Government taking a close look at price hikesThe Ministry of Finance plans to scrutinise price hikes of seven staples beginning mid-April so to prevent possible price gouging.
Thai firms show keen interest in VietnamMore Thai companies are turning their attention to Vietnam in the quest for investment opportunities, said an official of Bangkok Bank in Vietnam.
EU thrashes out Portugal bailout requestEuropean Union finance ministers met on Friday to thrash out the terms of a multi-billion dollar loan to Portugal.
PetroVietnam sells USD2.7 billion to banksVietnam National Oil and Gas Group sold a total USD2.7 billion to commercial banks in the first quarter, said its chairman.
Gold traders seek to stabilise marketThe Vietnam Gold Traders Association has submitted to Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung a package of measures to stabilise the domestic gold market.
ADB forecasts lower GDP growth this yearVietnam’s gross domestic product growth may reach 6.1% this year, said an official from Asian Development Bank.
Microsoft to power Toyota cars on Internet highwayMicrosoft and Toyota will work together to infuse the Japanese auto maker's cars with digital capabilities hosted in the Internet "cloud."
Piaggio launches second plant in VietnamItalian scooter maker, Piaggio, held a groundbreaking ceremony for its second plant in Vietnam ’s northern province of Vinh Phuc on April 6.
Asia's largest ship lift to be developed in VietnamRolls-Royce has announced that it is to develop the largest ship lift in Asia, at a new repair yard near Hai Phong, Vietnam.
Ministry agrees deal with EVN to provide nuclear power trainingElectricity of Vietnam and the Ministry of Education and Training signed an agreement to train nuclear power human resources.
Toyota faces inspections for possible production errorsThe Vietnam Automobile Transport Association has recommended that the Vietnam Register Agency check 8,830 vans made by Toyota Motors Vietnam.
Portugal finally asks EU for bailoutPortugal said it had finally decided to request financial assistance from the European Union, paving the way for a third bailout of a eurozone country.
More banks cut dollar interest rateMore commercial banks have cut deposit interest rates for the US dollar by 0.1-0.4 percentage points.
ADB says inflation 'top priority' for AsiaThe Asian Development Bank said controlling inflation was the region's "top priority" as food and oil prices go up.
Vietnam must inspect Toyota over technical faultsVietnam must inspect Toyota over technical faults, said Nguyen Manh Hung, chairman of the Vietnam Automobile Transportation Association.
Travel firms to raise tour prices for foreignersLocal travel firms will likely raise tour prices for foreign tourists to the country in the next high season by 5% to 10% to offset the rising costs.
Cement supply may fail to meet demandVietnam may have to deal with cement shortage of 30% in the local market this year due to lower supply.
Hanoi: Oversupply may lead to real estate redundanciesHanoi may soon witness a redundancy in high-end offices for rents due to the oversupply coupled with low demand.
Petrolimex loses USD124m in Q1Vietnam National Petroleum Corporation announced a loss of VND2.6 trillion in the first quarter mainly due to exchange rate risks.
Vietnam consumes more electricity than neighborsThe electricity consumption in Vietnam is still higher than other countries in the region, said Minister of Industry and Trade Vu Huy Hoang.