Continuing the fifth session, the 13th National Assembly on the afternoon of May 20 heard reports on the collection of opinions on draft amendments to the 1992 Constitution, a proposal asking for NA approval of the State budget balance for 2011 and some other issues.
Despite the Government’s stimulus packages in 2012, many are not yet back on track in the wake of the global economic downturn. So they require further assistance from the Government’s incentive policies.
The Starbucks Corporation, one of the world’s leading coffee brands, has claimed initial success in Vietnam. Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz says revenues from the company’s first Vietnamese outlet have surpassed expectations, although it has experienced a number of challenges to attract local consumers.
Over 1,700 public opinions to National Assembly
Over 1,700 public opinions to National Assembly
Voters and people across the country have by far sent over 1,700 opinions covering a wide range of fields to the National Assembly (NA) in the lead to the law-making body’s fifth session, which is to convene on May 20.
Draft anti-terrorism law high on agenda
Draft anti-terrorism law high on agenda
National Assembly deputies debated the draft Anti-Terrorism Law at their fifth session in Hanoi on May 21.
Big C builds super-centre in Quang Ninh
Big C builds super-centre in Quang Ninh
A ground-breaking ceremony was held to mark the start of construction on a Big C super-centre in Ha Long city, northern Quang Ninh province on May 21.
Children’s art contest marks Vietnam-Australia ties
Children’s art contest marks Vietnam-Australia ties
A fine art contest was launched on May 20 to encourage Vietnamese and Australian students to express their feeling about their homelands, and the solidarity between the two countries.
Vietnam wins Southeast Asian rowing champs
Vietnam wins Southeast Asian rowing champs
Vietnam came out a triumphant first at the Southeast Asian Rowing Championships which wrapped up on May 19 in Malaysia. After seven days of competition, the Vietnamese athletes had claimed five golds, four silvers and one bronze.
Over 1,700 public opinions to National Assembly
Over 1,700 public opinions to National Assembly
Voters and people across the country have by far sent over 1,700 opinions covering a wide range of fields to the National Assembly (NA) in the lead to the law-making body’s fifth session, which is to convene on May 20.
NA hears reports on constitution amendments, 2011 budget
NA hears reports on constitution amendments, 2011 budget
Continuing the fifth session, the 13th National Assembly on the afternoon of May 20 heard reports on the collection of opinions on draft amendments to the 1992 Constitution, a proposal asking for NA approval of the State budget balance for 2011 and some other issues.
Vietnamese students awarded at Intel ISEF 2013
Vietnamese students awarded at Intel ISEF 2013
Vietnamese students won two fourth prizes at the 2013 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (Intel ISEF) in the fields of electricity and mechanics, and materials and biotechnology.
Three Vietnamese listed in top 30 Asian record holders
Three Vietnamese listed in top 30 Asian record holders
Three Vietnamese people have been named in the list of 30 top record holders in Asia in 2013, according to the Vietnam Record Organisation.
Mai Chau among top 10 awesome cultural tours
Mai Chau among top 10 awesome cultural tours
Mai Chau, located in northern Hoa Binh province, has been included in the US-based Business Insider’s top 10 incredible places for cultural tours.
Top Vietnamese chef featured in culinary exchange
Top Vietnamese chef featured in culinary exchange
The Vietnam Consulate General in Sydney has hosted an exchange to introduce special Vietnamese dishes cooked by renowned Vietnamese Australian chef Nhut Huynh.
Danang-Quang Ngai expressway construction gets underway
Danang-Quang Ngai expressway construction gets underway
The Ministry of Transport on May 19 broke ground on a project to build a national expressway from Danang city to central Quang Ngai province.
Coffee growers receive preferential credit loans
Coffee growers receive preferential credit loans
Coffee growers will be provided preferential credit loans worth VND 8,000-10,000 billion from now to 2016, including more than VND3,099 billion for those in the Central Highland province of Lam Dong.
Starbucks revenues in VN exceed target
Starbucks revenues in VN exceed target
The Starbucks Corporation, one of the world’s leading coffee brands, has claimed initial success in Vietnam. Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz says revenues from the company’s first Vietnamese outlet have surpassed expectations, although it has experienced a number of challenges to attract local consumers.
Legislature to pass important bills
Legislature to pass important bills
A number of key bills, including those on counterterrorism, natural disaster mitigation, and grassroots reconciliation, are scheduled to be approved at the National Assembly’s 5th session which opened in Hanoi on May 20.
Some photos of the Republic of Korea’s enterprises visit and work in Thanh Hoa 
Some photos of the Republic of Korea’s enterprises visit and work in Thanh Hoa
(THO) – At a conference in Thanh Hoa city on April 16 to promote investment and trade with RoK businesses, Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Trinh Van Chien made the commitment that Thanh Hoa province pledges to create favourable conditions for the Republic of Korea’s (RoK) enterprises to invest in the locality.
ASEAN prioritises community building efforts
ASEAN prioritises community building efforts
PM Nguyen Tan Dung has emphasised the need to realise the vision of a united and resilient ASEAN community in order to expand its role in addressing regional challenges.
Save the Dugong logo contest winners named
Save the Dugong logo contest winners named
The US General Consulate in HCM City on April 22, on the occasion of Earth Day, awarded prizes and certificates to the winners of a contest to design a logo for the Save the Dugong campaign.
Tran Huu Kien wins Vietnam’s Got Talent contest
Tran Huu Kien wins Vietnam’s Got Talent contest
(THO) - On April 21, the Vietnamese song Ha Noi Niem Tin va Hy Vong (Ha Noi Belief and Hope) won Tran Huu Kien first prize in the grand finale of Vietnam's Got Talent.
Asian Women’s Beach Volleyball Champs opens
Asian Women’s Beach Volleyball Champs opens
The Asian Women’s Beach Volleyball Championship 2013 kicked off in the northern province of Quang Ninh on April 25. Twelve teams representing seven Asian countries and territories are participating in the tournament.
Sao Khue awards given to 66 IT products and services
Sao Khue awards given to 66 IT products and services
Sixty-six information and technology (IT) products and services were honoured at the Sao Khue Awards 2013 in Hanoi on April 21.
PM opens new Vinamilk factory
PM opens new Vinamilk factory
Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung on April 22 cut the ribbon to inaugurate Vietnam Dairy Products Joint Stock Company (Vinamilk)’s new powdered milk factory in the southern province of Binh Duong. Built at a cost of nearly 2 trillion VND (96 million USD), the 60,000 sq.m factory is capable of producing 54,000 tonnes of formula a year.
Vietnam’s Ao Dai show in Italy
Vietnam’s Ao Dai show in Italy
Vietnam’s traditional Ao Dai (long dress) collection designed by Hoang Hai will be presented at the Hanoi-Florence fashion show in Italy on April 23. The event commemorates 40 years of Vietnam-Italy friendship.
Hanoi woman wins silver at Asian wrestling championships
Hanoi woman wins silver at Asian wrestling championships
Vu Thi Hang of Hanoi came home with a silver medal in the women’s 48kg freestyle wrestling at the 2013 Asia wrestling championships which wrap up in New Delhi , India on April 22.
Vietnamese “Ao dai” on show in Italy
Vietnamese “Ao dai” on show in Italy
Clothes styles from Vietnam’s different regions, especially Ao dai, Vietnam traditional long dress were introduced to Italian friends at the Hanoi-Florence fashion show in Florence city on April 23.
Singapore welcomes Japan’s participation in TPP negotiations
Singapore welcomes Japan’s participation in TPP negotiations
Singapore has expressed support for Japan ’s early participation in the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations, as member countries concluded bilateral consultations with Tokyo.
Malaysia, Vietnam share experience in attracting tourists
Malaysia, Vietnam share experience in attracting tourists
Malaysia is a key market Vietnam’s tourism industry should focus on in order to broaden its customer base.
Noi Bai-Lao Cai highway pass open to public
Noi Bai-Lao Cai highway pass open to public
The Noi Bai-Lao Cai Highway mountain pass officially opened to the public on April 20. This stretch of road is part of the 245km first phase of the Noi Bai-Lao Cai Highway project, with a total investment of nearly VND20,000 billion. The project divided into eight bidding packages labeled A1 to A8.
Garment exports pick up
Garment exports pick up
The garment sector is planning to boost its exports to the Republic of Korea, Turkey, Africa and Middle East.
Singapore, Indonesian leaders confirm to deepen bilateral ties
Singapore, Indonesian leaders confirm to deepen bilateral ties
Singaporean President Tony Tan Keng Yam and Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong assured visiting Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono of their country’s determination to strengthen bilateral relations with Indonesia.
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Voters and people across the country have by far sent over 1,700 opinions covering a wide range of fields to the National Assembly (NA) in the lead to the law-making body’s fifth session, which is to convene on May 20.
Vietnamese students won two fourth prizes at the 2013 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (Intel ISEF) in the fields of electricity and mechanics, and materials and biotechnology.
A ground-breaking ceremony was held to mark the start of construction on a Big C super-centre in Ha Long city, northern Quang Ninh province on May 21.
Thailand and Laos will hold the second joint cabinet retreat (JCR) in Chiang Mai later this week to discuss ways to boost bilateral cooperation, Thai Foreign Ministry has announced.
Vietnam came out a triumphant first at the Southeast Asian Rowing Championships which wrapped up on May 19 in Malaysia. After seven days of competition, the Vietnamese athletes had claimed five golds, four silvers and one bronze.
A fine art contest was launched on May 20 to encourage Vietnamese and Australian students to express their feeling about their homelands, and the solidarity between the two countries.
Mai Chau, located in northern Hoa Binh province, has been included in the US-based Business Insider’s top 10 incredible places for cultural tours.
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