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Seafood exports expected to reach $8.8 billion in 2021 Seafood exports expected to reach $8.8 billion in 2021

The Viet Nam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) has forecast that seafood exports will hit US$8.8 billion this year, a year-on-year increase of 5 per cent.

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Exports to Australia rise sharply Exports to Australia rise sharply

Statistics from the General Department of Viet Nam Customs showed that exports to Australia grew 62.08 per cent over the same period last year, hitting $392 million last month.

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VPBank breaks into Brand Finance’s top 250 value banks VPBank breaks into Brand Finance’s top 250 value banks

According to the Brand Finance Banking 500 2021 ranking, VPBank was 243rd in banking brand value this year.

Property
PM approves construction of three IPs PM approves construction of three IPs

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has approved projects on the construction and infrastructure development of three industrial parks (IPs).

Markets
Shares reverse to fall after early gains Shares reverse to fall after early gains

Shares reversed to downtrend momentum after cutting early gains in morning session on Wednesday, with market struggling most of the trading time.

Tech
‘Taking care of drivers is key to ensuring consistent service quality’: Gojek Vietnam’s General Manager ‘Taking care of drivers is key to ensuring consistent service quality’: Gojek Vietnam’s General Manager

From its humble beginnings 10 years ago as a call centre connecting a mere 20 motorbike taxi drivers with passengers in Indonesia, Gojek has grown to become Southeast Asia’s leading super app, and has seen the number of drivers on its platform increase to more than 2 million.

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THACO exports over 200 automobiles, auto parts to Japan, Korea, other countries THACO exports over 200 automobiles, auto parts to Japan, Korea, other countries

THACO shipped more than 200 Kia vehicles and auto parts to Thailand, Myanmar, Japan, and South Korea on February 17.

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Surviving the second wave: How city hotels can curb the impacts of COVID-19 Surviving the second wave: How city hotels can curb the impacts of COVID-19

Just before July 27, Viet Nam’s tourism sector was on its way to an impressive recovery relative to the rest of the world; thanks to the summer holidays, top tourist hotspots were packed with local travellers looking to enjoy the sun, bolstered by promotions launched to boost domestic tourism as borders were likely to be closed for at least another quarter.

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VN focuses on processing of agricultural produce for export VN focuses on processing of agricultural produce for export

Analysts said food processing has for years been considered an important sector with great potential for development.

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The Boutique Hotel Under Gudou Holdings Co., Ltd. Further Expands to Panyu District, Guangzhou— Guangzhou Gudou Quanfeng Residence Officially Opens on 10 February 2021

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GE Renewable Energy to help build Lam Dong’s 1st wind energy plant GE Renewable Energy to help build Lam Dong’s 1st wind energy plant

GE Renewable Energy has signed a contract with Ocean Renewable Energy Joint Stock Company to supply 15 wind turbines to its Cau Dat Wind Farm, the first in Lam Dong Province.

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Indian firms to benefit from Vietnamese pharmaceutical industry: expert Indian firms to benefit from Vietnamese pharmaceutical industry: expert

Nguyen Van Phung, director of the Department of Tax Administration at Large Enterprises from the General Department of Taxation, spoke with Viet Nam News about incentive tax policies for Indian corporations investing in the Vietnamese pharmaceutical industry

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Development strategy brings prosperity into view Development strategy brings prosperity into view

The 13th National Congress of the Communist Party of Viet Nam has adopted a socio-economic development strategy for the next decade, in which Viet Nam sets its sights on becoming a developed and upper-middle income country with modern industry by 2030.

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How grocery stores can keep their edge over retail chains How grocery stores can keep their edge over retail chains

Despite being on the same street as three convenience stores, the grocery store owned by Nguyen Ngoc Dung on Yen The Street in HCM City’s Tan Binh District is always crowded, especially during peak hours.