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Preparation wrap up for APEC Summit 2017 tops security and order

The preparation for the APEC 2017 Leaders’ week in Danang has been completed, creating a new and modern “face” for the city.

SBV bans use of bitcoin in Viet Nam

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) recently affirmed that bitcoin and other similar virtual currencies are not a legal payment instrument in Vietnam.

FDI reached over US$28 billion and Korea ranked top with US$7.62 billion in first 10 months of 2017

Vietnam has attracted US$28.24 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI), a 37-per cent year-on-year increase in the first 10 months of this year, according to statistics just released by the Foreign Investment Agency, which is under the Ministry of Planning and Investment.

Electronic invoices are still “ignored” by enterprises despite a possible save of US$132.45 million a year

There are many reasons, including both subjective and objective ones that thousands of firms are indifferent to use the electronic invoices (e-invoices), according to experts.

Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City fast becoming international tourist destinations

More luxury and midscale hotel projects will be launched to supply the increasing number of international tourist arrivals in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.

Vietnam paid US$1.03 billion to import coal

In the first nine months of 2017, Vietnam imported 10.4 million tons of coal with the import turnover of US$1.03 billion while the export turnover only reached $207 million, according to the General Department of Customs.

Authority orders investigation on Khaisilk Corp’s silk scarf labeled “Made in China”

The Minister of Industry and Trade Tran Tuan Anh has requested the Market Surveillance Agency to coordinate with the Consumer Protection Division under the Vietnam Competition Authority to investigate, review and clarify the information on Khaisilk Corp (Khaisilk)’s silk scarf, which was labeled both "KHAISILK - Made in Vietnam" and “Made in China".

A new airport could be a “door” to open up Van Don special economic zone

An international airport project within the special administrative-economic zone (SEZ) of Van Don is being considered by the National Assembly and proponents hope it can become a driving force of the SEZ’s development.

Chairman of Thai Binh Provincial People's Committee to be inspected in 60 days

The six-member Team led by Tran Huu Loi, Senior Inspector, Deputy Director General of Department I - Government Inspectorate will conduct inspection during 60 days or equivalent to two months.

How do Vietcombank's two overseas subsidiaries in US and Hong Kong operate?

Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Foreign Trade of Vietnam (Vietcombank) now has five subsidiaries, two of which are registered overseas, namely the U.S-based Vietcombank Transfers Company and Hong Kong-based Vietnam Finance Co., Ltd. (Vinafico).

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