Textile firms enjoy numerous export contracts

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HCMC – Many members in the local textile industry say they have won plenty of export contracts for this year and that they are running at full capacity to meet deadlines.

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Vietnam’s inflation beats all regional nations

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HANOI – Inflation in Vietnam has always been higher than in any other nation in the region since the country carried out renovation, says a research project published on Tuesday.

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Farmers shy away from shrimp farming despite good price

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Farmers shy away from shrimp farming despite good price

CAN THO – Rising demand from foreign markets and local undersupply are said to have fueled up prices of unprocessed shrimp in the Mekong Delta recently but farmers have still been indifferent to resuming shrimp farming in the region.

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Copyrighted software promotes growth: research

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HCMC – Each 1% increase in the number of copyrighted software will generate an extra US$50 million for Vietnam, says a research project conducted by the Software Alliance (BSA) in collaboration with the U.S.-based business school INSEAD.

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Waste treatment plants await investors

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HCMC – HCMC is calling for financially-capable investors to develop a waste-to-power plant capable of processing 2,000 tons of garbage daily and a toxic waste treatment plant of the same capacity.

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English center focuses on CBI for overseas study

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English center focuses on CBI for overseas study

HCMC-based Yola Institute in District 1 on Tuesday launched its Yola English Junior program which promises to bring learners who are all set to study abroad content-based instruction (CBI).

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SOEs reform is too slow

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HANOI – It would be hard to accelerate the reform of State-owned enterprises (SOEs) in Vietnam even with the assistance of legal documents and political resolution by the Government, said local economic experts and policymakers.

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S. Korean firms explore business chances

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HANOI – Ten companies from South Korea attended a business forum in Hanoi on Tuesday to sound out opportunities for investment in Vietnam.

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Tinh Bien Market attracts shoppers

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When touring An Giang, after cruising on rivers, visiting relics and pagodas such as Sam Mountain, Hang Cave, Tay An Pagoda or Ba Chua Xu Temple, tourists should spend a little time shopping at Tinh Bien border gate market.

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PM okays long-awaited VAMC establishment

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HCMC – The Prime Minister has signed a decision approving the long-awaited establishment of a debt trading firm called Vietnam Asset Management Company (VAMC), Le Minh Hung, deputy governor of the central bank, told a press briefing on Tuesday.

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Dream trip to see Moc Chau flowers

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Dream trip to see Moc Chau flowers

I had dreamt of visiting Moc Chau District in Son La Province with my friends one weekend to see its world-famous flowers and finally it came true.

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Photo exhibition on ao dai in Hanoi

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Photo exhibition on ao dai in Hanoi

‘Ao dai in Viet’s life’ photo exhibit is taking place at 93 Dinh Tien Hoang Street, Hanoi’s Hoan Kiem District until Saturday.

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VN-Index beats 500-point level

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HCMC – The local market gained big ground for a second straight session on Tuesday thanks to strong cash flow running to blue-chips, lifting the VN-Index past the 500-point level for the first time since April 11.

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Foreign ownership cap in local banks to rise

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Foreign ownership cap in local banks to rise

HCMC – Foreign investors can own stakes exceeding the prescribed limit in local banks, says a draft decree prepared by the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV).

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Debt seen heavier in years to come

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HANOI – The debt burden on the country will get heavier in the coming years, with debt obligations forecast to rise from VND126.8 trillion this year to VND152.6 trillion in 2014 and VND173.1 trillion in 2015.

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