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The 9th Vietnam Motorshow 2013 will take place in Ho Chi Minh City from October 23–27, expected to attract 14 domestically and internationally respected auto brands.

The recent government decree reducing registration fees makes the used car market more exciting.

Total car sales dropped sharply last month, beating industry expectations about imminent market recovery following satisfactory results in March.

April sales reached nearly 7,000 units, declining 24 percent over March and 46 percent over the same period last year, reported the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers' Association (VAMA).

Of the number, 2,394 passenger cars and 4,588 trucks were sold, down 26 and 22 percent, respectively, compared to March's levels.

Vietnam ’s vehicle sales suffered a 1 percent drop last year and a dramatic 12 percent fall in December, the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturing Association (VAMA) said on Jan. 10, as the auto sector heads into a difficult year.

The country spent more than 1 billion USD on importing 55,000 new cars in 2011, despite economic difficulties, estimated the General Statistics Office (GSO).

An orchestra from the Italian city of Florence , will perform its only concert in Vietnam at the Hanoi Opera House on October 27.

The domestic automobile market this month may see a decrease in both import volume and value for the first time, according to the General Statistics Office (GSO).