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Vietnam seeks investment in energy market

 As one of the most efficient power markets in Southeast Asia, Viet Nam has huge prospects, especially in renewable energy, experts have said.

Tac Cau pineapple – A specialty of the South

Tac Cau pineapples are cultivated on Tac Cau islet, Kien Giang province. Thanks to the favourable local weather and soil conditions, pineapples here have a distinctive lovely scent and sweet taste.

Chaos as parents struggle for vaccine in Danang

 Hundreds of parents have fruitlessly waited at the Department for Diseases Control in Danang City to register for the 6-in-1 Hexaxim vaccine despite diminished stockpiles.

Hue authorities adopt evacuation plan to protect historic relics

 Authorities of the central Hue city have announced plans to evacuate 4,200 families out of the citadel walls and buildings in an attempt to stop illegal lodging on relics.

War-time shells detonated in Quang Tri province

 As many as 85 shells left from the war were safely detonated in the central province of Quang Tri, said the Mines Advisory Group (MAG) on March 28.

Urgent arrest warrant issued for leader of big cross-border drug ring

 The Investigation Police Department for Drug-Related Criminals said on March 28 that an urgent arrest warrant had been issued for the leader of a huge trans-national drug ring connecting with the seizure of 300kg of drugs recently. 

Five major transport projects to be completed in Q2

 Five major transport projects are scheduled to be completed in the second quarter of 2019, according to the Ministry of Transport (MoT).

AFC General Secretary congratulates Vietnam’s U23 team

General Secretary of the AFC Dato’ Windsor John sent a congratulatory letter to President of the Vietnam Football Federation Le Khanh Hai for Vietnam’s U23 team having gained a berth in the finals of the 2020 AFC U23 Championship, said the AFF.

Quang Ninh tops provincial competitiveness index for two consecutive years

The northern province of Quang Ninh maintained its top spot for two consecutive years in the Provincial Competitiveness Index (PCI) 2018 that was announced in Hanoi on March 28. 

Vietnam's NA Chairwoman meets Morocco's leaders in Rabat

Vietnam always places importance to developing the friendship and multi-dimensional cooperation with African countries, seeing Morocco as her prioritized partner in North Africa, said NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan.

Vietnam, Morocco sign deals to boost environmental, trade, industrial ties

Vietnam and Morocco signed several memoranda of understanding on environmental, trade and industrial cooperation on March 28, during an official visit to the African nation by Chairwoman of the Vietnamese National Assembly Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan.

Russian cars to enter VN thanks to government agreements

VietNamNet Bridge - The government of Vietnam is facilitating the Russian manufacturing of transport vehicles with engines made in Vietnam. 

Garment and textile industry on course to conquer domestic market

 Vietnam's garment and textile industry has continuously promoted investment and implemented solutions to dominate the domestic market besides maintaining exports. 

Co To Island faces environmental problems as waste mounts

The face of Co To has changed rapidly in recent years with many new hotels and guesthouses, and more aquatic cultivation and processing units established. However, strong economic development has brought environmental consequences.

CPTPP offers rising appeal for Vietnam

 With the landmark Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership in effect in Vietnam, the race among investors in the sectors that stand to gain the most is expected to heat up.

China’s recent activities in Hoang Sa violate Vietnam’s sovereignty: spokeswoman

 Vietnam has once again demanded that China respect its sovereignty over Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelagoes in response to China’s live-fire drills and construction plan in Hoang Sa.

Processing key to perking up added value for Vietnamese coffee

 Vietnam will process more than 25 percent of its total coffee beans by 2020 to increase the value and build brands for Vietnamese coffee products.

Da Nang customs uncovers 9.1 tonnes of goods suspected as tusks

 The customs of the central city of Da Nang has discovered and detained a large amount of goods suspected to be elephant tusks.

Taiwanese firm buys 20 percent stake in Da Nang Port

 Taiwanese shipping company Wan Hai Lines has acquired a 20 per cent stake in Da Nang Port JSC to become the new principle shareholder of the Vietnamese port.

Ministry proposes lowering CIT for SMEs

 The Ministry of Finance has proposed cutting corporate income tax (CIT) rates on small and micro businesses from the current 20 per cent to 15-17 per cent.