With US economy in mind, Obama urges EU to do more
US President Barack Obama pressed eurozone governments to improve their coordination to combat the debt crisis, adding that the trouble in Greece has an impact on the US.
Government plans to lower petrol prices
The Ministry of Finance is mulling over a plan to lower retail petrol prices as petroleum traders are making profits of VND1,700 per litre.
Local banks learn “people strategy” from foreign counterparts
From April 2007, Vietnam's banking industry has turned to a new phase when the nation fully joined WTO and more international financial institutions become strategic shareholders at local banks.
Domestic aviation experts see potential in growing sector
Vietnam's aviation sector is growing rapidly, according to Lai Xuan Thanh, deputy director general of the Civil Aviation Administration.
European firms more cautious about investing in Vietnam
As many as 28% of European enterprises are looking to reduce their investment in Vietnam, up from 24% last quarter and 8% in early 2011.
A third scenario for national economy?
Lawmakers are asking the government to draft a new scenario for the national economy, as the economic slowdown is looming large and the 6-6.5 percent GDP target set for this year is unlikely to be met.
Investors slow to partner State
When looking at Decision 71 on regulations for pilot investment under the form of Public-Private Partnerships in Viet Nam, investors found it difficult to join.
Moody's places SHB on review for possible ratings downgrade
Moody's Investors Service has placed the B2 deposit and issuer ratings of SHB on review for a possible downgrade.
Japan ready to help in euro crisis at G8 talks
Japan said that it stood ready to extend help in stemming the eurozone's debt crisis as the Group of Eight major industrialized nations opened crisis talks.
Substandard petrol moratorium could prevent vehicle fires
Scientists who took part in research to determine the causes of vehicle fires in HCMC have proposed removing 83 octane petrol from circulation for safety concerns.
Facebook falls flat in market debut
Facebook stumbled in its first trading day as shares ended barely above the starting price.
Greek euro exit looms as G8 gathers
World leaders will huddle at Camp David with the focus on Greece as it stumbles toward a possible eurozone exit.
National Assembly opposes tax exemptions
The National Assembly's Committee for Finance and Budget has turned down government's plans to exempt taxes and fees for 2012.
Vietnam's telecom market saturated
Dominated by Viettel, VinaPhone and MobiFone, the Vietnamese mobile market had over 116 million subscriptions at the end of 2011.
Gov’t to have more fiscal, monetary maneuverability in 2012
Vietnamese fiscal and monetary policies will likely be more maneuverable in 2012 as the country’s macroeconomic situation is stabilising.
Vietnam inks rare earth agreement with Japan
A memorandum of understanding (MoU) on mining and processing rare earth in northern Lai Chau province’s Tam Duong district was signed with Japan.
MIC takes a hard look at real estate projects
The Ministry of Construction has made plans to tighten regulations over the real estate market this year.
Bio-fuel use to be compulsory by 2015
Deputy Prime Minister Hoang Trung Hai ordered the Ministry of Industry and Trade to make the schedule to use bio-fuel compulsorily by next year.
New SBV Deputy Governor to fast-track restructuring plans
The PM appointed another deputy governor to the State Bank of Vietnam to accelerate restructuring in the banking sector.
New French government to take a pay cut
France's new government, gets down to work Thursday with the first order of business on their agenda being a pay cut for themselves.
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