Vietnam’s approval of the long-awaited CPTPP will make it more convenient for businesses in Vietnam to boost exports and imports and furthering the economy’s growth. 

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) will continue to help Vietnam enhance its capacity for joining UN peace-keeping operations, said UN Resident Coordinator in Vietnam Kamal Malhotra. 

VietNamNet Bridge - The National Assembly has approved a resolution on socio-economic development in 2019,  calling for 6.6-6.8 percent GDP growth rate and a maximum 4 percent CPI increase.

 It is critical to enhance the awareness of businesses about non-tariff measures and build the capacity to tackle invisible trade barriers, experts have said.

 The central city of Danang has planned to spend a total VND111 billion (USD4.82 million) to build 13 air and water quality monitoring stations.

 Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Prak Sokhonn will pay an official visit to Viet Nam from November 26-27 at the invitation of Deputy Prime Minster 

VietNamNet Bridge - Consumer confidence in e-commerce in Vietnam is lower than the average level globally, which explains the high percentage of cash payments and big losses of e-commerce firms.

Giant mobile networks in Vietnam have officially offered the Mobile Number Portability service since November 16, 2018 for all postpaid subscribers. However, report showed that on the first day, only a few hundred customers used this service.

 About 3,000 scrap containers comprising steel, plastics and paper have been congested at Cai Mep-Thi Vai seaport complex as owners have not received their goods.

 South Korean manufacturers have been shifting the focus of their overseas direct investment to Vietnam from China thanks to tax incentives, cheaper labour and other favourable conditions.

 The Vietnamese government always pays attention to developing Vietnam’s relations with the UK and considers it one of the priorities in the country’s foreign policy for peace, cooperation and development.

 Dr. Shin Young-soo has provided support and consultations to the Ministry of Health to build reform policies for Vietnam’s healthcare system.

 Hanoi gathers favorable conditions to become headquarters of world’s leading corporations, according to a business executive.

The trial for the case brought by local taxi operator Vinasun against Grab took place on November 22 after several delays to seek additional evidence, Thanh Nien reported.

Work on the first metro line of HCMC, which connects Ben Thanh Market in District 1 and Suoi Tien Theme Park in District 9, could be suspended at the end of this year, due to deferred payment of hefty sums for Japanese contractors. 

 Con Dao Express 36, the largest speedboat of its kind in Vietnam, was successfully launched by Company 189, under the Ministry of Defence and Phu Quoc Express JSC, at the Dinh Vu seaport, Hai Phong, on November 22.

 Vietnamese club side Becamex Binh Duong have been draw in Group G of the 2019 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Cup.

 Vietnam has won the “Asia’s best golf destination 2018” at the World Golf Awards, announced the Vietnam National Tourism Administration (VNAT) under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism on November 22.

 Vietnam once again resolutely opposes Taiwan (China)’s live-fire drills around Ba Binh (Itu Aba) island in Vietnam’s Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelago and demands that it refrain from such actions in the future. 

Vietnam resolutely opposes China’s installation of a new structure in Bong Bay (Bombay) Reef in Vietnam’s Hoang Sa (Paracel) archipelago and demands China to immediately end the operation and not conduct similar actions.