(VOV) -Sri Lanka wants to import 15,000 tonnes of rice from Vietnam and hopes that Vietnamese partners can meet its demand.

(VOV) - The consumer price index (CPI) for August in Ho Chi Minh City rose 0.05% over July, according to the municipal Statistics Office.

(VOV) - Ibaraki Governor Masaru Hashimoto affirmed Japan’s desire to expand scientific cooperation in agricultural with Vietnam at a welcoming reception on August 20 for a visiting Vietnamese delegation.

A study by Nomura Research Institute (NRI) of Japan estimated the value of Vietnam's property market at US$21 billion, a far cry from that of some of its neighbours. 

(VOV) - Microsoft Group – the new owner of Nokia Vietnam is transferring a large number of production lines from factories in China, Hungary and Mexico to Vietnam, according to a representative of Nokia (Vietnam) Limited Liability Company.

(VOV) - There is a new wave of investment of Japan’s small and medium-sized enterprise (SMEs) to Vietnam, said Dr. Vu Tien Loc, President of Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI).

(VOV) - California Waste Solutions (CWS), parent to Vietnam Waste Solutions, of Vietnamese tycoon David Duong was awarded a US$2.7 billion rubbish contract for the city of Oakland, California. 

(VOV) - The Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs (MoLISA) on August 20 launched a human resource awards competition at a ceremony in Hanoi.

(VOV) - At least 72 of the world’s top franchise trademarks have registered to attend the International Franchise & Business Opportunities (IFBO) Vietnam 2014 exhibition scheduled for HCM City from September 4-9. 

(VOV) -Government Resolution 19 enacted March 18, 2014 aimed at improving the business environment and national competitiveness should cut the time for completing tax procedures by 629 hours.

(VOV) -Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) and VINAKONALT Co.Ltd are conducting a feasibility study and analysis for a third coal-fired power plant in Hau Giang province –Song Hau 3.

(VOV) -The Vietnamese textile and garment sector, with its rapid and sustainable growth over recent years, remains overly dependent on foreign raw materials, paying inordinately higher prices than necessary.

A draft law that could allow Vietnamese to play in casinos is expected to earmark Vietnam as a high potential market for casino operators.

The concerned agencies are speeding up the establishment of a distribution centre for tra fish in the European market.

Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung on August 19 chaired a meeting between the Cabinet’s standing members and ministry and sector officials on the lists of prohibited and conditional businesses, and those entitled to investment preferential treatments. 

(VOV) - Cooperation with Japanese businesses will sharpen the exporting skills of Vietnamese partners, enabling them to better compete in the global marketplace, said Nishiyama Akia, Director of Japan BSO company at a seminar in HCM City on August 19.

(VOV) -Vinamilk’s dedication to food science and technology has been acknowledged by the International Union of Food Science and Technology (IUFoST).

(VOV) - The pace of disbursement of official development assistance (ODA) picked up by over 46% on-year in the first six months of 2014 to US$3.2 billion, meeting 58.7% of the year’s annual target.

(VOV) - Indian businesses currently supply 2% of raw garment and textile materials to Vietnam annually, and they are aiming to dramatically increase the market share to 25% during the next few years.

A Vietnamese tourism company has been chosen to represent Vietnam in an international competition for start-ups, Seedstars World, to be held in Geneva in February.

Vietnam exported 451,000 tonnes of rubber worth US$832 million in the first seven months of the year, down 10% and 32.3% in volume and value respectively over the same period last year.

Vietnam has in recent years focused on the development and initial breakthrough of high technology business incubators (HTBIs) in developing successful businesses, the Vietnam Economic News reported on August 18.

(VOV) - Chief negotiators of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement will meet in Hanoi from September 1-10 to work out solutions blocking the trade pact.  

(VOV) -Russia’s recent decision to ban fruit, vegetables, meat, fish, milk and dairy imports from the US, the EU, Australia, Canada and Norway creates opportunities for Vietnamese businesses to expand exports to the Eurasian country.

(VOV) - Retail giants from Japan, Thailand and the RoK find the Vietnamese marketplace highly lucrative and are stepping up efforts to grow their establishments and put the squeeze on domestic companies.

(VOV) - The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement is a double-edged sword that brings both challenges and opportunities to the country, said experts at a seminar in Hanoi on August 16.

(VOV) - The number of live cattle imported into Vietnam from Australia over the past two years has increased nearly 90fold since the 2011-2012 fiscal year, according to the Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA).

(VOV) -The Transport Ministry has signed a deal with a consortium of contractors to build a 77km expressway linking Thua Thien-Hue province and Danang city in central Vietnam at a total cost of nearly US$600 million).

(VOV) -Comvik, a leading prepaid mobile phone operator in Sweden, has showed a keen interest in the Vietnamese telecom market, especially in buying shares of MobiFone.

(VOV) -Since operations began in December 2013, the Lam Dong Aluminum-Bauxite Complex Project of the Vietnam National Coal and Mineral Industries Group (Vinacomin) has exported over 411,000 tonnes of alumina products.