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APEC working groups discuss cooperation orientations in 2017

 More than 390 representatives from the APEC working groups were brought together in Nha Trang city, in the south central coastal province of Khanh Hoa, on February 18, to map out cooperation orientations in 2017.

Three fish species known as ‘sea monsters’ in danger of extinction

Ca ho (Catlocarpio siamensis), vo co (Pangaius sannitwongsei) and tra dau (Pangasianodon gigas) living in the Mekong Delta are all large-size fish which can reach 300 kilos in weight and three meters in length. They are all in danger of extinction.

Opportunities exist for rice exports in high-end market

VietNamNet Bridge - Experts believe that Vietnam should focus on producing high-quality rice instead of striving to earn money from selling low-cost rice products.

Education Ministry plans to expand advanced training program

Most of the students following the advanced training program have been able to find jobs after graduation, according to a report from MOET that reviewed the eight-year program implementation.

Pressing ahead

 Authorities need to keep their eye on the ball economically-speaking, notwithstanding the solid indicators from 2016.

Evolving economy

Professor Nguyen Quang Thai, Deputy Chairman of the Vietnam Economics Association (VEA), tells VET’s Nguyen Ha about the outlook for Vietnam’s economy in 2017.

State monopoly bill deemed “regressive”

 The Ministry of Industry and Trade’s new draft decree on goods, services, and localities subject to state monopolies has received barracking from local and international experts.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 19/2

 Australian state invites Vietnamese investors, 14.3-million-USD cattle-feed factory inaugurated in Nghe An, Firms to observe laws when investing abroad, VIB deposit certificates a superior investment tool

Social News 19/2

 Health minister visits HCM City health facilities, Lâm Đồng farmers yet to grasp hi-tech concept, VietGap a windfall for shrimp farmers, Turin gathering highlights Vietnam-Italy relations

Dao San country fair in spring

 The Dao San country fair in Phong Tho district, Lai Chau province is busy and colorful on spring days. At this time of the year, groups of H’mong, Dao, and Ha Nhi flock to the Dao San market on Chung Sua Dan mountain to trade their specialties.

Historic sites at Dien Bien Phu

 The Battle of Dien Bien Phu was the decisive engagement in the first Indochina War (1946–54).

Cultural museum in Hoi An ancient town

 The museum – Thanh Ha Cultural Terracotta Park – in Hoi An ancient town presents an overview of the history of terracotta in different countries and cultures around the globe.

Within means

Demand for affordable apartments makes it a segment of great potential for developers but sustainable, long-term investments are required.

HCM City's Oriental medicine streets attract tourists

 Ho Chi Minh City has been developing Oriental medicine streets in District 5 into an attractive tourism destination while helping pharmaceutical and medicinal expand their business.

National Tourism Year 2017 themed “Color of the Northwest”

 “Colors of the Northwest” is selected as the theme for National Tourism Year 2017 which opened last weekend in Lao Cai city, Lao Cai province.

Quang Binh launches English language tourism portal

 The Quang Binh Department of Tourism on February 17 launched an English version of its tourism portal, the Zing Online newspaper has reported.

Hanoi to turn Nhat Tan Bridge into art with new lighting

 The city of Hanoi has unveiled plans to give the iconic Nhat Tan Bridge a new look and outfit it with thousands of LED lights that will display a variety of artistically vivid undulating designs nightly.

Vietnam strives to reduce social inequality

 Vietnam’s economic model in the post-renewal process has yielded high growth rates and helped the majority of the population escape poverty. But increasing social inequality has become an issue of concern for authorities.

Vietnamese businesses grapple with Brexit

 Back in June of 2016, Britain sent shockwaves throughout Vietnam and around the globe by voting to leave the EU.

Toshiba troubles casts doubt on Vietnamese plans

 Toshiba’s colossal losses and the resulting distrust of creditors may negatively affect its operations in Vietnam and raise questions about the future of its plans here.