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Containers loaded and pending for being exported. An ASEAN trade mechanism is required to help regional exporters deal with problems when trading products in overseas markets. - Photo thuongtruong.com.vn Nguyen Vu Kien, VCCI deputy director of the international relations department, said on Monday that ASEAN is a huge market and all member economies have opened their markets for each other to enter. The bloc should develop a system that supports and consults enterprises and resolve disputes when selling products to other regional markets, he said. That would ensure regional trade is transparent and fair while businesses would not have problems with local authorities regarding overseas operations, he added. This would improve the trade environment and promote a healthy, positive business climate in the region, he said. Introducing an ASEAN Portal funded by the European Union through ARISE Plus, Paul Mandl, head of the project, said that the ASSIST portal (assist.asean.org) provides … [Read more...] about ASEAN trade mechanism needed to support firms overcome disputes

International Murray shines in Antwerp to reach first semi-final in two years The Saigon Times Daily Saturday,  Oct 19, 2019,16:15 (GMT+7) Murray shines in Antwerp to reach first semi-final in two yearsThe Saigon Times Daily Britain's Andy Murray in action against Dominic Thiem of Austria at National Tennis Center, Beijing, China October 4, 2019 – PHOTO: REUTERS LONDON (REUTERS) - Andy Murray battled past Romanian qualifier Marius Copil 6-3 6-7(7) 6-4 at the European Open in Antwerp on Friday to reach his first singles semi-final in two years. The Briton, back on the ATP Tour after a career-saving hip resurfacing operation in January, was on course for a straight-sets victory but Copil was determined to test his opponent’s resolve and clawed his way back to force a third set. Murray came through with flying colours, converting five out of 14 break points and winning 87% of points on his first serve in the … [Read more...] about Murray shines in Antwerp to reach first semi-final in two years

Nation Suspects detained, charged with polluting Da River The Saigon Times Daily Saturday,  Oct 19, 2019,14:36 (GMT+7) Suspects detained, charged with polluting Da RiverThe Saigon Times Daily Nguyen Chuong Dai (L) and Hoang Van Tham at a local police station – PHOTO: THANH NIEN ONLINE HCMC - Police in the northern province of Hoa Binh have detained two suspects who allegedly dumped waste engine oil into the Da River, polluting fresh water supplied to hundreds of thousands of people in Hanoi over the past week. The provincial police on October 18 arrested Nguyen Chuong Dai, 25, from Bac Ninh Province, and Hoang Van Tham, 33, from Lang Son Province, for their alleged involvement in illegally dumping oil into the river. Also, police are searching for a third suspect who is believed to have fled. He was identified as Ly Dinh Vu, 37, also from Bac Ninh. According to the police, Vinaconex Water Supply JSC (Viwasupco) … [Read more...] about Suspects detained, charged with polluting Da River

Investment U.S. property project open for EB-5 investment By My Huyen Saturday,  Oct 19, 2019,13:27 (GMT+7) U.S. property project open for EB-5 investmentBy My Huyen Participants at the seminar on October 18 – PHOTO: THANH HOA HCMC – A seminar, which offered information about investing in the SouthFace Village development at Okemo in the United States, was held in HCMC on October 18. Okemo is a well-known ski resort area in the eastern United States. The developer of the resort is calling for investment under the EB-5 program in the second phase of the project, in which an additional 32 residential units will be built and put up for sale in 2023. The project needs US$17 million from EB-5 investors, and their investments will be paid back after five years, said officials. Speaking at the seminar, co-sponsored by Vietnam Consulting Group and SouthFace Village at Okemo Development Company, LLC, Andrew E. … [Read more...] about U.S. property project open for EB-5 investment

Trade Local bakery market poised for growth By Le Hoang Saturday,  Oct 19, 2019,13:24 (GMT+7) Local bakery market poised for growthBy Le Hoang A technician puts a tray of cakes into bakery machine  which is displayed at VIBS. The local bread and pastry market is expected to record revenues of an estimated US$630 million this year – PHOTO: LE HOANG HCMC – There is an enormous potential for continued growth in the nation’s bakery market, which has increasingly attracted both domestic and foreign businesses due to its annual double digit growth of 20%-30% and a large market of nearly 100 million people. The local bread and pastry market is expected to record revenues of an estimated US$630 million this year, according to the organizing board at the first-ever Vietnam International Bakery Equipment Show (VIBS). Many cake manufacturers in the region agreed that the local bakery market is rising … [Read more...] about Local bakery market poised for growth