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Vietnamese businesses still fumbling on the way to AEC market

VietNamNet Bridge - Though the door to the ASEAN market has opened wide with the formation of the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC), Vietnamese goods still cannot approach it.


Anti-corruption committee asks for quickening case judgment

 The Central Steering Committee for Anti-corruption instructed agencies to speed up the investigation, prosecution, and judgment of big cases from now to the yearend during its meeting in Hanoi on November 10.

Chu Dau pottery - the journey to maintain Vietnamese cultural quintessence

 Chu Dau pottery (Nam Sach district, in the northern province of Hai Duong) is among the elite Vietnamese pottery genres, flourishing from the 14th to the 17th centuries.

Cuban leader Miguel Diaz-Canel concludes Vietnam visit

 President of the Council of State and Council of Ministers of Cuba Miguel Mario Diaz-Canel Bermudez and his spouse concluded their three-day official friendship visit to Vietnam on November 10.

Local brands ignore the domestic market, focus on exports

VietNamNet Bridge - While foreign enterprises flock to Vietnam as they see it as an attractive market, Vietnamese manufacturers are focusing on selling their products abroad. 

Lung cancer kills over 20,000 Vietnamese people annually

 Lung cancer has become the leading killer of cancers in Vietnam with more than 23,000 fresh cases a year, said seminar participants in Vietnam- France cancer seminar yesterday in Hanoi.

CPTPP to shape ­future direction for businesses

 Raymond Mallon, economic advisor from the Australia-Vietnam economic reform programme, provides in-depth analysis on the CPTPP and what it means to businesses in Vietnam.

Fishermen with big catches of fish in traditional basket boats

With traditional basket (coracle) boats, fishermen in Phuoc Hai town, Dat Do district in the southern province of Ba Ria Vung Tau can catch a large number of fish after three to four hours.

Soft drinks see hard competition

 A series of international brands have been pouring more money into Vietnam’s high-potential soft drink segment, toughening up competition against fledgling domestic producers. 

Illegal labourers given "grace period" in South Korea

South Korea is believed to be one of the most attractive markets for Vietnamese workers because pay is higher than in Malaysia, Middle Eastern countries and even Japan.

Dong Nai investigates Alibaba Real Estate’s unlicensed land sales

 The People’s Committee of Dong Nai Province has instructed the provincial police to investigate the sale of house foundations by Alibaba Real Estate Joint-Stock Company in the province’s Long Thanh District.

Experts raise concerns over draining of wetlands

 The loss and degradation of wetland areas are occurring more rapidly than in any other ecosystem due to large-scale land use changes, infrastructure development, altered water flow, and the impact of climate change.

NA approves 2019 State budget projection

 The 12th National Assembly approved the State budget projection for 2019, with an approval rate of 86.19, during its ongoing sixth session in Hanoi on November 9. 

Hanoi Forum 2018 focuses on climate change response

 The Hanoi Forum 2018 opened on November 9, drawing nearly 500 delegates, made up of former and incumbent state leaders, heads of business groups and international organisations, as well as domestic and foreign scholars and scientists.

Vietnamese leaders meet with Cuban President of Council of State

Party General Secretary and President Nguyen Phu Trong and his Cuban counterpart Miguel Mario Diaz Canel Bermudez reached consensus on measures to improve the efficiency and sustainability of cooperation between the two countries

NA issues 16th communiqué of sixth session

 The National Assembly (NA) deputies debated a number of bills, including a draft law on preventing and combating the harmful effects of alcohol and beer, on November 9 during their ongoing sixth session.

International conference on East Sea wraps up in Da Nang,

 The two-day 10th international conference on the East Sea, themed “Cooperation for Regional Security and Development”, wrapped up in the central city of Da Nang on November 9.

Motorbike market continues to grow, saturation point unclear

VietNamNet Bridge - Contrary to all predictions that the motorbike market has become saturated, motorbikes sales in Vietnam continue to increase.

Expert remains cautious about Vietnam’s economic prospect in 2019

 Institutional reform should be the new growth engine for Vietnam’s economy, which, however, has not made any significant improvement to date.

Danang to hold arts festival for foreigners

 The Department of Culture and Sports of Danang City will organize the Arts Festival for Foreigners at Trung Vuong Theater on December 8 and 9.