Vietnam’s per capita income forecast to reach USD1,300
Vietnam is forecast to achieve a per capita income of VND27 million (USD1,300) this year, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade.
Transport Ministry revokes private cargo airline license
The Ministry of Transport has decided to withdraw the business license of Trai Thien Air Cargo due to its failure to ensure operations.
Three Vietnamese banks set for dramatic merger
Three Vietnamese banks facing a liquidity crunch have decided to merge to form a larger bank, said State Bank Governor Nguyen Van Binh.
Stiff competition to hit rice exports next year
Next year will be a tough time for Vietnam's rice exports with stiff competition from cheap rice sources, the Vietnam Food Association said.
Tax incentives proposed to stimulate building low-income housing
Financial investors has proposed that the Government apply preferential policies for low-income housing projects.
Government agrees to transfer failing telecom to Viettel
The Government has decided to transfer failing EVN Telecom to the military-run Viettel telecom group from Jan. 1, 2012.
Disbursement of FDI slows down
Only 35.6% of registered foreign direct investment has been disbursed in Vietnam, according to speakers at a seminar held in Da Nang.
Merger proposed for airport management corporations
The Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam said it would submit a plan to merge three airports corporations to the Prime Minister.
Sarkozy, Merkel kick off week of crisis talks in Paris
The French President and German Chancellor meet under pressure to align their positions on centralizing control of euro zone budgets.
Jetstar Pacific and Vietnam Airlines likely to merge
The budget airlines Jetstar Pacific may be merged with Vietnam Airlines soon, said an official from the Civil Aviation Administration.
Vietnam Airlines launches direct routes to UK
Vietnam Airlines will launch direct air routes from Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to the UK capital city of London , from December 8.
Competitive growth in focus at business forum
The Vietnam Business Forum 2011 opened in Hanoi on December 2, serving as a venue to discuss Vietnam’s business environment.
World Bank pledges to continue supporting nation's development
Vietnam hoped to receive more support from the World Bank in financial aid, policy making and management experiences, said Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong.
ADB to provide USD80 million for mountainous road improvements
The Asian Development Bank will provide a USD80 million loan for a project to improve the country’s roads in northern mountainous areas.
Low-income housing price out target customers
Low-income housing projects in Hanoi continue to remain unattractive due to overly high prices.
Japan's Honda recalls 304,000 vehicles worldwide
Japan's Honda Motor is recalling more than 300,000 cars worldwide because of a defect in the driver's airbag, the company said Friday.
EuroCham critiques Vietnam on trade, investment policies
EuroCham has suggested a range of policy recommendations to help improve the Vietnamese investment environment.
France and Germany to push for new EU treaty
France and Germany will push for a new European Union treaty, President Nicolas Sarkozy declared.
Terms and benefits of social insurance to change
Social insurance payments will account for 24% of labourers’ total monthly minimum salary starting next year.
Officials approve higher air fares
Authorities have agreed to raise the ceiling for one-way fares for the longest domestic route to 5 million VND to offset rising operating costs, according to the Ministry of Transport.
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