Vietnamese businesses face tough new year
Enterprises faced difficulties this year as a result of the world economic downturn and tightened consumer spending.
Gas traders blame domestic price hikes on the global market
Gas prices in Vietnam have risen for six times since December 2011, with traders claiming that the increases are necessary.
Merger results in the creation of Vietnam Airports Corporation
The Minister of Transport has issued a decision on the establishment of Vietnam Airports Corporation.
Carbon tax row may spark trade war: Airbus boss
A widening split in the global aviation industry over an unpopular European carbon tax may trigger a trade war, the head of plane manufacturer Airbus said Monday.
USD2.67 billion and the time of merger and acquisision
2011 was the bustling year of merger and acquisition deals with the total value of the successful deals reaching USD2.67 billion, or 50 percent higher than that of 2010.
ADB committed US$730 mil to power transmission network
The ADB and the Government of Vietnam on February 10 signed the first tranche of a US$730 million investment program to upgrade the country’s power transmission network.
Greek cabinet approves debt deal
Greece's cabinet approved tough austerity measures demanded by EU and IMF creditors.
Vietnam, US increase trade ties
Vietnam and the US will iron out snags to facilitate their business operations and strengthen economic and trade cooperation.
Hanoi to upgrade major road to airport
The Hanoi government has approved a project worth VND2.413 trillion to upgrade Belt Road No. 3 linking Mai Dich to Noi Bai Airport.
Capital market heightened by bond auctions
The Hanoi Stock Exchange has successfully raised VND8 trillion from auctioning Government and bank bonds.
Vietnam leads Cambodian investment in 2011
Vietnam led other ASEAN nations investing in Cambodia in 2011, with USD631 million out of the total of USD880 million from the bloc.
Eurozone gives Greece ultimatum for new bailout
Eurozone finance ministers put off a decision on a new bailout to save Greece from bankruptcy, giving Athens less than a week to meet three conditions in return for 130 billion euros in aid.
Emerging export market for banana and chili leaves
Local farmers have earned hundreds of millions in VND through chili pepper and banana leaves export.
PM seeks private backing for transport infrastructure
Another $23.4 billion will be needed to develop the nation's transportation infrastructure between now and 2015, PM Nguyen Tan Dung said
Russia commits safety for Vietnam’s first nuclear power plant
The design of reactor of the Ninh Thuan Nuclear Power Plant satisfies the highest safety standards, said a Russian expert.
Buyer confidence rises three points in fourth quarter
Vietnamese consumer confidence stands at 99 points for the forth quarter of 2011, an increase of three points against the previous quarter.
First inspection results show EVN's high salaries despite losses
Two ministries have met to assess the first results of the inspection into salary payment at the Electricity of Vietnam Group.
Quang Ninh calls for investments in 18 projects
The People’s Committee of Quang Ninh is requesting for investment capital for the development of 18 projects.
State Bank requires reports on inter-bank transactions
Credit institutions and branches of foreign banks have been requested to report on their activities with other institutions.
Vietnam Airlines carries over 1 million passengers during Tet
Vietnam Airlines safely transported over 1 million passengers during the Tet festival from February 7-30, representing a year-on-year increase of 7 percent.
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