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Asia Pacific Disability Forum wraps up

The Asia Pacific Disability Forum 2014 (APDF) concluded in Hanoi on November 28 after the two days of sitting.

EU launches new EUR400 million development co-operation programme in Vietnam

The European Union (EU) on December 4 officially announced its new Multi-annual Indicative Programme (MIP) for Vietnam for the 2014-2020 period a total amount of EUR400 million

Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia enhance co-operation for prevention of infectious diseases

The health sectors of Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia have made active progress in their co-operation and sharing of experiences in preventing the spread of infectious diseases across borders.

Canada provides over CAD94,000 for local initiatives in Vietnam

The Canadian Embassy in Vietnam on December 8 announced over CAD94,000 (approximately US$82,000) in funding for three non-governmental organisations to facilitate their projects in Vietnam’s localities in 2014 -2015.

Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia enhance youth co-operation

A conference, aiming to boost youth co-operation between Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia, opened in Hanoi on December 8, with the participation of 60 delegates from the three countries.

Marine sanctuaries crucial to developing sea-based economy

Vietnam’s nine marine protect areas play a crucial role in sea-based economic development, a conference in Hanoi heard on October 21.

Leaders meet voters in Hai Phong, Nam Dinh

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November 10-16: Vietnamese leaders attend APEC and ASEAN summits

At the ASEAN Summit in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar, Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung and ASEAN leaders reiterated the importance of maintaining peace, stability and ensuring navigation and aviation security, safety and freedom in the East Sea.

FDI disbursement increases by 6.2% year-on-year

Foreign direct investment (FDI) over the last 11 months has maintained steady momentum with disbursement totaling US$11.2 billion, up 6.2% compared to the same period in 2013.

Industrial output rises 5.3% in November

Vietnam’s industrial production rose by an estimated 5.3% in November compared to that in October and posted an annual increase of 11.1% – the biggest year-on-year rise over the past nine months – the General Statistics Office (GSO) said.