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ACI drafts VN’s Competitiveness Report 2009-2010

The Việt Nam Competitiveness Report will be a useful source of reference for the country to outline orientations for its economic development as well as improvement of national competitiveness, Deputy PM Hoàng Trung Hải stated.

PM Dũng welcomes Japanese senior economists

PM Nguyễn Tấn Dũng hoped that Japanese economists will further share their experience with Vietnamese competent agencies in outlining economic development policies, especially in such fields as finance, banking and monetary.

Storms drive up global rice price

A bid to sell 150,000 tonnes of rice to the Philippines won by the Southern Food Corporation (Vinafood 2) may help raise world rice prices, local media reports.

Sweden continues supporting poverty reduction in VN

Vietnam and Sweden inked an assistance agreement on poverty reduction in the second phase for the period of 2009-12.

PM Nguyen Tan Dung to attend COP 15

Vietnamese PM Nguyen Tan Dung is among the earliest leaders agreeing to attend COP 15.

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Tanzanian textile firm to train workers in Vietnam

Tanzanian based A to Z Textile Mill will send its employees to Vietnam for intensive training in textile manufacturing.

There is no other place like home

A Vietnamese reflects her sentiment on her recent visit to Hanoi after 34 years living overseas.

Vietnam’s first luxury tour operator now offers luxury romance packages

Luxury Travel introduces new luxury romance package to provide couples with cherished moments in Vietnam.

Int’l scholars call for larger ASEAN role in East Sea disputes

International experts called on ASEAN to take a larger leading role in solving territorial disputes in the region.

Weekend gold prices soar wildly

World gold prices increased by US$40 per ounce on November 28, driving domestic gold prices up to over VND28 million/tael.

Foreign visitors to Vietnam on the rise

Foreign arrivals in Vietnam in November reached nearly 400,000, increasing sharply compared to October.

VND5.7 billion donated via nearly 1 million text messages

The donation was handed over to four provinces that recently suffered from flood.

Vietnam promotes fundamental human rights

Vietnam attaches great importance to safeguarding and promoting fundamental human rights, says Foreign Ministry spokesperson.

Darby predicts Thailand v Vietnam final in Vientiane

Thailand's SEA Games coach Steve Darby predicts that his men will meet Vietnam in the final in the biennial event in Laos.

Vietnam, EU to bolster co-operation

The European Commission said it welcomed continued progress in Vietnam.

Chinese company to donate video conference system to Vietnam

Huawei will donate a video conference system supporting teleconference to the Vietnamese government.

International symposium discusses East Sea issues

Experts urge ways be sought to settle disputes and address challenges involving peace and stability in the East Sea.

WHO to provide H1N1 vaccine to Vietnam next month

The World Health Organisation is committed to provide Vietnam with 1.2 million doses of the A/H1N1 flu vaccine.

Vietnam to hold 15th ASEAN Transport Ministers Meeting

ASEAN transport ministers and senior officials will discuss ways to enhance transport cooperation.

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Monk seeks help to walk and visit four Buddhist sites in India

Two Indian men arrested smuggling diamonds via HCM City airport

Hoi An City experiences flooding

Super Typhoon Ragasa expected to weaken before slamming into Vietnam

MB, Alliex forge strategic partnership to enhance Vietnam Merchant Service

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