Mergers and acquisitions a new trend in Vietnamese market
Vietnam will see more big M&A cases this year, particularly in the areas of production, finance, banking and consumer goods.
Design contest for young entrepreneurs
The British Council has launched a contest to find the best young designers in Vietnam.
Light shed on poor-quality bulbs
Recent tests by a Vietnamese agency show low quality light bulbs are flooding the market.
TEPCO to post huge loss, president to resign: reports
Tokyo Electric Power is expected to post an annual net loss of up to $18 billion and announce the resignation of its president.
Two Danang firms accused of software piracy
An inspection force has recently detected software piracy at two big companies in Danang.
Competitive power market to begin on July 1: ministry
The competitive power market will be introduced on a trial basis from July 1 for a tentative 2-month period before it actually takes real effect.
Forum on sea-based economy to open next month
The second Vietnam Marine-based Economic Forum 2011 will be held in the central coastal city of Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa province on June 8.
UNIDO helps energy productivity projects in Vietnam
The UN Industrial Development Organisation will help Vietnam optimise energy saving in industry.
Chinese market “hungry for Vietnamese goods”
China exports big volumes of products to Vietnam every year, but it is also a vast consumption market.
Japan service sector activity dives in March
Japan's service sector activity shrank by the fastest pace in 22 years in March as the massive earthquake and tsunami hampered trade.
City realty conference puts spotlight on entertainment projects
The 2011 Vietnam International Real Estate Connection workshop, set for May 20 in HCM City, will focus on investment into entertainment.
Businesses hope for higher trade sponsor demand
Vietnamese import-export businesses expect their demands for trade sponsors to increase in the next six months.
Inflation may be even higher than expected
At least one forecast predicts an inflation rate of over 15% this year, despite recent economic measures.
Consumer loan interest rates hike put borrowers into dilemma
Borrowers complain that banks have raised the interest rates of consumer loans too sharply, which has made the financial burden heavier on their shoulders.
Local firms worry about market openness next year
Vietnamese businesses may face challenges when Vietnam fulfills its WTO commitments to market openness next year.
Vodafone profits drop on European debt charge
Vodafone's annual net profit sank 7.8 percent, on a huge impairment charge for its operations in debt-ravaged nations in southern Europe.
Vietnam Airlines conducts more flights between Hanoi and Kuala Lumpur
Vietnam Airlines will have 7 direct flights between Hanoi and Kuala Lumpur beginning June 16.
Rosneft pulls out of BP Russia deal: Interfax
Rosneft has pulled out of its strategic alliance with BP and will look for new partners in Arctic oil exploration.
Upgrades to steel mills may be best option to meet demand
Steel mills can be operational for up to 50 years longer with upgrades, which could be better than building new ones.
Work starts on coastal corridor to link up sub-region
Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung kicked off construction of two parts of the southern coastal corridor road project.
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