Ho Chi Minh City, September 25, 2004

Letter of Condolence

To Mrs. Lawrence Ting and Family

ˇ@I am very anxious to hear about the sudden
passing away of Mr. Lawrence Ting.

ˇ@I cannot comprehend what kind of severe,
distressed circumstance could have led to Mr.
Ting's tragic decision.

ˇ@However, Mr. Ting's creative and visionary
projects: Tan Thuan Export Processing Zone,
Nguyen Van Linh Boulevard, Phu My Hung Urban Development, Hiep Phuoc Power Plant...in which
he is one of the undeniable pioneers in their
conception, brought the marshlands of Ho Chi
Minh City into its current progressive state.

ˇ@I can envision the destined success of these historically significant projects launched by Mr. Ting, even though he is no longer with us.

ˇ@I am deeply saddened and sincerely wish to share your grief. I painfully regret that I must bid farewell to Mr. Lawrence Ting and may he rest in peace.

ˇ]signedˇ^

Vo Tran Chi
Former Minister of the Politbureau
Former Secretary of HCMC's Party Committee