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Japanese film fest kicks off across four major cities

The 16th annual Japanese Film Festival in Vietnam opened on November 1, introducing 11 popular Japanese films in the country’s four largest cities, namely Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, Hai Phong, and Hanoi.

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Major policy changes set to take effect this November
Several new policies will come into effect in November, including the removal of audio and video oversight for traffic police, a requirement for sufficient funds when buying stocks and significant fines for lawyers who insult judges or prosecutors.
Vietnamese Government leader meets with major Saudi Arabian businesses
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held working sessions with major Saudi Arabian enterprises on October 30 morning (local time) in Riyadh to boost investment cooperation on the occasion of the Vietnamese Government chief’s trip to Saudi Arabia and attendance at the 8th Edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII).

Vietnamese Government leader meets with leaders of Saudi Arabia’s major firms
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh had meetings with leaders of Saudi Arabia’s major enterprises on October 30 morning (local time) in Riyadh to boost investment cooperation on the occasion of the Vietnamese Government chief’s trip to Saudi Arabia and attendance at the 8th Edition of the Future Investment
Major fire breaks out at Hà Nội warehouse overnight
The warehouse was full of raw and flammable materials, so the fire generated a lot of toxic smoke and gas and quickly spread to neighbouring factories and warehouses, said the police.
Major export items to China earning over US$1 billion each
Vietnam has raked in US$44.3 billion from exporting goods to the Chinese market over the past nine months, up 2.7% year on year, with many export items fetching a turnover of over US$1 billion each, according to the General Department of Vietnam Customs.
Hà Nội gets major opportunities for strong development
In pursuit of the goal to develop a 'civilised, cultured and modern' capital, Bùi Thị Minh Hoài, the city’s Party Committee, stressed the need to synchronously implement a series of key tasks.

AIIB asked to support Vietnam in mobilising resources for major projects
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh asked the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) to continue supporting Vietnam in mobilising resources to implement large-scaled projects such as the Lao Cai - Hanoi - Hai Phong and Lang Son - Hanoi standard-gauge railway ones during a reception for AIIB President Jin Liqun in Vientiane on October 10.
Vietnamese businesses get more orders thanks to good export market shift
Vietnamese businesses have made good decision to shift their export markets; as a result, they have been getting more orders.
Dutch fund awards major grant to Vietnamese coffee producer
In a significant boost to Vietnam's sustainable coffee industry, the Dutch Fund for Climate and Development (DFCD) has awarded a non-refundable aid package of EUR575,000 (US$630,786) to Phuc Sinh Corp to support its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives in the coffee production, processing and export chain.
Capital market could be major financial source for private sector: WB
The Vietnamese equity market boasts strong potential to become a major source of financing for the private sector, according to specialists from the World Bank.
Major private enterprises’ pioneering role in socio-economic development highlighted
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired a Government Conference with major private enterprises in Hanoi on September 21 in a bid to remove difficulties, promote their pioneering role, proactive engagement in large projects as a way of contributing to socio-economic development.
Three major soybean suppliers to Vietnam
Brazil, the US and Canada represent three soybean powerhouses that are all increasing their exports of this commodity to Vietnam.
Vietnam attends major travel fair in France
Vietnam is taking part in the IFTM Top Resa International & French Travel Market 2024 (Top Resa 2024), a major event for all those in the travel and tourism industry which opened on September 17 in Paris, France.
Six major tasks to address aftermath of historic typhoon: Gov't leader
Initial assessment is that the typhoon caused VNĐ40 trillion (US$1.629 billion) worth of damage, according to Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyễn Chí Dũng, with many localities and the country set to be seeing slower growth in the last half.
Major hydropower plant in northern Việt Nam remains safe
At the time of the inspection, the weather condition had eased, and the hydropower reservoir's operation remained stable, with water inflow at over 3,100 cu.m per second.
A glance at major socio-economic indicators over eight months
Consumer price index (CPI) in the January-August period edged up 4.04% against the same period last year, while the country recorded a trade surplus of US$19.97 billion, the General Statistics Office (GSO) said on September 6.
Massive congestion hits major cities as holiday begins
As people flee urban centres for the four-day break, roads leading out of cities have been overwhelmed, causing severe congestion.
HCM City police dismantled major infant trafficking ring in 32 localities across the country
Sixteen individuals involved in the network have been detained for further investigation, facing charges of trafficking in persons under 16 years of age and forgery of seals and documents of agencies and organisations.
PM orders relevant ministries, agencies expedite major transport projects' progress
Specifically, the relevant ministries and agencies were required to provide detailed reports on the implementation of their tasks, highlighting any shortcomings, and difficulties and offer up solutions.
Major socio-economic indicators in Vietnam over seven months
Consumer price index (CPI) in the January-July period inched up 4.12% from the same time last year, while the country recorded a trade surplus of US$14.08 billion, reported the General Statistics Office on July 29.
National Museum of Korea provides major grant to Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art
The National Museum of Korea will award the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art US$1.4 million as part of its overseas Korean Galleries Support Programme. It marks the largest grant ever awarded by Korea's state-run museum to any institution.

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