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Vietnam backs world efforts to fight terrorism

Vietnam will continue its efforts to expand cooperation with other countries and support the international community’s efforts to counter terrorism and extremism on the basis of respecting the UN Charter and international law.  

Potential for Vietnam-US defence cooperation: US Admiral

 Potential for defence engagements remains huge for US and Vietnam to tap, said Amiral Scott Swift, Commander of the US Pacific Fleet, during a meeting with Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People's Army Pham Ngoc Minh.

Vietnamese Ambassador to US active in Hawaii

 Vietnamese Ambassador to the US Pham Quang Vinh has recently paid a working visit to Hawaii to meet local leaders for the strengthened Vietnam – US ties.

Song Da Corp modifies IPO plan

 The Song Da Corporation will sell nearly 200 million shares worth 48.82 per cent of its charter capital in its initial public offering (IPO) scheduled for 2019.

Remittance to HCMC reaches $3.38b in 9 months

 Overseas remittance flowing into HCM City until the end of September rose 12.5 per cent month-on-month to nearly US$3.38 billion.

Nearly 1 billion additional shares listed on UpCoM

 The Unlisted Public Company Market (UPCoM) welcomed the listing of nearly one billion shares of four companies on October 5. The share value registered for trading is equal to VND11.8 trillion (US$518 billion).

Railway forgotten in the last four decades of development

Outdated technology, monopolies and lack of competitiveness: they all describe Vietnam’s railway system.

Ministry pens legal framework for start-up funding

 In an effort to fuel a start-up boom, the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) is drafting a decree to create a legal framework for funding start-ups.

Vietnam-Eurasian trade surges

During the first 10 months of the free trade agreement between Vietnam and the Eurasian Economic Union, total trade turnover between the sides grew 32 percent, with exports from Viet Nam to EAEU countries increasing 28 percent.

Rule of law significant to bolster sustainable development

 Vietnam commits to cooperating with the United Nations and its member states to promote the rule of law to realise sustainable development goals, said Ambassador Nguyen Phuong Nga, head of ​Vietnam's ​Permanent Mission to the UN.

Fewer Hanoi-HCM City flights but fares stable

 Domestic airlines operating on the popular Hanoi-Ho Chi Minh City route have reduced the number of their flights due to technical and staff difficulties, the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) reported on October 5.

Government adopts pro-business action plan

The Government has adopted a five-point action plan designed to create a good investment and business climate for the development of the private sector.

Boom foreseen in green construction in Vietnam

 There will be a boom in green buildings in Vietnam if the community’s awareness of environmental protection improves, an expert told a symposium in HCM City on Thursday.

Farmers with excellent achievements to be honoured

 The Vietnam Farmers’ Union (VFU) Central Committee on October 5 announced the list of 63 excellent farmers in 2017 and 24 typical individuals in agricultural production during the country’s three-decade reform process.

Minister: Big surge in Vietnam’s exports possible

 Vietnam can achieve a whopping 56 percent annual rise in export turnover this year to reach 275 billion USD, a senior official has said.

Railways announce extra trains for Tet 2018

 Vietnam Railway plans to operate extra trains for Tet (Lunar New Year Festival) from February 2 to March 4 next year.

Vietnam, Germany cooperate in vocational training for farmers

 The outcomes of a cooperation project on vocational training between the Vietnam Farmers’ Union (VFU) and the German Farmers’ Union (DBV) were reviewed at a seminar in Hanoi on October 5.

Health care for elderly a growing concern in Vietnam

 Tuyet Thai nursing centre is a private centre for old people. It is not only where the elderly are taken care of but also a gathering place for them to meet and share their autumnal days.

RoK to open consulate in central Da Nang city

 The Republic of Korea (RoK) plans to open a Consulate Office in the central city of Da Nang to boost tourism and investment.

Ben Tre resident creates bio-product from bagasse for shrimp farming

VietNamNet Bridge - A bio-product for shrimp farming created from bagasse allows farmers to save 50 percent of expenses.