VIETNAM TODAY

Gov’t requests periodical reports from SOEs

The Government chief lately issued Decision 77/2010 QĐ-TTG requiring both State-owned enterprises and foreign-invested projects and companies to submit periodical reports.

Hanoi asking 'why' about failed projects for 1,000 year anniversary

Hanoians are voicing their angst towards the stagnancy and low quality of the projects to celebrate the 1,000 anniversary.

Asian political parties gather in Cambodia

The 6th International Conference of Asian Political Parties themed, “Asia’s Quest for a Better Tomorrow” kicked off in the Cambodian capital city of Phnom Penh.

WikiLeaks chief faces new arrest warrant

Sweden said Thursday it would issue a fresh arrest warrant for WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange.

Huge forest fire kills 40 in northern Israel

A huge fire killed 40 people when it tore through a forest near Haifa in northern Israel on Thursday, prompting urgent calls for international help to tackle the blaze.

Business Forum opens in Hanoi

The Vietnam Business Forum on competition and sustainable development opened in Hanoi on December 2.

Gold export tax set at 10% beginning Jan, 2011

The Ministry of Finance has issued a circular to increase gold export tax rates to 10% from the current zero.

Kit made for detecting food bacteria

A cheap kit to analyze test result and quickly discover E. coli bacteria was invented by a group of Vietnamese scientists of the Vietnam National University.

Snow batters Europe again, Britain grinds to halt

Fresh snowfalls swept northern Europe once again, causing misery for travellers as airports remain closed and roads were blocked.

Expert predicts CPI to rise 11% this year

Vietnam’s consumer price index has been predicted to increase by 11% this year according to a local expert.

WB helps reform VN’s higher education

The Higher Education Development Policy Program in Vietnam, worth of US $50 million, was ratified on December 1 by the World Bank.

German state eyes long-term cooperation with VN

Many businesses from the German state of Sachen Anhalt are on a visit to Vietnam to seek opportunities for long-term cooperation for mutual benefit.

Tempers rise over WikiLeaks revelations

The United States faced a storm of anger from foreign governments who were scrutinized in leaked cables.

Exchange rate on US dollar damages Vietnam’s profits

Increases in exchange rates remain a cause of concern for many Vietnamese companies, particularly importers.

Hotline allows children to call for help

The hotline for Vietnamese children in need will operate around the clock from December 2010.

NA Standing Committee begins 36th session

The National Assembly’s Standing Committee began its 36th session in Hanoi on December 1 under the chairmanship of NA Chairman Nguyen Phu Trong.

Petrol price control efforts put forth by Ministry of Finance

The Vietnamese Ministry of Finance decided to lower petroleum import taxes by 5% beginning December 1.

TV show features worldwide caravan trip

The first episode of a television documentary series by a Vietnamese film making team featuring a round the world trip in a caravan will hit screens this Sunday.

Lets talk about hip hop in Southeast Asia

While hip-hop has spreads its wings throughout the world, Southeast Asia has been waiting for it's spokesperson.

MoIT passes overall plan for footwear industry

The leather and footwear industry will focus on products and quality of human resources, according to the new overall plan for the sector’s development until 2020.

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