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New-generation FTAs: opportunities and challenges

 What are new-generation bilateral free trade agreements? What should be done for domestic enterprises to truly benefit from FTAs? Can Vietnam make the most of preferential tariffs brought about by new-generation FTAs?

Kinh Thien Palace - unique architectural complex

 Kinh Thien Palace is the most important building in Thang Long Royal citadel, which was recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 2000.

High rise fire safety in Hanoi still poor

 Thousands of lives have been put at risk due to many newly built high rise apartment blocks in Ha Noi that fail to meet fire safety standards.

Risk-sharing key to agro growth

 The success of agricultural restructuring, including the establishment of new rural areas, depends on greater co-operation and risk sharing between different stakeholders, experts say.

Local authorities continue frivolous spending

 More state agencies in Vietnam have been reported to face debts after overspending their allocated state budget.

J.P. Morgan to revive Vimpelcom’s struggling Vietnam venture?

At a meeting between Deputy Minister of Information and Communications Phan Tam and CIO of Asian Infrastructure Group under J.P. Morgan Institutional Asset Management, Tam congratulated J.P. Morgan on picking Gtel Mobile for cooperation in Vietnam.

Minh Tri scores hattrick, Vietnam beat Guatemala 4-2

 On September 12, Vietnam national futsal team defeated Guatemala 4-2 in the first match of Group C at the ongoing 2016 FIFA Futsal World Cup in Colombia.

People flock to Hoan Kiem Lake for Mid-Autumn Festival

Thousands of festivalgoers packed the new waking plaza surrounding Hoan Kiem Lake in the centre of Hanoi on the evenings of September 10-11 in celebration of the Mid-Autumn Festival.

Vocational education needs reform

 Vietnam’s vocational education system must undergo reform to produce workers who can compete with their counterparts in other countries, the head of Institute of Vocational Education Studies has said.

Vietnam, China continue to bolster cross-border defence exchanges

 Vietnam and China have agreed to bolster cross-border defence exchanges, Quan Doi Nhan Dan (People’s Army) newspaper reported.

PM arrives in Beijing, beginning official visit to China

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc arrived in Beijing on September 12 noon, beginning his official visit to China at the invitation of Chinese Premier Li Keqiang.

25 free-WiFi new buses run in Hanoi

 The Hanoi Transport Corporation has put 25 new buses with free WiFi into operation this morning.

Cannot charge Galaxy Note 7 on VN Airlines flights

 National carrier Vietnam Airlines has stopped supplying its charging service for the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 during its flights.

Amazon and Pandora set to launch new music streaming services: NY Times

 Amazon.com Inc (AMZN.O) and Pandora Media Inc (P.N) are planning to launch new versions of their streaming music services in coming weeks, the New York Times reported on Sunday,

Waterway accidents in HCM City could rise

 VietNamNet Bridge – Waterway accidents have been increasing with great losses to human life and property because ship owners and crew aren’t following safety regulations.

Breath-taking view from tallest tower in Southeast Asia

 Here are views from the Bai Dinh Pagoda tower located at the Gia Vien District in the northern province of Ninh Binh, which at 100 metres, is the tallest in Southeast Asia.

Music festival highlights tai tu art form

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Tai Tu Music Festival 2016 will open today in Bac Lieu as part of the Mekong Delta city’s cultural activities to celebrate National Tourism 2016 with the theme “Discovering the Southern Land”.

Five golfers to represent Vietnam in South Africa

 VietNamNet Bridge – The TP Bank World Amateur Golfers Championship Viet Nam 2016 wrapped up on Saturday in Sky Lake golf course in Ha Noi.

Japan to continue ODA support to Vietnam

VietNamNet Bridge – Japan’s Official Development Assistance (ODA) co-operation in Viet Nam had been successful, said President of the Japan International Co-operation Agency (JICA) Shinichi Kitaoka in a press conference in Ha Noi

Vietnam’s rice exports at a standstill

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam is facing dual difficulties in exporting rice as demand from loyal markets has been lower than expected, while the price has been decreasing in the world market.