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Vietnamese fashion brands warned about more competitive future

When import tariffs on fashion products fall from 20 percent to zero percent after the Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPP) takes effect, Vietnamese fashion brands are expected to encounter significant challenges.

Record hot years almost certainly caused by man-made warming

 A record-breaking string of hot years since 2000 is almost certainly a sign of man-made global warming, with vanishingly small chances that it was caused by random, natural swings,

Party Congress marks Vietnam’s important transformation: Cuban expert

 The 12th National Party Congress will mark Vietnam’s transformation into a modern, prosperous, equitable and sustainable society, Carlos Alzugaray, a former Cuban Ambassador in many EU countries told the Vietnam News Agency in Havana.

Apple sees first sales dip in more than a decade as super-growth era falters

Apple Inc forecast its first revenue drop in 13 years and reported the slowest-ever increase in iPhone shipments as the critical Chinese market showed signs of weakening, suggesting the technology company's period of exponential growth

Image: The unaffected beauty of Dong Thap

The Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap, some 200km from Ho Chi Minh City, has many interesting places to visit and things to do.

Millions of issued ATM cards remain unused

VietNamNet Bridge - Tens of millions of cards for use at bank ATMs have been issued but Vietnam remains a cash economy as millions of cards have been left unused.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 27/1

Pricol to set up auto component plants in Mexico and Vietnam, Mobile phone behemoth unveils 5-year diversification plan, Real estate inventory drops in January, Ministry of Transport divests $89m in January

VN exports on track to reach US$13.7bil. in January

 The export turnover of Viet Nam is estimated to touch VND308,202 billion ($13.7 billion) in January, slightly increasing by 0.5 per cent against the previous month, according to the General Statistics Office (GSO).

VN makes pacts with Russia, Belarus

 Vietnam has completed negotiations on bilateral agreements on automobile manufacturing and assembling with Russia and Belarus, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

Transport Ministry pilots use of app-based taxi firms

 The Ministry of Transport has applied information technology to support the management and connection of commercial passenger transportation by contract (GrabCar) during a two-year trial period, which began this month.

VN ship sinks off Myanmar, 14 crew members rescued

 All 14 crew members of a Vietnamese cargo ship have been rescued after it collided with a tanker and capsized while cruising off Yangon in Myanmar yesterday.

Vietnamese referee chosen to officiate regional championships

 The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has selected Vietnamese referee Nguyen Hien Triet to work in the AFC Champions League and AFC Cup 2016, announced the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) on January 26.

HCMC Spring Flower Festival 2016 to open on February 3

HCM City’s Spring Flower Festival 2016 will open at Tao Dan Park in District 1 and Cong Truong Quoc Te Street, near Turtle Lake roundabout in District 3 on February 3 and run until 14, according to the Ho Chi Minh City Green Trees and Park Company.

Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park admission prices unchanged until 2017

 Admission prices at Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park will remain unchanged until end-2017, the management of the park said at a tourism promotion conference in HCMC on Monday.

Tet calligraphy exhibition opens Feb 2

 "Back to Origins" is the theme of this year's Tet calligraphy exhibition at the Temple of Literature from February 2-15.

Social News 27/1

Traffic accidents claim 735 lives in January, PM directs prevention against severe cold weather, Hanoi programme to act for consumer rights in March, HCM City: 1.35 billion kWh of electricity saved

Vietnamese navy frigate visits Singapore

 A frigate of the Vietnam People’s Navy is conducting an official visit to Singapore from January 23-28.

In photos: Nhat Tan peach village bustling before Tet

Despite the strong cold spell over recent days, people have flocked to famous peach-tree gardens in Nhat Tan and Tu Lien villages to purchase a beautiful peach branch or tree to welcome the upcoming traditional Lunar New Year festival.

Top 8 destinations in Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Cu Chi Tunnel, Mekong Delta region, Phu Quoc, Hoi An, Nha Trang, Mui Ne, Ha Long and Sapa are seen as favourite destination for foreign tourists coming to Vietnam,

The list of 200 members of 12th Party Central Committee

The average age of the 12th Party Central Committee’s 200 members is 53, as according to the list announced by the 12th National Party Congress on the afternoon of January 26.