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Ensuring balanced national development, improving living standards, and narrowing the gap between urban and rural regions are a priority of the government.

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Lotte E&C, a member of South Korean giant Lotte Group, has recently entered a strategic partnership with Ho Chi Minh City-based major developer Novaland for high-end project development.

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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on July 16 said Vietnam’s economic growth is projected to slow to 6.5 percent in 2019 from a 10-year high of 7.1 percent in 2018, reflecting weakening external conditions.

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Building a good trade marketing campaign will help provinces not only increase sales of their agricultural products but effectively build their product brands.

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Through the eyes of many European countries, Vietnam is seen as an ideal investment hub in the region of Southeast Asia, following the signing of the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement and the EU-Vietnam Investment Protection ...

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Vietnam’s footwear industry stands to benefit from the upcoming EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA), according to industry leaders.

New trade opportunities for regional specialities

European enterprises will have their agricultural and foodstuff products protected in Vietnam through which they can boost exports thanks to the country’s commitments to protect geographical indications under the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement.

New thermal power plant helps soothe Vietnam’s thirst for electricity

The 600-megawatt Thang Long thermal power plant using GE stream - boiler technology will contribute to ensuring reliable power during the end of the dry season and into the early months of the rainy season.  

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The flexible office market in HCM City comprising co-working and serviced offices is among the fastest growing in the Asia Pacific, market researchers said.

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A number of commercial banks have disclosed positive results for the first six months of 2019.

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Enterprises can borrow money in Vietnamese dong (VND) and then purchase foreign currency for payment when they need the capital to import input materials, say commercial banks.

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New divestment lists to encourage action
Options open up in logistics sector
Tripartite partnership to transform SMEs financing

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Being listed among the top ten by the  HSBC’s latest global Expat ­Explorer Report has gone some way to prove the significant advances in Vietnam’s investment and living environment.

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Valuation of intellectual property remains a grey area in Vietnam and can be improved only with support from authorities, experts have told a recent workshop held in Ho Chi Minh City.

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HCM City has committed to develop a detailed plan to turn the city into a regional and international financial hub after years of delay in carrying out the ambitious goal.

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Vietnam on July 17 shared its experience in integrating Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into building plan and strategy for socio-economic development at the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)’s High-level Segment.

PM asks for push for non-stop toll collection implementation
Smartphone use, internet access critical to building a ‘smart’ HCM City
Experts discuss children’s digestive issues at Abbott conference

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Americans were celebrating the 50th anniversary of the first Moon landing on Saturday (Jul 20), a generation-defining event watched by half a billion people globally, as the US seeks to pivot to a new era ...

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Vhina lifted some restrictions on foreign investment in the financial sector on Saturday (Jul 20), as the world's second largest economy fights slowing growth at home and a damaging trade war with the United States.

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A couple of German tourists were ordered to leave Venice on Friday (Jul 20) for brewing coffee at the foot of the famous Rialto bridge.

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The death toll from a huge explosion that rocked a gas plant in central China rose to 10, state media said Saturday (Jul 20), with five people still missing.

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President Vladimir Putin on Thursday (Jul 18) said Russia was ready to work with any political party to restore ties with Kiev as he met with a pro-Kremlin politician ahead of Ukraine's parliamentary polls.

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