4 bln USD of FDI capital disbursed in four months

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Capital disbursement by foreign-invested projects reached about 4 billion USD in this year’s first four months, representing a year-on-year increase of 6.7 percent, according to the Foreign Investm

Excavation begins at ancient tomb in Ben Tre

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A museum from the Mekong Delta province of Ben Tre and the University of Social Sciences and Humanities in Ho Chi Minh City on April 26 began the excavation of an ancient tomb in Cho Lach town.

Thailand opens first department store in Hanoi

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Thailand’s leading retailer Central Group has officially set foot in Vietnam with the launch of a Robinson department store in the capital, aiming to turn it into a preferred retail outlet for youn

Rural electrification programme sparks success

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By the end of 2013, 15.8 million households in the country’s rural areas, equivalent to 96.7 percent of rural households, had access to power, signaling the success of the national rural electrific

KOTRA presents 5,000 story books to children

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The Korea Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) has presented 5,000 story books for kids to Vietnam, aiming to help the children learn more about culture and history of the two countries.

Australian-funded project benefits orphans in Hanoi

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Orphan and HIV/AIDS children under care at Hanoi’s Bo De pagoda now have clean water for daily use as well as access to a modern library, which are the result of an Australian-funded project.

Ireland continues financial assistance for Kon Tum

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Kon Tum, April 26 (VNA) – Ireland will continue to select the Central Highlands province of Kon Tum as one of eight Vietnamese localities receiving financial assistance from the European country in

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