Stamp market in Hanoi

Stamp market in Hanoi

There is a stamp market in Hanoi, which opens at 9am every Sunday in front of house No 160, Trieu Viet Vuong Street. Stamp lovers come there not only for...
A senior trade official in Ho Chi Minh city

A senior trade official in Ho Chi Minh city

A senior trade official has praised overseas trade counsellors for their substantial contributions to helping businesses seek and expand markets in order to increase exports. Addressing a conference in Ho Chi Minh...
Fast and sustainable poverty reduction

Fast and sustainable poverty reduction

A government resolution to achieve fast and sustainable poverty reduction in 62 poor districts (Resolution 30a) has been in effect for 3 years. Today’s Current Affairs looks at how...
Laying a foundation for sustainable growth

Laying a foundation for sustainable growth

The Vietnam Business Forum, an annual event on the sidelines of the Consultative Group meeting of donors, opened in Hanoi on Friday. This year the meeting focuses on measures to restructure...
Yemen names new interim Prime Minister

Yemen names new interim Prime Minister

Senior opposition figure Mohammed Basindwa has been named as Yemen’s interim prime minister ahead of planned elections in February, according to state TV. The appointment was made by the country’s...
Italy: New government, old challenge

Italy: New government, old challenge

Italian Premier Mario Monti has submitted to the Parliament a new austerity program focusing on reducing public debt. Monti’s new unity government is expected to breathe new life...