BANGKOK, July 31 (TNA) -- The Business Development Department and members of its MOC Biz Club are ready to help flood-affected operators.

SERDANG (Selangor), July 31 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is expected to sign free trade agreements (FTAs) with Hong Kong and Iran by year-end, said International Trade and Industry Minister, Ong Ka Chuan.

HCM City, July 31 (VNA) – Since 2010, the number of 3-5-star hotels nationwide has doubled, helping enhance the competitiveness of Vietnam’s hotel system to the regional level.

Bac Ninh, July 31 (VNS/VNA) - Samsung Vietnam has achieved a significant breakthrough in increasing the localisation rate of its products from 35 percent in 2014 to 57 percent at present.

Hanoi, July 31 (VNA) – The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has forecast that Vietnam’s exports to the US will hit 40 billion USD this year, according to the Industry and Trade newspaper.

HCM City, July 31 (VNA) – Locals being granted permission to gamble at domestic casinos has given Vietnam’s growing hospitality industry an added boost, according to JLL experts.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian ringgit opened marginally higher against the US dollar this morning, lifted by continued buying support for the local unit, dealers said.

NONTHABURI, July 31 (TNA) – The Commerce Ministry plans to boost the value of border trade in the second half of this year with trade fairs, new markets and more border trade checkpoints.

NONTHABURI, July 31 (TNA) – The Commerce Ministry has asked large-scaled retailers to quickly reopen their stores and distribute consumer goods in flooded areas.

ISKANDAR PUTERI (Johor), July 31 (Bernama) -- Bio-XCell Malaysia, the first biotechnology park and ecosystem in Malaysia, has so far received RM3.08 billion in investments.