General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President Nguyen Phu Trong presented a report asking for ratification of the CPTPP during a sitting of the legislature in Hanoi on November 2.

 The Vietnam-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement signed in 2008 has become a driver for trade growth between the two countries.

 The escalating trade dispute between the US and China is causing headaches for Vietnam when dealing with the re-routing of goods, and could lead to it becoming a “transshipment hub” for overseas products.

Located at the corner of Le Duan – Hai Ba Trung streets, an advantageous position in the central area of the city, Hard Rock Café HCMC, covering an area of 1,000 square meters, has been a favorite destination for foreigners for nine years. 

The National Assembly’s economics committee warned that the target of developing 1 million businesses by 2020 may be unattainable, especially as barriers hindering businesses still exist and the number of dissolved businesses is on the rise.

Aikido, a defensive martial art from Japan, focuses on improving children’s mental endurance and resilience.

 Despite suffering the succession of lawsuits, anti-dumping tax imposed from abroad, as well as the increasingly fierce competition in the domestic market, Vietnam steel industry still targets to grow more than 20% in this year. 

 The Ministry of Health’s Drug Administration of Vietnam affirmed enough combined vaccine against Tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis following the information of shortage of combined vaccine in infirmaries.

Canned coffee is still not a strong sector in Vietnam, but analysts believe that the market will be more bustling with the presence of Coca-Cola.

 A disabled man in Can Tho Province has been honoured at the annual Kova Prize for his efforts in mending local roads.

 The Law on Cyber Security’s regulations regarding data storage and establishment of branches and representative offices in Vietnam are in line with international practices, said an official of the Ministry of Public Security. 

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc hosted an official welcome ceremony for his French counterpart Edouard Philippe in Hanoi on November 2.

 Vietnamese businesses are among the world’s most optimistic about international trade pacts and prospects and they are also among the most confident when it comes to succeeding in the current environment.

 More than 400 Vietnamese firms are exporting timber products to Europe, which is the 4th biggest market for Vietnam’s wood exports, accounting for over 10 percent of the country’s total export of the products.

 Vietnam’s Getting Electricity indicator was ranked 27th among 190 countries and economies in the World Bank’s Doing Business report in 2018, up 37 places from last year.

 International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) yesterday officially announced that Mr. Tan Jee Toon has been assigned General Director of IBM Vietnam, replacing Mr. Eric CW Yeo.

By the end of June 2018, the total loans provided to 12 unprofitable enterprises under the management of the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) had reached VND20.934 trillion.

 The three largest mobile phone operators in Vietnam, namely VinaPhone, Viettel, and MobiFone, will officially allow their subscribers to switch provider without changing their number from November 16.

 A series of festivals and cultural activities celebrating the 300th anniversary of Ho Chi Minh City are planning to be held, announced the municipal People’s Committee.

Ways of dealing with news containing inaccurate information and defaming individuals was among the hot-button topics addressed during the legislative body’s grilling on Wednesday of Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Manh Hung.