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Gov’t encourages outward investments, but policies do not

Vietnamese businessmen complain that though the State encourages enterprises to make outward investment, the overly strict policies on outward investment management make investors hesitant in making investment decisions.

10 killed, 22 missing in NW China's rain-triggered landslide

At least 10 people were killed and 22 others are missing after Saturday's rain-triggered landslide buried mountain-side factories in northwest Shaanxi Province, local officials said Sunday.

6.8 magnitude quake hits northeastern India

An earthquake measuring 6.8 on the Richter scale jolted many parts of northern and eastern India, including the Indian capital New Delhi, on Sunday evening, although no damage has been reported.

Barcelona win the highlight of Saturday night in BBVA Primera Liga

FC Barcelona produced a magnificent display on Saturday night to win 8-0 at home over Osasuna in the Spanish BBVA Primera Liga.

NA Chairman meets OVs in Cambodia

The Party and State always pay special attention to the Vietnamese community in Cambodia, said National Assembly Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 18/9

Confab urges renewed focus on Japan market; Paper maker urged to report on delayed mill projects; Decree to set minimum capital requirements for auditors; Five foreign bank branches increase registered capital

Vietnamese exporters meet troubles in selling rubber to China

For the last two weeks, Vietnamese rubber exporters cannot sell any kilos of rubber latex to China through the cross-border market.

Plane crashes at U.S. air show

A World War II-era plane crashed on Saturday afternoon in an air show in the east of the United States, no details are available about the condition of the pilot.

US, Australia urge free movement in the East Sea

The United States and Australia have called for unimpeded freedom of navigation in the East Sea and urged restraint from Beijing and its neighbors in solving their territorial disputes.

Hue seeks Japan’s ODA for heritage restoration

Thua Thien – Hue Province is seeking US$30 million from Japan’s official development assistance (ODA) to renovate and reconstruct the works in the Forbidden Purple City of Hue City, said a provincial official in charge of heritage restoration.

Overseas the land of opportunity

More Vietnamese firms are hunting business expansion opportunities abroad.

Vietnamese hunting for opportunities to make outward investments

Despite the global economic difficulties, Vietnamese enterprises still keep a close watch over the situation and hunt for new investment opportunities.

Thanh Hoa residents trapped by floods

Around 350 local residents, equal to 58 households, have been isolated by floodwaters despite heavy rainfall having abated in central Thanh Hoa Province's Tinh Gia District.

Enterprises “get stuck” in environment protection law

As planned, the Environment Protection Law will be amended in 2013. Meanwhile, experts have pointed out many problems in the law that needs to be changed.

The sweet home of Vietnam’s oldest couple

VietNamNet Bridge – Though he is blind now, whenever he comes to the dining-table, he always calls his wife: “Where are you? Please come here!” He only starts the meal when his descendants lead his wife to the table.

Obama signs America Invents Act to boost economic growth

U.S. President Barack Obama on Friday signed the America Invents Act into law, the administration 's latest effort to stimulate the anemic economic growth.

At least 3 killed, 50 injured in plane crash at Nevada air race

At least three people were killed and more than 50 others were injured when an airplane plunged into the grandstands at Reno Air Races in Nevada on Friday, local TV reported. The pilot was confirmed dead.

HCMC bourse introduces top 30 index

The HCM City Stock Exchange introduced the new VN-30 Index at a conference yesterday in Ha Noi, with the expectation that it will better serve the diverse investment needs of investors, as well as overcome shortcomings of the current index.

Ba Den Mountain to follow Yen Tu blueprint

The southern province of Tay Ninh will follow the investment model of Yen Tu Mount in Quang Ninh Province to develop Ba Den Mountain into a leading tourist attraction in the locality.

Strong boon needed to boost renewable energy

The general chair of the World Council for Renewable Energy has suggested that Vietnam has policies that reward producers of electricity from wind and other natural resources, and encourage making the most of resources available in the country.