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NA Chairwoman: Vietnam treasures relations with Mexico

 Vietnam treasures the relations with Mexico and wishes to continue fostering the comprehensive cooperation between the two countries, Chairwoman of the Vietnamese National Assembly Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan said on January 20.

IPU pledges cooperation with Vietnam in realising SDGs

The Inter-Parliament Union (IPU) has always been and will continue to cooperate with the Vietnamese National Assembly (NA), helping improve the country’s ability in realising sustainable development goals (SDGs).


APPF-26 final plenary session approves Hanoi Declaration

The Hanoi Declaration on a New Vision for Asia –Pacific Parliamentary Partnership was approved at the APPF-26’s final plenary session in Hanoi on January 20 afternoon.

APPF-26 a great success: APPF Representative Honorary President

 Thanks to a very strong leadership of Vietnam’s National Assembly and Government and all involved parties, the APPF-26 is a great success, said Takuji Yanagimoto, Head of Japanese Delegation to APPF-26 and Representative Honorary President of APPF.

Vietnam beat Iraq for Asian U23 champs’ semi-finals

 Vietnam continued their dream journey at the Asian Football Conference U23 Championship after beating Iraq 5-3 in the penalty shootout on January 20 in Changsu, China.

VN football fans celebrate victory of U23 Vietnam team

Vietnam continued their dream journey at the Asian Football Confederation U23 Championship after beating Iraq 5-3 in the penalty shootout on January 20 in Changsu, China.

Experts skeptical about high economic growth in 2017

 Economic experts have cast doubt on last year’s higher-than-expected economic growth of 6.81%, saying it might not have been that high.

Vietnam storm into AFC semis after pulsating win

 The Vietnamese national football team sent its fans into rapture yesterday, pulling off a stunning upset to knock out former champions Iraq out of the Asian Football Confederation U23 Championship.

Vietnam needs investment funds that back M&As

VietNamNet Bridge - The total value of M&A deals reached $6 billion in 2017, a surprisingly high figure. 

Local brands outperform multinational rivals - reports

 Local brands in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector in Asian countries, including Vietnam, have made distinct improvements which have helped them surpass multinational rivals, according to recent market research reports.

Con Dao airport to be upgraded for bigger aircraft

 Con Dao Airport will be upgraded to receive larger aircraft like Airbus A319, A320neo and A320ceo to meet increasing air travel demand to and from Con Dao Island off the country’s southern coast.

Over 3,000 real estate projects underway in Vietnam

 Vietnam currently has 3,077 real estate development projects underway with a total investment of VND3.3 quadrillion (US$145.3 billion), heard a conference held by the Ministry of Construction this week.

Real estate still facing unresolved legal issues in 2018

 The real estate market expects 2018 to be another great year for foreign investment. Lawyer Le Net of LNT and Partners spoke about the difficulties real estate developers are facing and the legal issues they hope will be resolved this year.

APPF-26: Vietnam’s major diplomatic event in 2018

 The 26th Annual Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Parliamentary Forum (APPF-26), hosted by the National Assembly (NA) of Vietnam, is one of the country’s major diplomatic events amid its extensive and intensive international integration.

Vietnam banks spend big money to hire foreign CEOs

Several banks reportedly are offering annual pay of VND8 billion to experienced foreign CEOs.

HCM City has more funding for infrastructure

 HCMC will have more money to fund urgent transport infrastructure projects aimed to reduce traffic congestion.

Hanoi seeks to improve security at spring festivals

During the forthcoming Lunar New Year 2018 holiday, commonly known as Tet, authorities of Hanoi have decided to tighten security at traditional cultural festivals to minimize the confusions.

Thach Xa bamboo dragonflies

 Thach Xa commune in Hanoi's outskirts district of Thach That is well-known for the craft of making bamboo dragonflies. 

With Chinese competition, new glass licences on hold

 With the Vietnamese glass market experiencing severe oversupply, new glass projects will not receive licences in the country.

Hanoi constricts Uber and Grab operations

 Hanoi will request ride-hailing application providers Uber and Grab to publicise their fares like traditional taxi brands.