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Vietnam, EC step up support of SMEs

Hanoi , November 13 (VNA) – Minister of Planning and Investment Bui Quang Vinh and Vice President of the European Commission (EC) Antonio Tajani signed a Letter of Intent on fostering support to small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Hanoi on November 13

Indonesia’s central bank raises interest rate

Jakarta , November 13 (VNA) – Indonesia ’s central bank on November 12 increased its benchmark interest rate by 0.25 percentage points to 7.5 percent, the highest since 2009, in a bid to improve the current account deficit.

Wholesome instant rice meals do a roaring trade

Ho Chi Minh City, November 20 (VNA) – A Vietnamese-style fast-food industry could develop rapidly in the coming years as instant rice products increase their presence at different kinds of outlets in the country.

Vietnam joins ASEAN Plus bazaar in Venezuela

Caracas, November 20 (VNA) – Many visitors expressed their wish to visit Vietnam some day to explore the country’s land, people and culture for themselves when visiting its booth at a recent ASEAN Plus bazaar in Caracas, Venezuela.

Mekong economic hub set to contribute 13.3 percent to GDP

Can Tho, November 5 (VNA) – The Mekong Delta key e conomic zone will focus on industrial, trade and agricultural development with priority given to the industrial sector in a bid to fulfil the set target of contributing 13.3 percent to the country’s gross domestic product ( GDP ) by 2020.