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Lack of details led to tree rallies: inspectors
A lack of public information resulted in widespread disapproval of a city tree-replacement plan, the capital city's inspectorate announced on May 19 following an inspection of the project.
Sugarcane industry needs to slash costs
Vietnam needed to improve the competitiveness of its sugar industry's competitiveness so it did not lose out in the regional market, especially when the tax rate is cut to zero by 2018 as part of commitments to the ASEAN Economic Community.
Phuoc to raise Vietnamese flag during SEA Games ceremony
Hoang Quy Phuoc will have the honour of carrying the Vietnamese flag at the opening ceremony of the 28th Southeast Asian Games next month in Singapore.
Uncle Ho's revolutionary govt was unique
In a picturesque region of Vietnam a future leader was born.
SBV to buy ‘idle' gold bars for forex reserve
The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) will buy gold bars lying idle with domestic individuals and organisations to increase Vietnam's foreign exchange reserves as and when conditions permit.
Imported cars to cost more after tax changes
Imported cars are expected to become more expensive by around 5 per cent if the finance ministry's draft plan to adjust the calculation of special consumption tax on imported automobiles is approved.
FDI leads in electronics exports
Foreign direct investment (FDI) accounted for most of the nation's total electronic export turnover, according to a report from Vietnam Electronic Industries Association.
ASEAN investors pump US$54b into Vietnam
Vietnam remains an attractive investment destination for ASEAN investors, according to the Foreign Investment Agency (FIA) under the Ministry of Planning and Investment.
Vietnam ties DPRK 1-1 in friendly
Vietnam dropped their win regrettably against the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) in their international friendly match, which ended 1-1 on May 17 at Hanoi's My Dinh Stadium.
Ministry proposes ban on smoking at weddings, funerals
Health Minister Nguyen Thi Kim Tien has asked people's committee in cities and provinces to make no smoking at workplace a rule in their office regulation.