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Thailand's 2020 rice exports seen at 6.5 million tons, lowest in 20 years

Thailand’s rice exporters association has slashed its forecast for 2020 exports to 6.5 million tonnes, the lowest volume in two decades, owing to drought and a strong baht currency.

PM Phuc urges faster public investment disbursement to support growth

PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc asked localities, ministries to disburse $28 billion for public investment projects in the remaining months of 2020 to support the virus-hit economy, reported Sai Gon Giai Phong newspaper.

Gold breaks all-time records as prices continue to soar

Domestic gold prices continued to reach new highs, rising to VND52.9 million per tael on July 22, representing their highest price to date.

PM demands faster disbursement of public funds for Long Thanh Airport

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc inspected site clearance at the Long Thanh International Airport project on July 21, where he urged Dong Nai province to do faster disbursement of public funding.

15 Japanese firms opt for Vietnam after China

Under a scheme in which the Japanese government will fund a production shift from China, 15 Japanese firms have registered to move to Vietnam.

Vietnam's transport ministry proposes resumption of 6 international air ...

The Ministry of Transport has put forward a proposal to the Government for consideration of resuming six international air routes in Asia.

Thailand's Central Retail plans to open malls in most of Vietnam's ...

Thai mall operator plans to open several malls, super markets in Vietnam, a move to enhance it presence in the country where coronavirus has been contained properly, Nikkei Asian Review reported.

Prime Minister Phuc allows resumption of Vietnam - China flights

Vietnamese Prime Minister has allowed the resumption of Vietnam – China air route, according to recent statement on the website of the government’s office.

Virus-free UK pilot, symbol of Vietnam's pandemic success, to return ...

Vietnam’s most seriously ill COVID-19 patient, a British pilot who at one point seemed close to death, left hospital on Saturday on his way home after a dramatic recovery that attracted attention.

Nearly 31mln workers in Vietnam hit by pandemic, unemployment rate could ...

At least 30.8 million Vietnamese workers aged over 15 in Vietnam had their jobs removed, reduced or salary cut during the first half of this year on COVID-19, General Statistics Office said.

Vietnam considers to develop nuclear power after 2035

Industry officials proposed a new electricity generation plan that allows the development of nuclear power after 2035, VnExpress cited information from Wednesday conference held by Ministry of Industry and Trade.

Daegu becomes the fifth Korean bank licensed to operate in Vietnam

South Korea-based Daegu Bank has received a certificate from the State Bank of Vietnam to open a branch in Ho Chi Minh City.

Diphtheria is spreading quickly in Vietnam's main coffee region, tally hits ...

Four provinces in Central Highland, the major coffee-producing region in Vietnam, has recorded 63 diphtheria cases as of Monday, 10 patients more than a day earlier, Ministry of Health said.

Six-month budget revenue falls to seven-year low on COVID-19 pandemic

Vietnam’s budget revenue in first half of this year dropped 10.5% from 2019, lowest since 2013, Minister of Finance Dinh Tien Dung told Tuesday cabinet meeting attended by PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc.

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