Gold surges to near VND49 million
Gold prices in Vietnam headed to VND49 million a tael as global price approached USD1,900 an ounce on concerns over the US economy.
Foreign firm gets in on the cemetery business
The Malaysian firm Fairy Park Group has started operating a cemetery in the southern province of Tay Ninh.
PM urges government to stay focused on inflation
The Government's central task by the year-end is to continue implementing Resolution 11 on curbing inflation, stabilising the macro economy.
High Quality Vietnamese Goods Fair closes
The High Quality Vietnamese Goods Fair closed on August 21 with a total estimated revenue of nearly VND27 billion earned from enterprises.
PM approves funds for low-income housing
The Prime Minister has approved a relief fund for low-income families to buy homes.
China paper warns of impact from euro crisis 'Black Death'
The 'Black Death' of debt crisis across the Euro zone will hurt China by sapping demand for exports, the nation's top official newspaper said on Monday.
Skype buys messaging startup GroupMe
Skype, the Internet communications group set to be acquired by Microsoft, announced plans to buy the mobile messaging startup firm GroupMe for undisclosed terms.
PetroVietnam eyes gas exploitation in Bolivia
The Vietnam National Oil and Gas Group has signed a cooperation agreement with the state-owned oil and gas company of Bolivia to study gas potential in the country.
Vietnam adopts active role in regional cooperation
Vietnam supported other ASEAN countries in implementing cooperative initiatives within the framework of expanded Tonkin Gulf economic cooperation.
Official: Early pay raise proposal reasonable
The Ministry of Labour, Invalid and Social Affairs took into account corporate financial competence while drafting the early pay raise proposal, an official said.
Apple planning early 2012 launch for new iPad: WSJ
Apple plans to begin trial production of a next generation iPad in October with an eye to an early 2012 launch, The Wall Street Journal reported.
Sluggish real estate market poses financial risks
A slowdown in the real estate market is threatening Vietnamese financial markets.
Bank of America to axe 3,500 jobs: report
Bank of America will cut 3,500 jobs this quarter, the Wall Street Journal reported Friday.
HP considering PC spinoff, buying software company
Hewlett-Packard, the world's top personal computer maker, announced Thursday it is considering spinning off its PC unit in a historic shift away from the consumer market.
Mobile providers snub 4G services
Mobile service providers in Vietnam said they are not prepared to offer 4G services as they are more concerned with 3G services.
Vietnam is Asia's fastest growing bond market
Vietnam's bond market has experienced a significant year-on-year rise in growth during early 2011 compared with 2009 and 2010.
PetroVietnam to meet 60% of national petroleum demand
The Vietnam National Oil and Gas Group has set a goal of producing 16-17 million tonnes of petroleum per year by 2015.
US debt, Taiwan arms overshadow Biden's China trip
US Vice President Joe Biden will meet the man widely expected to become China's next leader under a cloud of criticism over America's debt crisis.
Expert: Businesses exposed to risk from interest and exchange rates
The monetary-tightening policies will likely lead to further shortage of capital, said an expert.
Vietnamese people not risk-takers
Vietnamese people aged between 20 and 40 are ranked the 10th in Asia Pacific region in willingness to take risks.
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