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Ministry takes actions in response to EU’s warning of IUU fishing

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has approved a plan on implementing some urgent solutions in response to the European Union (EU)’s warning about  illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.

Casinos could bring $1.2 billion to Vietnam

VietNamNet Bridge - Union Gaming Securities Asia (Macau) estimates that if Vietnam has 30 casinos, it could earn $1.2 billion in gross revenue.

Growth in manufacturing output slipping

 Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index notes continued improvement in health of manufacturing sector, though at lower levels.

HCM City to offer more river routes

 Poor waterway infrastructure and lack of wharves as well as stopover stations are major obstacles preventing the full development of waterway tourism in HCM City, according to river transport and tourism companies.

Red Dao ’capital’ is mountain wonderland

 Located 1,000m above sea level, Ho Thau Commune in the northern mountains has cool weather all year round and breathtaking landscapes.

How are Vietnamese fashion brands faring?

In the last 10 years, a number of fashion brands have quietly stopped operation or scaled down their business, while a few big enterprises have struggled in the home market amid the arrival of many foreign brands.

More young cancer patients reported in Vietnam

 Director of Tumor Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City Dr. Pham Xuan Dung said at a seminar that more young Vietnamese people have cancer in comparison to in the world.

Falling shipments to EU, U.S. put tra fish sector under tenterhooks

Steep declines in tra fish exports to the EU and the US have been offset by strong growth in shipments to China and Brazil, but industry insiders warn the sector may face a crisis if the situation remains unchanged.

The 20th Vietnam Film Festival: festivity of ‘the twenties’

 The year 2017 is the 20th anniversary of the Vietnam Film Festival (VFF) of which the ‘young element’ has been the highlight. Most of the artists that were honoured in the movie category at the closing ceremony were young people.

J.D Power publishes 2017 Vietnam Sales Satisfaction Index

 New-vehicle buyers are increasingly comparing brands, models, dealers, and offers and a driving a harder bargain at authorised dealers before deciding on their purchase.

Vietnam e-commerce growing rapidly

 Viet Nam e-commerce, although small, is among the fastest growing globally, according to a report released by Kantar Worldpanel, a global expert in shoppers’ behaviour.

Retail sales, services earn $160b

 Total revenue from retail sales and services topped US$160 billion during the first 11 months of 2017, surging 10.7 per cent year-on-year, according to the General Statistics Office (GSO).

Big potential in logisitics industry

 Increasing competition among private and foreign enterprises shows the market’s attractiveness towards suppliers and the potential for development in the growing Vietnamese consumer market.

Crazed consumption on Online Friday

 Online Friday 2017, the largest annual shopping event for the e-commerce business and consumer communities in Viet Nam, took place on Friday with discounts ranging from 30 to 50 per cent.

Cong people celebrate Tet Hoa with crossbows

 During the tenth month of the Lunar Calendar the Cong ethnic community in Nam Khe ommune in Dien Bien Phu Province is busy getting ready for Tet Hoa, the ethnic group’s biggest annual holiday.

Quang Ngai allows off-coast dumping of dredged mud

 The central province of Quang Ngai has lifted its temporary suspension and decided to allow the dumping of dredged mud off the coast of My Khe Beach.

HCM City seeks investors in wastewater plants

 Despite billions of đồng spent on wastewater treatment facilities, many projects are still incomplete and wastewater pollution remains a huge problem.

Master Phung to compete at London Chess Classic

 Asian champion Vo Thi Kim Phung will participate in the London Chess Classic, which began yesterday at the DeepMind Google headquarters. 

Quyet ruled out for 2017 Golden Ball award

 Midfielder Nguyen Van Quyet of Hanoi FC has been eliminated from the list of candidates for the national 2017 Golden Ball award for the best player of the year, according to organisers.

Museum excavates 35 precious items

 A museum in central Ha Tinh Province has announced the discovery of precious items dating back to 2,000 years ago, following its staff’s excavations in November.