Vietnamese businesses have not yet tapped opportunities brought by the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) to boost exports to the ASEAN market, said experts at a seminar in Ho Chi Minh City on October 10.

 Increases in environmental protection taxes on petroleum from the beginning of next year would weigh heavily on inflation, especially as fuel prices rise worldwide, according to the Vietnam Institute For Economic and Policy Research (VEPR).

 Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh on October 12 urged the Francophone community to promote intensive cooperation and take a holistic approach on all issues.

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc arrived in Hanoi on October 12 afternoon, wrapping up his trip to attend the ASEAN Leaders’ Gathering and his working visit to Indonesia from October 11-12.

 Improved cooperation between students, staff, parents and local authorities is needed to prevent violent or abusive acts at schools, educational experts said at a meeting held on October 10 in HCM City. 

 Hanoi’s Tourism Department, in collaboration with Vietnam Airlines, held a meeting with representatives of 22 travel agencies from 11 European countries on October 10.

 The 10th The Rice Trader (TRT) World Rice Conference, the world’s most premier conference focused solely on the rice trade, was opened in Hanoi on October 11.

Binh Duong celebrated the 20th anniversary of the World Technopolis Association (WTA) with a conference themed “Smart City as an Innovation Engine for Sustainable Growth” on October 11.

 A 14-year-old Vietnamese student has won third prize at the 47th International Letter-Writing Competition For Young People, launched globally by the Universal Postal Union (UPU).

 Vietnamese shares have been in the red as most large-cap stocks lost steam, caused by the sell-off on the world’s stock market. 

 The number of traffic accidents caused by cars rose sharply nationwide over the last nine months, accounting for 33 percent of total cases, according to the National Traffic Safety Committee (NTSC).

 Vietnam will host the United Nations Day of Vesak Celebrations in 2019 and an international Buddhism conference in the northern province of Ha Nam from May 12-14 next year.

 The 14th National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee will convene its 28th meeting on October 15, with an array of important reports on the agenda.

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc attended the ASEAN Leaders’ Gathering in Bali, Indonesia, on October 11.

 The 10th World Technopolis Association (WTA) University Presidents' Forum kicked off in the southern province of Binh Duong on October 11.

 National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan held talks with Speaker of the Turkish Grand National Assembly Binali Yildirim in Ankara capital city on October 11 as part of the Vietnamese leader’s official visit to Turkey. 

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 There are few better ways to learn about the culture of your destination than explore its cuisine, and these new food tours.

 Data from the Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam (CAAV) show that the number of aircraft registered in Vietnam amounted to 175 as of September, up 14% year-on-year.

 Fuelled by the business community’s growing confidence, industrial production will continue being the key driver for economic growth in Vietnam, especially after its quality has been significantly improved.