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It is noteworthy that a book collecting Castro’s statements on Vietnam at more than 100 forums in Cuba and the world from 1964 to 2005, titled “Fidel Castro: Vietnam chien dau va hy sinh vi tat ca dan toc tren the gioi,”(Fidel Castro: Vietnam fights and sacrifices for all nations worldwide), was issued by Vietnam News Agency Publishing House in 2018. … [Read more...] about Vietnam-Cuba cultural exchange in review

Also according to the World Bank’s report, although the Vietnamese economy suffered from COVID-19 in the first half of 2020, prospects remain positive for both the short and medium term. If the world situation gradually improves, economic activity should rebound in the second semester of 2020 such that the economy will grow by around 2.8 percent for the entire year, and by 6.8 percent in 2021. With less favourable external conditions, the economy will expand by only 1.5% in 2020 and 4.5% in 2021. … [Read more...] about VIETNAM’S BUSINESS NEWS HEADLINES AUGUST 4

  Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has issued a plan for implementing a trade agreement between Vietnam and Cuba. The plan outlines the tasks for ministries, ministerial-agencies, State agencies and localities, one of which is to promote the dissemination of information related to the agreement through the media, websites, training courses, and seminars. Information and forecasts related to import, export, trade and investment should be updated to Vietnamese enterprises, helping them understand more about Cuba’s technical requirements, rules on management of goods import and export, as well the market’s demand. Regarding policy and institutions building work, ministries, ministerial-level agencies, Government agencies, People's Committees of provinces and centrally-run cities must consult related parties in the process. Ministries and sectors were asked to continue coordination with the Cuban side to develop and complete necessary institutions … [Read more...] about Plan issued for implementing Vietnam – Cuba trade agreement

The Ministry of Industry and Trade noted that travel restrictions applied all over the globe to stop the spread of the coronavirus have had a negative impact on economic activities and trade. In September 2019, Hoang Gia Group cooperated with Pha Le Plastics Production and Technology set up a joint venture to make stone plastic composite (SPC) for exports to the US. … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s small companies look to the US market

Vietnam is a major trafficking hub for narcotics from the Golden Triangle, an intersection of China, Laos, Thailand, and Myanmar and the world's second largest drug producing region after the Golden Crescent in South Asia. … [Read more...] about Five Laotians caught smuggling 60,000 ecstasy pills into Vietnam