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Is Vietnam’s position as second largest rice exporter threatened?

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam has been warned that it would be outstripped by Thailand and Cambodia in rice exports if it cannot change the current production and export policies.

Thailand diverts Mekong, Vietnam worries about rice production

VietNamNet Bridge - Instead of ‘sitting and waiting for the worst to come’, experts say Vietnam should think of growing other crops instead of relying on rice.

Thailand reports second MERS case as virus detected in Omani man

 Thailand has confirmed its second case of the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) virus on Sunday, the country's health minister said.

Auto market flooded with imports from Thailand, Indonesia

VietNamNet Bridge - Cars from Thailand and Indonesia have been flowing to Vietnam in a wave of imports from ASEAN.

Vietnamese book used by schools in Thailand

 VietNamNet Bridge – A best-seller novel by Nguyen Nhat Anh is listed among books to read outside studying hours at secondary and high schools in Thailand.

Vietnamese workers in Thailand get temporary work permits

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese migrant workers in Thailand are allowed to register for temporary work permits at the country’s provincial labour departments from December 1-30, 2015, according to the Thai Ministry of Labour.

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Thais prove they are best in region

 VietNamNet Bridge – Thailand proved that they are the best team in the region at all levels of football.

Thailand’s Mekong water-diversion plan raises concerns

VietNamNet Bridge - The Thai government’s statement in late July that it is considering bringing water from the Mekong, Moei and Salween rivers to farmland to nine of its provinces has raised major concerns.

Bangkok bomb was worst ever attack on Thailand, says PM

 Thailand's Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha has said the bombing of a shrine in the capital, Bangkok, on Monday was the "worst ever attack" on the country.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 21/7

 Vietnam’s only nickel project loses US$55 million, Listed firms report mixed earnings results, Thailand, Vietnam target US$20 billion in trade volume, MobiFone H1 profit hits 182 million USD

Siam Commercial Bank to open branch in Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge – Thailand’s Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) is allowed to establish its branch in Vietnam.

Vietnam urged to work with Thailand to control rice prices

VietNamNet Bridge - If Vietnam decided to cooperate with Thailand instead of competing fiercely, both of the countries would be able to sell rice at good prices instead of prices the Philippines wants.

Tung Duong to headline Thailand jazz festival

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam singing sensation Tung Duong will be featured as one of the major attractions on July 10 at the 2015 Chaing Mai International Jazz Festival in Thailand, organizers have announced.

Thailand, Vietnam share some yellow card worries

 Vietnam vs Thailand is definitely a much-awaited match in the group round of the Southeast Asian Games in Singapore.

Thailand beat Vietnam 1-0 in World Cup qualifier

 VietNamNet Bridge – Thailand defeated 10-man Viet Nam 1-0 in the opener of the 2018 World Cup second qualification round of Group F yesterday (May 24) in Bangkok.

VN to face Thailand in ASEAN semi-finals

 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam will play archrival Thailand in the semi-final of the ASEAN Football Federation Women's Championship, following their 4-0 win over the Philippines yesterday (May 6) in HCM City.

Thailand to cooperate with Vietnam to develop auto industry

VietNamNet Bridge - Thailand plans to work rather than compete with Vietnam to develop its fledgling automobile industry.


Thailand, Vietnam look for garment co-operation

 The garment and textile industries in Thailand and Vietnam should strengthen co-operation to improve competitiveness and exploit the ASEAN market, delegates said at a meeting held in HCM City on March 25.

VN labourers to work in Thailand

 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam will send workers to Thailand this year when an agreement overhauling the two nations' guest worker programmes goes into effect in June.