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Vietnam infrastructure to meet modern standards by 2020
Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung on July 9 gave directives for the continuation of Resolution 13 to develop Vietnam's infrastructure to meet the demand of a modern, industrialised country by 2020, which was approved by the Central Committee in January 2012.
Australia to continue to give development aid
Australia has confirmed it will provide Vietnam about A$90 million (US$66.8 million) of aid in fiscal 2015.
Smiles, thank yous could boost tourism
Vietnamese people should consider tourists their family, Deputy Minister Vu Duc Dam said at a ceremony held on July 8 to mark the 55th anniversary of the tourism sector.
Pristine beaches, reefs entice tourists
The heat in the country's large cities lures thousands of Vietnamese to the beaches in the central region during their summer holidays. However, large crowds at well-known destinations, such as Nhat Le in Quang Binh and Nha Trang in Khanh Hoa, discourage local backpackers from visiting.
Vietnamese jazz saxophonist to play at ASEAN music fest
Vietnam's acclaimed jazz saxophonist Tran Manh Tuan will perform at the coming ASEAN One music festival in Thailand.
Awareness needed for green city plans
A seminar on urban green growth in Hanoi advocated for more awareness among investors and policymakers.
Domestic electronics exports expand
Vietnam's electronics sector is becoming a force in Asia. While electronics exports from Asia rose by 17 % between 2010-14, Vietnam's contribution ballooned by about 10 times, according to Singapore-based DBS group research.
Penalties for violating sales promotion laws
Enterprises violating the law while engaging in promotional activities may face administrative penalties and/or additional sanctions.
State Bank takes over GP Bank
The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) took over Global Petrol Bank on July 7, after the bank failed to meet a deadline to have secured legal capital requirements.
Nation needs wholesale markets
The Vietnamese Government was considering a project to build a wholesale agricultural market worth billions of US dollars, said an official of the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Korcham Vietnam).