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Hanoi (VNA) – Vice Chairman of the National Assembly (NA) Gen. Do Ba Ty received a delegation of the Committee on Armed Services of the US House of Representatives led by Congressman Seth Moulton in Hanoi on January 20. Welcoming the guests – one of the first US delegations to visit Vietnam in 2020, the host said he believes the trip will help enhance the comprehensive partnership between the two countries in a substantive manner in bilateral, regional and global aspects. Over the recent past, the two countries have continually developed their relations in politics, economy, trade, science, technique, culture, education, defence, and security, he said, noting that Vietnam always considers the US one of the leading partners in terms of economy and trade. The US has also taken many practical actions and supported the approval of budget for the settlement of war consequences in Vietnam. As the countries are celebrating the 25th founding anniversary of their diplomatic ties … [Read more...] about NA Vice Chairman welcomes guests from US House Committee on Armed Services

Bangkok (VNA) – The Thai Industrial Standards Institute (TISI) is readying measures to counter air pollution caused by increased PM2.5 particulate matter. TISI Secretary-General Wanchai Panomchai said the institute is drawing up regulatory standards for air purifiers to make these efficient in tackling PM2.5, noting that the existing standard for air purifiers covers only usage safety and is yet to cover efficiency in dust particle purification. The new standards are expected to be completed and ready for enforcement later this year, he added. The TISI will also enforce emission standards for motorcycles, so they are in line with the Euro 4 standard by mid-2020, while standards for small and large motor vehicles will be in line with Euro 5 and Euro 6, both of which will be enforced soon after. Other industrial standards announced relate to various products aimed at tackling air pollution, such as respiratory protection devices, single-use hygienic masks and surgical masks. … [Read more...] about Thailand to take more actions to fight air pollution

Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - The logistics sector is forecast to continue growing strongly this year, with expansion in both retail and e-commerce channels. The Vietnam E-commerce and Digital Economy Agency (IDEA) forecasts that the Vietnamese e-commerce market will reach 10 billion USD this year. The agency also estimated that delivery services would record a revenue growth of 30-40 percent, with the market growing 20 percent and large companies taking a bigger share. In a Google-Temasek report on e-commerce in ASEAN countries, the Vietnamese e-commerce market is estimated to increase from 4.6 billion USD last year to 23 billion USD by 2025. The strong growth of e-commerce is beneficial for other supporting industries, such as logistics and e-payment services. However, the competition in the delivery industry is high as new competitors entered the market in the 2018-19 period, such as Grab Express. The European Union − Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) is expected to take effect … [Read more...] about Delivery services to grow 30-40 percent in 2020

In addition, many foreigners working in Ha Noi at foreign-invested projects have chosen hotels to replace serviced apartments. They have considered it an acceptable choice, she said. So, some Grade C serviced apartment projects had to be withdrawn from the market. … [Read more...] about Serviced apartments face fierce competition in Hanoi market

Tran Van Tai, director of the Maritime Administration of Kien Giang, said due to the effect of the tropical depression, the seas off Phu Quoc in Kien Giang Province will face heavy rains, strong winds and waves. … [Read more...] about Boat services to Phu Quoc suspended due to strong winds