Hanoi (VNA) - Vietnam 's market conditions following its two years as a member of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) was the topic of a seminar in Hanoi on Dec. 19.

Bac Lieu (VNA) - The Mekong Delta province of Bac Lieu has signed a contract worth 375 billion VND (22 million USD) to sell 25,000 tonnes of Mot bui do Hong Dan-branded rice to Europe .

Hanoi (VNA) - Vietnam 's market conditions following its two years as a member of
the World Trade Organisation (WTO) was the topic of a seminar in Hanoi on Dec.
19.

Vientiane (VNA) - The first session of the Vietnam - Laos Committee for
Scientific and Technological Cooperation convened in Vientiane on December 18.

Hanoi (VNA) - Deputy PM Hoang Trung Hai agreed in principle to incorporate the
Nam Van Phong Petrochemical and Refinery Complex into the petroleum development plan

Quang Ninh (VNA) - The Coal and Mineral Industrial Group has set itself the target
of producing 33.5 million tonnes of coal in 2009.

Hanoi (VNA) - The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has suggested that Vietnam
thoroughly consider its economic stimulus plan and give priorities to such

Hanoi (VNA) - About 80 percent of building-ceramic manufacturers have
temporary restricted operations as half of their products are finding no buyers
in the domestic market.

Hanoi (VNA) - The VN-Index gained ground again on Dec. 18, closing up 1.55 percent
to end the trading session at 305.56.

Thua Thien-Hue (VNA) - A highly diverse and ecologically important forest area
stretching from Hue city to the Laos border has been protected thanks to a 4.5-year
project.