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The bankruptcy of the Vinashin has caused the delay of many projects leading to serious land waste in Haiphong city, affecting local households.

The Electricity of Vietnam (EVN) will put into operation new turbines at Song Giang hydropower plant, Dak Drinh hydropower plant and Nghi Son thermoelectric plant in December with a total capacity of 462MW, according to the Ministry of Industry

Hanoi hosted the Asia-Europe Foundation experts’ meeting and public forum on creative economy in Asia and Europe themed “Emerging pillar of economic growth & development” on December 4.

A Biblically-named restaurant in China where patrons can pay whatever they want -- or nothing at all -- has shown that while loving your neighbour may be laudable, it is a risky business model.

Deputy Prime Minister Hoang Trung Hai on December 3 reaffirmed Vietnam’s commitment to finalizing institutions and accelerating administrative reforms to facilitate business operations.

The Hanoi People’s Court will begin a trial on December 12 for the corruption case at the Vietnam National Shipping Lines (Vinalines).

Authorities in Kien Giang province are reluctant to take over Phu Quoc island's An Thoi International Seaport even though the Vietnam Maritime Administration is planning to hand it over.

The Vietnam National Oil and Gas Group (PetroVietnam) once again tops the list of the 500 largest enterprises in 2013.

The PM has urged for balanced supply and demand of goods so as to keep their prices from spiralling as the lunar New Year approaches.

The 2013 Vietnam Business Forum, to be held in Hanoi on December 3, will focus on the restructuring of State-owned enterprises (SOEs), commercial banks, and the capital market, as well as corporate governance and transparency.

Gas price was raised to higher than they have been in two years on December 1, worrying both consumers and traders.

Vietnam report 2013 reveals the banking and telecoms sectors remain the greatest tax contributors in this year's list of 1,000 largest corporate income tax payers in Vietnam.

Real GDP growth rates for Vietnam were projected at 5.2% in 2014 and over 6% in 2015-17, according to Ernst & Young.

The Ministry of Agriculture is piloting a public-private partnership model in agriculture with the participation of 15 trans-national groups, one official said.

After some reporters pointed out that the funds promised by Diamond Access Inc was suspect, several people have denounce the company for swindling their money.

Vietnam Railways announced to stop operation on five rail lines in the northern and central region from January 1, 2014 due to their loss-making business.

The local government of Tien Giang Province has refused a VND4.2 trillion grant offered by a foreign group because they said it was for infeasible proposals.

Asia's surging energy use means it has leverage to demand cheaper prices and holds the balance of power in the global market, the head of the International Energy Agency (IEA) said Thursday.

General Electric, an American multinational corporation, is considering expanding its wind turbine plant in Haiphong city in 2014.