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UN project combats human trafficking in SEA
A five-year regional project to fight human trafficking across Southeast Asia was launched in Hanoi on May 13 by the United Nations Action for Cooperation against Trafficking in Persons (UN-ACT).
FTA with EU would boost exports
The Vietnam-EU Free Trade Agreement expected to be signed by October will bring "win-win" opportunities of success for both sides' business communities, delegates told a forum organised in Ho Chi Minh City on May 13.
China tours cancelled after East Sea skirmish
Although package tours to China have risen by 40% this year, travel agencies are now seeing many of those tours cancelled because of the tension in the East Sea between China and Vietnam.
Vietnam organises cashew-themed ‘rendezvous'
The Vietnam Cashew Association (Vinacas) will organise an international conference on the development of the cashew industry in Ba Ria - Vung Tau Province from May 15 to 17.
Atlassian, Pyramid expand market in Vietnam
A leading provider of collaboration software, Atlassian, and creative digital and software development company Pyramid Consulting will expand their joint software development centre in Ho Chi Minh City.
Anh wins silver in no-gold contest
Vietnamese piano student Nguyen Duc Anh, studying in Germany, has taken the silver medal at the Alkan-Zimmerman International Piano Competition in Greece, which took place between May 6-9.
Thua Thien-Hue to call for foreign investment
The central province has called for foreign investment for four projects with a total capitalisation of US$1.2 trillion, a source from the province reported.
Jewellery, watch fair opens in HCM City
Local and foreign companies are showcasing a wide range of diamonds, gemstones, watches, and the latest jewellery-making equipment at the 11th international jewellery and watch exhibition opened in HCM City on May 8.
Vietnam to face cement shortage
The domestic market will probably face a cement shortage in the next 2–3 years if suitable measures are not taken early, industry insiders revealed.
Liem ups on FIDE rankings
International Grandmaster Le Quang Liem has jumped a spot to 36th on the International Chess Federation's world rankings in May.