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Vietnam requests to establish panel for shrimp case with US
Vietnamese Permanent Mission to the United Nations in Geneva on February 27 asked for the establishment of a panel at an official meeting of the Dispute Settlement Body, aimed at resolving the shrimp case DS/429, in which the US side is the respondent.
Scientific research sought for Chau Van dossier
The national Chau Van (spiritual singing) festival has gathered more scientific grounds for the compilation of a dossier seeking UNESCO’s recognition of the traditional singing genre as an Intangible Culture Heritage of Humanity.
Government offers preferential loans to the needy
The Government will provide preferential loans to about 1.5 million households in Vietnam who are living near the poverty line.
Hanoi’s tourism potential spotlighted in foreign media
The Hanoi Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism has planned to promote the capital city as a tourist destination in the foreign media.
Industrial production increases 6.8 pct in two months
The Industrial Production Index (IPI) saw a year-on-year increase of 6.8 percent in the first two months of 2013, according to the General Statistic Office (GSO).
Vietnam partners with India in biotechnology
Vietnam defines India as a strategic partner in its international biotechnology research and development cooperation, which is considered crucial to green industry and sustainable development.
Constitution amendment drafting committee works with Hanoi
The committee on drafting amendments to the 1992 Constitution headed by National Assembly Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung met with key Hanoi leaders on February 27.
Cambodia-Vietnam trade increases
Bilateral trade between Vietnam and Cambodia reached US$3.3 billion in 2012, up 17 percent from the previous year, according to the Vietnamese Trade Office in Cambodia.
Hanoi expects to welcome 15.5 mln tourists in 2013
Hanoi expects to serve 15.5 million tourists, including 2.25 million foreigners, in 2013, Deputy Director of the municipal Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism Mai Tien Dung said on February 26.
Vietnam-Australia diplomatic ties marked in Perth
The Vietnamese Consulate General in Perth City, Western Australia state, in conjunction with the local council held a ceremony on February 26, to celebrate the 40th establishment anniversary of Vietnam-Australia diplomatic ties.