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The Hanoitimes - Zara is among the most successful global fast fashion retail brands proving their appeals to Vietnamese customers.

HCM City (VNA) – Ho Chi Minh City attracted 2.77 billion USD in foreign direct investment (FDI) in the first five months of 2019, up 49 percent year-on-year, reported the municipal People’s Committee. 

Tokyo (VNA) – A week of Vietnam-Hanoi goods kicked off at the AEON Lake Town Mori in Japan’s Saitama prefecture on June 8 as part of a cooperation pact signed between the Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT), Hanoi authorities, and Japanese retail group AEON.

HCM City (VNS/VNA) - The Vietnamese economy is expected to grow at around 6.7 percent this year, the fastest rate in South East Asia, according to the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales’ recent Economic Insight: South East Asia report.

Hanoi (VNA) - A week of events showcasing Vietnamese agricultural products is scheduled to take place at the Rungis International Market in Paris, France, from June 23 to July 2, according to the Hanoi People's Committee.

Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnam Venture Summit 2019, the first of its kind, will take place in Hanoi on June 10, providing a dialogue platform between the Vietnamese government and major international venture funds. 

Hanoi (VNA) - The State Bank of Vietnam set the daily reference exchange rate at 23,054 VND per USD on June 10, down 4 VND from the last working day of previous week (June 7).

Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam’s highest priority during its term as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for 2020-2021 would be promoting multilateralism and compliance with international law in addressing global challenges regarding peace and security, said a senior official.

Hanoi (VNA) – SK Group, the third largest conglomerate in the Republic of Korea, on June 9 announced its plan to fund 30 million USD for Vietnam’s National Innovation Centre (NIC).