The steel industry is likely to enjoy 10-12%  growth next year, said the Vietnam Steel Association (VSA) at a workshop in HCM City last week. 

Deputy PM Vuong Dinh Hue is pushing for establishment of a committee under the Government to manage an estimated VND5 quadrillion (US$223 billion) worth of capital at State-owned enterprises (SOEs).

Talented tango dancers from Argentina and other countries will perform at the first ever festival of Argentinean tango dance in Vietnam, to be held in Hanoi on December 10 at 6.30pm.

Vietnam’s potential for e-commerce development in the retail sector could achieve a US$10-billion revenue by 2020, accounting for half the country’s total retail sales. 

Vietnam won a berth in the semi-finals of the first ASEAN Deaf Football Championship which is ongoing in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

A recent report of the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) shows free trade agreements will little impact on the country’s enterprises, however, many disagree with the findings.

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) this week instructed concerned agencies and organisations to keep a strict check on the use of credit cards to prevent false transactions.

Indonesia snatched a 2-2 draw after extra time away to Vietnam in the semi-final of the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) Cup at My Dinh Stadium on December 8.

Vietnam needs a minimum 1-0 result against Indonesia on December 7 to reach the finals of the ASEAN Football Federation Cup after waiting for nearly 10 years.

The Government will review Vietnam’s farming products – such as seafood, rice, vegetables, pepper, coffee, cashew nuts and rubber, and Halal products for Muslim people - in order to increase exports to ASEAN member states.