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Conditions on establishment of FIEs’ for retail activities

 The Government issued Decree No.9/2018/NĐ-CP defining the conditions on the establishment of retail activities of foreign invested enterprises (FIEs) in Viet Nam. 

Vietnamese crazy about foreign brands

Fashion, fast food, beverage, cinema and retail brands have been opening more and more stores in Vietnam as the retail sector has seen fast growth in recent years.

VNG’s Zombie receives 1mln downloads via Google Play

 Dead Warfare: Zombie is a name of fictitious shooting game of the VNG Corporation (Vinagame) which was ranked the fifth position of “Android Excellence's apps and games” nominated by Google on Android Excellence system.

Over 100 child dancers to perform in Tchaikovsky ballet “Nutcracker”

 The magnificent Tchaikovsky ballet, “Nutcracker” will be performed by child dancers for the first time at Hanoi Opera House on January 28.

Locally-made confectionery holds upper hand against foreign kinds in market

 This year, confectionery market starts earlier than previous years with various kinds in beautiful designs, especially Vietnamese-made goods as Vietnamese-made products hold the upper hand against foreign kinds.

HCM City region important economic center in Asia-Pacific by 2050

HCMC will be the leading motive force of the country and international trade hub with high adaptability toward balanced and sustainable development, playing the role of an important economic center in Southeast Asia and Asia-Pacific.

Outpouring of congratulations and rewards to U23 VN football team

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc phoned in to congratulate the national team on their superb win against Qatar that has electrified the nation and sent Vietnam to the final of the U23 Asian Championship.

Children enjoy early Tet cheer in Thang Long Imperial Citadel

Children in Hanoi are having an opportunity to enjoy an early Tet (lunar New Year festival) celebration at a programme that opened in Thang Long Imperial Citadel on January 22.

Further enhancing ASEAN – India strategic partnership

PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc, his spouse and a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam has left Hanoi for India in order to attend the ASEAN – India Commemorative Summit and the celebration of the 69th Republic Day of Indian.

ASEAN firms face $750 billion loss from cyber attacks

 According to a recent research commissioned by Cisco, the little investment in cyber security at the ASEAN’s top listed firms is the main reason behind these firms standing to lose $750 billion of their current market capitalisation to cyber attacks.

Shake-up in foreign-invested refinery and petrochemical projects

 Foreign investors have adjusted their reported changes in ownership as well as schedules for commercial operation in Long Son Petrochemical (LSP) and Nghi Son Refinery and Petrochemical (NSRP).

12 topiary animals to welcome Tet at Hanoi park

12 animal sculptures planted with ornamental shrubs and flowers are being put on display at Thong Nhat (Reunification) Park in Hanoi to welcome the upcoming traditional Lunar New Year (Tet).

H&M to open third store in Vietnam

 Renowned international fast-fashion brand Hennes & Mauritz (H&M) is set to open its third major store in Vietnam, on January 27.

Vietnam looks ahead to EVFTA bidding changes

 Vietnam is taking important steps towards fulfilling the commitments to international bidding outlined in the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement, in anticipation of growing investment from the region in the future.

2017: eventful year for Vietnam logistics sector

In February 2017, the PM signed Decision 200 approving an action plan to develop Vietnam’s logistics by 2025, a large-scale plan with 60 tasks assigned to relevant ministries, agencies, associations and businesses.

Football fans flood the streets to celebrate Vietnam U23s victory

Many streets in Hanoi, HCMC, Nha Trang or Can Tho cities had been blocked by football fans who gathered to celebrate Vietnam's historic win against Qatar in the AFC U23 Championship semifinals on January 23. 

VN export and import enterprises growing sharply

 The number of enterprises involved in export and import activities has increased sharply since 2012, according to the preliminary results of the 2017 Economic Census conducted by the General Statistics Office (GSO).

New CIT law aims to halt tax evasion

 In the latest draft of Law on Corporate Income Tax (CIT), the Ministry of Finance has raised a regulation aimed at preventing multinational companies with related-party transactions from evading taxes.

HNX shares climb on HoSE hitch

 Shares maintained their upward trend on Tuesday on the Ha Noi Stock Exchange as money shifted from the southern bourse to the northern one after the HCM Stock Exchange halted operations due to a technical crash on Monday.

Banks help low-income earners

 Commercial banks and financial companies are competing fiercely for a slice of the profitable personal-loan market as demand often rises sharply at the end of the Lunar New Year.