Vietnam to take measures to minimise coal exports
Vietnam is considering an increase in the coal export tax to 20%, from the current 15%; according to the Ministry of Finance.
HCM City hosts Vietnam’s biggest fisheries show
Vietnam’s annual biggest fisheries exhibition will take place in Ho Chi Minh City on June 28-30 with the participation of over 190 exhibitors.
IAEA states for stricter nuclear controls, funding unclear
IAEA is in favour of strengthening checks on nuclear power plants, but how this should be financed was still up in the air, a UN official said.
Greek PM eyes new 110-billion-euro bailout
Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou was negotiating a new bailout worth some 110 billion euros.
Vietnam plans to build 95 power plants in 10 years
The Electricity of Vietnam Group will invest USD39 billion in building another 95 power plants in the next 10 years.
Apple files fresh lawsuit against Samsung
US technology giant Apple said Friday it has filed a lawsuit in South Korea claiming Samsung Electronics copied its products.
CPI in June lowest over nine months
The consumer price index in June soared 1.09 percent against last month, according to the General Statistics Office.
Europe pledges new Greek bailout as deal struck on cuts
Europe pledged Thursday to fix a new bailout for Greece by early July, provided Athens rallies parliamentary support for sweeping new cuts.
Thailand’s higher rice price seen buoying Vietnam exports
The recent Thai rice price hike may prompt importing countries to turn to Vietnam for the food staple, according to industry sources.
US and others plan biggest release of reserve oil
The United States and other nations will release and sell 60 million barrels of crude from emergency stocks.
AirAsia announces $18bn order with Airbus
AirAsia ordered a record 200 medium-haul Airbus A320neo passenger jets, a deal with a catalogue price of $18.2 billion, both firms said.
Hydro-electric plants lack safety controls
Small hydroelectric plants play an important role in devel-oping the socio-economy at a local level, but they are also a danger to residents.
Infomercial firm fined, fake products seized
HCM City government has fined a company that sells products on TV infomercials for selling fake or illegally-imported products.
Vietnam attends rice conferences in Thailand
Vietnam together with world-leading rice trading nations are attending the World Rice Standard Summit 2011 in Thailand.
MoT seeks VND6.8T in G-bonds for stagnant projects
The Ministry of Transport is seeking the prime minister’s approval to add VND6.8-trillion into its sluggish projects.
New gold-trading decree worries dealers
Gold dealers and businesses have expressed apprehensions about some provisions in the new draft decree on gold bullion trading.
Greece races for vast reforms after vote victory
The new Greek government got to grips fast with massive EU-IMF imposed budget reforms to stave off a wider eurozone debt crisis.
Finance Ministry recommends higher income tax thresholds
The Ministry of Finance will seek approval to raise personal income tax threshold.
Hanoi firm pulls out 12 juices with DEHP
Hanoi-based YNG Shin Food Co Ltd has withdrawn 12 fruit juices containing plasticizer DEHP, the Department of Food Safety and Hygiene said.
Investor wants to cast off unprofitable Phu My Bridge
The investor of Phu My Bridge is considering handing over its operation to HCMC 25 years ahead of schedule due to losses.
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