq5#111e27eaa42a0a46_lady>
*Sat, May 26 - AusCham Big Day Out Celebration in
Hanoi*<http://mail.google.com/mail/?ik=9f9a27e09a&view=cv&search=inbox&th=111e27eaa42a0a46&ww=1003&lvp=8&cvp=2&qt=&zx=smzher-9n8nq5#111e27eaa42a0a46_Celebration>
*Fri-Sat, Jun 8-9 - Saigon Players Live! "An Inspector Calls"
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*Sat, Jun 9 - 2007 Canada Day Celebration in
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*Fri, Jun 8 to Sun, Jun 10 - CanCham presents Chef Rob Feenie at Sofitel
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*Sun, Nov 4 - Terry Fox Run for Cancer Research in
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*Sun, Dec 2 - Terry Fox Run for Cancer Research in
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*Sat, Mar 1, 2008 - New Zealand Wine & Food
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*Sat, Mar 8, 2008 - Saigon Cyclo Challenge
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· Yoga<http://mail.google.com/mail/?ik=9f9a27e09a&view=cv&search=inbox&th=111e27eaa42a0a46&ww=1003&lvp=8&cvp=2&qt=&zx=smzher-9n8nq5#111e27eaa42a0a46_yoga>
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· Thunderbirds Unite<http://mail.google.com/mail/?ik=9f9a27e09a&view=cv&search=inbox&th=111e27eaa42a0a46&ww=1003&lvp=8&cvp=2&qt=&zx=smzher-9n8nq5#111e27eaa42a0a46_thunder>
· Texas Line Dancing,
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· Cuban Salsa at Club
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· SaigonToday network<http://mail.google.com/mail/?ik=9f9a27e09a&view=cv&search=inbox&th=111e27eaa42a0a46&ww=1003&lvp=8&cvp=2&qt=&zx=smzher-9n8nq5#111e27eaa42a0a46_sgntoday>
· The Arts and Culture of
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· Mui Ne Rumour
Mill<http://mail.google.com/mail/?ik=9f9a27e09a&view=cv&search=inbox&th=111e27eaa42a0a46&ww=1003&lvp=8&cvp=2&qt=&zx=smzher-9n8nq5#111e27eaa42a0a46_muine>
· Saigon InsideOut<http://mail.google.com/mail/?ik=9f9a27e09a&view=cv&search=inbox&th=111e27eaa42a0a46&ww=1003&lvp=8&cvp=2&qt=&zx=smzher-9n8nq5#111e27eaa42a0a46_sio>
· Sourcing in Low-Cost Countries: Conference, workshops and
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· Jeep Wrangler for
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· American Chiropractic Clinic
Vietnam<http://mail.google.com/mail/?ik=9f9a27e09a&view=cv&search=inbox&th=111e27eaa42a0a46&ww=1003&lvp=8&cvp=2&qt=&zx=smzher-9n8nq5#111e27eaa42a0a46_chiro>
· Asia Injury Prevention
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· "Electronic Portal"<http://mail.google.com/mail/?ik=9f9a27e09a&view=cv&search=inbox&th=111e27eaa42a0a46&ww=1003&lvp=8&cvp=2&qt=&zx=smzher-9n8nq5#111e27eaa42a0a46_portal>
· Windsor VIP Card Vietnam Hostelling International
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· Learn more about "Waste Oil Bio-Diesel Project" from
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· Walking Donor's Blood
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· Wildlife at Risk
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eh?* *Saturday, April 14 in HCMC*
*6:00 P.M. *
*INCHAM's "UTSAV 07 Celebration Without Borders" Cross-Cultural Festival
Venue:* *Sedona Gardens*, Saigon Centre, 65 Le Loi, Q. 1, *HCMC*
*Organized by:* *Indian Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (INCHAM)*
*INCHAM presents an evening of cross-cultural festivities coinciding with
the New Year in many parts of India and neighbouring countries.*
*Cultural events from various Indian states. Free flow of soft and hard
drinks. A wide range of food from throughout India. *
*Raffle prizes including air tickets, mobile phone, digital cameras, gift
vouchers (raffle tickets available at the event).*
*Almost 350 million people in eight states in India celebrate new year in
mid-April.
It's called Baisakhi in Punjab, Puththandu in Tamil Nadu, Vishu in Kerala,
Ugadi in Karnataka and Andra Pradesh, Gudi Padwa in Maharashtra Poila,
Baishakh in Bengal and so on.
It's celebration time in neighboring countries too . . . The Thais call it
Songkra, the Lao call it Songkan, the Myanmarese call it Thingyan. In Sri
Lanka it is Aluth Avurudhu in Sinhala and Puththandu in Tamil. Bangladeshis
call it Naba Varsha. even the ethnic Dai in Yunnan, China celebrate it! *
*Cost:* *IN ADVANCE:* Adults, VND200.000 each - Children, VND100.000 each;
*AT THE GATE:* Adults, VND250.000 each - Children, VND125.000 each.
*Tickets and Information:** * Contact *INCHAM'*s office, Room 103, 1st
Floor, Seaprodex Building, 2-4-6 Dong Khoi Street, Q. 1, *HCMC*; telephone
823 8132, fax 823 8530, e-mail incham at hcm.vnn.vn .
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*Saturday, April 14 in HCMC*
*3:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M.*
*MBC Bowling!*
*Venue: **Power Bowl in Parkson Saigontourist Plaza*,* *35 Le Thanh Ton,
Q. 1, *HCMC *
*Organized by:* *Malaysia Business Chamber Vietnam (MBC)*
*A special bowling get-together for the entire family---everyone is welcome
to participate!*
*Cost:* *MBC Members*, VND100.000 each; *Non-Members*, VND110.000 each *
includes* 3 bowling games and rental bowling shoes. *Note:* Walk-ins will
be charged an additional VND20.000 each.
*Advance Registration (by Friday, June 13, please) and Further Information:*
*MBC*, 1447-My Toan 1, Nguyen Van Linh, Phu My Hung (Saigon South), Q. 7,
HCMC; telephone 213 1167 (Ms. Thanh Nguyet, MBC Administrator), e-mail
mbc at hcm.vnn.vn <http://uee/> or info at mbcvn.org .
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*Monday, April 16 in HCMC*
*12:00 Noon*
*BBGV Business Luncheon:*
*"Buying and Leasing Property in Vietnam"*
*Venue:* *Caravelle Hotel*, 19 Cong truong Lam Son, Q. 1, *HCMC*
*Organized by:* *British Business Group Vietnam (BBGV)*
*Co-Hosted by:* *AusCham, CanCham, EuroCham, HKBAV, MBC, NZCCV*
*Guest Speakers:* *Marc Townsend*, *CB Richard Ellis *and *David Lim*, *Johnson
Stokes & Masters*
*Topic: "Buying and Leasing Property in Vietnam"*
*A hot topic to say the least, in this period of rapid economic expansion
and frenzied local property buying---but with new enterprise laws there's
hope for foreign companies wishing to buy property in Vietnam. The
presentations will cover market conditions, leased land, current and future
land laws, availability of properties for foreigners, best places to buy,
and implications for foreign corporate buyers. With a Q & A session.*
*Cost:* *BBGV and Co-Host Members*, USD25 each; *Non-Members*, USD30 each;
*includes* luncheon and presentation.
*Advance Reservations, Tickets and Information:* *BBGV* Secretariat, Ground
Floor, 25 Le Duan, Q. 1, HCMC; telephone 829 8430, fax 822 5172,
e-mail bbgv.hcmc at hcm.fpt.vn . *Or register online* at www.bbgv.org .
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*Monday, April 16 in HCMC*
*1:00 P.M. to 7:30 P.M.*
*VinaCapital presents:*
*"Change the World: Celebrating Entrepreneurs & Entrepreneurship in
Vietnam!"*
*Venue:* *Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers*, 88 Dong Khoi, *HCMC*
*Presented by:* *VinaCapital *and *Draper Fisher Jurvetson*
*Guest Speakers and Panel Moderators* from *Draper Fisher Jurvetson, Vietnam
Ministry of Technology & Science, HCMC Department of Communications, Intel,
Saigon Hi-Tech Park, TMA, FPT, Acer, HP, VNPT, IDG, VinaGame, National
University of Singapore, Economic Development Board of Singapore,
Lenovo*and others.
*Presentations covering "entrepreneurship's Effect on the World", a general
perspective on entrepreneurship in Vietnam today (challenges, successes,
setbacks), venture capital for SME development, and entrepreneurship in the
South East Asia region (the role and support of governments, tertiary
institutions, incubation centres, and large corporations). Concluding with
a Cocktail Celebration. *
*Advance Reservations by e-mail, please!* *E-mail Registration:* Contact
huong.nguyen at vinacapital.com or sue.chuah at vinacapital.com .
*Information*from Lam Quoc Thai, mobile 0918767679, e-mail
thai.lam at vinacapital.com .
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*Thursday, April 19 in HCMC
**7:30 A.M.
CanCham "Pancakes 'n' Maple Syrup" Business Breakfast*
*Venue:* *Jaspas*, 33 Dong Khoi, Q. 1, *HCMC
Organized by:* *Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (CanCham)*
*Guest Speaker:* *TBA*
*Registration and Buffet Breakfast from 7:30 A.M. - Guest Speaker begins
at 8:15 A.M.
Cost:* *CanCham Members*, USD12 per person; *Non-Members*, USD15; *includes
* all-you-can-eat full breakfast buffet with (of course!) pancakes and real
Maple Syrup!
*Advance Reservations and Tickets:* *CanCham* office, Room 305, 3rd Floor,
New World Hotel Saigon, 76 Le Lai, District 1; telephone Mr. Huy or Ms. Diem
at 824 3754 or 822 8888-Extension 7305, fax 824 3751, e-mail
events at canchamvietnam.org , Website http://www.canchamvietnam.org/ .
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*Friday, April 20 in HCMC*
*7:00 P.M.*
*BBGV St. George's Day Dinner*
*Venue:* *British Consulate General Garden*, 25 Le Duan, Q. 1, *HCMC*
*Organized by:* *British Business Group Vietnam (BBGV)*
*Rather an active lad, St. George! He is not only the patron saint of
England, but also the patron saint of Aragon, Catalonia, Georgia, Lithuania,
Palestine, Portugal, Germany and Greece; and of Moscow, Istanbul, Genoa and
Venice (second to St. Mark). He is patron of soldiers, cavalry and
chivalry; of farmers and field workers, Boy Scouts and butchers; of horses,
riders and saddlers; and of sufferers from leprosy, plague and syphilis. He
is particularly the patron saint of archers, which gives special point to
these famous lines from Shakespeare's Henry V, Act 3, Scene 1, l. 31: *
* 'I see you stand like greyhounds in the slips,
Straining upon the start. The game's afoot: [Hmmm . . . Sherlock
Holmes, too, it seems!]
Follow your spirit; and, upon this charge
Cry God for Harry, England and St George!'.*
(more history and legend at
http://www.britannia.com/history/stgeorge.html<http://uee/>
)
*Enjoy a knight of chivalry and feasting! **Bring your business card with
you for the lucky draws! Two return trips to London courtesy of Cathay
Pacific and meal vouchers courtesy of the Caravelle Hotel. *
*Cost:* BBGV Members, VND200.000 per person; Non-Members, VND350.000 per
person *includes* *English grub (food!) provided by The Caterers, Zorok beer
sponsored by SABMiller, and soft drinks. *Wine may be purchased at
VND30.000/glass or VND150.000/bottle.
*Note: Register in advance by Thursday, April 19 and bring your Passport or
ID Card with you to the event. *
*Registration, Tickets and Information:* Tickets available at the *BBGV
Secretariat*, Ground Floor, 25 Le Duan, Q. 1, HCMC, telephone 829 8430, fax
822 5172, e-mail bbgv.hcmc at hcm.fpt.vn . *Or register online* at
www.bbgv.org .
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*Saturday, April 21 in HCMC*
*2:00 P.M. *
*AusCham Big Day Out sponsored by British International School -
Vietnam ("Aussie
Day" Celebration)
**Organized by: **Australian Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (AusCham) - HCMC
Chapter*
*Venue: Van Thanh Tourist Park (Khu du lich Van Thanh), *48/10 Dien Bien
Phu*,* Q. Binh Thanh, *HCMC*
*NOTE: Entrance ONLY by Nguyen Huu Canh street (Dien Bien Phu entrance will
be fenced off). Taxi recommended due to limited car parking at site.*
*Lead Sponsors**: British International School - Vietnam (BIS) - HCMC ,
Ernst & Young, Family Medical Practice HCMC, HSBC, RMIT International
University Vietnam, Malaysia Airlines, ANZ, New World Hotel Saigon, Santa
Fe/HR2B Relocations, QBE * *My very first Aussie Day Celebration ever was
many years ago at the old Van Thanh Park, before it had a complete makeover
into the very nice venue it now is. With Saigon Water Park gone (to become
luxury condos) the "BIS Big Day Out" returns to the banks of the Thi Nghe
River (a branch of the Saigon River).*
*This is a day and night of fun for the entire family, young and old (and in
between). Let's see . . . how can we summarize this? How about?---
Barbecue, Face Painting, Circus, JAZZ in the Wine Village, WORKSHOPS, Lotsa
Aussie food-beer-wine, FASHION SHOW with Aussies and local designers, BANDS
all day with Battle of the Bands, Kids Activities & Play Area---and that's
just the summary of what's on! *
*Headline Band: Australia's Atomic Bliss performing live! *
*As always, all proceeds go to charity and are disbursed by the AusCham
Vietnam Charitable Program.
**Cost:* Adults (from 17 years), USD40 each; Children/Nanny, USD10 each;
Children 5 and under, Free. Ticket price *includes* all food, drinks and
entertainment.
*Advance Tickets:* *ANZ Bank* (11 Cong truong Me Linh, Q. 1), *AusCham
office*, *British International School* (Reception - Junior Campus, 225
Nguyen Van Huong, Q. 2), *Cafe Evita* (Nguyen Van Huong, Q. 2), *International
School HCMC* (The Villa, 649A Vo Truong Toan, Q. 2), *Juice* (49 Mac Thi
Buoi, Q. 1), *RMIT* (Reception, 702 Nguyen Van Linh, P. Tan Phong, Q. 7).
*Information:* Contact the *AusCham *office, telephone 824 3745; fax 824
3751, e-mail events at auschamvn.org , more details at Website
http://www.auschamvn.org .
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*Monday, April 23 and Tuesday, April 24 in HCMC*
*Monday: 9:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.: Conference*
*Venue: Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers*, 88 Dong Khoi, Q. 1, *HCMC*
*Tuesday: Morning: Tours of Amata Industrial Park (Bien Hoa),
Vietnam-Singapore Industrial Park (Binh Duong) and the New HCMC Urban Centre
*
*International Conference:* *"Vietnam: Modernisation & Regional Integration"
*
*Organized by:* *Vietnam Ministry of Planning & Investment (MPI), Vietnam
News, Asia News Network (ANN)*
*Lead Sponsor:** VinaCapital*
*Sponsors:** Holcim Group, Vietnam Airlines*
*Preliminary List of Guest Speakers (subject to change):*
*Welcome Speech:* H.E. *Vo Hong Phuc,* *Minister for Planning and Investment
*, Socialist Republic of Vietnam
* H.E. *Nguyen Tan Dung*, *Prime Minister,* Socialist Republic of Vietnam:*"
**Roadmap towards 2020 and implications for Asia"*
* H.E. *Tharman Shanmugaratnam, **Minister for Education and Second Minister
of Finance,* Republic of Singapore:
** "The strategy for regional economic integration and Asia's future"*
* *A speaker from the World Bank*, Washington: *"Competitive trends in OEM
in Asia"
** Professor *Zhang Hanya*, Research Fellow, *Institute of Investment
Research, National Development and Reform Council*, and Dean, *Investment
Department, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences*, Beijing*: "China's
investment strategy in Asia"
** *Gerard Lettelier*, Regional Manager, *Holcim Group*, Switzerland*: "An
agenda for a sustainable Asian infrastructure drive"
** *A speaker from IBM:** **"USAIT as strategy for Asian growth"
** H.E. *Vu Van Ninh*, *Minister of Finance*, Socialist Republic of Vietnam:
*"**Implementing the master plan adopted by the National Assembly to
modernize Vietnam's administrative and legal systems"
** *Dinh La Thang*, Chairman, *PetroVietnam: "**The energy agenda for
Vietnam"
** H.E. *Nguyen Thien Nhan*, *Minister for Education and Training*,
Socialist Republic of Vietnam: *"Fast track development of skilled labour:
Vietnamese initiatives" *
* H.E. *Vo Hong Phuc*, *Minister for Planning and Investment*, Socialist
Republic of Vietnam: *"Priorities and opportunities for businesses" *
* *A speaker from Japan External Trade Organization or Keidanren:* *"Getting
Vietnam ready for Japanese companies"
** *Don Lam*, Co-Founder and Managing Partner, *VinaCapital Group*:
*"Developing
Vietnam's capital markets"** *
* *Vikrom Kromadit*, Chairman of the Executive Board and CEO, *Amata Group*,
Thailand*: "Staying ahead in the investment-driven economy: Lessons from
emerging economies"
** *Pierre Schaufelberger*, Country Manager, *Nestle SA*, Vietnam: *"Asian
consumer trends and growth of Vietnam: Some food for thought"*
* *Nasarudin M. Idris*, Vice President, Corporate Planning & Development
Division, *Petronas*, Malaysia
*Information:* For *non-Thais*, please email orawan at nationgroup.com ,
telephone +66-2-317-0420 - Extension 2605. For *Thais*, please email:
valaya at nationgroup.com .
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*Thursday, April 26 to Wednesday, May 2 in HCMC*
*Daily Dinner + Special Sunday Lunch on April 29*
*The Return of the Oyster King!*
*Venue:* Restaurant 19, *Caravelle Hotel*, 19 Cong truong Lam Son, Q. 1, *
HCMC*
*Sponsored by:* *Bottega Wine*
*Billy Marinelli presents his air-flown oysters and seafood extravaganza at
the Caravelle once again after a two-year absence. The man who became known
as the "Oyster King" in Hong Kong more than 10 years ago was once a marine
biologist. Billy is now a world-famous expert on all things shellfish and
owns the largest half-shell oyster distribution company in the world, which
carries 30+ types of oysters. During his reign he has introduced many
specialty oysters to the marketplace including the Kumamoto, Hog Island,
Olympia, Hama Hama Barron Point* *[really!]* *and Westcott Flat varieties.
During his visit Restaurant 19 will offer not only mountains of oysters for
Billy to shuck while explaining the finer points to diners, but
also tobikos, salmon caviar, lumpfish and egg roes.* *Reservations:* Telephone
823 4999-Extension 27100 or e-mail fbd at caravellehotel.vnn.vn .
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*Friday, April 27 in HCMC*
*6:00 P.M.*
*VIR and Victoria VIP Club - Friday Review
Venue: Duxton Saigon Hotel, 63 Nguyen Hue, Q.1, HCMC
Organized by: Vietnam Investment Review (VIR)/Dau tu
A long-time tradition is back again after a 2 year "pause"! For 10 years
this was a popular monthly social gathering for the international and local
business community---a place to have a free beer, free finger food, and the
opportunity to network your way to deals worth billions (of VND).
Entertainment---a professional Babi Co. Fashion Show. The new venue is
the Duxton
Saigon Hotel. Every month on the last Friday.
Tickets: No charge for admission but you must obtain your invitation ticket
in advance from sponsors or from the organizer.
Notes: Invitation ticket together with name card must be presented for
admission. Invitation tickets are not transferable. Children not
allowed.
Information: Contact Ms. Nguyen Thi Ngoc Huyen, VIR HCMC Sales Manager,
telephone 930 5311, mobile 0913161682, fax 930 5317, e-mail
ngochuyen at virhcm.com.vn , Website www.vir.com.vn
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*Wednesday, May 2 **in HCMC*
*6:30 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.*
*Saigon Players "Theatre Club Night" for amateur thespians*
*Venue:* *La Habana*, 6 Cao Ba Quat, Q. 1, *HCMC*
*"Saigon Players is a gathering of theatre lovers. Whether you want to be
involved on stage,
backstage, in stage fights or in stage frights--- this is a place to meet.
You can use
Saigon Players to promote any theatrical event in our area. Explore your
own hidden talents and when it's showtime, please join to watch and
support us. This is a great place to start your thespian career or theatre
pastime and is
held on the first Wednesday evening of every month."*
*Beginners are welcome! And NO commitment and NO experience are required!
**Forget your stage fright! There are roles with front of house, stage
design and construction, stage management, costumes, marketing, sound,
loghting and music, too! *
*Cost:* VND50,000 each *includes* 1 beer or soft drink.
*Information:* *About Theatre Club Night*, contact Joe Springer-Miller,
e-mail springermiller at yahoo.com , telephone 0903887904; *about Membership*,
contact Emily Huckson, e-mail saigonplayersvn at hotmail.com .
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*Thursday, May 3 in HCMC*
*6:00 P.M. to 8:30 P.M.*
*AusCham Sundowners
Venue:* *Vasco's Bar & Club*, 6 Cao Ba Quat, Q. 1, *HCMC*
*Organized by:* *Australian Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (AusCham) - HCMC
Chapter*
*AusCham Gold Corporate Sponsor:* *Ernst & Young*
*Sundowners Sponsors: **ANZ Bank, Caravelle Hotel, Ernst & Young, Family
Medical Practice HCMC, Foster's, Long Hai Security, Malaysia Airlines, New
World Hotel Saigon, QBE, RMIT, Vasco's, Vino. *
*This is one of HCMC's favourite and most successful business-social
evenings---it`s been a popular international event in Saigon for a very long
time (like, uh, now it must be the 12th year already?). Free
courtesy finger food (great pies from the Caravelle!), cold Foster's,
discounted drink prices, and raffle prize giveaways for lucky folks.
Everyone is welcome to attend.*
*Cost:* *AusCham Members*, No Charge; *Non-Members*, VND50.000 per person.
*Information:* Contact *AusCham*'s office, Suite 306, New World Hotel
Saigon, telephone 824 3745; fax 824 3751, e-mail events at auschamvn.org ,
Website http://www.auschamvn.org/ .
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*Sunday, May 6 in HCMC*
*12:00 Noon to 4:00 P.M.*
*15 May School's 2007 Fundraiser:** "La fiesta del nino"
Venue: Caravelle Hotel, 19 Cong truong Lam Son, Q. 1, HCMC
Organized by: 15 May School
**This year marks the 21st Anniversary of District 1's 15 May School for
disadvantaged street children. Everyone is invited to celebrate the
development of the school---this year with a Latin American twist: food from
the region, a salsa band, dancing and dance classes, pinatas and mask
making, and **[of course!]** lots of South American cocktails** [¡Ay,
caramba!]* *!
Activities for young and old---and a costume contest so wear your Latino
finery! (The prize is a weekend for two in a luxury hotel!)* *A variety of
sponsors have already donated prizes. (More sponsors are invited to
participate! Please call!)
**All proceeds will go towards sustaining and improving services and
training programs for disadvantaged children at 15 May School.
Cost:* Tickets will go on sale soon.
*Advance Registration, Tickets and General Information:* Contact *Jonny
Platt* at *15 May School*, telephone 837 7591, mobile 0905699512, e-mail
eyescream_j at yahoo.co.uk .
*Website for Sponsor Information:*
http://www.15mayschool.org/drupal/files/sponsorship%20letter.doc .
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*Tuesday, May 8 in HCMC
6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.*
*Canadian Happy Hour*
*Venue:* *Cafe Central* (Upstairs Lounge), Ground Floor, Sun Wah Tower, 115
Nguyen Hue, Q. 1, *HCMC*
*Organized by*: *Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (CanCham) * *With a
new organizer for 2007 but with the same informal, open-to-all format!
Everybody in town---you don't have to be Canadian and you don't even have to
like Maple Syrup or Pate Chinois---is invited to join this very informal and
popular monthly get-together. Happy Hour discount prices and free snack
foods courtesy of Cafe Central until 8:00 P.M. (And there's a lucky draw
prize opportunity too!)
Cost:* No admission charge! No tickets necessary!
*Information:* *CanCham*, telephone 824 3754 or 822 8888-Extension 7305; fax
824 3751, e-mail events at canchamvietnam.org , Website www.canchamvietnam.org
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*Wednesday, May 9 in HCMC*
*11:30 A.M. to 2:30 P.M.*
*Asian Ladies' Mother's Day Celebration*
*Venue:* *New World Hotel Saigon*, 76 Le Lai, Q. 1, *HCMC*
*Organized by:* *Asian Ladies of Vietnam (ALV)*
*Party for Mother's Day! Entertainment (live music by Filipino Singers plus
a Fashion Parade)! Food! Lucky Draw Raffle Prizes!*
*Cost:* *ALV Members*, VND500.000 per person; *Non-Members*, VND600.000 per
person *includes* buffet lunch, soft drinks, tea and coffee.
*Tickets and Information:* Contact Mrs. Mau Wolfe at mobile 0903807760,
e-mail pondok at hcm.vnn.vn .
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*Saturday, May 26 in Hanoi*
*2:00 P.M. *
*AusCham Big Day Out Celebration in Hanoi
**Organized by: **Australian Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (AusCham) -
Hanoi Chapter*
*Venue: The American Club*, 19/21 Hai Ba Trung, Q. Hoan Kiem, *Hanoi* *This
is a day and night of fun for the entire family, young and old (and in
between). **y the AusCham Vietnam Charitable Program.
**Advance Tickets and Information:* Contact the *AusCham Hanoi *office,
telephone (04) 936 0990, fax (04) 936 0984, e-mail auschamhn at fpt.vn ,
Website http://www.auschamvn.org/ .
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*Friday, June 8 and Saturday, June 9 **in HCMC*
*Friday 7:30 P.M.* *Saturday 2:00 P.M. and 7:30 P.M.*
*Saigon Players present "An Inspector Calls"*
*Venue:* 6th Floor Theatre, *British International School*, 246 Nguyen Van
Huong, P. Thao Dien, Q. 2, *HCMC*
*Saigon Players' newest presentation will be, as always, a gathering of, by
and for theatre lovers---and as usual should sell out early! Reserve your
seats now! *
*Information:* Contact Kim or Emily, e-mail saigonplayersvn at hotmail.com
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*Saturday, June 9 in HCMC*
*2007 Canada Day Celebration in Saigon
Venue:* *Saigon Town & Country Club (at the Country Club)*, 628A An Binh at
Hanoi Highway (beside Parkland Apartments), An Phu, Q. 2, *HCMC
Organized by:* *Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (CanCham)
**Sponsorship and General Information:* *CanCham*, Room 305, 3rd Floor, New
World Hotel Saigon, 76 Le Lai, District 1; telephone 824 3754 or 822
8888-Extension 7305, fax 824 3751, e-mail hcmc at canchamvietnam.org, Website
http://www.canchamvietnam.org/ .
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*Friday, June 8 to Sunday, June 10 in HCMC*
*Iron Chef Rob Feenie at Sofitel Plaza Saigon* *Venue:* *Sofitel Plaza
Saigon*, 17 Le Duan, Q. 1, *HCMC*
*Organized by:* *Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (CanCham)*
*Sponsored and Hosted by:* *Sofitel Plaza Saigon*
*After a special appearance at The Ritz-Carlton in Hong Kong, Rob Feenie
will visit and cook in HCMC for the first time!* *
**[courtesy Wikipedia]** Robert Feenie, who currently lives in Vancouver, **is
a critically acclaimed chef, who owns two different restaurants, "Lumiere",
and "Feenie's". He is also well known by people outside of Vancouver as one
of the few people to have won a battle against Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto *
*on the Food Network's "Iron Chef America". **This victory has brought many
Vancouverites to name Rob Feenie "Iron Chef Vancouver". As well, he hosts
his own television show New Classics with Chef Rob Feenie.*
*Information: *E-mail* *gm at sofitelsaigon.com.vn .
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*Sunday, November 4 in Hanoi *
*Terry Fox Run for Cancer Research in Hanoi*
*Venue:** **Ho Thien Quang Lake**,* *Hanoi
Organized by:** Hanoi Union of Friendship Organizations, Embassy of
Canada, Vietnam-Canada Friendship Association, Hanoi Department of
Health, Hanoi Cancer Hospital
**Supported by:** Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (CanCham)
** Is your company planning its team yet?*
* Be part of a worldwide effort to find a cure for cancer!* *Every year
thousands of volunteers organize Terry Fox Runs at over 5,000 Run sites in
Canada and in more than 50 countries around the world. Over one million
participants walk, jog and bike in memory of Terry to raise funds for cancer
research.* *The first annual Terry Fox Run in Vietnam was held in HCMC in
1996 and the first in Hanoi was in 2000. Tens of thousands of people have
participated in the Terry Fox Runs in Vietnam and have raised many tens of**
**thousands of dollars for cancer research in Vietnam.*
* In Canada, the annual Terry Fox Run is held every September. In
countries outside Canada, the Run is organized at a time that is convenient
for local organizers and participants (in Vietnam, the rainy season, school
terms and the expat community's vacation habits must be considered).*
* The Run is a non-competitive event where people get together as
individuals, families and groups to raise money in Terry's name. It is a
day of celebrating Terry's legacy and helping to keep his dream of a cure
for cancer alive.*
* There is no entry fee (but there is a minimum suggested pledge amount
of USD5) and no prizes are awarded, although a certificate of appreciation
is given when participants complete their journey.*
* The Terry Fox Foundation's mission is to maintain the principles of
Terry Fox while raising money for cancer research through the annual Terry
Fox Run, memoriam donations, and planned gifts. More info about the
worldwide Foundation and Run at *
http://www.terryfoxrun.org/english/home/default.asp?s=1
* Individual runners, walkers, bicyclists, handicapped participants and
others---and corporate teams---are all welcome to join! *
* Terry Fox died of cancer in 1981. At the age of 22 and knowing he was
dying, Terry attempted to run across Canada to create awareness of the need
for cancer research, managing to run 5,373 km in 143 days with one leg
amputated. Terry Fox Runs have so far raised well over USD300,000,000
worldwide.*
*For Further Information about the Terry Fox Run in Hanoi:* Contact the
Canadian Embassy, telephone (04) 734 5000, fax (04) 734 5049; e-mail
Janine.Arpin at international.gc.ca , website
http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/asia/vietnam/site/terryfox-en.asp .
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*Sunday, December 2 in HCMC Terry Fox Run for Cancer Research in HCMC
Venue: (courtesy of Phu My Hung Corp.) Phu My Hung (Saigon South), Q. 7,
HCMC.
Organized by: Canadian Consulate General in HCMC
Supported by: Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (CanCham)
Is your company planning its team yet?
Be part of a worldwide effort to find a cure for cancer! Every year
thousands of volunteers organize Terry Fox Runs at over 5,000 Run sites in
Canada and in more than 50 countries around the world. Over one million
participants walk, jog and bike in memory of Terry to raise funds for cancer
research. The first annual Terry Fox Run in Vietnam was held in HCMC in 1996
and the first in Hanoi was in 2000. Tens of thousands of people have
participated in the Terry Fox Runs in Vietnam and have raised tens of
thousands of dollars for cancer research in Vietnam.
In Canada, the annual Terry Fox Run is held every September. In
countries outside Canada, the Run is organized at a time that is convenient
for local organizers and participants (in Vietnam, the rainy season, school
terms and the expat community's vacation habits must be considered).
The Run is a non-competitive event where people get together as
individuals, families and groups to raise money in Terry's name. It is a
day of celebrating Terry's legacy and helping to keep his dream of a cure
for cancer alive.
There is no entry fee (but there is a minimum suggested pledge amount of
USD5) and no prizes are awarded, although a certificate of appreciation is
given when participants complete their journey.
The Terry Fox Foundation's mission is to maintain the principles of
Terry Fox while raising money for cancer research through the annual Terry
Fox Run, memoriam donations, and planned gifts. More info about the
worldwide Foundation and Run at
http://www.terryfoxrun.org/english/home/default.asp?s=1
Individual runners, walkers, bicyclists, handicapped participants and
others---and corporate teams---are all welcome to join!
Terry Fox died of cancer in 1981. At the age of 22 and knowing he was
dying, Terry attempted to run across Canada to create awareness of the need
for cancer research, managing to run 5,373 km in 143 days with one leg
amputated. Terry Fox Runs have so far raised well over USD300,000,000
worldwide.
The minimum suggested pledge is only USD5 and you can sign up supporters
to contribute on your behalf!
AND! There will be lucky draws and food and beverages after the event (and
free water during the event, of course), for all participants!
AND! Free Entertainment too!
For Further Information: Contact Marc Paquette at paquetta at gmail.com or the
Canadian Consulate General, telephone 827 9899, fax 827 9935, e-mail
TanLoc.Dang at international.gc.ca .
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*2008 for very advance planning!*
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*Saturday, March 1, 2008 in HCMC*
*New Zealand Wine & Food Festival 2008*
*Venue: Riverside Apartments*, 53 Vo Truong Toan, P. Thao Dien, Q. 2, *HCMC
Organized by: **New Zealand Chamber of Commerce Vietnam (NZCCV) *and* New
Zealand Trade and Enterprise*
*Look forward to another instant sell-out for one of HCMC's most popular,
unique, enjoyable family events.*
*Information:* Contact Mary Wong, Project Manager, *New Zealand Wine & Food
Festival Organizing Committee*, telephone 822 6907, fax 822 6905, e-mail
mary.wong at nzte.govt.nz or e-mail Warrick Cleine at *
WarrickCleine at kpmg.com.vn* <WarrickCleine at kpmg.com.vn> or Peter Healey at *
Peter.Healy at nzte.govt.nz* <Peter.Healy at nzte.govt.nz>
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*Saturday, March 8, 2008 in HCMC*
*Saigon Cyclo Challenge 2008*
*Organized by:* *Saigon Children's Charity*
*More than 2,000 people have gathered during each of the past 7 years to
watch these environmentally-friendly, non-polluting, FUN races.* *As always,
all profits will go towards the education of disadvantaged Vietnamese
children under the auspices of Saigon Children's Charity.*
*Start planning for your corporate team participation now!* *
Team Entry, **Sponsor Opportunity and Ticket Information:* Contact the *Cyclo
Challenge Secretariat* at *Saigon Children's Charity*, 59 Tran Quoc Thao, Q.
3, HCMC; mobile 0919694250, telephone 930 3502, fax 930 3503, e-mail
cyclo at saigonchildren.com . *Website:* www.saigonchildren.com/cyclo.
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*Every Sunday*
*11:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.**
Sunday "Music" Brunch at Restaurant Tell*
*Venue:* *Restaurant Tell*, 5 Nguyen Binh Khiem, Q. 1 (near the zoo), *HCMC*
*
Hot on the heels of his Weekly Lunch Specials Thilo Kruger now offers his
Weekly Sunday "Music" Brunch with more than 50 items for only 99,000VND!
Thilo explains that the reason why it's a "Music" Brunch is because you can
see good "old" bands like Rolling Stones, Deep Purple, Donna Summer, Eric
Clapton, Genesis, and others on the Big Screen.*
*The Brunch menu is extensive* *[not expensive]* *and includes "soup
station", full hot buffet (including bangers, Vienna and Cervalat sausages),
full cold buffet, herring and pickled herring, cheeses, Paulaner pepper
salami, Black Forest ham, German Liver Pate, eggs with Curry Cream; lots of
different sauces, jams/peanut butter/honey, pretzels, various breads,
baguettes, potato chips, desserts, fruits et cetera. Free flow of coffee or
tea. Happy hour drink prices from* *11:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M.
Cost:* VND99,000 per person.*
Information:* Contact Thilo Kruger, telephone 829 8869, e-mail
tellsaigon at vnn.vn .
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*REGULAR ACTIVITIES (In Ho Chi Minh City):
**MeiLee at Texas Bar-B-Q Restaurant presents Texas Line Dancing (see above
in "Bits 'n' Pieces") *and for another kind of "movers and shakers" *Michel
Tosto and Catherine present Swing Dancing!* *Regular classes and parties at
La Habana, 6 Cao Ba Quat, Q. 1, HCMC;* for information and online
registration check their Website at http://www.saigonswing.com/ .
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***Oops! This just in!** More for dancers! [I quote:]* *"**FYI, there
are also Cuban Salsa courses at Club Berlin every Monday, 7:30 P.M. for
beginners, 8:30 P.M. intermediate, VND50.000 per lesson. Frédérique
Bouilhères, MAZARS & GUERARD VIETNAM, HCMC; telephone 824 1493."*
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*Thunderbirds Unite!**
Every first Tuesday of the month, Jim Echle organizes a dinner for
Thunderbird Alumni in HCMC (graduates of the GarvinSchool of International
Management, Thunderbird Campus,* *Glendale, Arizona). The location changes
every month.* Any alumni who don't already know about this can contact Jim
at telephone 910 4938 (Biomin Vitamin), e-mail james.echle at biomin.net .
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*Football (Soccer) in HCMC- Saigon Saints*
*For info about the Saigon Saints (football/soccer) and how you can
participate (or just enjoy as a spectator) every week during their
July-December 31 season (Thursday training, weekend matches),* contact Ed at
0908583176 or e-mail: mc_hop at hotmail.com
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*Ultimate Frisbee of HCMC (UFOS)*
*Sunday Afternoons at 3:00 P.M.*
*Venue:* Sports Field, *RMIT International University* , 702 Nguyen Van
Linh, P. Tan Phong, Q.7 (Saigon South), HCMC
*"When a ball dreams, it dreams it's a Frisbee!" "Frisbee is good for your
mind, body, and soul."*
*Note: You must wear a safety helmet.
Information: Check Website* www.saigon-ultimate.com *or telephone David
0909458890, Hoa 0908154111* *or the irrepressible Ms Xuan at 0903672997 for
details and directions; e-mail:* info at saigon-ultimate.com *. As times may
change, please check the Website for updated info, or telephone first.*
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*Touch Rugby in HCMC- Saigon Geckos and Boas*
*For info about the Saigon Rugby Football Club (Saigon RFC) and how you can
participate in social mixed touch rugby on Saturday afternoons (or just
enjoy as a spectator), contact Club President Chris Paget on 0903 735 799 or
e-mail: saigonrugbyfootballclub at yahoo.com*
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*Softball in HCMC*
*Sunday Afternoons at 3:00 P.M.*
*Venue: Saigon Town & Country Club (at the Country Club), 628A An Binh
at**Hanoi
Highway* (beside Parkland Apartments), An Phu, Q. 2, *HCMC.*
*Informal, for anyone who'd like to drop in and play. All levels of players
are welcome. Equipment is provided. Drinks afterwards.*
*Contact* Rhonda Wood at 0903759581. e-mail:
*rl3wood at hotmail.com*<rl3wood at hotmail.com>
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*Street Hockey in HCMC*
*Thursday Nights 8:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M.*
*For many years a buncha guys have been having fun playing Street Hockey
every Thursday night! Canucks, of course, play Americans, Scandinavians,
Aussies and Vietnamese. All persons are welcome to join this informal hockey
night---it's a great workout. In true pick-up hockey tradition, teams are
chosen based on who shows up that night. The fee is VND10,000 per person
each time. No equipment necessary to join in and play.*
*Contact Alfonse at 0903 839 901 or Mark Nam at 0903 722 265, e-mail:* *
nammark at hotmail.com* <nammark at hotmail.com>
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*Yoga and Pilates in HCMC*
*Saigon Yoga, Center for Health and Wellness**
Saigon Yoga** offers first time students USD20 for 7 days of unlimited Yoga
and Pilates. * *3 studios and 5 internationally certified instructors from
the USA and Singapore. **Daily classes for beginners. Conveniently located
in District 1 on Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street. **Styles of yoga include
Ashtanga, Vinyasa Flow, Power Yoga, Beginner's Vikram Yoga, Yin Yoga and
Pilates * *Check website for current info on class times and teachers. **
Website: http://www.saigonyoga.com/ .* *Studio 910-5181 mobile 090-835-2265
/ 090-318-3248.* *E-mail*
*info at saigonyoga.com*<http://us.f535.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=info@saigonyoga.com>
* * * * * *
*Upcoming Event at Saigon Yoga:*
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Nguyen Hong Nhung
Assistant to General Manager
THUMP WORLDWIDE INC.
nhung at thump.uk.com
www.thump.uk.com
Office: +848 744 2835
Mobile: +84 903 38 28 70
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