Economy
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Indian, Japanese banks expand business in Vietnam
On July 22, the Bank of India (BOI) opened its 61st overseas branch in Ho Chi Minh City, becoming the first Indian bank to operate in Vietnam.
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Hanoi is to host gift exhibition in October
A four-day Hanoi Gift Show with over 600 booths will be held from October 16 to 19 at the National Planning Exhibition Centre in Hanoi.
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Vietnam, Romania seek economic cooperation
A Vietnam-Romania business forum on promoting bilateral connection and partnerships was held in Hanoi on July 12 with the attendance of Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung and Romanian Prime Ministe
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RoK’s firm inaugurates plant, research centre in Bac Ninh province
A plant and a research and development (R&D) centre of Samil CTS Vina Co., Ltd of the Republic of Korea (RoK) were officially put into operation in the northern province of Bac Ninh on July 22.
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Building 200 million USD solar glass factory in Hai Phong
Flat Group from Hong Kong (China) is investing 200 million USD in building a solar glass factory in Hai Phong.
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Deputy Prime Minister met German Siemens representative
A reception between Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung and Lisa Davis, Member of the Managing Board of Siemens AG was held on July 20.
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Hai Phong targets to become a maritime economic hub
The northern city of Hai Phong has targeted to become a maritime economic hub.
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Vietnam, India seek business opportunities in leather and footwear industry
A meeting between Vietnamese and Indian leather industry was held on July 14 on the sidelines of the 2016 Show and Leather Fair in Ho Chi Minh City.
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Vietnam’s shrimp export to US witnesses impressive increase
The Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) reported that Vietnamese shrimp exports to the US reached 249.3 million USD, a year-on-year increase of 17.4 percent between January and May.
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Number of businesses re-operating up 75%
According to the General Statistics Office (GSO), 14,902 businesses resumed operation in the first half, a year-on-year surge of 75.2%.
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Ho Chi Minh City, Singapore strengthen economic links
Chairman of Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Nguyen Thanh Phong received Josephine Teo, Singaporean Senior Minister of State in charge of Prime Minister’s Office, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Mi
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Vietnam, Slovakia promote economic ties
The Vietnam-Slovakia business forum was held in Hanoi on July 18 with the attendance of Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue and Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico.
