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Tablets, smartphones pile pressure on PCs
The consumer PC market experienced slower growth in the last quarter of 2012 and is likely to see an even poorer scenario this year due to increasing pressure from tablets and smartphones.
Telco titan told to focus on core business
The Ministry of Information and Communications has urged the country’s largest telco VNPT to focus on its core business and tap its potential to stay profitable in the increasingly competitive market.
Trade deficit returns on high imports
Imports exceeded exports in March by US$300 million, marking the return of the trade deficit in Vietnam after the country experienced a trade surplus in the first two months of this year and in 2012.
2013 Earth Hour campaign begins
The 2013 Earth Hour campaign You and I, Together We Act is due to kick off at the August Revolution Square in front of the Hanoi Opera House on March 23.
Italian chamber group to perform great works
One of the most popular Italian chamber orchestras, I Solisti Veneti, will bring the melody and virtuosity of Italian music to classical music lovers at the Hanoi Opera House on March 21.
Banks see increase in outstanding loans
After a decline in the first month of the year, the total outstanding loans of commercial banks in February surged 0.71 percent against December last year, according to the State Bank of Vietnam.
Exports to some Africa nations fall
Vietnam's exports to some large African countries plunged in February, the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has reported.
Fatal skin disease caused by Aflatoxin
The mysterious disease which has affected 215 people in central Quang Ngai Province's Ba To District was caused by Aflatoxin, a toxin produced by fungus in mouldy rice, The Ministry of Health has concluded.
NA chairman proposes lower cooperate income tax
National Assembly Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung suggested the Government reduce small and medium enterprises’ income tax to 20 percent.
Cross-country motorbike odyssey to support the poor
David Seton, a New Zealander now living in Vietnam, will lead a team of 15 on a 2,000km motorcycle journey across the country to raise money for health care.