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Lao Prime Minister Phankham Viphavan (left) pays an official visit to Cambodia on November 29 and 30 at the invitation of his Cambodia counterpart Samdech Techo Hun Sen. (Photo: Phnompenh Post) Vientiane (VNA) – Lao Prime Minister Phankham Viphavan paid an official visit to Cambodia on November 29 and 30 at the invitation of his Cambodia counterpart Samdech Techo Hun Sen, Vientaine Times reported. During their meeting in Phnom Penh, the two PMs spoke highly of the longstanding bilateral ties between the two countries. They agreed to draw up a master plan as a guideline for the involved sectors of their two countries in implementing the comprehensive strategic partnership which was established in 2019. They noted that bilateral ties between the two countries have been deepened through regular meetings between their senior leaders. Cooperation has been broadened in multiple areas, from national defence and public security, to economy, socio-cultural affairs, and …

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Both parties agreed that after obtaining the approval of the state agency on the establishment of a commercial bank in Cambodia with a minimum charter capital of $75 million, MB would transfer up to 49 percent of shares to a strategic partner and launch Vietnam's first joint venture bank abroad. MB has completed the selection of a strategic partner to implement a commercial joint venture bank in Cambodia. Photo by MB Military Commercial Joint Stock Bank (MB) is known for its rich experience in developing digital banking in Vietnam, along with its solid business foundation and market understanding during 10 years of operating in Cambodia as a branch. Shinsei Bank, Ltd. (Shinsei Bank) has more than 50 years of banking experience in Japan with outstanding achievements in retail banking and consumer finance. The joint venture bank built on the collaboration of these two financial groups is expected to become a leading digital - retail bank in Cambodia. Both parties …

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Police in Vietnam solved more than 25,000 drug-related crimes across the country from January to November, with more than 37,000 suspects arrested. The anti-narcotic police division under the Ministry of Public Security organized a press meeting in Hanoi on Wednesday to review their missions in 2021. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, drug-related crimes in Vietnam, as well as in the region and the world, remained serious and unpredictable, as criminals have been using new methods and technologies to avoid getting caught, said Major General Nguyen Van Vien, head of the anti-drug police division. Major General Nguyen Van Vien, head of the anti-narcotic police division under the Ministry of Public Security, speaks at a press meeting on December 1, 2021. Photo: Than Hoang / Tuoi Tre Between January and November this year, officers detected over 25,000 drug-related crimes across the country, arresting over 37,000 suspects and confiscating 596 kilograms of heroin and 2.4 …

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Bangkok (VNA) – The Thai cabinet has approved in principle a one-year Medical Treatment Visa to attract foreigners with purchasing power. Yhe Medical Treatment Visa , or Non-MT visa, will be available for patients who needed medical services in Thailand and include up to three supporters per patient, deputy government spokeswoman Rachada Dhnadirek was quoted by local media as saying. The one-year and multiple-entry Medical Treatment Visa will not be renewable. Visa holders will be able to stay in Thailand for up to 90 days per arrival, but could seek permission for continuous stays if their medical treatment requires that. For this, they must present medical certificates issued by public or private hospitals or medical institutes in the government sector. The Medical Treatment Visa targets visitors who need continuous medical treatment and their supporters, Rachada said. It will enhance the country's competitive edge in line with government policy to promote Thailand …

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Online Friday 2021 to open on December 3 The Vietnam E-Commerce and Digital Economy Agency under the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) on November 26 announced an e-commerce week and the Vietnam Online Shopping Day – Online Friday 2021. The Online Shopping Week will be held from November 27 to December 5 while the Vietnam Online Shopping Day – Online Friday 2021 is scheduled for December 3 nationwide. Vietnam will work toward incorporating its Online Shopping Day with the online shopping event in the region to catch up with trans-border e-commerce trend as well as step up cashless payment, thus laying a foundation for authorities to suggest policies in support of enterprises in promotional activities. Consumers across the country could visit the website https://onlinefriday.vn and Online Friday app to acquire information about discounts and promotion programmes by participating firms and shop at websites and apps of others. The online shopping day was started in 2014./. …

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November CPI up 0.32 percent The Consumer Price Index (CPI) in November was up by 0.32 percent compared to October, according to the General Statistics Office (GSO). It was driven by the hikes of prices of petrol and gas across the globe, as well as consumer goods and services in localities in the new normal. Among 11 groups of main commodities and services, nine experienced rising prices. In the first 11 months, the CPI went up 1.84 percent compared to the same period last year, the lowest level since 2016, attributed to the fuel price hikes by 30.32 percent year-on-year, after 20 adjustments. Housing and construction materials posted a year-on-year expansion of 6.8 percent and education grew 2.44 percent. Meanwhile, foodstuff inched down 0.52 percent and electricity prices dropped 1.06 percent against the same period last year. As COVID-19 prompted travel restrictions, air ticket prices fell 21.39 percent while travel package slipped 2.42 percent. Core inflation in …

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The growth of e-commerce will lead to an upswing in warehouse demand in Vietnam, which is still in a relatively nascent stage and accounts for only 5.5 percent of total retail sales, he said. Foreign firms optimistic about potential of Vietnam's warehouse sector. Despite negative impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, Vietnam continues to be an attractive destination for foreign investors, especially those operating in the warehouse sector thanks to its advantage of geographical location and skilled labour force, according CEO of BW Industrial Development JSC Lance Li. While the pandemic left the world grappling with supply-chain and logistical disruptions, the demand for warehouses has soared due to overwhelmed transport networks and a surplus of raw materials to ward off inventory shortages, Mingtiandi.com of Thailand quoted Li in its article on November 28 as saying. The pandemic has certainly led to an unfortunate series of events, however, from a business …

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Illustrative image (Photo: VNA) Ottawa (VNA) – Canada is a promising market for Vietnam’s aquatic products, according to the Vietnam Trade Office in Canada. According to a Health Canada survey, Canada's per capita seafood consumption is 270 CAD (210.9 USD) per year for about 9.14kg per person per year. With a population of nearly 38 million and a policy of welcoming about 400 thousand immigrants a year, the demand for seafood of Canadians is continuously increasing. Statistics of Canada Customs show that Canada’s import of aquatic products increases by 7 percent each year with a turnover of 4.2 billion CAD in 2019 before the COVID-19 pandemic broke out. The Vietnam Trade Office in Canada said that room for Vietnam ’s seafood exports to Canada remains large as the country’s total export to this market is valued at around 300 million CAD yearly. As Vietnamese products have a fierce competition with those from the US, India, Thailand and China, Vietnamese …

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Exports of vegetable and fruits fetched more than 1.5 billion USD in the first six months of the year, a year-on-year decline of 14.5 percent, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development. Consumers choose bunches of lychee (Photo: hanoimoi.com.vn) China was the leading importer of Vietnam’s vegetable and fruit, holding a lion’s share of about 60.8 percent. However, exports of those products to the northern neighbour slipped 29.2 percent in value compared to the same period last year. Meanwhile, exports to most other markets increased. Earnings from Thailand topped 57.8 million USD in the period, surging 244.1 percent, and from the Republic of Korea - 54.6 million USD, up 25.4 percent. Shipments to Japan and the Netherlands picked up 26.4 percent and 28.3 percent to 46.2 million USD and 28 million USD, respectively. Firms are advised to bolster exports of processed vegetable and fruits in the coming time. Exports of the items are …

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It was also a shining milestone in the common revolutionary cause of the two neighboring countries of Vietnam and Laos. Over the past 46 years, under the sound leadership of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party, the Lao people have brought into play their glorious tradition, solidarity, overcome every difficulty and challenge, and gained great, comprehensive, and historically-significant achievements, creating a new face for the Lao People’s Democratic Republic. As a result, the national sovereignty and territorial integrity have been maintained; the national defense and security have been guaranteed; the great national unity bloc have been strengthened; the national socio-economic development have seen positive changes; the people’s material and spiritual life have been improved; and the national prestige and status has been raised in the international arena. These achievements are vivid testament to the right path of developing a socialist country, which has been chosen by the …

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