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Better port connectivity, transport safety needed in Asia-Pacific

Improved transport efficiency and port connectivity are essential to advancing economic integration in the Asia Pacific region.

Ministry finds no proof of alleged pepper price scam

 The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has not found evidence supporting accusations by the Vietnam’s Pepper Association (VPA) of price manipulation by foreign traders in the pepper market.

SCG reaffirms determination to develop $5.4 billion Long Son petrochemical complex

Siam Cement Group (SCG) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) with PetroVietnam, aiming to reinforce the development of Long Son petrochemical complex (LSP) in the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau.

FDI from tax havens poses risks to economy

VietNamNet Bridge - The cash flow from tax havens is often risky, especially without adequate technical and tax barriers, say analysts.

Fake alcohol rampant in HCM City

The yeast and many other chemicals to make spirits have no origin or label but they are sold widely at markets in HCM City.

Youth empowerment key to growth: entrepreneur

The UN defines a set of global community actions to ensure current and future generations benefit from increased opportunities and mitigated risks.

Five-tone musical ensemble in Doi (Bat) pagoda

Performances by five-tone musical ensembles in Doi (Bat) pagoda in Soc Trang province attract a lot of visitors. The music of the Khmer creates a mysterious, sometimes joyful atmosphere.

Coca-Cola suggests broader approach to SCT

Coca-Cola Vietnam claims the Ministry of Financial's proposal to isolate non-alcoholic beverages and soft drinks for taxation goes against international best practices.

Court upholds death sentences to former Vinashinlines officials

The High-Level People’s Court in Hanoi on August 18 upheld death sentences on former General Director of the Vinashin Ocean Shipping Co. Ltd. (Vinashinlines) Tran Van Liem and former acting head of Vinashinlines’ sales department Giang Kim Dat.

APEC officials highlight competition chapters in FTAs/EPAs

Officials from member economies of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum have highlighted the benefits of establishing competition chapters in free trade agreements (FTAs) and Economic Partnership Agreements (EPAs).

Quang Liem impresses but comes up short at St Louis GCT

Grandmaster Le Quang Liem, impressed but failed to win when it counted at the Saint Louis Rapid and Blitz tournament, the newest stop on the 2017 Grand Chess Tour, featuring total prize money of US$150,000.

Experts urge use of agricultural biotechnology as response to climate change

 VietNamNet Bridge – Agricultural biotechnology is one of the key tools that can improve the yield and quality of agricultural products in a time of climate change, experts said.

Vietnam crowded retail market losing its appeal

Family Mart has decided to follow the lead of Parkson Retail Asia and stop throwing good money after bad into the Southeast Asian Vietnamese retail market, according to a report by Reuters.

Low-interest bank loans expected at year-end

VietNamNet Bridge - Analysts believe that banks at year-end will ease interest rates, which will make loans more accessible for businesses.

Climate change response: Loose chains cause huge impacts

Undoubtedly climate change is causing extreme weather events to occur more frequently and with more intensity. 

Work even as you study, job experts advise

Experts in Human Resources (HR) affirm that students with some work experience will find it easier to get jobs after graduating than those who only study to pass the examinations.  

Big real estate developers pour money into Ha Long

VietNamNet Bridge - Quang Ninh province still has no large-scale resorts, even though Ha Long Bay in the province is a popular tourism destination. 

Excessive smartphone use by kids can cause tics

Pham Thi Huong (not her real name) from the Mekong Delta Province of Kien Giang decided to take her four-year-old son to a hospital in HCM City after she noticed him blinking all the time, 

PetroVietnam, SCG speed up Long Son petrochemical project

 The Vietnam National Oil and Gas Group (PetroVietnam) and the Siam Cement Group (SCG) of Thailand have just signed an agreement on accelerating the progress of a petrochemical project in southern Vietnam.

Dengue outbreak shows signs of slowdown in Hanoi

The spread of dengue fever has begun showing signs of slowing down in Hanoi, which recorded a huge number of patients over the past few months, according to the Hanoi Department of Health.