According to a source from the Government Office, in the Government's regular meeting last month, government leaders expressed dissatisfaction with the quality of the last drafts that were submitted to the government for approval.

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The competition in the smart phone market has become so stiff that even big guys also have to struggle hard to push up sales.

The dollar price quoted by commercial banks and the price in the black market bounced back earlier this week. However, after that, the dollar price has decreased again.

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Foreign investors said they would cancel the plans to expand their investment in Vietnam if the expanded projects cannot enjoy investment incentives.

VietNamNet Bridge – While economists have urged to devaluate the local currency to help boost exports, the central bank believes that it’s not the right time to do this.

VietNamNet Bridge – The first lunar month is the month for leisure activities, bonus games, thus, have been mentioned recently.

Gold holders have been worried stiff on the news that only 99.99% SJC one-tael bullion gold to be made under the permission of the State Bank can be used in transactions.

Luxury car brand owners have been trying to expand their distribution networks in Vietnam, which means that they believe in the prosperity of the market in 2013.

The Ba Tai Mountain in Kien Giang province, which has been highly appreciated for its biodiversity, the area where mineral exploitation is prohibited for conservation, is now in the danger of becoming the materials for making lime.

Commercial banks have been trying to keep real estate firms alive, because if the firms go bankrupt, banks would suffer.

The State Capital Investment Corporation (SCIC) has reported an impressive business result for 2012. However, experts still can see big problems of the state’s super-power.

The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) has been joyful with the record high number of 6.847 million foreign travelers in 2012, an increase of 13.86 percent over 2011

The merger of the two stock exchanges of Hanoi and HCM City is expected to be decided in 2013, after the State Securities Commission (SSC) submits the merger plan to the Prime Minister.

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Non-state owned schools account for 50 percent of the total high schools in Hanoi, but they receive only 16.4 percent of the total students.

A series of state owned economic groups and general corporations report huge losses for the last many consecutive years, but the chiefs of the enterprises still receive huge incomes.

VietNamNet Bridge – A big amount of foreign currencies has been sold by people recently since they, after weighing pros and cons, decided that it would be better to keep dong than dollars.

While scientists believe that they have to work in very poor conditions and affirm that Vietnam needs to spend more money to develop and encourage scientific research, businessmen say money is not the problem.