Crude oil export tax to be halved
Hanoi (VNA) - The export tax for crude oil will fall to 10 percent from the
current 20 percent, after a decree signed on Oct. 30 by Do Hoang Anh Tuan,
HCM City exports 24,000 crocodiles in ten months
HCM City (VNA) - Four CITES-licensed enterprises in Ho Chi Minh City
exported 24,000 crocodiles in the first ten months of 2008, according to
Industrial production increases in October
Hanoi (VNA) - Vietnam 's industrial production value in October rose by
15.4 percent year-on-year, the Ministry of Industry and Trade reported on
Oct. 29.
Vietnam, China discuss agriculture, rural issues
Khanh Hoa (VNA) - Vietnamese and Chinese officials are gathering in the central coastal province of Khanh Hoa for a three-day symposium to discuss a range of theoretical and practical issues
Seminar raises obesity alarm in Vietnam
Hanoi (VNA) - As well as those who suffer from malnutrition, the
Minister says its too early to make a call over deflation
Hanoi (VNA) - Planning and Investment Minister Vo Hong Phuc stated it is
too early to say whether or not Vietnam 's economy will suffer from
Mapping the effects of rising sea levels in the pipeline
Hanoi (VNA) - A map depicting areas of the country susceptible to flooding
in the event of a rise in sea levels is to be drawn up early in 2009 as part
Vietnamese experts awarded Lao medals
Hanoi (VNA) - Four collectives and two individuals from Vietnam 's
Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) were awarded First
Michelle Yeoh returns to promote traffic safety
HCM City (VNA) - Hong Kong's well-known actress Michelle Yeoh on Oct.
30 joined a walk in Ho Chi Minh City with 1,000 children to promote
Vietnam urges end to US embargo against Cuba
New York (VNA) - Vietnam urges the US to put an end to the economic,
commercial and financial embargo against Cuba and reaffirmed its support for
