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Tunnel planned under Ton Duc Thang road in downtown HCM City
The government of HCMC is planning to build a tunnel under Ton Duc Thang Street stretching from Ba Son Shipyard area to a bridge connecting districts 1 and 4.
Stricter environment rules and fiercer competition threaten small paper firms
Vietnam Pulp and Paper Association (VPPA) general secretary Vu Ngoc Bao said more stringent criteria for environmental protection would be the biggest challenge for small paper companies, which do not usually treat their wastewater properly.
HBSO to stage Christmas concert
HBSO Opera and Symphony Orchestra will run its latest Christmas concert at the HCMC Opera House at 8 p.m. on December 18.
Veteran artist’s photo exhibition features old-time celebs
Veteran artist Dinh Tien Mau has opened a photo exhibition featuring numerous old-time celebrities of Saigon on Nguyen Van Binh book street in downtown Ho Chi Minh City.
Vietnam debt obligations rising rapidly
Vietnam’s public debt obligations have been soaring rapidly in recent years, according to a report of the Central Institute for Economic Management (CIEM).
Standard Chartered firms up Vietnam’s integration to boost growth
London-based Standard Chartered Bank sees Vietnam’s strong efforts to embrace regional and global economic integration as a boost to its business in the country, where it is fully committed to investing in the nation’s growth through a robust and sound long-term strategy.
Foreign associations concerned about Vietnam visa policy
Representatives of foreign business associations have expressed concern over Vietnam’s visa policy, claiming their member enterprises are having problems with short-stay visa and strict entry regulations.
Rice exports rebound after ten months of decline
Rice export shipments picked up in November after having dipped for 10 months in a row, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.
TPP to benefit software outsourcing firms
Vietnamese software outsourcing firms can now compete with rivals in many other countries in Asia Pacific for customers when the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement takes effect.
Euro volatility puts local exporters at risk
Local exporters are seeing their products exported to the European market less competitive as the euro has dipped against the US dollar due to the Greece debt crisis.