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Vietnam, U.S. commemorate 20th anniversary of bilateral ties

Hanoi – On the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and the U.S., the United States Embassy in Vietnam and the U.S.-based Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) held a conference in the … Continue reading Vietnam, U.S. commemorate 20th anniversary of bilateral ties

ASEAN Will Hold First Consumer Protection Conference

Hanoi – As online consumer marketplace grows at a rapid rate and offers considerable potential economic and consumer benefits, the regulation will need closer attention. Further, consumer protection faces increasing challenges with mobile money environment and the rapidly changing technology.To address … Continue reading ASEAN Will Hold First Consumer Protection Conference

Only 6 percent of foreign visitors return to Vietnam

Hanoi – A survey recently launched by one EU-funded tourism development program revealed that a mere 6% of the questioned international tourists choose to return to Vietnam due to poor tourism services, inconvenient transport and inadequate investment.The survey, launched by … Continue reading Only 6 percent of foreign visitors return to Vietnam

Vietnamese experts optimistic about economic prospects

Hanoi – Vietnamese experts held an optimistic view over the country’s economic prospects in 2014, saying that Vietnam’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth can surpass the target of 5.8 percent set by the National Assembly, local media report.In an interview with … Continue reading Vietnamese experts optimistic about economic prospects

Vietnam opens longest expressway to link China

Hanoi – Vietnam’s longest expressway connecting Noi Bai near the capital Hanoi and northwestern Lao Cai province, bordering China, with a total length of 245 kilometers officially opened to traffic on Sunday.The Noi Bai-Lao Cai expressway runs from Noi Bai through … Continue reading Vietnam opens longest expressway to link China

Indian President says Vietnam important in “Look East” policy

Hanoi –  Vietnam is an important pillar in India’s “Look East” policy and India wishes to further promote traditional friendship and a strategic partnership between the two countries. A statement made by the Indian President Pranab Mukherjee on Monday in … Continue reading Indian President says Vietnam important in “Look East” policy