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Blue-ear disease strikes the South

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Blue-ear disease has infected pigs in 30 southern provinces, including the Mekong Delta, during the last 21 days, reports the Animal Health Department. The latest infections were identified in southern Binh Phuoc, An Giang, Ca Mau and Tra Vinh on Thursday, it says.

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Blue-ear disease strikes the South

Blue-ear disease strikes the South

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Blue-ear disease has infected pigs in 30 southern provinces, including the Mekong Delta, during the last 21 days, reports the Animal Health Department. The latest infections were identified in southern Binh Phuoc, An Giang, Ca Mau and Tra Vinh on Thursday, it says. The Agriculture and Rural Development Ministry has asked provincial officials to take immediate measures

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Protests rise as Vietnam social unrest simmers – BBC News

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Protests rise as Vietnam social unrest simmers BBC News There are signs of growing social unrest in Vietnam after a spate of public protests over perceived corruption and economic injustices, reports the BBC's …

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Ha Noi goods, services up 37%

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The total sale of goods and services in July in Ha Noi is expected to hit VND71.15 trillion (US$3.7 billion), which represents an increase of 37 per cent over the same period last year, reports the Ha Noi Industry and Trade Department. Retail sales earned VND16.7 trillion ($878 million), which is a year-on-year increase of 29

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Vietnam banks urged to raise capital by deadline | Look At Vietnam

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The State Bank of Vietnam has asked local lenders to make plans to raise their capital this year to meet the government’s minimum requirement, reports the Vietnam Economic Times. The government requires commercial banks to raise their …

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Vietnam Fast Facts:

  • GDP (2008): $84.98 billion.
  • Real growth rate: 6.23% (2008)
  • Inflation rate (January 2009): 17.48% year-on-year.
  • External debt (2008): 29.8% of GDP, $21.8 billion.
  • Population: 85.79 million
  • Services: 38.10% of GDP, 2008
  • Exports: $62.9 billion
  • Imports: $80.4 billion
  • Goldman Sachs paper: Vietnam: The Next Asian Tiger in the Making