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Vietnam's livestock exports expected to fetch US$1.2 billion this year

The livestock and related sectors’ exports were worth US$855.4 million in the first nine months of the year and is expected to reach $1.2 billion for the year, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.

 

World's longest ceramic mural seriously degraded

Due to carelessness and inconsiderate people, the world’s longest ceramic mural in Hanoi is in serious need of repair.

“Vietnam Day” at 2019 Havana International Trade Fair

A Vietnam Day was held as part of the 2019 Havana International Trade Fair which is taking place in Cuba from November 4-8.

Vietnamese nationals jailed as cannabis ring smashed

A gang of Vietnamese nationals have been jailed for a total of 37 years after police smashed a sophisticated cannabis ring operating in the United Kingdom.

Vietnam resolved to fight money laundering, terrorist financing

The Party, Government, ministries and agencies of Vietnam have high political resolve to realise the national action plan on fighting money laundering and terrorist financing for 2015-2020, Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue said on November 8.

Vietnam, US look to expand trade, investment cooperation

The US attaches special importance to developing cooperative ties with Vietnam in different fields, visiting US Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross told Minister of Industry and Trade Tran Tuan Anh.

Vietnam is HK businesses' top pick for setting up factories

Seventy-three per cent of businesses from Hong Kong (China) expressed their intention to open additional factories in ASEAN countries, with Viet Nam coming out on top as their first pick.

 

Storm Nakri rages in East Sea

Local authorities have been ordered to instruct fishing boats and other vessels in the East Sea to take shelter as Nakri, the sixth storm to strike Vietnam this year, is strengthening.

 

Vietnam sees chance for IUU yellow card to be rescinded

An inspection team from the EC has paid a working visit in Ho Chi Minh City and Kien Giang to conduct a second review of Vietnam's implementation of recommendations regarding IUU fishing.

Private library spreads love for reading

There are many youngsters who have joined hands to spread a love for reading with some creative ideas. D Free Book library is an example.

Foreign Ministry objects to Freedom House’s report on internet freedom in Vietnam

The Vietnamese State always promotes the development of the internet to boost national construction and development as well as social demand for information exchange, study and employment.

 

HCM City to host Asia-Pacific Bonsai and Suiseki Exhibition

Ho Chi Minh City will host the 15th addition of the Asia-Pacific Bonsai and Suiseki Exhibition at Suoi Tien Theme Park from November 15-18, the Vietnam Ornamental Creature Association.

Vietnam's US$700-million cashless payment network to be operational next year

As of present, just 40% of citizens in Vietnam have bank accounts. However, 90% of daily transactions are conducted in cash, while the rate goes up to 99% for transaction worth under VND100,000 (US$4.34).

Vietnam advised to get stronger int’l support in East Sea issues

Vietnam should make greater efforts to get stronger support from the international community in the East Sea issues and hold more activities similar to East Sea International Conferences, a leading foreign expert has suggested.

Licences of news aggregators halted from Nov. 1

The granting of licences for internet-based news aggregators by enterprises and organisations has been temporarily suspended from November 1, the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) has announced.

NA continues questioning ministers of industry and trade, home affairs

National Assembly (NA) deputies on November 7 continue questioning Minister of Industry and Trade Tran Tuan Anh and Minister of Home Affairs Le Vinh Tan on issues under their management.

Vietnam imports 120,000 cars in ten months

Vietnam imported 120,000 assembled cars worth $2.66 billion in the first ten months of this year, according to the General Department of Vietnam Customs.

Strict regulations limit foreign drug traders in Vietnam’s market

According to the service commitments form of the WTO, Vietnam did not commit to allow foreign invested enterprises to conduct drug distribution services.

Efforts to prevent nine-dash line’s presence in products

The presence of an illegal nine-dash line in several products in Vietnam has provoked alarm over the need for people to increase their vigilance on the violation of sacred national sovereignty.

Tickets for Vietnam-UAE match at World Cup qualifier go through the roof

Tickets for the upcoming match between the UAE and Vietnam in the FIFA World Cup 2022 Asian second qualifying round are on sale online at exorbitant prices.