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VN - China trade fair strengthens friendship

Vietnamese and Chinese businesses signed economic contracts worth 201 million USD at the Vietnam – China International Trade Fair 2011 that closed on Nov. 16 in the northern border province of Lao Cai.

VN eyes wood, rattan product exports to Japan

A seminar to promote the export of wooden and rattan products to the Japanese market took place in Ho Chi Minh City on Oct. 6.

Vietnam export prospects bright as Japan rebuilds

A Vietnamese trade official says Japan needs to import lots of materials for reconstruction

Exporters expect minor impact from Japan’s disaster

Exporters have foreseen difficulties or even decreases in exports to Japan as the impact of the recent devastating earthquake and tsunami unfolds, but said the impact might be minor.

Wood imports eat up furniture makers’ profits

Vietnamese furniture firms make less than 5 percent profit since they have to import 80 percent of their timber needs

Wood imports eat up furniture makers’ profits

Vietnamese furniture firms make less than 5 percent profit since they have to import 80 percent of their timber needs

More Vietnamese goods head for regional markets

In July, Vietnam exported US$6.21 billion worth of goods to ASEAN while the export value to the EU was $5.98 billion

More Vietnamese goods head for regional markets

For the first time ASEAN has surpassed the EU in importing Vietnamese goods, reported the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

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Paris spotlights traditional festivals

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Art auction to aid cleft palate surgery for kids

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