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Wood industry urged to embrace automation
Vietnamese enterprises, regardless of size, should use enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions to optimise their resources and improve their efficiency, a seminar organised by the Handicraft and Wood Industry Association of HCM City heard on January 9.
Sea transport posts positive growth
The maritime transport sector achieved positive growth last year, but the international logistics industry faced many challenges, according to the Vietnam Maritime Administration (Vinamarine).
Household appliance industry worth US$13 billion
The household appliance industry in Vietnam has great potential, but fierce competition is expected to occur among producers, distributors and retailers.
Opposition to tax on sweet drinks
The Ministry of Finance is proposing to levy a special consumption tax of 10% on sweet drinks to combat child - and adult - obesity rates, a problem worrying Government and health experts. However, many business people disagree with the proposal.
Central bank must enhance inspection: PM
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on January 9 required the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) to enhance inspection and supervision to ensure the safety of the banking system and increase the confidence of people in the system in 2018.
Outbound tours popular for Tet holiday
Travel demand for the upcoming Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday that this year begins on February 16 is expected to increase 20-30% compared to last year.
CEOs to tee off at first VCG500
The Vietnam Top 500 CEO Golf Championship (VCG500) will be organized for the first time in Hanoi later this month.
13th Lawrence S. Ting Charity Walk in HCM City to be held Jan 20
Around 15,000 people will take part in the annual Lawrence S. Ting Charity Walk on January 20 in HCM City, the organiser Phu My Hung Development Corporation has announced.
Icy weather hits the North
People in the northern mountains shivered on January 9 as temperature dropped to freezing point - and snow is likely to blanket Sa Pa Township this morning (January 10).
Budget deficit target set at 3.7% of GDP
The Ministry of Finance (MoF) expects to keep this year’s State Budget deficit at 3.7% of the GDP, below the 3.9% mandated by the National Assembly.