Business

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.

Having come through what the chief executive of Dragon Capital describes as “a stinking four years”, Vietnam is on the up.

The US has set a new limit on carbenzamin content in honey products shipped to the country, reducing local honey exports.

The 8th edition of the International Travel Expo (ITE) will be held at the Sai Gon Exhibition and Convention Centre in HCM City from September 13-15 this year.

A survey, “Changing Attitudes toward Market and State 2011” (CAMS 2011) was reported at a workshop in Hanoi.

During the first quarter of 2012, Vietnam’s economy turned from inflation worries to fears of a serious activity slowdown, as evidenced by poor industrial/construction index figures.

The majority of Vietnamese citizens think that the Government should regulate the prices of staple goods, a survey shows.

Nearly 100 Vietnamese businesses should strengthen inspection on food safety and hygiene before exporting to the EU market, an official has said.