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New Zealand: opportunity for Vietnamese products
Corruption still rampant: forum
Forex reserves rise to $35 billion
Vietnam ranked 93rd for best places to be a mother
Vietnam launches European festival
Cong Tri to launch his new collection in Italy
Clean water finally supported to mountainous province
Remote satellite programme reviewed after successful year
Vietnam pledges support for Africa food security
Vocational trainers prepared for regional integration
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New Zealand: opportunity for Vietnamese products
The Hanoitimes - New Zealand’s Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) has given the go ahead for the importation of Vietnamese dragon fruits into the country, potentially opening a door of opportunity for other imports.
Vietnam pledges support for Africa food security
DPM directs rehearsal for 60th anniversary of Dien Bien Phu victory
FDI sector helps maintain national trade surplus
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Corruption still rampant: forum
The Hanoitimes - Corruption was still an acute problem throughout Viet Nam, Nguyen Phu Trong, Party General Secretary and Head of the Central Steering Committee on Anti-Corruption, told the first national conference on controlling the evil in the capital city yesterday.
VN, Kazakhstan promote multi-faceted relations
The Hanoitimes - PM Nguyen Tan Dung has hoped that the new Kazakh Ambassador to Viet Nam Beketzhan Zhumakhanov will work closely with Vietnamese agencies in accelerating bilateral ties, in particular in economics, trade, investment and tourism.
National conference on anti-corruption opens
The Hanoitimes - Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong on May 5 chaired the national conference on anti-corruption in Ha Noi.
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Taiwan's investment project in Ha Nam
The Hanoitimes - Tai Yuen Co., Ltd, a subsidiary company of the Taiwan-based Yunlon Group, will carry out a project on high tech textile mill worth 150 million USD in Ha Nam.
Japan keen on hiring Vietnamese senior personnel
The Hanoitimes - For Japanese companies, Vietnam is an attractive market for foreign investment, although the vagaries in the marketplace, along with its differing labour and business laws don’t necessarily invite smooth entry.
FDI businesses enjoy huge export surplus
The Hanoitimes - Foreign direct investment (FDI) businesses remain the main contributor to the country’s trade balance, obtaining a record high of nearly US$4.1 billion in export surplus in the first four months of the year.
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Sapa: an attractive destination for holidaymakers
The Hanoitimes - More than 30,000 visitors from home and abroad flock to Sa Pa in the northern province of Lao Cai during the five-day holiday.
Number of tourists rise on long vacation
The Hanoitimes - During the National Reunification Day and May Day holidays with sunny weather, the number of vacationers increase by 20% compared to the same period last year.
Hue welcomes over 62,000 visitors on holiday
The Hanoitimes - Hue is brimming with tourists as tens of thousands have flocked to the province and surrounding area for the five-day holiday, starting on April 30, said Phan Thanh Hai, Director of the Hue Relics Preservation Centre.
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Ho Hoan Kiem: mirror-like green lake in Hanoi
The Hanoitimes - If you are going to visit the capital city of Vietnam, the first thing comes to your mind is residing somewhere near Ho Hoan Kiem which is considered the centre of Hanoi.
Village screened on hundreds of Vietnamese movies
The Hanoitimes - Tay Mo village, located in the South of Tu Liem district, Hanoi, has been named the village of Hollywood cinema for a long time.
Hanoi on holiday
The Hanoitimes - Hanoi becomes much more quiet and peaceful over Reunification Day and International Labour Day as many residents make visits to their hometowns.
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Forex reserves rise to $35 billion
The Hanoitimes - The State Bank of Viet Nam received US$10 billion in the first four months of 2014, raising the total foreign reserves to $35 billion, Governor Nguyen Van Binh announced.
Vietnam posts 683 mln USD trade surplus in 4 months
The Hanoitimes - Vietnam enjoyed a trade surplus of 683 million USD in the first four months of the year, according to head of the Ministry of Industry and Trade’s Planning Department Nguyen Tien Vy, who was speaking at a televised meeting in Hanoi on May 5.
Domestic gold prices rise to two-month high
The Hanoitimes - Domestic gold prices saw their strongest increase in the last two months, going up 170,000 VND per tael to around 35.63 million VND.
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Cong Tri to launch his new collection in Italy
The Hanoitimes - Designer Nguyen Cong Tri will launch his latest haute couture collection titled "The Purity of Water" at a show to be held in Vicenza, Italy, from May 8 to 11.
Dien Bien Phu photos displayed at General Giap’s tomb
The Hanoitimes - An photo exhibition depicting the Dien Bien Phu Victory is now on display at Vung Chua-Yen Island in Quang Binh province, the resting place of General Vo Nguyen Giap.
French singer to give charity performance in HCMC
The Hanoitimes - Renowned French singer Patricia Kaas will give a solo performance for charity at Ho Chi Minh City’s Ben Thanh Theatre on May 19.