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Central bank to modify fx policy in 2016
The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) will issue a new mechanism on foreign exchange management next year to cope with changes in the market, especially the global market.
Seafood exports plunge 14% year-on-year
The country's seafood exports fell to an estimated US$6.72 billion in 2015, down 14.3% over 2014 and 10.4% compared with this year's target.
Menopause education encouraged by doctors
Educational programmes on menopausal health for community and health officials should be expanded in an aim to improve women's quality of life, doctors have recommended.
Overseas Vietnamese investments important for development: official
Investments by overseas Vietnamese in Vietnam play an important role in the development of the domestic economy, said Ministry of Industry and Trade official Duong Phuong Thao.
Paper dolls convey Vietnamese culture
Handmade paper dolls have become intriguing gifts for tourists in Vietnam. Pham Tuyet Huong, 30, creates some of these dolls depicting unique Vietnamese cultures.
Credit growth expected near 20% next year
The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) on December 24 targeted credit growth between 18% and 20% for next year, with possible adjustments depending on the actual situation.
Climbers, ‘cloud hunters' conquer the challenge of Ta Chi Nhu peak
Ta Chi Nhu peak in Tram Tau District in the northern mountainous province of Yen Bai is the dream mountain shared by many who love climbing and "cloud hunting".
Fallen sailors to be honoured in Ly Son
The Ly Son island district in the central province of Quang Ngai in collaboration with Vietnam's Labour Confederation will construct a monument in commemoration of civilians and sailors who died during long voyages to protect the Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly) islands of Vietnam.
Vietnamese prisoners get newspapers, TV
Prisoners will get access to internal cable network, colour television and printed newspapers, a document on amendment and supplementary contents to Decree 90/2015 on prisoner management said.
Fatal accidents on freeways on the rise due to speeding
The number of fatal traffic accidents occurring in expressways across the country is on the rise, according to an official from the Ministry of Transport, Lao Dong (Labourer) newspaper reported on December 24.