Economy
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Tien Giang star-apple fruit breaks into US market
Vietnam has become the first country allowed to export star apple to the US after 10 years of negotiations, with the first batch of the fruit from the Mekong Delta province of Tien Giang exported to t
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Higher profits make it easier for banks to raise capital
The Housing Development Commercial Joint Stock Bank (HDBank) has been allowed to increase its chartered capital from more than 8.828 trillion VND (392.3 million USD) to 9.908 trillion VND.
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Fruit and vegetable exports hit 3.34 billion USD
Vietnam’s exports of fruits and vegetables hit 3.34 billion USD as by December 15, a surge of 45 percent year on year, surpassing 2016’s revenue of 2.457 billion USD, according to the updated report o
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Vietnam, China set up “golden” logistics corridor
Vietnam and China are strengthening railway cooperation, the Nanning Railway Bureau at the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region affirmed on December 23.
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Bamboo, rattan sectors face several hurdles
Despite untapped potential for development, Vietnam’s bamboo and rattan sector is still facing challenges that are preventing a growth spurt, according to industry insiders.
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Ninh Thuan: Work begins on hi-tech animal feed production plant
Work started construction of a 11.7 hectare hi-tech animal feed production plant on December 24 at Phuoc Tien Industrial Complex in Phuoc Tien commune, Bac Ai district, the southern central coastal pr
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Foreign partners want to cooperate with Lam Dong in agriculture, tourism
Foreign diplomatic delegations, localities and partners want to cooperate with the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong in agriculture and tourism, heard a meeting held in the locality on December 2
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Shares mixed, market cap hits 74.6 percent of GDP
Shares concluded the week in opposite directions on the two stock exchanges on December 22 as investor confidence weakened on an unstable market outlook.
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VN to review Uber, Grab legal status
Transport regulations will be reviewed to ensure a fair business environment for firms, Deputy Minister of Transport Le Dinh Tho said at a recent conference to review a two-year pilot project of apply
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Switzerland imports over 50 percent shrimp from Vietnam
During the 10-year period (2007-2016), Vietnam was consistently the largest shrimp supplier for Switzerland, accounting for over 50 percent of total Swiss shrimp imports.
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Travellers can pay by e-wallet at airport
The Vimo Technology Joint Stock Company (Vimo.vn) and Southern Airport Services Joint Stock Company (SASCO) have signed a cooperation agreement on launching electronic payment services for Asian touri
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Bright prospects for Vietnam's paint sector
Vietnam’s paint and printing ink industry is expected to enjoy a growth rate of 8 percent in volume and 10 percent in value compared to last year, according to the Vietnam Paint and Printing Ink Assoc
