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The USS Lassen (DDG 82) and USS Blue Ridge (LCC19) Visit Da Nang City
 | | Commander Le shakes hand with Vietnamese navy officials |
The USS Lassen (DDG 82) and USS Blue Ridge (LCC19), and their combined crews of 1,700 officers and sailors, conducted a port call in Da Nang City from Nov 7-10. This visit marked the first time that two U.S. Navy ships visited Da Nang concurrently. During their four-day visit, the crew carried out community relations projects, engaged in sports activities with students at the University of Da Nang, conducted ship tours for invited guests, and visited historical and cultural sites around Da Nang City. “The presence of USS Blue Ridge and USS Lassen in Vietnam underscores the U.S. commitment to the people of Vietnam and reflects the growing cooperation between the two countries,” said Commander Thom Burke of the USS Blue Ridge, at the ship’s arrival ceremony on Nov 7. The goodwill visit also marked the first time Commander Le Ba Hung of the USS Lassen has returned to Vietnam since he left the country at the age of five.
Sailors of USS Blue Ridge and USS Lassen Conducted Community Relations Projects in Da Nang
 | | Sailors repainted the wall at the Vocational Training Center for Street Children in Da Nang city |
Sailors of the USS Blue Ridge and USS Lassen conducted community relations programs on Nov 8-9 in Da Nang city. They repainted window frames, doors and walls at Hoa Quy Children Park, To Hien Thanh Primary School, and the Vocational Training Center for Street Children. The sailors also participated in soccer and basketball games as well as cultural performances with students from Da Nang University. The USS Blue Ridge and USS Lassen visited Da Nang City from Nov 7-10.
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Healthy Business: Consul General and officials launch Herbalife in Vietnam
 | | Photo from left to right: Mr. Nguyen Quyet Thang, General Manager, Herbalife Vietnam, Madam Huynh Thi La Mai, Director, Investment Department, Mr. William Rahn, Managing Director, Asia Pacific, Herbalife, Mr. Bach Van Mung, Director General, Competition Department, Mr. Ken Fairfax, U.S. Consul General in Ho Chi Minh |
On November 5, 2009, Consul General Ken Fairfax joined officials from Ho Chi Minh City and executives from U.S.-based Herbalife at the ribbon cutting ceremony launching Herbalife's nutritional supplement business in Vietnam. Speaking at the event, Consul General Fairfax underscored the healthy growth of U.S. - Vietnam trade and investment, noting that Herbalife's business in Vietnam will provide new economic opportunities for people in both countries. Visiting Vietnam's Cai Mep Port with Department of Energy Megaports Team
 | | USG representatives tour the port terminal that launched direct Vietnam-US shipping |
Deputy Principal Officer Angela Dickey and colleagues joined a delegation from the U.S. Department of Energy (DoE) National Nuclear Security Administration to visit Ba Ria Vung Tau province on October 26-27. The DoE team briefed provincial authorities on the Megaports initiative that provides equipment, training and expertise to reduce the threat of illicit trafficking in nuclear and other radioactive materials. The team visited port terminals Tan Cang Cai Mep and Saigon Port PSA – both of have launched the first direct shipping lines to the U.S. – and two terminals set to open next year. Highlights included a speedboat tour of the area and overview of the Cai Mep complex.
Deputy Principal Officer Angela Dickey Engages Students in Binh Duong
 | | Ms. Angela Dickey Discusses International Relations |
On October 30 Deputy Principal Officer Angela Dickey visited Huong Vuong High School for Gifted Students in Binh Duong Province. DPO Dickey spoke about her 20-plus-year career as a U.S. diplomat working in various countries around the world, and took questions from students and teachers.
English Access Microscholarship Program for Students
 | | PAO Kit Norland and VUS President Pham Tan Nghia sign education agreement |
The U.S. Consulate in HCMC and the Vietnam USA Society (VUS) held a signing ceremony today, October 15, on an English training program for disadvantaged children. This program is supported by the U.S. Department of State with a grant of over $28,500 to help 20 students through the English Access Microscholarship Program. According to the agreement, VUS will provide instruction in English, American culture, and information technology over a two-year period. Participants were selected from non-governmental organizations.
Ambassador Michael Michalak Promotes US Products at the Food & Hotel Vietnam Show
 | | Ambassador visits USA Pavilion |
Ambassador Michalak attended the Opening of the USA Pavilion at the Food and Hotel Vietnam (FHV) Show on Oct 1. The Foreign Agricultural Service in Ho Chi Minh organized the USA Pavilion -- the biggest ever, with 24 exhibitors , nine of which are new to the Vietnamese market. “Many of our exhibitors are new to the show and new to Vietnam, and I am proud that they are here. This demonstrates that American businesses are very excited about the Vietnamese market. I am proud to say that in 2008, for the first time ever, US Agricultural product exports to Vietnam broke the billion dollar mark,” said Ambassador Michalak.
Consul General Fairfax Addresses Workshop on Biotechnology  | | Consul General Kenneth Fairfax addresses the seminar |
The U.S. Embassy in Vietnam, in partnership with the Biotechnology Center of Ho Chi Minh City, launched a series of workshops to be held throughout the week of September 21. Dr. Paul Teng from the University of Nan Yang, Singapore, and a panel of Vietnamese experts are among the speakers at the series of workshops. “This year we are calling the seminar "Vietnam Biotech II: Growing the Future" because it will be focusing on key issues related to maximizing the potential for Vietnam's development as a leader in biotechnology and commercial agriculture,” said Consul General Kenneth Fairfax at the opening workshop on September 21. Similar workshops will be organized on September 23 at Can Tho University, in Hanoi on September 24 at the Horizon Hotel, and at the Department of Agriculture in Hoa Binh on September 25.
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