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President Obama insists on freedom of navigation in East Sea

 VietNamNet Bridge – The U.S. is not a claimant in territorial disputes in the East Sea but will stand close with partners to ensure freedom of navigation (FON) and overflight in the region, U.S.

All study and no play puts students under stress

VietNamNet Bridge - More than 90 percent of students suffer from mental disorders because of study pressure, according to the Ministry of Education and Training (MOET). 

Parkson Paragon closure sparks concern about retail market

VietNamNet Bridge - The concern about the number of retail premises in HCM City became more intense after Parkson Paragon closed. 

Will US financiers pour money into Vietnam after Obama’s visit?

VietNamNet Bridge - One of the issues to be discussed during US President Obama’s visit to Vietnam on May 23-25 is the Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPP). 

Vietnam put high hopes on US cotton bonded warehouse

VietNamNet Bridge - If the US sets up a cotton bonded warehouse in Vietnam, this would benefit the Vietnamese textile industry as it would help cut transport and protection costs.

TPP commitments: environment

 VietNamNet Bridge – Implementing environmental commitments under the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) will be a big challenge for Viet Nam in the near future.

Vietnam to open financial market in various forms

Vietnam will open the door for foreign organisations to participate in its financial market in many forms.

Vietnam economy under Nguyen Tan Dung’s 10-year prime ministerial term

Opening the market widely to foreign investors and developing infrastructure were the two important hallmarks of the Vietnam economy in the last 10 years under the management of the government headed by Nguyen Tan Dung.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 3/4

 Budget collection rises in March, Ocean tuna sells for record price in Japan, Mekong Delta businesses study impacts of AEC, TPP, 1,000 enterprises attend garment industry expo in HCM City, SBV ups anti-dollar efforts

Vietnam’s textile & garment industry feared to fall into foreign hands

VietNamNet Bridge - Textile & garment companies reject the opinion that textiles & garments would be the biggest beneficiary of the TPP (Trans Pacific Partnership) Agreement.

Vietnam industries encounter TPP barriers

 The Trans Pacific Partnership will bring opportunities to Vietnam's businesses, especially those in the textile, garment and footwear sectors, but also barriers that they need to navigate to benefit.

Trying times for Vietnamese firms after TPP

  Besides its numerous benefits, the Trans-Pacific Partnership will bring a slew of challenges to the Vietnamese textile, apparel and footwear sectors.

Will Vietnam replace China to become the world’s industrial center?

Vietnam will become a new industrial center in the world, while its products such as footwear and garments will enjoy big benefits when TPP takes effect.

Firms to face stiff competition under AEC

VietNamNet Bridge – Economic experts said enterprises in Viet Nam will face fierce competition under the ASEAN Economic Community, so they should establish relationships with large firms in the region and globally in order to better develop

Vietnam must start upholding the rule of law, from top to bottom

 VietNamNet Bridge – General Le Van Cuong, former director of the Institute for Strategic Studies, spoke to the Hai quan Cuoi tuan (Weekend Customs) newspaper about improving awareness of law enforcement.

National Assembly members mull TPP pros, cons

 Joining the TPP was "risky" for Vietnam, but the country "is capable of handling it", said a National Assembly (NA) high official, hinting at the likelihood of the Pacific-rim nation ratifying the historic trade agreement soon.

Small, medium firms attract foreign investors

 VietNamNet Bridge – Since early February the ASEAN Deep Value Fund has been acquiring more shares of Hong Ha Viet Nam Joint Stock Company (PHH) and Thanh Nam Investment and Construction Joint Stock Company (CSC).

A New Journey

A trip to the US by General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong deepened the US-VN partnership. This year President Barack Obama will pay a visit to Vietnam in May. We should take advantage of current momentum and build the foundation for a long partnership. 

Veggies, seafood sectors to benefit from TPP

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vegetables, fruits and seafood are expected to benefit much from the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement despite concerns that agriculture will be one of the most vulnerable sectors.

Vietnam active at ASEAN-US Summit

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam was an active attendee at the recently concluded ASEAN-US Summit in California, significantly contributing to the success of the event,