Hanoi attracts nearly USD1 billion of FDI in nine months
Hanoi attracted USD999.6 million of FDI in the first nine months of 2011, a three-fold increase on-year, said the City Statistics Office.
Finance Ministry begins petroleum trading audit
As part of efforts to correctly implement petrol pricing regulations, the Ministry of Finance has decided to inspect major traders.
G20 vows 'strong' response to economic crisis
The Group of 20 major economies have vowed to mount a powerful response to the rising challenges facing the world economy.
HP names Whitman CEO, Apotheker out
Hewlett-Packard Co named former eBay Inc Chief Executive Meg Whitman its president and CEO, replacing Leo Apotheker in a bid to restore investor confidence.
Toyota Vietnam responds to whistle-blower proceedings
Akito Tachibana, General Director of Toyota Vietnam, shares his perspective on legal proceedings against the company.
Official: Vietnam can succeed in reclaiming coffee brand
Theoretically, Vietnam has grounds to sue for demanding Buon Ma Thuot coffee brand back and win the lawsuit, one official has said.
EU keeps its eye on Vietnam shoemakers
Exporters of leather-upper shoes have faced new difficulties to access the European market though the EU lifted its anti-dumping tariff on April 1.
Vietnam seeks proper price regulations for petrol
Vietnam's petroleum pricing system has been discussed between Government officials and big oil companies.
Markets hope for Fed boost to US economy
The Federal Reserve is widely expected to offer up some new stimulus for the sagging US economy.
September CPI slows in Hanoi, increases sharply in HCM City
Hanoi consumer price index in September rose 0.2 percent over last month, said the Hanoi Statistics Office.
Hanoi Master Plan affects realty market
Many investors are trying to sell off their land assets in Ba Vi District after the Capital City Master Plan was officially announced.
IMF: World economy enters 'dangerous new phase'
The world economy has entered a "dangerous new phase," according to the chief economist of the International Monetary Fund.
Phu Quoc mega project threat
Local authorities are urging Swiss-backed Trustee Suisse Group to get a move on with its mega tourism project on Phu Quoc Island.
Central bank licenses new gold imports
The State Bank of Vietnam yesterday licensed 10 banks and gold trading companies to import a total of four tonnes of gold.
Official: real estate lending restrictions should continue
The State Bank of Vietnam should continue its loan restriction to real estate projects next year to reduce financial risks, said an official.
Google under scrutiny over search dominance
Google's executive chairman will take stage at a Senate hearing into whether it is abusing its dominant position in online search.
IMF warns Greece to cut deeper as default threatens
The IMF gave Greece an ultimatum to introduce more budget austerity to win the release of rescue funds and escape bankruptcy.
China probe policy slows rubber exports
Exports of rubber to China via the border are at a standstill as China has tightened policies on inspecting rubber imports via cross-border trade.
Lower interest rates cause a rush to other investments
Deposits fell sharply this week, after the application of a 14% cap on deposit interest rates.
Gender equality boosts development: World Bank
Gender equality is shrewd economics as well as a human right, the World Bank said on Monday in a report.
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