May sees 2.21 percent rise in CPI
The consumer price index in May soared 2.21 percent against last month, causing an increase in the five-month CPI to over 12 percent since December 2010.
Vietnamese shipping firms struggle to compete
More than two years after being hit by the global recession, the domestic shipping sector is still struggling, according to experts.
New circular worries car importers
The Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade has issued more stringent requirements for car importers.
France says China backs Lagarde for IMF chief
China would back France's Finance Minister Christine Lagarde to head the International Monetary Fund, chief French government spokesman Francois Baroin said.
Entertainment property key to tourism development
Entertainment property projects play an important role in the market as it will support significantly to the development of the tourism industry.
$306 million paper plant remains stalled for years
Although groundbreaking for a paper mill was in 2003, the site remains an empty lot.
Foreign banks loan $457 mln to Vietnam Airlines
Citibank, DBS, and HSBC Monday entered a joint financing agreement worth $457 million for Vietnam Airlines to buy eight new airplanes.
Sugar producers suffer from mounting stockpiles, increased smuggling
Despite higher output, sugar producers in Vietnam are increasingly concerned over rising inventories and illegal imports.
Central bank keeps focus on tight credit
Credit institutions have been asked by the central bank to maintain stricter control over their lending activities to minimise risks.
Customers snub city's traditional markets
Many retail markets in HCM City are facing a sharp decrease in stall occupancy rates, causing financial problems for market managers.
Vietnamese auto industry addicted to imports
An increase in imports has compromised the “Made in Vietnam” strategy for the auto industry.
No time for backward steps Macro
Local economists are warning inflation will continue to spiral unless the government sticks to its guns on tightened fiscal and monetary policies.
Trade boom in shrimp, tra leads to stock shortages
As the shrimp and tra fish prices rise both locally and globally, farmers and traders in the Mekong Delta are paying more for breeder shrimp and fish.
Vietnam among world’s most expensive places to rent offices
Despite an abundant supply, Vietnam is still among the world’s most expensive places to rent offices.
BP recovers $1 bn Gulf spill costs from Japan's Mitsui
BP had recovered over $1.0 billion in costs linked to last year's Gulf of Mexico oil spill from a US subsidiary of Japanese Mitsui & Co.
IMF approves 26 billion euro loan to Portugal
IMF approved a EUR26-billion three-year loan to Portugal as part of a European Union bailout of the struggling eurozone country.
Lagarde out in front as favorite for IMF post
French Finance Minister Christine Lagarde emerged Friday as Europe's choice to lead the IMF.
EU promotes intellectual property in agriculture
The EU has begun a joint effort with Vietnamese agencies to protect agricultural diversity in the country.
Power plants vulnerable to hackers: security firm
An US computer security research firm uncovered new ways that hackers could sabotage power plants, oil refineries or manufacturing operations.
State Bank of Vietnam buys $1 billion
The State Bank of Vietnam has purchased USD1 billion from commercial banks since late April.
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