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Vietnam treasures ties with China
The Vietnamese Party, Government and people always attach importance to maintaining and developing the friendship and cooperation with China in a stable, healthy and sustainable manner, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh has said.
Travel agency unveils stimulus package targeting domestic tourists
Viettravel, a well-known Ho Chi Minh-based tour operator, has announced a promotional programme targeting domestic travellers with the aim of increasing the number of local customers by 30-40% this year.
Athletes aim higher at international sport events
Vietnamese athletes are aiming for higher achievements at regional and international sport tourneys this year such as the 28th SEA Games, the 18th Asian Games (ASIAD 18), and qualification rounds of the Olympic 2016.
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National television broadcaster unveils special programme
The national television broadcaster, VTV, on January 14 unveiled a special monthly programme called “VTV Special” which will be produced with assistance from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and Japan's national public broadcasting organisation, NHK.
Aviation officials reprimanded in wake of incidents
The Transport Ministry and the Vietnam Air Traffic Management Corporation (VATM) have issued decisions to reprimand and dismiss several aviation officials responsible for errors that threatened flight safety in late 2014.
Vietnam promotes tourism at Norwegian fair
Vietnam has showcased traditional fine arts, photos, maps, brochures on tourism, air routes promotion programmes at the Reiselivmessen Tourism Fair in Oslo, Norway, with a view to promoting the country’s tourism potential.
Over US$90 million poured into Vietnam’s infrastructure company
The Philippines’ Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation (MPTC) signed a deal on acquiring a portion of stock ownership in the Ho Chi Minh City Infrastructure Investment Joint Stock Company (CII) on January 14.
WB keeps Vietnam’s GDP growth at 5.6% in 2015
The World Bank (WB) has forecast that Vietnam’s economy will grow 5.6% in 2015, the same level as last year.
Uruguay’s top legislator to visit Vietnam
A delegation from the Chamber of Representatives of Uruguay led by its Speaker Anibal Pereyra will pay an official visit to Vietnam from January 18-22.
EC ends anti-subsidy probe into Vietnam fibre
The European Commission (EC) has ended an anti-subsidy investigation into polyester staple fibre (PSF) imported from three countries, including Vietnam, which is expected to boost fibre exports to Europe.
