The Working Committee also formulated the following working rules:
The East Asian and Pacific Regional Committee (EAPRC) will organize international meetings on probability and statistics and from time to time sponsor or support other meetings in the East Asia-Pacific Region. It shall comprise the committee chair, the past committee chair, and eight to ten ordinary members selected to ensure broad geographical representation. The term of office of an ordinary member shall be four years, with approximately one-half elected every two years. NO ORDINARY MEMBER SHALL SERVE MORE THAN TWO CONSECUTIVE TERMS. The term of office of the chair shall be two years. The chair is eligible for re-election and shall serve no more than two consecutive terms. The term of office of the past committee chair shall be two years.
The following international conference will be held under the auspices of the EAPRC.
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON PROBABILITY
AND STATISTICS AND THEIR APPLICATIONS
(PROBA-STAT`99)
Hanoi, Vietnam
June 9-11, 1999
SECOND ANNOUNCEMENT
Time and Location
The Conference will take part from 9 to 11 June 1999 at the National Center for Natural Sciences and Technology (NCST), Nghia do, Cau Giay, Hanoi, Vietnam.
Language
The working language of the Conference is English.
Invited Speakers
Deadline for Registration and Abstract
March 1, 1999.
Abstracts submitted through e-mail must be made in plain TeX or LaTeX.
Weather
Hanoi is warm in June with some rains. The average temperature is about 28 -- 32 C.
Passport and Visas
Participants should have valid passports. The Local Organizing Committee will help participants for getting entry visas. Please notify us the following details (E-mail: probastat@hn.vnn.vn or tuan@nghiado.ac.vn) before March 1, 1999.
Full Name:
Date of Birth:
Sex:
Nationality: .Passport No:
. Date of issue: ..Occupation:
Date and point of entry to Vietnam:
..Duration of stay on Vietnam:
.Place where you want to get your visa (the nearest Vietnamese embassy or consulate):
.Registration fee
The registration fee is US$ 100 with 20% reduction for Bernoulli Society members. For accompanying persons: US$ 50. The registration fee will cover:
- Conference materials
- Coffee breaks, a reception cocktail and a banquet
- A city tour
Currency and Payment
Vietnamese currency is Vietnam Dong (VND). Most major world currencies are exchangeable in Vietnam, but US $ is frequently used. The rates of exchange is approximately US$ 1.00 = VND 13,880 as of February 1999.
Registration fee should be paid in cash (in US$) at the Reception desk upon participants arrival. For other expenses as accommodation, shopping, etc.. Traveler's checks and major cards such as VISA, MASTER CARD, AMERICAN EXPRESS are accepted.
Hotels
Accommodation will be arranged by the organizing committee in two following hotels with special discount rates.
HANOI HOTEL (4 star)
D8 Giang Vo Str, Ba Dinh Dist, Hanoi, Vietnam
Tel: 84-4-845 2270, Fax: 84-4-845 9209 Sales Hot Line: 823 6079
E-mail: kshanoi@hn.vnn.vn
HANOI DAEWOO HOTEL (5 star)
360 Kim Ma Str, Ba Dinh Dist, Hanoi, Vietnam
Tel: 84-4-831 5000, Fax: 84-4-831 5010
Participants are requested to complete and submit the hotel reservation and tour registration form included below in this second announcement.
Arrival at the airport
Transport for participants from Noi Bai International Airport (40 km north of Hanoi) to the hotel will be arranged by the organizing committee. Participants should confirm the date and flight number of their arrival to the organizing committee if they want to be picked up at the airport. Otherwise, they can take public transportation, the taxi fare is around US$ 0.3 per kilometer.
Conference Tours
Ha Long Bay - June 12-13, 1999
Ha Long Bay - The Descending Dragon Bay - located in Tonkin Gulf, 175 km North-East of Hanoi. Ha Long bay covers an area of 1500 km2. The Bay is famous for its 3000 rocky, colorful islets. In 1994, UNESCO recognized Ha Long Bay as a World-Heritage site. The package price for a tour of 2 days and 1 night at Ha Long Bay is about US$ 50 per person.
Day1: Leave Hanoi at 7.00 a.m., arrive in Ha Long City at about 12.00 p.m. Check into hotel and have lunch for about 1 hour in the restaurant. Afternoon: Visit fish market, Linh Tien Pagoda and Bai Tho Mountain in Hong Gai. Dinner at the restaurant of hotel.
Day 2: Get up at 6.30 a.m., have breakfast in the hotel and take boat visiting Ha Long Bay for about 6 à 7 hours. Lunch will be served on the boat. Afternoon: Coming back to be in Hanoi at 6 p.m.
Hanoi Tours
Hanoi lies on both banks of the Red River. Chosen as the capital of Vietnam since the 11th century by the King Ly Nam De, Hanoi was known as `` The Ascending Dragon``. Today, Hanoi is still an old city, even though there are modern buildings. The city has many remarkable museums, pagodas, temples and lakes. In the center of the city, there are old, narrow streets where display Vietnamese fine arts, lacquerware, silks,..
Option 1: City tour. 1/ 2 day. Free for registered participants.
Option 2: Northern Suburbs of Hanoi. 1 day. Price: US$ 15.
(Visit of Dong Ky village, Co loa Citadel, But Thap and Bat Trang village)
Option 3: Western Suburbs of Hanoi. 1 day. Price: US$ 15.
(Visit of silk product manufactures in Hadong, Thay Pagoda and Tayphuong Pagoda)
For more general information about Vietnam and travel in Vietnam, please access the Vietnam Website: http://www.vnn.vn.
PROBA-STAT`99
9-11 June 1999, Hanoi, Vietnam
HOTEL RESERVATION AND TOUR REGISTRATION FORM
Name:
Arrival Date/Time:
Flight No:
Check-in-Date:
Check-out-Date:
Total Nights:
Room-mates Name (if any):
|
Hotel |
Category |
Price in US$ |
|
Hanoi Hotel |
4 star |
Standard Single Room 35 US$
Standard Double Room 45 US$ |
|
Hanoi Daewoo Hotel |
5 star |
Standard Single Room 60 US$ Standard Double Room 70 US$
|
The rates quoted above are special discount rates only for the Conference. They include 5% service charge, 10 % government tax and breakfasts. Extras as IDD, DDD calls, lunch, supper, laundry, minibars, etc. are not included.
|
Tours |
Price |
|
Ha long Bay (12-13/6/99) |
50 US $ |
|
Hanoi Tour |
Option2 15 US $ Option3 15 US $ |
Date:
. Signature: ..* Please return this form to Organizing Committee through Fax: 84-4-834 3303 before May 1, 1999.