Diary of Meetings Trip Report - Vern Weitzel 10 November 1992 - 8 April 1993 I have listed only substantive meetings, except where I note brief meetings. Where there were repeated brief meetings on the same issue, I show only the first or most important meeting. My counterpart, Mr. Vu Ngoc Thanh, saw me most days, and there were other regular visitors, particularly Prof. Nguyen Van Thuong, but I did not think it necessary to include each occasion in this list. Tuesday 10 November 1992 13:45 Left Canberra Wednesday 11 November 1992 11:45 Arrived Noi Bai Airport, Hanoi Transported to Guest House of Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry by Dr. Le Xuan Canh, Institute for Ecology and Biological Resources Mrs. Loan, Institute for Ecology and Biological Resources Mr. Vu Ngoc Thanh, Faculty of Biology, Hanoi University Mr. Nguyen Doan Huu, International Office Hanoi University 18:00 Dr. Ha Dinh Duc, Centre for Natural Resources Management and Environmental Studies, Hanoi University Mr. Vu Ngoc Thanh, Faculty of Biology, Hanoi University Thursday 12 November 1992 9:00 Institute for Ecology and Biological Resources Prof. Dang Huy Huynh, Director Dr. Cao Van Sung, Vice Director Dr. Pham Trong Anh, Department of Zoology Dr. Le Xuan Canh Mrs. Loan Mr. Vu Ngoc Thanh, Faculty of Biology, Hanoi University (and others) 11:00 Zoological Museum, Institute for Ecology and Biological Resources Dr Nguyen Cu, Director 21:00 Guest House of Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry Prof. Nguyen Van Thuong, President, Animal Husbandry Association of Vietnam Mr. Nguyen Xuan Hieu, Researcher, National Institute for Science and Technology Forecasting and Strategy Studies, Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment Friday 13 November 1992 8:30 Animal Husbandry Association of Vietnam Prof. Nguyen Van Thuong, President, Animal Husbandry Association of Vietnam Dr. Nguyen Huu Ninh, Director, Centre for Environment Research, Education and Development Dr. Dao Van Huyen, General Secretary, Animal Husbandry Association of Vietnam Dr. Tran Trong Chien, Production Manager Animal Feed Production Corporation, Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry Prof. Tran Dinh Mien, Animal Husbandry Association of Vietnam Dr. Trevor Bagust, CSIRO Division of Animal Health, Clayton, Victoria, Australia 13:30 Ministry of Forestry Mr. Roger Cox, Coordinator for Vietnam World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Dr. Le Xuan Canh, Institute for Ecology and Biological Resources 14:30 Institute for Science Management, (then State Committee for Science) Ms. Dorthe Rasmussen, Institute for Development Studies, Roskilde University Centre [Concerning installation of MODEM for E-mail] Saturday 14 November - Sunday 15 November 1992 09:30 Centre for Natural Resources Management and Environmental Studies, Hanoi University (19 Le Thanh Tong) Dr. Ha Dinh Duc Dr. Le Dien Duc, Waterbird and Wetland Working Group Coordinator, Mr. Hoang Van Thang, Waterbird and Wetland Working Group Prof. Le Vu Khoi, Head, Department of Vertebrate Zoology, Hanoi University Dr. Le Xuan Canh, Institute for Ecology and Biological Resources 3:30 Ba Vi National Park (over night) Mr. Vu Ngoc Thanh, Faculty of Biology, Hanoi University Mr. Phung Tien Huy, Vice Director Ba Vi National Park Mr. Tran Van On Department of Botany, Hanoi College of Pharmacy Mr. Bill Jones, Director Association for Research and Environmental Aid (Australia) Ms. Josette Wunder, WomenÕs Liaison Officer Association for Research and Environmental Aid (Australia) Mr. David Phillips, Assistant Director - Planning Area Management Support, Australian National Parks and Wildlife Service Mr. Michael McGrath, Heritage Commission (Australia) Mr. Tran Van On Department of Botany, Hanoi College of Pharmacy Monday 16 November 1992 Hanoi University, Dong Da Campus (90 Nguyen Trai) Mr. Vu Ngoc Thanh, Faculty of Biology, Hanoi University 13:00 International Relations Department Mr. Vu Ngoc Tu, Director Mr. Nguyen Doan Huu 13:30 Faculty of Biology Prof. Dang Ung Van, Vice-Rector, Hanoi University Prof. Nguyen Ba, Dean, Faculty of Biology Head, Department of Botany 14:30 Faculty of Informatics and Computing Institute of Informatics and Electronics Prof. Ho Si Dam, Head Mr. Ha Quang Thuy 16:00 Faculty of Biology Computing Section Mr. Trinh Hong Thai, Vice Director Monday 17 November 1992 08:00 Centre for Natural Resources Management and Environmental Studies Hanoi University (19 Le Thanh Tong) Dr. Ha Dinh Duc, Centre for Natural Resources Management and Environmental Studies briefly met: Prof. Vo Quy, Director, Dr. John Harris, Senior Lecturer, Applied Ecology Research Group, University of Canberra Dr. George Cho, Applied Ecology Research Group, University of Canberra 10:15 Archaeological Institute Prof. Hoang Xuan Chinh, Vice Director Dr. Vu The Long, Head, Palaeontology Department (and others) 14:30 Hanoi Zoological Gardens Mr. Le Si Thuc, Director Mr. Nguyen Chi Trong, Deputy Director Monday 18 November - Friday 27 November 1992 Survey of Cat Ba Island and Vicinity team including: Dr. Le Xuan Canh, Institute for Ecology and Biological Resources Mr. Vu Ngoc Thanh, Faculty of Biology, Hanoi University (and staff of Cat Ba National Park and Border Police) Cat Ba National Park Mr. Tran Ngoc But, Vice- Director Monday 30 November 1992 09:30 Hanoi University, Dong Da Campus (90 Nguyen Trai) Prof. Dao Trong Thi, Rector Prof. Tran Van Nhung, Vice Rector Prof. Nguyen Can, Dean Faculty of Geography and Geology Mr. Vu Ngoc Thanh, Faculty of Biology, Hanoi University (and others) 13:00 Institute of Ecological Economy Prof. Nguyen Van Truong, Director Prof. Nguyen Van Thuong, President, Animal Husbandry Association of Vietnam Mr. Vu Ngoc Thanh, Faculty of Biology, Hanoi University (and others) Tuesday 1 December 1992 19:30 Guest House of Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry [in-house discussions with members of IEBR, AREA CRES] Wednesday 2 December 1992 Travel to Ba Vi Region, Ha Tay Province Accompanied by: Prof. Nguyen Van Thuong, President, Animal Husbandry Association of Vietnam Dr. Vu The Long, Head, Palaeontology Department, Archaeological Institute 9:00 Cattle and Forage Research Centre Mr. Nguyen Kim Ninh, Director (and others) 10:30 Goat and Rabbit Research Centre Mr. Dinh Van Binh, Director (and others) 15:00 Guest House of Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry Prof. Mai Dinh Yen, (then) Institute for Ecological Economy [concerning Cat Ba publications and fish collection in Quang Binh] Friday 4 December 1992 8:30 Institute for Science Management, then State Committee for Science Prof . Vu Cao Dam, Director Mr. Nguyen Thanh Ha Ms. Georgina Houghton, Research Fellow (Overseas Services Bureau) Ms. Dorthe Rasmussen, Institute for Development Studies, Roskilde University Centre (and others) 17:00 Billabong Bar, Australian Embassy met with : Mr. Adrian Bloch, Forest Science Institute (Overseas Services Bureau) Ms. Georgina Houghton, Research Fellow (Overseas Services Bureau) Mr. Ian Neave, CARE Australia Mr. Jonathan Rawlings, Sociologist Centre for Asia Pacific Studies, Victoria University of Technology Ms. Dorthe Rasmussen, Institute for Development Studies, Roskilde University Centre Mr. Evan Williams, Indochina Correspondent ABC Radio (Australia) 22:00 Saigon Hotel Mr. Tran Quoc Dung, North America Manager Marketing and Sales Department, Saigontourist Saturday 5 December 1992 Hanoi University, Dong Da Campus (90 Nguyen Trai) Mr. Vu Ngoc Thanh, Faculty of Biology, Hanoi University 9:30 Faculty of Biology Mr. Trinh Hong Thai, Vice Director, Faculty of Biology Computing Section 10:30 Department of Anthropology Dr. Nguyen Yen, Chairman of Department Dr. Chu Van Man 14:00 State Cultural Centre for Cultural Building Design and Monument Restoration, Ministry of Culture, Information and Sport Dr. Hoang Dao Kinh, Director General Mr. Ha Van Tho, Director , State Enterprise for Monument Restoration 19:30 School of Public Health, Ministry of Health Mr. Nguyen Huy Quang, Deputy Director WHO-Assisted English Learning Centre for Health Professionals [tutorial with English language class] Monday 7 December - Sunday 14 December 1992 Survey of Phong Nha Reserve and Vicinity, Quang Binh Province team including: Dr. Le Xuan Canh, Institute for Ecology and Biological Resources Mrs. Si Thu Cuc, Institute for Ecology and Biological Resources Mr. Vu Ngoc Thanh, Faculty of Biology, Hanoi University (and forestry staff and local residents) Tuesday 8 December 1992 Dong Hoi, Quang Binh Province 08:00 Quang Binh PeoplesÕ Committee 14:00 Son Truc Commune Son Truc PeoplesÕ Committee Saturday 12 December 1992 Dong Hoi, Quang Binh Province 9:00 Quang Binh PeoplesÕ Committee, Science and Technology Committee Monday 14 December 1992 Mr. Vu Ngoc Thanh, Faculty of Biology, Hanoi University Dr. Le Xuan Canh, Institute for Ecology and Biological Resources 15:00 Sophia Hotel and Cha Ca Restaurant Mr. Noel Rowe, Director, Primate Conservation, Inc. Mr. Marc Myers, Department of Health, Suffolk County, New York Tuesday 15 December 1992 09:00 Hanoi University (19 Le Thanh Tong) Prof. Mai Dinh Yen, Head, Department of Environmental Science, Hanoi University Mr. Noel Rowe, Director, Primate Conservation, Inc. Mr. Marc Myers, Department of Health, Suffolk County, New York 11:00 Ministry of Forestry Mr. Roger Cox, Coordinator for Vietnam World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) [Interviewed by Rowe and Myers] Prof. Hoang Hoe, Chairman, Vietnam Forestry Science and Technology Association Dr. Ngo Duc Minh, General Secretary, Vietnam Forestry Science and Technology Association Mr. Noel Rowe, Director, Primate Conservation, Inc. Mr. Marc Myers, Department of Health, Suffolk County, New York 19:00 Mr. Nguyen Khuyen, Editor Vietnam News Dr. Brian Shoesmith, Department of Media Studies, Edith Cowan University, Perth Dr. Ha Dinh Duc, Centre for Natural Resources Management and Environmental Studies (and others) Wednesday 16 December 1992 Mr. Vu Ngoc Thanh, Faculty of Biology, Hanoi University 09:00 Hanoi University (19 Le Thanh Tong) Prof. Dao Van Tien, Emeritus Professor, Faculty of Biology, Hanoi University Dr. Ha Dinh Duc, Centre for Natural Resources Management and Environmental Studies Prof. Vo Quy, Director, Centre for Natural Resources Management and Environmental Studies 12:00 Vietnam News Offices and Local Restaurant Mr. Nguyen Khuyen, Editor Vietnam News Dr. Brian Shoesmith, Department of Media Studies, Edith Cowan University, Perth Dr. Ha Dinh Duc, Centre for Natural Resources Management and Environmental Studies Thursday 17 December 1992 13:00 Mr. Nong Hoang Thu, Director ÔCultures of NationalitiesÕ Publishing House Mr. Dao Quang Thep, Head of Programs, Hanoi Television Mr. Noel Rowe, Director, Primate Conservation, Inc. Mr. Marc Myers, Department of Health, Suffolk County, New York 14:30 Hanoi Association for Conservation of Nature and Environment Mr. Bui Tam Trung, President and Vice President, Hanoi Environment Committee Ms. Phan Quynh Nhu, Manager and Manager, Hanoi Environment Committee Mr. Dang Doung Binh, Secretary General and Secretary, Hanoi Environment Committee Mr. Vu Ngoc Thanh, Faculty of Biology, Hanoi University Mr. Noel Rowe, Director, Primate Conservation, Inc. Mr. Marc Myers, Department of Health, Suffolk County, New York Saturday 19 December 1992 09:00 Zoological Society of Hanoi, Hanoi Zoological Gardens talks by: Prof. Dang Huy Huynh, Head, Institute for Ecology and Biological Resources Dr. Ha Dinh Duc, Centre for Natural Resources Management and Environmental Studies Mr. Vern Weitzel, Chairman, Australian Committee for Scientific Cooperation with Vietnam (and others; excerpts televised on Hanoi Television) followed by lunch with zoo officials, including: Mr. Le Hien Hao, Former Director Mr. Le Si Thuc, Director Mr. Nguyen Chi Trong, Deputy Director Sunday 20 December 1992 Travel to Hoa Lu Monuments, Ninh Binh Province accompanied by: Dr. Hoang Dao Kinh, Director General State Cultural Centre for Cultural Building Design and Monument Restoration Mr. Ha Van Tho, Director , State Enterprise for Monument Restoration Prof. Nguyen Van Thuong, President, Animal Husbandry Association of Vietnam Mr. Nguyen Xuan Hieu, Researcher, National Institute for Science and Technology Forecasting and Strategy Studies, Mr. Tran Viet Trung, Architect - Technological Assistant State Cultural Centre for Cultural Building Design and Monument Restoration Monday 21 December 1992 [Preparation for Tuyen Quang survey with Noel Rowe and Marc Myers] 11:00 Ministry of Forestry met: Mr. David Hulse, Vietnam Program Office World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Tuesday 22 December - Saturday 26 December 1992 Travel Na Hang Region, Tuyen Quang Province in support of Noel Rowe and Marc Myers who stayed until 11 January 1993 team includes: Dr. Le Xuan Canh, Institute for Ecology and Biological Resources Mr. Nguyen Xuan Dang, Institute for Ecology and Biological Resources Mr. Noel Rowe, Photographer Primate Conservation, Inc. Mr. Marc Myers, Department of Health, Suffolk County, New York (forestry staff and local officials) Wednesday 23 December 1992 07:30 Tuyen Quang PeoplesÕ Committee Mr. Le Quang Don, Vice-Chairman (others and Forestry officials) 14:00 Na Hang PeoplesÕ Committee Thursday 31 December 1992 13:00 Guest House, National Institute of Nutrition met: Dr Robert Tilden, School of Public Health, University of Michigan Tuesday 5 January 1993 10:00 Guest House, National Institute of Nutrition Dr. John Eddington, Ecological and Educational Consultant, Cardiff Mr. Vu Ngoc Thanh, Faculty of Biology, Hanoi University 15:30 Guest House, National Institute of Nutrition Dr. Nguyen Huu Thanh, Director of Paediatrics, St. Paul Hospital, Hanoi Prof. Mai Dinh Yen, Head, Department of Environmental Science, Hanoi University (medical advice) Wednesday 6 January 1993 13:00 National Institute for Science and Technology Forecasting and Strategy Studies, Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment Prof. Dang Ngoc Dinh, Deputy Director Mr. Nguyen Xuan Hieu, Researcher Friday 8 January 1993 09:30 Institute for Science Management Mr. Nguyen Thanh Ha Mr. Dang Hoang An Ms. Dorthe Rasmussen, Institute for Development Studies, Roskilde University Centre Mr. Ngo Trung Viet, Researcher, Institute of Informatics National Centre for Scientific Research (and others) Saturday 9 January 1993 10:00 Institute of Informatics, National Centre for Scientific Research Prof. Bach Hung Khang, Director Mr. Tran Ba Thai, Chief Engineer in Informatics Mr. Ngo Trung Viet, Researcher Prof. Nguyen Thong, Executive Dean, School of Architecture and Engineering, University of Tasmania Mr. Vu Ngoc Thanh, Faculty of Biology, Hanoi University 15:00 Dr. Ha Dinh Duc, Centre for Natural Resources Management and Environmental Studies (CRES), Hanoi University 19:00 Singkong Restaurant Mr. Brian County, Blue Seas Pearling Company Mr. Vu Ngoc Thanh, Faculty of Biology, Hanoi University Tuesday 12 January 1993 19:00 Ha Phu Restaurant, National Institute of Nutrition Mr. Vo Van Diem, Phu Yen Province Reafforestation Project Mr. Dinh Van Tan, Phu Yen Province Reforestation Project Mr. Dinh Van Hoi, Head of Planning and Accounting WFP Reforestation Project of Quang Nam, Da Nang Province Mr. Vu Ngoc Thanh, Faculty of Biology, Hanoi University Wednesday 13 January 1993 Mr. Vu Ngoc Thanh, Faculty of Biology, Hanoi University 09:00 Hanoi Zoological Gardens Conference: Study of Techniques of Captive Breeding of some Economical and Endangered Species of Viverrids (Viverrridae) in Vietnam. Organised by IEBR and Hanoi Zoological gardens. 10:00 Institute of Informatics, National Centre for Scientific Research Open House Friday 15 January 1993 Mr. Vu Ngoc Thanh, Faculty of Biology, Hanoi University 08:30 Guest House, National Institute of Nutrition Assoc. Prof. Pham Van Ty, Deputy Director, Centre of Applied Microbiology, Hanoi University 10:00 Institute of Informatics, National Centre for Scientific Research Mr. Tran Ba Thai, Chief Engineer in Informatics Mr. Ngo Trung Viet, Researcher Mr. Trinh Hong Thai, Vice Director, Faculty of Biology Computing Section, Hanoi University 18:30 Billabong Bar, Australian Embassy Dr. Pham Van Giuong, Senior Lecturer, Department of Asian Studies and Languages, Victoria Institute of Technology Tuesday 19 January 1993 15:00 Guest House, National Institute of Nutrition Dr. Cao Van Sung, Vice Director, Institute for Ecology and Biological Resources Thursday 21 January 1993 09:00 National Centre for Scientific Research Prof. Nguyen Van Hieu, President Member of National Assembly Member, Central Committee of the Communist Party Dr. Trinh Quang, Director, International Cooperation Department Mr. Tran Nguyen Minh, Deputy Director, International Cooperation Department Mr. Nguyen Gia Lap, Secretary to Prof. Nguyen Van Hieu, President of NCSR Prof. Dang Ngoc Thanh, Vice President, NCSR Director, National Program for Marine Research Dr. Doan Minh Phuoc, Director, Centre for Information, National Centre for Scientific Research Prof. Dang Huy Huynh, Director, Institute for Ecology and Biological Resources Dr. Cao Van Sung, Vice Director, Institute for Ecology and Biological Resources Dr. Le Xuan Canh, Institute for Ecology and Biological Resources Dr. Nguyen Cu, Institute for Ecology and Biological Resources Friday 21 January 1993 - Tet Evening 17:30 Mr. Nguyen Huy Quang, Deputy Director WHO-Assisted English Learning Centre for Health Professionals Mrs. Tran Thi Thu Huong, Marketing office for DiethelemÕs Products, International Relations Department, Vietnam Medical Products Import - Export Company (VIMEDIMEX) (and others) 22:00 Dr. Cao Van Sung, Vice Director, Institute for Ecology and Biological Resources [stayed over night with Dr Sung and family] Sunday 24 January 1993 - Third Day of Tet 17:30 Mr. Nguyen Xuan Hieu, Researcher, National Institute for Science and Technology Forecasting and Strategy Studies [traditional day to visit to friends] 14:50 Guest House, National Institute of Nutrition Prof. Mai Dinh Yen, Head, Department of Environmental Science, Hanoi University Monday 25 January 1993 14:20 Guest House, National Institute of Nutrition Dr. Doan Minh Phuoc, Director, Centre for Information, National Centre for Scientific Research Dr. Mai Ha, Director, Department of Scientific Management, Forecasting and Strategy Studies, National Centre for Scientific Research Tuesday 26 January 1993 09:00 Department of Scientific Management, Forecasting and Strategy Studies, National Centre for Scientific Research Dr. Mai Ha, Director Dr. Doan Minh Phuoc, Director, Centre for Information [visited Library and Centre for Information Computer Room] 18:00 Restaurant near Ministry of Forestry Mr. Tran Nguyen Minh, Deputy Director, International Cooperation Department, National Centre for Scientific Research Prof. Dang Huy Huynh, Director, Institute for Ecology and Biological Resources Dr. Cao Van Sung, Vice Director, Institute for Ecology and Biological Resources Dr. Le Xuan Canh, Institute for Ecology and Biological Resources Wednesday 27 January 1993 10:00 Miss Nguyen Thanh Thuy, Post Harvest Technology Institute, Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry Mr Nguyen Thanh Vinh, Secretary to the Director Marine Hydrometeorological Centre Prof. Nguyen Van Thuong, President, Animal Husbandry Association of Vietnam 14:00 Guest House, National Institute of Nutrition Dr Mai Van Tri, Institute of Natural Products Chemistry, National Centre for Scientific Research Friday 29 January 1993 Prof. Nguyen Van Thuong, President, Animal Husbandry Association of Vietnam 10:00 National Animal Breeding Centre, Main office, Hanoi Dr. Tran Khac Han, Director Dr. Le Tuan Hung, Adviser to Director Dr. Nguyen Van Thuan, Chief of Technological Department 15:00 Ministry of Heavy Industry Prof. Pham Quoc Tuong, Vice Minister, President, Vietnam Australia Friendship Association Wednesday 3 February - Thursday 4 February 1993 Over night trip to Cuc Phuong National Park accompanied by: Dr. Cao Van Sung, Institute for Ecology and Biological Resources Wednesday 3 February 1993 11:00 Cuc Phuong National Park Mr. Nguyen Ba Thu, Director Mr. Tilo Nadler Frankfurt Zoological Society Mr. Wolfgang P. Peter, Zoological Assistant Allwetter Zoo, MŸnster Saturday 6 February 1993 08:30 National Animal Breeding Centre, Nhan Hoa, Thanh Tri, Hanoi Dr. Tran Khac Han, Director Dr. Le Tuan Hung, Adviser to Director Dr. Nguyen Van Thuan, Chief of Technological Department Prof. Nguyen Van Thuong, President, Animal Husbandry Association of Vietnam Tuesday 9 February 1993 Mr. Vu Ngoc Thanh, Faculty of Biology, Hanoi University 08:30 Institute of Archaeology Prof. Ha Van Tan, Director Prof . Hoang Xuan Chinh, Vice Director Dr. Vu The Long, Head of Palaeontology Dr. Nguyen Kim Thuy, Anthropologist Men and Environment Department 16:00 Guest House, National Institute of Nutrition Mrs. Ngo Giang Liem, Coordinator, Malaria Project, Hanoi University Friday 12 February 1993 19:00 Mr. Ha Van Tho, Director , State Enterprise for Monument Restoration, State Cultural Centre for Cultural Building Design and Monument Restoration Prof. Nguyen Van Thuong, President, Animal Husbandry Association of Vietnam Saturday 13 February 1993 08:00 Animal Husbandry Association of Vietnam Prof. Nguyen Van Thuong, President, Animal Husbandry Association of Vietnam Dr. Tran Trong Chien, Production Manager Animal Feed Production Corporation, Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry (to accompany me for the day) 09:00 Veterinary Station of Thanh Tri District, Hanoi Dr. Phung Ung Lan, Director PeoplesÕ Committee of Thanh Tri District (others; visited three families in a local commune to see dairy production.) 13:00 Phu Xuyen Chick Hatching Centre 13:30 Phu Xuyen Chicken Farm (Zootech Joint Venture with New Zealand) 14:30 Animal Food Production Company Sunday 14 February 1993 17:00 Guest House, National Institute of Nutrition Dr. Do Duy Nam, Assistant Director National Institute of Nutrition Monday 15 February 1993 16:00 Company for Financing and Promoting Technology (FPT) Mr. Truong Gia Binh, Managing Director Mrs. Dao Thi Thanh Hang Tuesday 16 February 1993 09:00 National Centre for Scientific Research Prof. Pham Dinh Dieu, Vice-President Prof. Dang Huy Huynh, Director, Institute for Ecology and Biological Resources Dr. Cao Van Sung, Vice Director, Institute for Ecology and Biological Resources Dr. Le Xuan Canh, Institute for Ecology and Biological Resources 11:30 Ministry of Forestry Prof. Hoang Hoe, Chairman, Vietnam Forestry Science and Technology Association 14:00 Ministry of Forestry Prof. Hoang Hoe, Chairman, Vietnam Forestry Science and Technology Association Forestry Department of Nghe An Province (delegation) [on forest reserves and traditional deer farming] Thursday 18 February 1993 15:00 Guest House, National Institute of Nutrition Dr. Cao Van Sung, Vice Director Institute for Ecology and Biological Resources Dr. Vu The Long, Head, Palaeontology Department, Archaeological Institute Friday 19 February 1993 09:00 Vietnam Union of Science and Technology Associations Prof. Ha Hoc Trac, President Member, Central Committee of the Communist Party Prof. Ho Uy Liem, Secretariat Member in charge of Foreign Affairs Prof. To Ba Trong, Chief of Office Mr. Tran Tan Minh, Assistant Secretary of Foreign Affairs Prof. Nguyen Van Thuong, President, Animal Husbandry Association of Vietnam Saturday 20 February 1993 10:00 National Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology Prof. Hoang Thuy Long, Deputy Director Mr. Vu Ngoc Thanh, Faculty of Biology, Hanoi University (and others; tour of facility including primate holding cages) Sunday 21 February 1993 10:00 Prof. Mai Dinh Yen, Head, Department of Environmental Science, Hanoi University Dr. Cao Van Sung, Vice Director Institute for Ecology and Biological Resources Dr. Vu The Long, Head, Palaeontology Department, Archaeological Institute (lunch with Prof. YenÕs family) Tuesday 23 February 1993 11:00 Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment Prof. Dang Huu, Minister for Science, Technology and Environment Chairman, National Council for Science and Technology Policy Prof. Nguyen Van Thuong, President, Animal Husbandry Association of Vietnam Mr. Nguyen Xuan Hieu, Researcher, National Institute for Science and Technology Forecasting and Strategy Studies, 14:00 ZODIAC Pte. 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Mr. Nguyen Viet Hung, Financial Director Mr. Tran Tan Minh, Assistant Secretary of Foreign Affairs Vietnam Union of Science and Technology Associations 17:00 Guest House, National Institute of Nutrition Mr. Truong Van Hung, Director 18-4 Khanh Hoa Company, Nha Trang Wednesday 24 February 1993 09:00 MINICONSUL, Consultancy Bureau for Minerals Prof. Nguyen Dang Khoa, Managing Director; Consulting Geologist, Normandy Poseidon Group Prof. Ho Uy Liem, Secretariat Member in charge of Foreign Affairs Vietnam Union of Science and Technology Associations Mr. Tran Tan Minh, Assistant Secretary of Foreign Affairs Vietnam Union of Science and Technology Associations 10:30 Guest House, National Institute of Nutrition Dr. Ha Dinh Duc, Centre for Natural Resources Management and Environmental Studies, Hanoi University 14:00 AGAVINA, Centre for Biotechnology (Association of Chemistry) Prof. Le Van Nguyen, Secretary-General, Chemical Society of Vietnam Dr. Truong Duc Quynh, Director Prof. Ho Uy Liem, Secretariat Member in charge of Foreign Affairs Vietnam Union of Science and Technology Associations Mr. Tran Tan Minh, Assistant Secretary of Foreign Affairs Vietnam Union of Science and Technology Associations 16:00 Guest House, National Institute of Nutrition Mr. Hoang Van Thang, Waterbird and Wetland Working Group Centre for Natural Resources Management and Environmental Studies Thursday 25 February - Sunday 28 February 1993 Travel To Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa Province, Supported by: Animal Husbandry Association of Vietnam and 18-4 Khanh Hoa Company; accompanied by: Prof. Nguyen Van Thuong, President, Animal Husbandry Association of Vietnam Friday 25 February 1993 14:00 18-4 Khanh Hoa Company, Head Office Mr. Nguyen Van Loi, Vice Director Dr. Hoang Thi Minh Tam, Farm Manager Dong De Monkey Farm Mr. Hoang Quang 15:00 18-4 Khanh Hoa Company, Dong De Monkey Farm Mr. Nguyen Van Loi, Vice Director Dr. Hoang Thi Minh Tam, Farm Manager, Dong De Monkey Farm Dr. Ngoc Trai, Veterinarian Mr. Hoang Quang (and others) Saturday 26 February 1993 07:00 18-4 Khanh Hoa Company, Visiting Dao Som, Dao Thi (Headquarters) Mr. Nguyen Van Loi, Vice Director Dr. Hoang Thi Minh Tam, Farm Manager Dong De Monkey Farm Mr. Hoang Quang (and others) Saturday 27 February 1993 09:00 Institute of Oceanography Dr. Nguyen Tac An, Vice Director 10:00 Veterinary Research Institute - Central Coast Branch Mr. Nga, Vice Director (Representing Mr. Bui Lap, Director) 14:00 18-4 Khanh Hoa Company, Head Office Mr. Nguyen Van Loi, Vice Director Dr. Hoang Thi Minh Tam, Farm Manager Dong De Monkey Farm Dr. Ngoc Trai, Veterinarian Mr. Hoang Quang (The Vice Chairman of the PeoplesÕ Committee of Khanh Hoa Province, was scheduled to attend but he was delayed.) Sunday 28 February 1993 07:30 Nha Trang Airport Mr. Nguyen Hoa, Chief Nurse, Khanh Hoa Province Hospital; Special Nurse, Ministry of Public Health 17:00 Restaurant near Ministry of Forestry Prof. Nguyen Van Thuong, President, Animal Husbandry Association of Vietnam Mr. Truong Van Hung, Director, 18-4 Khanh Hoa Company, Nha Trang Dr. Cao Van Sung, Vice Director, Institute for Ecology and Biological Resources Mr. Vu Ngoc Thanh, Faculty of Biology, Hanoi University Monday 1 March 1993 11:00 Guest House, National Institute of Nutrition Mr. Hoang Van Thang, Waterbird and Wetland Working Group Centre for Natural Resources Management and Environmental Studies Mr. Vu Ngoc Thanh, Faculty of Biology, Hanoi University [Concerning Scientific cooperation, particularly in Biology.] 15:15 Guest House, National Institute of Nutrition Mr. Tran Ba Thai, Chief Engineer in Informatics, Institute of Informatics, National Centre for Scientific Research Tuesday 2 March 1993 10:00 Guest House, National Institute of Nutrition Dr. Ha Dinh Duc, Centre for Natural Resources Management and Environmental Studies, Hanoi University 18:00 Restaurant in Old Quarter, Hanoi Mr. Vu Ngoc Tu, Director, International Relations Department, Hanoi University Mr. Hoang Van Thang, Waterbird and Wetland Working Group Centre for Natural Resources Management and Environmental Studies Mr. Vu Ngoc Thanh, Faculty of Biology, Hanoi University (Concerning Scientific cooperation counterpart in Vietnam.) Wednesday 3 March 1993 10:00 Scientific Committee, PeoplesÕ Committee, Hai Hung Province Dr. Vu Bai Duong, Chairman Dr. Cao Van Sung, Vice Director Institute for Ecology and Biological Resources (and others) 11:00 Snake and Turtle Farm, Hai Hung Province Mr. Nguyen Van Dauc, Director Dr. Vu Bai Duong, Chairman, Scientific Committee, PeoplesÕ Committee, Hai Hung Province Dr. Cao Van Sung, Vice Director Institute for Ecology and Biological Resources (and others) 14:00 Scientific Committee, PeoplesÕ Committee, Hai Hung Province Dr. Vu Bai Duong, Chairman, Scientific Committee, PeoplesÕ Committee, Hai Hung Province Dr. Cao Van Sung, Vice Director Institute for Ecology and Biological Resources Mr. Nguyen Van Dauc, Director, Snake and Turtle Farm, Hai Hung Province (and others) Thursday 4 March 1993 08:00 Ba Vi National Park, Ha Tay Province Prof. Nguyen Van Thuong, President, Animal Husbandry Association of Vietnam (staff of Ba Vi National Park) Friday 5 March 1993 National Centre for Scientific Research 09:00 Institute for Ecology and Biological Resources Dr. Le Xuan Canh 09:30 Institute for Ecology and Biological Resources, Dr. Nguyen Xuan Le, Head, Scorpion Breeding Project 10:00 Centre for Geography and Natural Resources, Prof. Nguyen Thuong Hung, Director Dr. Nguyen Dinh Duong, Head, Department of Remote Sensing Wednesday 10 March - Thursday 11 March 1993 Travel to Cam Pha, Quang Ninh Province, Organised jointly by IEBR and Hanoi University Accompanied by: Mr. Vu Ngoc Thanh, Faculty of Biology, Hanoi University Wednesday 10 March 1993 17:30 Animal Breeding Centre No. 2, Cam Pha Mr. Le Duy Thinh, Director Mr. Kien Ngoc Xoa, Former Director Thursday 11 March 1993 08:30 Animal Breeding Centre No. 2, Cam Pha Mr. Le Duy Thinh, Director Mr. Kien Ngoc Xoa, Former Director Friday 12 March 1993 16:45 Guest House, National Institute of Nutrition Dr. Ha Dinh Duc, Centre for Natural Resources Management and Environmental Studies, Hanoi University Saturday 13 March 1993 Guest House, National Institute of Nutrition 11:00 Mrs. Nguyen Thu Huong, Department of Planning and External Cooperation, National Institute of Nutrition 11:30 Dr. Cao Van Sung, Vice Director Institute for Ecology and Biological Resources 16:45 Dr. Ha Dinh Duc, Centre for Natural Resources Management and Environmental Studies, Hanoi University 18:00 Prof. Nguyen Van Thuong, President, Animal Husbandry Association of Vietnam Monday 15 March 1993 Centre for Natural Resources Management and Environmental Studies, Hanoi University (19 Le Thanh Tong) 14:00 Prof. Pham Binh Quyen, Chief Department of Invertebrate Zoology, Hanoi University Secretary General, National Program on Resources and Environmental Research Mr. Hoang Van Thang, Waterbird and Wetland Working Group 15:30 Dr. Ha Dinh Duc Centre for Natural Resources Management and Environmental Studies, Hanoi University 16:30 Ministry of Forestry Mr. David Hulse, Vietnam Program Office World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) [Concerning cooperation in Ôendangered primatesÕ meeting] Tuesday 16 March 1993 Centre for Natural Resources Management and Environmental Studies, Hanoi University (19 Le Thanh Tong) 09:00 Dr. Le Dien Duc, Waterbird and Wetland Working Group Coordinator Mr. Hoang Van Thang, Waterbird and Wetland Working Group 10:00 Dr. Le Trong Cuc, Deputy Director 17:30 Guest House, National Institute of Nutrition Dr. Ha Dinh Duc, Centre for Natural Resources Management and Environmental Studies, Hanoi University (and son, an architect and artist) Wednesday 17 March 1993 Centre for Natural Resources Management and Environmental Studies, Hanoi University (19 Le Thanh Tong) 14:00 Prof. Vo Quy, Director Wednesday 19 March 1993 Guest House, National Institute of Nutrition 17:00 Dr. Cao Van Sung, Vice Director Institute for Ecology and Biological Resources 18:20 Dr. Ha Dinh Duc, Centre for Natural Resources Management and Environmental Studies, Hanoi University Saturday 20 March 1993 14:00 Animal Husbandry Association of Vietnam Prof. Le Hong Man, General Director, Vietnam Union of Poultry Enterprises; Vice President, Animal Husbandry Association of Vietnam Prof. Nguyen Van Thuong, President, Animal Husbandry Association of Vietnam Monday 22 March 1993 10:00 Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment Dr. Dao Hap, Director, Department of Scientific Management of Agriculture and Health; Head, National Project on Animal Genetic Conservation Dr. Le Minh Sat, National Project on Animal Genetic Conservation, Animal Husbandry Research Institute Dr. Tran Lien Phong, Forestry Expert Prof. Nguyen Van Thuong, President, Animal Husbandry Association of Vietnam Tuesday 23 March 1993 19:30 Club 202 Restaurant Dr. Russell Ciochon, Department of Anthropology, University of Iowa Dr. Louis A. Gonzales, Department of Geology, University of Iowa Dr. Charles J. Yonge, Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Calgary Dr. Rainier Greiner, Quaternary Dating Research Centre, Research School of Pacific Studies, Australian National University (Dinner meeting concerning palaeoanthropology; Dr. Vu The Long and Cao Van Sung were unable to attend.) briefly met: Ms. Rose M. Earhart, Manager, Sales and Marketing Department, Kings Valley Corporation Limited Ms. Nguyen Thuy Oanh, Assistant to the Board, Sales and Marketing Department, Kings Valley Corporation Limited (Operators of the Golf Course at Ba Vi.) Wednesday 24 March 1993 19:00 Na Hang Restaurant Dr. Ardith Eudey, Vice Chairwoman for Asia, IUCN/SSC Primate Specialist Group; Editor, Asian Primates Mr. David Hulse, Vietnam Program Office World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Dr. Shantini Dawson, World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Dr. Ha Dinh Duc, Centre for Natural Resources Management and Environmental Studies, Hanoi University Mr. Vu Ngoc Thanh, Faculty of Biology, Hanoi University (Dinner meeting followed by discussions on WWF, PSG activities and the ÔPrimate Rescue CentreÕ.) Thursday 25 March 1993 Guest House, National Institute of Nutrition 17:00 Dr. Le Viet Ly, Vice Director, Animal Husbandry Research Institute 19:30 Mrs. Ngo Giang Lien, Coordinator, Malaria Project, Hanoi University Saturday 27 March 1993 08:30 Centre for Natural Resources Management and Environmental Studies, Hanoi University (19 Le Thanh Tong) Dr. Le Dien Duc, Waterbird and Wetland Working Group Coordinator (To accompany to National Assembly.) 09:00 National Assembly of Vietnam Dr. Do Duc Hao, Director, Centre for Information Library and Scientific Research Dr. Tran Duy Khang Centre for Natural Resources Management and Environmental Studies, Hanoi University (19 Le Thanh Tong) 10:00 Dr. Le Dien Duc, Waterbird and Wetland Working Group Coordinator Mr. Hoang Van Thang, Waterbird and Wetland Working Group 10:30 Dr. Ardith Eudey, Vice Chairwoman for Asia, IUCN/SSC Primate Specialist Group; Editor, Asian Primates Dr. William Bleisch, Asian Program Officer, Wildlife Conservation Society briefly: Dr. Le Trong Cuc, Deputy Director Prof. Dang Huy Huynh, Director Institute for Ecology and Biological Resources Dr. Cao Van Sung, Vice Director Institute for Ecology and Biological Resources 18:00 Restaurant near Ministry of Forestry Dr. Ardith Eudey, Vice Chairwoman for Asia, IUCN/SSC Primate Specialist Group; Editor, Asian Primates Dr. William Bleisch, Asian Program Officer, Wildlife Conservation Society Dr. Cao Van Sung, Vice Director Institute for Ecology and Biological Resources Mr. Vu Ngoc Thanh, Faculty of Biology, Hanoi University Sunday 28 March 1993 Guest House, National Institute of Nutrition 12:00 Dr. Vu Trung Tang, Head, Department of Training and Education, Hanoi University Mr. Vu Ngoc Thanh, Faculty of Biology, Hanoi University 16:00 Mr. Trinh Hong Thai, Vice Director, Faculty of Biology Computer Centre, Hanoi University; Department of Biochemistry, Hanoi University 18:00 Dr. Cao Van Sung, Vice Director Institute for Ecology and Biological Resources Monday 29 March 1993 Centre for Applied Microbiology, Hanoi University 10:00 Assoc. Prof. Pham Van Ty, Deputy Director Dr. Duong Duc Tien Mr. Trinh Hong Thai, Vice Director, Faculty of Biology Computer Centre, Hanoi University; Centre of Applied Microbiology, Hanoi University Mr. Duong Van Hop 14:00 Prof. Pham Thi Tran Chau, Director; Head, Department of Biochemistry; Member, National Biotechnology Committee Member of National Assembly 19:00 Assoc. Prof. Pham Van Ty, Deputy Director, Centre for Applied Microbiology, Hanoi University Mrs. Ngo Giang Lien, Coordinator, Malaria Project, Hanoi University Mr. Vu Ngoc Thanh, Faculty of Biology, Hanoi University (dinner with family) Tuesday 30 March 1993 Travel to Doan Hung District, Vinh Phu Province Accompanied by: Prof. Bui Minh Vu, Head, Division for Organisation, Mechanism and Economic Forecasting, Forestry Science Institute of Vietnam Mr. Hoang Minh Ky Forestry Science Institute of Vietnam Ms. Nguyen Thuong Van, Economist Division for Organisation, Mechanism and Economic Forecasting, Forestry Science Institute of Vietnam Prof. Nguyen Van Thuong, President, Animal Husbandry Association of Vietnam 15:15 Experimental Station of Cau Hai, Vinh Phu Province, Forestry Science Institute of Vietnam Mr. Nguyen Quang Khai, Vice Director (visited family farms in area) Wednesday 31 March 1993 08:30 Guest House, National Institute of Nutrition Dr. Ardith Eudey, Vice Chairwoman for Asia, IUCN/SSC Primate Specialist Group; Editor, Asian Primates Dr. Ha Dinh Duc, Centre for Natural Resources Management and Environmental Studies, Hanoi University 10:00 Institute for Ecology and Biological Resources Dr. Ardith Eudey, Vice Chairwoman for Asia, IUCN/SSC Primate Specialist Group; Editor, Asian Primates Prof. Dang Huy Huynh, Director Dr. Cao Van Sung, Vice Director Dr. Pham Trong Anh, Department of Zoology Dr. Le Xuan Canh (farewell meeting for Dr. Eudey and transport to Airport) briefly: Mr. Jšrg Adler, Alwetter Zoo, MŸnster Mr. Tilo Nadler, Frankfurt Zoological Society 18:30 Guest House, National Institute of Nutrition Dr. Le Minh Sat, National Project on Animal Genetic Conservation, Animal Husbandry Research Institute 20:30 Guest House, National Institute of Nutrition Miss Nguyen Thanh Thuy, Post Harvest Technology Institute, Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry Thursday 1 April 1993 Guest House, National Institute of Nutrition 14:30 Mr. Pham Nhat, Lecturer Forestry College, Xuan Mai, Ha Tay Province Dr. Ha Dinh Duc, Centre for Natural Resources Management and Environmental Studies, Hanoi University 18:00 Dr. Cao Van Sung, Vice Director Institute for Ecology and Biological Resources Prof. Vu Quang Con, Head, Insect Ecology Department, Institute for Ecology and Biological Resources Dr Nguyen Xuan Thanh, Insect Ecology Department, Institute for Ecology and Biological Resources Prof. Eugeny Sugouyaev, Department of Biological Control, Tropical Centre, Academy of Sciences, St. Petersburg (dinner with family) Friday 2 April 1993 09:00 Guest House, National Institute of Nutrition Dr. Trouong Van La, Department of Zoology, Institute for Ecology and Biological Resources briefly met: Dr. Barbara Smith, Executive Officer, Health Development Foundation, Adelaide, Australia 10:00 Department of Soil Sciences and Environment, Faculty of Biology and Paedology, Hanoi University Assoc. Prof. Le Van Khoa, Head; Vice Dean, Faculty of Biology Dr. Nguyen Xuan Cu Dr. Tran Khac Hiep Dr. Cao Tu Hong Minh Mr. Nguyen Quoc Viet briefly met: Prof. Tran Kong Tau, Head, Department of Soil Physics, Soil Reclamation and Plant Science, Hanoi University 18:00 Ag Tan Restaurant Dr. Le Minh Sat, National Project on Animal Genetic Conservation, Animal Husbandry Research Institute Saturday 3 April 1993 Guest House, National Institute of Nutrition 09:00 Mrs. Tran Thi Thu Huong, Marketing office for DiethelemÕs Products, International Relations Department, Vietnam Medical Products Import - Export Company (VIMEDIMEX) 19:00 Mr. Bui Da, Manager Mrs. Khnat Thanh Son, Housekeeper Miss. Thanh Huong Miss. Thanh Lam Ms. Patricia Harries, Organisation Canadienne pour la SolideritŽ et le DŽvelopement Mr. Marc Langevin, Organisation Canadienne pour la SolideritŽ et le DŽvelopement Mr. Vu Ngoc Thanh, Faculty of Biology, Hanoi University (farewell dinner) Sunday 4 April 1993 Guest House, National Institute of Nutrition 15:30 Dr. Trouong Van La, Department of Zoology, Institute for Ecology and Biological Resources 16:50 Mr. Adrian Bloch, Forest Science Institute (Overseas Services Bureau) joined by: 17:40 Prof. Nguyen Van Thuong, President, Animal Husbandry Association of Vietnam Monday 5 April 1993 Guest House, National Institute of Nutrition 07:30 met: Dr. Russell Ciochon, Department of Anthropology, University of Iowa Dr. Louis A. Gonzales, Department of Geology, University of Iowa Dr. J. de Vos, Palaeontologist, National Museum of Natural History, Leaden Dr. Roy Larch, Bennet School, Deerfield Massachusetts 08:30 Mr. Pham Nhat, Lecturer Forestry College, Xuan Mai, Ha Tay Province Mr. Vu Ngoc Thanh, Faculty of Biology, Hanoi University 12:00 Mr. Marc Langevin, Organisation Canadienne pour la SolideritŽ et le DŽvelopement 14:00 National Institute of Veterinary Research, Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry Prof. Dao Trong Dat, Former Director; President Vietnam Veterinary Association Prof. Phan Thanh Phuong, Vice Director; Head, Immunology-Biochemistry Department Dr. Dang Tat Nhiem, Secretary, National Program followed by a discussion with members of the Directorate, Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment Prof. Dao Trong Dat, Former Director, National Institute of Veterinary Research President Vietnam Veterinary Association Prof. Nguyen Van Thuong, President, Animal Husbandry Association of Vietnam Dr. Dang Tat Nhiem, Secretary, National Program, National Institute of Veterinary Research 17:30 Dr. Ha Dinh Duc, Centre for Natural Resources Management and Environmental Studies, Hanoi University 21:30 Mr. Hoang Van Thang, Waterbird and Wetland Working Group Centre for Natural Resources Management and Environmental Studies Tuesday 6 April 1993 09:00 Forestry Science Institute of Vietnam, Ministry of Forestry Mr. Vu Long, Vice Director; Manager of National Project on Social Forestry Vice President, Vietnam Australia Friendship Society Mr. Doan Bong, Senior Officer; Head, Scientific Planning, Training, Information and International Cooperation Division Mr. Vu Thanh Tinh, Eco-Environmental Research Centre Prof. Bui Minh Vu, Head, Division for Organisation, Mechanism and Economic Forecasting, Mr. Hoang Minh Ky Ms. Nguyen Thuong Van, Economist Division for Organisation, Mechanism and Economic Forecasting, Prof. Nguyen Van Thuong, President, Animal Husbandry Association of Vietnam 13:30 Forestry Inventory and Planning Institute, Ministry of Forestry Dr. Le Sau, Director Dr. Doan Diem, Chief, Section for International Cooperation Dr. Nguyen Huu Dong, Director, Centre for Forest Resources and Environment Dr. Nguyen Manh Cuong, Head, Remote Sensing Section Dr. Nguyen Khac Thang, Computer Section Prof. Dang Huy Huynh, Director, Institute for Ecology and Biological Resources Dr. Cao Van Sung, Vice Director, Institute for Ecology and Biological Resources 19:30 Prof. Tran Kong Tau, Head, Department of Soil Physics, Soil Reclamation and Plant Science, Hanoi University Mrs. Do Thi Khoa, Department of Foreign Languages, Economics University of Hanoi Wednesday 7 April 1993 Guest House, National Institute of Nutrition 11:00 Mrs. Dao Thi Thanh Hang, Company for Financing and Promoting Technology (FPT) 14:10 Transport to Noi Bai Airport Mrs. Khnat Thanh Son, Housekeeper, Guest House, National Institute of Nutrition Mr. Vu Ngoc Thanh, Faculty of Biology, Hanoi University 15:30 Left Hanoi for Australia