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Falling export activity hits logistics firms

HN — Logistics contracts have decreased considerably within the wake of the sharp fall of import-export orders, industry associates stated.Pham Quang Thang, a senior executive of FedEx, an express sending firm, told Thoi Bao Kinh Te Sai Gon (Saigon Economic Occasions) that the amount of logistic orders have been around the decrease a small amount of 30-40 percent was seen from outfit companies – the greatest client of FedEx. The environment transport company mainly carries examples of items foreign

Postal service shows potential

Postal service shows potential

A person uses the express mail service at Thang Lengthy Publish Office in Ha Noi. Local postal companies are urged to enhance the standard of the services to contend with foreign partners after Viet Nam opens its postal service market this season underneath the WTO commitment. — VNA/VNS Photo Minh Tu HN — The domestic postal service has great possibility to develop, however urgent solutions should be found to beat the present market

Amata gets nod for huge urban area

HCMC – Amata (Vietnam) Joint Stock Co. has gained approval from the Government to develop an industrial and urban area worth US$20 billion in Dong Nai Province, the company’s CEO said.

Proposals, raised spending to mark Valentine's Day

Proposals, raised spending to mark Valentine's Day

Consumers will be digging deeper into their pockets to buy flowers, gift cards and chocolates on Valentine's Day with average spending expected to rise eight percent over last year to nearly $200

DHL Express connects Vietnam to major Asian hubs

HCMC - Following heavy investment in facilities in Vietnam, DHL Express has commenced its new direct flights to link HCMC to Asia’s major hubs Hong Kong and Bangkok to support ease of trade for businesses in this market.

DHL Express touts Vietnam as exciting market

HCMC - Vietnam is an exciting and dynamic market offering significant growth opportunities for global express services provider DHL Express, said Yasmin Aladad Khan, senior vice president, DHL Express, Southeast Asia.

DHL Express opens facility at Noi Bai Airport

DHL Express opens facility at Noi Bai Airport

HCMC - DHL Express on Thursday announced the opening of its newly-built, fully-equipped US$1.4-million facility at Noi Bai International Airport, the second of its kind invested by the global international express services provider in Vietnam.

ASEAN expresses condolence to flood victims

ASEAN expresses condolence to flood victims

ASEAN Member States express their deep sympathy and condolence to the victims of the recent floods that have affected Cambodia, Lao PDR, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam

Vietnam drafts first-ever law on demonstrations

Vietnam drafts first-ever law on demonstrations

The new law probably requires demonstrators to notify the government of their planned demonstrations, possibly 10 days in advance

Breakfast @ Tuoitrenews – Sept.27

Breakfast @ Tuoitrenews – Sept.27

A brief of some of leading news stories published today (September 27) on Vietnamese media

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Police promote children putting on helmet

Police promote children putting on helmet

"Children also require a helmet" is really a obvious message for his or her parents - Source: Internet photo. HN – While five children in the united states die from traffic accidents everyday, the speed of individuals putting on headgear is not high enough, states Nguyen Hoang Hiep, vice chairman from the National Traffic Safety Committee.The committee is co-operating with Asia Injuries Prevention (AIP) Foundation, the Secretary of state for

Child drownings avoidable: UNICEF

HCM CITY — In Viet Nam, deaths from drowning happens around exactly the same rate as using their company causes until age five, if this starts to improve, research through the Alliance for Safe Children and UNICEF finds.A study entitled "Child Drowning: Evidence For any Recently Recognised Reason For Child Mortality in Low And Middle Earnings Nations in Asia" interviewed Bangladesh, Cambodia, Thailand, and Viet Nam besides Beijing and Jiangxi Province in China.The price of drowning prevention among