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Revitalizing Van Don: A new attraction in Vietnam's tourism landscape

Revitalizing Van Don: A new attraction in Vietnam's tourism landscape

Nestled along the pristine Bai Tu Long Bay in northern Vietnam lies the hidden tourism gem of Van Don, which is gradually emerging as a premier destination on the international tourism map.

U.S. inspection threatens Vietnam catfish exports

From 2 August, U.S. officially applies its inspection program on 100% pangasius (a type of catfish) imported from Viet Nam, threatening the seafood exports of Viet Nam.

A deputy minister proposed to be fired for wrongdoings

The Central Inspection Committee has made decision on giving discipline to and proposed competent authorities firing Nguyen Thi Kim Thoa from her current position as Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade in compliance with Regulation No. 260-QD/TW of the Political Bureau.

PM pledges a clearance of barriers to the private sector

The 2017 Vietnam Private Sector Forum (VPSF) focused on the dialogue between the Government and the representatives of ministries, local authorities and the private sector on three key national spheres: agriculture, tourism and the digital economy.

Bank tycoons arrested for making a hefty loss

The Investigation Police Bureau for Economic Management Order Offences (C46) issued a warrant to prosecute and arrest two Sacombank officials – Tram Be (former Vice Chairman of Sacombank’s Board of Directors and former Chairman of Sacombank’s Credit Council) and Phan Huy Khang (former General Director of Sacombank).

A high-profile official turns himself in after a 10-month international arrest warrant

On July 31, 2017, the Ministry of Public Security said that Trinh Xuan Thanh, former Vice Chairman of Hau Giang Province, former Chairman of Petro Vietnam Construction Joint Stock Corporation (PVC) ... turn himself in to the police.

Legal frame on special administrative economic zones drafted on track

The drafting board regarded the proposed special administrative-economic model for Vietnam to be a combination of Chinese and Korean models.

PM refreshes a new think-tank to advise strategic policies

Viet Nam’s Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has recently established his new advisory group for economic issues. The think tank is comprised of Vietnamese economists and experts, some of whom are working abroad.

Stakeholders still fail to compromise on minimum wage increase

The debate on minimum wage increase is ongoing during the second meeting held by Viet Nam’s National Wage Council (NWC). And again, stakeholders failed to find a common ground.

US imposes a rising anti-dumping duty on Viet Nam’s shrimp exports

An increase by 0.26 per cent from 1.16 to 1.42 per cent in the anti-dumping duty (ADD) will be imposed on shrimp exported to US during the period of 12 months since February, 2013, a move as a result of change of reference country.

Profits of ever largest Thach Khe iron mine estimated at US$35 billion raised doubts

Thach Khe iron mine is valued at US$35 billion, according to many experts, however, the economic profits when resuscitating the largest iron project in Southeast Asia have to be seriously considered.

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