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China makes up three-fourths of Vietnam’s vegetable, fruit exports

 China spent US$2.17 billion importing vegetables and fruits from Vietnam in the first ten months of 2017, making up nearly 75.9% of Vietnam’s total export revenue from these products, according to the General Department of Vietnam Customs.

Students make rubbish-collecting machine that runs on solar energy

The robot, which is compact, highly mobile and able to move freely across canals, rivers and lakes to pick up rubbish and hyacinth, was made by two university students.

Comeback of malaria frets medical workers

 Lately, the Pediatrics Hospital No.1 and No.2 in HCMT have received many children suffering serious malaria from different districts. It is worth mentioning that malaria comeback is an abnormality because it has disappeared for years in Vietnam.

Vietnam, Slovakia promote trade, investment cooperation

The Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade and the Ministry of Economy of Slovakia should increase cooperative activities and delegation exchanges to enhance trade and investment collaboration between the two countries.

Concern over Vinawaco capital loss

 Three years after an initial public offering (IPO), the Vietnam Waterway Construction Joint Stock Corporation (Vinawaco) has not transferred the State’s capital from the transport ministry to the State Capital Investment Corporation.

NA Chairwoman begins official visit to Singapore

 Vietnamese National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan arrived in Changi International Airport on November 26 afternoon, starting her official visit to Singapore. 

Samsung rejects NGO report on worker mistreatment

 A non-governmental organization (NGO) report said workers at two factories of Samsung Electronics Vietnam do not have employment contracts and noise there is higher than permitted levels.

Schools asked to adopt preventative measures against internet evils

As per the Department of Education and Training in HCMC’s guideline, schools work closely with students’ families and relevant agencies to adopt preventative measures against evils in internet websites

Overcoming difficulties and challenges to drive the country forward

 The fourth plenary session of the 14th National Assembly (NA) completed its full agenda in a successful manner on November 24, closing after one month of momentous working and high responsibility.

Multiple challenges facing Vietnamese youth: report

 Youngsters are considered as an asset to the country's prosperity, however, the Vietnamese youth are facing a range of challenges in many aspects, such as employment, education and reproductive and sexual healthcare.

Vietnam wins championship at Southeast Asian Wrestling Championships

 The Vietnamese team of 48 wrestlers won the championship with 24/24 sets of gold medals in the men’s freestyle and classical categories and the women’s freestyle event at the 2017 Southeast Asian (SEA) Freestyle and Classical Wrestling Championships.

Over 5,000 runners join HCM City International Marathon

 More than 5,000 athletes from 44 countries participated in the 2017 Techcombank Ho Chi Minh City International Marathon on November 26.

Nielsen: Smartphone growth continues upwards

 Recently-released Nielsen Vietnam Smartphone Insights Report 2017 reveals latest trends in smartphone use around the country.

Sports betting–a potential sector for investment

 Many foreign investors jumped on the opportunity when the Vietnamese government has completed normative legal documents on the betting business.

Food processing industry has ample space for development

 The Vietnamese food processing industry is developing fast, providing many investment opportunities for domestic and foreign investors.

Grab Vietnam overstates taxes paid in Vietnam

Grab Vietnam claimed to have paid VND140 billion ($6.16 million) to Vietnam’s budget in the ten months of this year, which is far above the VND9.53 billion ($433,181) on the records of the General Department of Taxation.

Song Da Corporation to conduct IPO on December 25

 Song Da Corporation will conduct the public auction of 219.7 million shares at its initial public offering (IPO), which will be organised on December 25, 2017, according to the approval of the Hanoi Stock Exchange.

Sony Electronics Vietnam to pay VND7 billion in tax arrears

 Vietnam's customs authorities are asking Sony Electronics Vietnam Co., Ltd. to pay tax arrears worth VND7.3 billion ($321,221) because it declared lower prices than the actual price of its imported LCD TVs.

Real estate in the last months of the year: Which projects are stirring up the market?

 At the end of the year, the real estate market becomes more active as investors flock to “premiere” their real estate products. The apartment supply is plentiful and customers have more choices, but not all projects meet customer demand.

Trung Nguyen coffee group opens rep. office in China

 Trung Nguyen coffee group opened a representative office in Shanghai, China on the afternoon of November 23, marking its development in the world market.