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Vietnam’s logistics sector faces labor shortage of 2 million people

The issue of labor shortage is becoming more severe as Vietnam is a member of ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) and is joining in a number of next generation free trade agreements.

Mon, Nov 25, 2019, 06:41:00

Vietnamese food companies shift focus to home market

Instead of mostly making products for export, many food companies are now focusing on the domestic market through locally made products that are competitive with imports.

Sun, Nov 24, 2019, 10:09:00

Vietnam calls for stronger global governance reform

Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son has called on countries to speed up global governance reform, firstly multilateral institutions, in order to effectively deal with global issues.

Sun, Nov 24, 2019, 10:06:00

Hanoi metro section to suffer 12-year delay, cost $690 mln more

The completion of a downtown Hanoi metro section will be delayed until 2027 and its cost is set to rise by 82 percent.

Sun, Nov 24, 2019, 10:03:00

Vietnam's sugar industry in serious decline

Trade fraud and large-scale smuggling in the last two years have led to closure of than one-third of sugar mills in Vietnam, and many sugarcane fields have been left uncultivated.

Sun, Nov 24, 2019, 09:57:00

ASEAN+3 promote social welfare, development

The sixth ASEAN Plus Three Ministerial Meeting on Social Welfare and Development was held in the Lao capital city of Vientiane on November 22.

Sun, Nov 24, 2019, 09:51:00

Flamboyants paint Hue in autumn hue

Flamboyant trees have started shedding their leaves, covering the ancient town Hue’s streets in a carpet of gold.

Sun, Nov 24, 2019, 09:42:00

Firms advised to focus on brand building via online channels

Vietnamese businesses need to focus on brand building and usage of online channels rather than cheap prices, experts said at a conference in Ho Chi Minh City on November 22.

Sun, Nov 24, 2019, 09:40:00