Economy
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National retail trade sales see increase in January
The total revenue from retail trade and services saw a year-on-year rise of 10 percent, to 15 billion USD in January, according to the General Statistics Office (GSO).
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Newly-established firms register high capital in January
Up to 8,990 firms were established nationwide with a total registered capital of 90.3 trillion VND (3.92 billion USD) in January, up 8.1 percent in number and 52.3 percent in capital value, according
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Australia relaxes ban on shrimp import
The Australian Department of Agriculture and Water Resources on February 6 announced a relaxation of the ban on importing shrimp, cooked or uncooked prawn meat products, according to the Vietnam Trade
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Phu Quoc develops hi-tech agriculture
Phu Quoc island district in the southern province of Kien Giang plans to develop hi-tech agriculture from now to 2020, with a vision towards 2030, to create clean, safe and high-value-added products.
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New eight projects licensed in Ba Ria – Vung Tau
Chairman of the southern Ba Ria – Vung Tau provincial People’s Committee Nguyen Van Trinh presented investment licenses to four foreign-invested and four domestic projects during a local ceremony on F
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Hoa Phat Dung Quat steel complex licensed in Quang Ngai
The Hoa Phat Group on February 6 received an investment license for the construction of the Hoa Phat Dung Quat iron and steel production complex in the central province of Quang Ngai.
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Ho Chi Minh City’s domestic tax collection highest in decade
The southern metropolis Ho Chi Minh City collected 35 trillion VND (1.52 billion USD) for its coffer during January 2017, departments and agencies reported the municipal authorities during a working s
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Gold price constant on God of Wealth Day
Gold price witnessed a gradual decrease following an initial high during the session of February 6, eventually becoming constant at 37 million VND (1,666 USD) per tael (1.2 oz).
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Highlands transport set for upgrade
The Ministry of Transport (MoT) plans to raise 153.8 million USD over the next five years for a transportation upgrade project in the Central Highlands over the next five years.
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Industrial production rises slightly
The national index of industrial production (IIP) rose by 0.7 percent in January 2017 compared to the same period last year, according to General Statistics Office data.
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Finance Ministry eyes Securities Law update
The Ministry of Finance is drafting a document for the next generation Law on Securities in an effort to complete legislation for the securities market in line with the overall development scheme of t
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Aluminum hydroxide exported to overseas markets
The Dak Nong Aluminium Company (DNA) under the Vietnam National Coal – Mineral Industries Holding Corporation Limited (Vinacomin) exported the year’s first batches of aluminium hydroxide on February 4
