Google selects Bates141 for Vietnam launch

HO CHI MINH CITY - Google has chosen Bates141 to handle its advertising activity in Vietnam as the search giant introduces its social networking site in the country.

Bates141 has been briefed to run a two-phase project for the launch of Orkut, Google's online social community that allows users to upload photos, videos and applications.

Launch activity has included events at universities in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to introduce young Vietnamese to the platform.