Economy
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Earnings from tourism grow 26.7 percent in five months
Vietnam earned 212.2 trillion VND (9.34 billion USD) from tourism in the first five months of 2017, an increase of 26.7 percent from the same period last year, according to the General Statistics Offi
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Vietnam has huge potential in franchising
Dozens of franchises are being established in Vietnam and more new brands are expected to enter the market in the near future, according to experts.
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Australia eases shrimp import suspension
The Australian Department of Agriculture and Water Resources has announced that the government decided to lift the shrimp import suspension on some products, according to the Vietnam Commercial Office
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Viettel successfully develops Online Charging System
The military-run telecom group Viettel on June 1 announced it has successfully run its Online Charging System 3.0 (vOCS 3.0) after six years of hard work and many failed attempts.
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Vietjet signs multi-billion USD deals during PM’s official trip to US
Vietjet Aviation Joint Stock Company signed with CFM International, a joint venture of General Electric (GE) and Safran Aircraft Engines, an agreement on May 31 on supporting 215 engines to power the
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Hai Phong maintains second place in administrative reform
The northern port city of Hai Phong has retainedits second spot among 63 cities and provinces nationwide in the administrative reform index for the fourth consecutive year, scoring 87.24 percent.
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More export doors for Vietnamese goods
The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) aims to connect Vietnamese businesses with major European and Asian groups such as Auchan, Casino, Central Group and AEON, so that Vietnamese goods can enter
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12,000 tonnes of iron sheets shipped to Europe
Hoa Sen Group exported 12,000 tonnes of galvanised steel worth 9 million USD to France, Belgium and Spain from Thanh Hoa Port on May 30.
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Forbes names market’s 50 best listed companies
Vietnam Forbes Magazine on May 29 announced a list of 50 best listed companies on the Vietnamese stock market in 2017.
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Ho Chi Minh City starts 8th green product consumption campaign
The eighth annual “Green Consumption Campaign”, which seeks to improve people’s awareness of environmental protection, will take place throughout June with a myriad of activities and projects.
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Prime Minister affirms support for Nasdaq’s cooperation with Vietnamese firms
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has expressed his wish that, with its prestige and influence, the Nasdaq Stock Market would further expand cooperation with and provide stronger assistance for Vietname
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Vietnam’s aquatic product exports hit 2.8 billion USD
Vietnam’s aquatic product export turnover reached 618 million USD in May, pushing the total figure in the first five months of 2017 to 2.8 billion USD, a year-on-year rise of 10.4 percent, reported th
