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Cambodia will try best to boost ties with Vietnam: Official

Cambodia will do its utmost to work together with Vietnam in promoting the traditional bilateral relations, stated Tep Ngon, the Cambodian Senate’s Second Vice President.

Brazil could raise emissions and still meet Paris goal: study

 Brazil could increase carbon emissions by up to 21 percent until 2030 and still meet its pledge under the 2015 Paris climate agreement to fight global warming,

President Hollande’s Vietnam visit makes headlines in France

The ongoing State visit to Vietnam by French President Francois Hollande was covered by various French press outlets on September 6.

President bids farewell to Canadian Ambassador

President Tran Dai Quang received out-going Ambassador of Canada David Devine in Hanoi on September 7, during which he discussed the diplomat’s contributions to bilateral relations. 

Vietnam gives top priority to relationship with Laos: PM

Vietnam always gives the top priority to the special solidarity with Laos, considering this an invaluable asset in need of being preserved and developed, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has said.

PM asks for better discipline

 The Prime Minister has just issued an instruction asking for strengthened discipline at all State apparatuses.

Apple sets stage for iPhone 7, many already waiting for 8

 The iPhone 7 is expected to make its global debut on Wednesday, but many consumers and investors are already setting their sights on Apple Inc's (AAPL.O) 2017 version of the popular gadget, hoping for more significant advances.

Vietnam helps Samsung save billions of dollars in taxes

VietNamNet Bridge - Two subsidiaries of Samsung Electronics in Vietnam earned huge profits of VND70 trillion in 2015, but did not have to pay VND13 trillion in corporate income taxes as it enjoys tax incentives.

18 movies to be released in Vietnam in September

This month Vietnamese audiences will have a chance to enjoy thrillers, and action and romantic films, including the long-expected blockbusters Bridget Jones's Baby, Miss Peregrines Home's for Peculiar Children and Sully.

Gardens of tropical fruit langsat – new tourist destinations

Many farmers in Vietnam’s southwestern region can earn a lot of money from offering tourism services at their gardens of tropical fruit - langsat (Lansium domesticum).

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 7/9

 Korean firms explore logistics market prospects, Hanjin Shipping Global stops operations in Viet Nam, HCMC targets 2016 GRDP growth of 8%, Leather, footwear exports strong, local consumption weak

Vietnamese athletes look to script history at Paralympics

 VietNamNet Bridge – Any medal in the upcoming Paralympics at Rio de Janeiro will be Viet Nam’s turning point and coach Dong Quoc Cuong and his athletes are looking forward to making history.

Junior Fashion Week comes to HCM City

VietNamNet Bridge – More than 200 garments for boys and girls created by foreign and local fashion houses and garment companies will be showcased at the first Vietnam Junior Fashion Week to be held in HCM City

Second cable system to be built in Yen Tu

 VietNamNet Bridge – Quang Ninh Province authorities have announced a plan to build a second cable system on Yen Tu Mountain, famous for its beautiful landscape and Buddhist heritage.

The first day of President Francois Hollande in Vietnam

VietNamNet Bridge - The official welcoming ceremony for French President Francois Hollande took place at the Presidential Palace on Tuesday morning.

French President walks around Hanoi Old Quarter

 VietNamNet Bridge - French President Francois Hollande took a walk around the Hanoi Old Quarter on Tuesday afternoon.

Industry and Trade Ministry to replace key officials

VietNamNet Bridge – A plan to review personnel and the administrative apparatus in the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) is underway, under which a number of high-ranking officials will be rotated or dismissed.

Vietnam visa fee for U.S. citizens shoots up

U.S. citizens will pay a US$135 fee when applying for a Vietnam visa regardless of their visit purposes, up more than five times, according to local tourist firms.

Company worries mount as Hanjin Shipping files for bankruptcy

 Domestic exporters and importers whose goods are on board ships of Hanjin Shipping Co Ltd have been on tenterhooks since the South Korean container shipper filed for bankruptcy protection.

What does Vietnam need: power from Laos or water from the Mekong?

VietNamNet Bridge - While economists applaud the idea of importing electricity from Laos, environmentalists say that Vietnam should not encourage Laos to build hydropower plants on the Mekong River.