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Retail firms boost sales to compete

 The billion-dollar retail industry is attractive to many businesses but the industry also presents a fierce competition playground.

US unveils its criminal case against Huawei, alleging China giant stole trade secrets and violated Iran sanctions

The United States has filed criminal charges against Huawei, escalating its fight against the Chinese tech giant and potentially complicating efforts by Washington and Beijing to negotiate an end to their bruising trade war.

Enjoy the unspoiled charms of Eo Gio, an arc-shaped strait in Quy Nhon

A variety of rock formations in all different shapes and sizes are covered in green moss, creating breathtaking scenery on the coastline of Quy Nhon.

Apricot trees priced at VND400 million each on HCM City sidewalk

As the Lunar New Year festival (Tet) approaches, people in HCM City flock to purchase pots containing yellow apricots to decorate their homes ahead of the special occasion.

Coffee prices fluctuate, price drops to 10-year low

More than 500,000 farmers and workers in the coffee industry, which exports several billion of dollars worth of products each year, are concerned about contributions amid price fluctuations.

Mother-of-pearl inlay of Chuyen My village

Chuyen My village on the outskirts of Hanoi is famous for mother-of-pearl inlays. Of all the seven hamlets practice the traditional craft, Chuon Ngo has the oldest pearl inlay history - more than 1,000 years.

Social News 29/1

Da Nang authorities hold Tet meet with Overseas Vietnamese, Vietnam, Sri Lanka step up cooperation in culture, Special market for poor patients held in Hanoi, Two killed, one injured after truck collision in Quang Tri

Exhibition opened through Tet at Craig Thomas Gallery

Craig Thomas Gallery will close the Year of the Dog and ring in the Year of the Pig with a group exhibition from now through the Lunar New Year holiday (Tet) before ending on February 25.

Tay Nguyen cuisine contest to be held

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Central Highlands province of Dak Lak will host a cuisine contest for chefs from the region at Ko Tam Community Cultural Ecological Tourism from March 13-16 in Buon Ma Thuot City.

H’Hen Nie wins Timeless Beauty award

H’Hen Nie has become the first Vietnamese representative ever to win the Timeless Beauty award, as announced by Missosology on January 28.

Fears scrap imports are on the rise

 VietNamNet Bridge – The amount of scrap imported into Vietnam is likely to rise considerably, the Ministry of Finance has warned.

JLL: Real estate market in 2019 marked by 5 trends

Vietnam’s real estate market will be shaped by five main trends in 2019 according to a JLL report.

Vietnam lures US$1.9 billion in FDI in January

 Foreign direct investment (FDI) pledged in Vietnam witnessed a significant yearly increase of 52 per cent to US$1.9 billion in the first month of this year, according to the Ministry of Planning and Investment.

HCM City plans fireworks for Tet

 HCM City will organise fireworks displays at eight locations to celebrate the Lunar New Year Festival.

Japan to remove 86 percent of tax lines for Vietnam after CPTPP

 Japan is set to lift 86 percent of the tariff lines for Vietnamese products in line with its commitments in the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).

Vietnam targets 18 million foreign holiday-makers in 2019

 Vietnam aims to receive about 18 million foreign visitors and 85 million domestic ones in 2019, and earn more than 700 trillion VND ($30.2 billion) from tourism, according to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. 

Hotlines on traffic safety announced

 The National Committee for Traffic Safety (NCTS) has announced 20 hotlines to receive people’s reports and queries on traffic issues during the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday and the season of spring festivals.

Chinese steelmaker HBIS expands capacity in Vietnam

 China’s second largest steelmaker, Hebei Iron and Steel Group, is reportedly to buy controlling stakes in NatSteel Holdings and Tata Steel from Indian Tata Steel for US$327 million, as it plans to expand capacity in Southeast Asia, including Vietnam.

BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 29/1

South Africa remains Vietnam’s biggest trade partner in Africa, Hanoi’s CPI increases 0.22 percent before Tet, AMRO: 2019 GDP growth at 6.6%, High-tech application in planting black pepper

Work on HCM City’s 1st metro route to be hastened

 VietNamNet Bridge – The HCM City Urban Railway Management Board (MAUR) will work with contractors, consulting firms and others to speed up the city’s first metro route between Ben Thanh and Suoi Tien,