Business

Air cargo security in Asia and the Pacific is being hotly discussed at a workshop in Ho Chi Minh City to facilitate trade exchanges and counter terrorism.

Credit institutions which have high bad debts or violate the regulations on capital contributions will have their credit growth restricted.

At least four major petroleum wholesalers sent proposals to increase retail prices to the Ministry of Finance.

Rampant counterfeit and fake goods at local markets harm consumers and damage brand names.

The former CEO of HSG has sued the company for slander after the corporation accused him of dubious business practices.

The State Bank of Vietnam might remove a cap being put on the deposit interest rate in June or July this year if commercial bank liquidity improved, a forum heard.

Electricity prices should be determined by the government, Phung Quoc Hien, chairman of the National Assembly for Finance and Budget, has said.

Berkshire Hathaway announced that Warren Buffett has Stage 1 prostate cancer and will begin radiation treatments in mid-July.

Song Da Urban and Industrial Zone Development and Investment Company dismissed chairman Phan Ngoc Diep.

While most Vietnamese people dream of owning a place to live in a big city, only five percent of those who live in Hanoi can afford to buy a home.

Gold prices fell to below VND43 million per tael, marking the lowest rate since the beginning of this year.

Vietnam National Oil and Gas Group accounts for 30% of the state’s total budget collection, but it only contributed 56% of its revenues to the budget.

Markets around Ho Chi Minh City have recently been flooded with a great variety of imported fruits and vegetables, most of which are from China.

The WB chose Korean-American physician Jim Yong Kim as its next chief in a decision that surprised few.

The World Bank's directors meet to decide who will be the powerful institution's next chief, with all expectations that the US will maintain its unbroken lock on the position.

Many petroleum stores in Thua Thien Hue halted operations because of the low commissions they receive from wholesalers.

The first safe agricultural products festival opened in Dong Thap Province's Cao Lanh City to help southern farmers find new markets for their products.

Many retailers of second-hand cars have complained about a sharp fall in revenues as car owners rush to sell.

The Government decided to increase minimum salary for state employees to VND1.05 million (USD 50.41) beginning May 1.