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ASEAN declaration reinforces community
The ninth ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting (ADMM-9) ended on March 16 with a joint declaration issued by all member nations to reaffirm the ADMM's commitment to work towards the realisation of an ASEAN community, including the ASEAN Political-Security Community.
Largest Nom script dictionary to be released
A dictionary of Nom scripts – the Chinese-based Vietnamese script that was widely used between the 15th and 19th centuries – will be introduced to the public on March 17.
Hanoi told to prioritise tourism-boosting policies
Hanoi needs to develop its own brand of tourism, focusing on craft villages, eco-tourism and cultural tourism, said Nguyen Cong Hoan, the deputy director of Hanoi Redtours.
Quang Ninh greenlights airport feasibility report
Authorities in the northern province of Quang Ninh have approved the feasibility report of the Quang Ninh airport project that will be built on a build-operate-transfer basis.
Vietnam, Hongkong garment companies ink contract
The Duc Giang Corporation (Dugarco), one of Vietnam's leading garment enterprises, has signed a contract with Hong Kong (China)'s largest listed garment firm, Luen Thai Holdings.
Vietnam eyes agricultural support from Japan
A seminar will be held on March 23-24 in Lam Dong Province to strengthen investment cooperation in the agricultural sector between Japanese and local businesses.
Tuna exports slump due to poor demand
Tuna exports have continued to slide this year due to a fall in consumption in major import markets, according to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters (VASEP).
Malaysia lures more Vietnamese tourists
Malaysia expects an upsurge in Vietnamese tourists this year to more than 275,000 as tourist operators and the country promotes its attractions in Vietnam.
Nation honours Francophone Day
Vietnam will once again honour the French language through a film festival and concerts to celebrate International Francophone Day, which falls on March 20.
Local players qualify for worlds
Winning all three tickets in Zone 3.3 on March 15, Vietnam will now compete in the upcoming FIDE World Chess Championships.