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2017 APEC Summit raises Vietnam's international profile

 In its efforts as host country, Vietnam showed great determination in promoting its comprehensive and inclusive integration into the international community as an active and responsible member of APEC.

Chinese e-commerce firm JD.com pours $44 million in Tiki.vn

 The race to gain market share in the e-commerce sector has intensified as Chinese online payment platform JD.com, the competitor of Alibaba, officially poured VND1 trillion ($44.04 million) in domestic Tiki.vn.

AirAsia partnership limited by authorities

After two months of assessment, AirAsia was only licensed by the Ministry of Transportation to invest in Hai Au Aviation as a partner in the general aviation unit operating domestic flights.

Tourism finds golden opportunity, crude oil loses position

VietNamNet Bridge - Deputy PM Vuong Dinh Hue says that Vietnam would rather attract one more million travelers than exploit 1 million more tons of crude oil.

Top 10 Vietnamese scorers in Asian Cup 2019

With qualification for the Asian Cup 2019 reaching its final stage, let’s take a look at Vietnam’s 10 leading goal scorers.

Vietnamese embassy works to ensure justice for sailors in Indonesia

 The Vietnamese Embassy in Indonesia on November 15 sent a consular official to the court of Ranai in Indonesia’s Natuna islands, a day before a hearing for five Vietnamese captains who were arrested by Indonesian authorities at sea.

Vietnam wins first in Bike Mechanic Contest 2017

 Three Vietnamese representatives Nguyen Hoang Huan, Lam Chi Hung, and Dang Quoc Thai- have won first prize in Asia Pacific finals of the Castrol Bike Mechanic Contest 2017 in Pattaya, Thailand.

Domestic commercial banks accelerate foreign talks

Domestic banks are accelerating negotiations with foreign investors as well as propose the authorities to increase the foreign ownership limit to lure in foreign investors.

Long Thanh International Airport capital debate divides NA

The missing capital for site clearance at Long Thanh International Airport has yet to be determined as members of the National Assembly are still debating.

Property market expected to maintain stability

Vietnam’s strong economic growth since 2015 has pushed the domestic property market into a thriving and stable development period. The country’s real estate market is expected to maintain growth rate during 2018.

Tens of billions of dollars needed to build north-south highway

VietNamNet Bridge - The north-south highway would have a total length of 2,100 kilometers, running across 32 provinces and cities, and would be built in three phases.

Vimo e-wallet connects cross-border payment with Wechat Pay

 Vimo e-wallet announced it has become the first payment intermediary allowing Chinese travelers to use Wechat Pay in Vietnamese dong at shops accepting Vimo, VietnamPlus reported. 

Ministry announces Sabeco divestment plan

 The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) on Wednesday announced the State divestment from Sai Gon Beer Alcohol Beverage Joint Stock Company, better known as Sabeco.

Nikkei forum strikes note of cautious optimism

 Viet Nam’s exports are growing, but its industries are not proceeding at the same pace, an expert noted at the Nikkei Asian Review forum held in Ha Noi on Wednesday.

Vu, partner Miguel exit Vietnam F2 tournament

 Vietnamese Vu Artem and partner American Diaz Miguel were ousted from the Vietnam F2 Futures tennis tournament yesterday in Binh Duong Province.

Diplomat: Vietnam – active, responsible member of ASEAN

 Vietnam’s contributions to the 31st ASEAN Summit and related summits manifested its maturity in integration competence and its increasingly important role in the region, affirmed Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Quoc Dung.

Prime Minister receives Japan’s Nikkei President

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has asked the Japanese news agency Nikkei to spread the Vietnamese government’s message of creating all possible support for Japanese businesses in Vietnam. 

Vietnam's economy needs new drivers for growth

 The Vietnamese economy urgently needs to find new drivers for growth in the period from 2018-20 to achieve rapid but sustainable development, Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue said at a conference.

HCM City authorities, housing developers at loggerheads

 While housing developers in HCM City are looking for occupants for over 15,000 apartments they have built, the city's authorities said more such apartments are needed to resettle people moved out of their houses for various reasons.

National Assembly begins Q&A sessions

 The 14th National Assembly (NA) is holding question and answer (Q&A) sessions from November 16 to 18 as part of its ongoing fourth session.