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While some of the 12 loss-making projects have managed to turn around, some of them are still wallowing in difficulties.

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The State funeral for Tran Dai Quang, Politburo member and President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, began at the National Funeral Hall, No.5 Tran Thanh Tong, Hanoi on September 26.

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Khac Lam looks into three companies' M&A activities that could serve as useful fonts of information and lessons to investors.

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Ride-hailing operator Grab said on Tuesday (Sep 25) that it will retain the existing redemption rates under its GrabRewards programme beyond the end of this month.

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The Phu Quoc administration seeks to make the island a special economic zone, a local official said.

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Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment Vu Dai Thang shares his views about the role of FDI, while stressing the need for changes in the 4.0 era.

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Amid growing interest from domestic and international businesses, Hanoi will create new opportunities for private investors to join public service projects as a way to raise funds for its ambitious smart city development plans.

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Boasting a wonderful beach combined with an amazing landscape and harmonised natural characteristics, Pérolas Villas Resort has made its way onto the radar of domestic and international investors.

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By completing the divestment from Minh Hoang Garment, the first three funds of Mekong Capital have made a complete exit from their investments.

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Thanks to microcredit programmes from VBSP, various ethnic minority families received funding to kick-start their business and lift themselves out of poverty.

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Through the campaign “In Style, Hong Kong,” HKYDC brought the patent Hong Kong lifestyle and unique creativity to Ho Chi Minh City for the first time.

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After tensions around the broadcasting rights of the World Cup and the Asiad, Facebook has purchased the rights to broadcast the Premier League.

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Authorities in the Central Highland province of Dak Nong on Monday confirmed they had started criminal proceedings against the head of a forest ranger team for his involvement in the illegal logging and trafficking of ...

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As many as 158 individuals and organisations have been found illegally importing scrap into Vietnam as they are not certified to carry out such activities.

Da Nang develops in leaps and bounds to become livable city
Thousands of affordable apartments to be built for workers, all for under $6,500
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World News

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Germany and Saudi Arabia on Tuesday (Sep 25) agreed to return ambassadors some 10 months after the kingdom fumed over criticism about its role in Lebanon.

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As doubts grow over China's vast "Belt and Road" trade infrastructure project, the EU is launching an alternative plan for Asia that it says will not saddle countries with debt they cannot repay.

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Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen will lead a high-level delegation to Vietnam on September 26 to pay tribute to President Tran Dai Quang who passed away on September 21.

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Vietnam’s permanent mission to the United Nations held a ceremony to pay tribute to President Tran Dai Quang and opened a funeral book from September 24 through September 25 (New York time).

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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday (Sep 25) opened the world's largest diplomatic gathering with a stark warning of growing chaos and confusion as the rules-based global order comes under threat of breaking down.

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