Economy
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Maritime economic expansion, sovereignty protection well combined
The development of maritime economy and the safeguarding of national defence, security and sovereignty at sea must be combined as one of major measures set forth to implement the strategy on exploitat
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Bach Long Vi island district thrives from sea
Bach Long Vi is the farthest island of Vietnam in the Gulf of Tokin and it is making all-out efforts to implement the national marine strategy by 2020 in a bid to prosper from the sea.
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Da Nang set to achieve robust maritime economic growth
The central coastal city of Da Nang has issued a planning for the economic development of sea and island areas to 2020 with the aim to optimise the locality’s strength and potential to create socio-ec
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Top 10 economic events in 2016
The following are Vietnam’s top ten economic events in 2016.
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PM examines customs activities at Tan Son Nhat airport
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on January 27 applauded achievements obtained by the Customs Sub-Department of Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City.
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Ba Ria-Vung Tau: Oyster farming brings stable incomes to locals
Oyster farming has really become a major source of income for farmers living in Long Son island commune in the southern coastal province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau. Ironically, they have developed this aquacu
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Rice exports decline in January
Vietnam exported 325,000 tonnes of rice worth 136 million USD in January, down 32 percent in volume and 35.1 percent in value compared to the same month in 2016.
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Vinamilk eyes strong growth in Bangladesh
Vinamilk, Vietnam’s largest milk producer, has been intensifying efforts to expand its market share in Bangladesh.
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Hanoi grants extended investment license for Coca-Cola
Hanoi People’s Committee Chairman Nguyen Duc Chung on January 24 presented the adjusted investment license of 50 years to Coca-Cola Vietnam.
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Illegal imported food items destroyed
More than 10 tonnes of sweetmeat without original and hygiene-related certificates have been destroyed in Da Lat.
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Central bank moves to accelerate restructuring of credit institutions
Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) Le Minh Hung has called for more efforts to reshuffle credit institutions and settle bad debts to enhance the banking system’s safety.
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SBV saves 17.7 million USD not issuing low-value banknotes
The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) expects to save around 400 billion VND (17.7 million USD) by not issuing new small-value banknotes during the Tet holidays.
