Many SOEs in HCM City fare poorly; SMEs, farmers vulnerable to FTAs; Pharmaceutical violators under fire; Vietnam software outsourcing sector grows strongly, in world’s top 10; Aeon to have new mall in Binh Duong

 Danang port handles first cargo of 2014; Wood exports top US$5.3bln in 2013; Japanese retailer Aeon opens first VN mall; Shares end the year on a high; Ministry cuts fees on trade activities; Viettel outdoes VNPT second year in a row

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