Europe pledges new Greek bailout as deal struck on cutsEurope 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 exportsThe 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 oilThe United States and other nations will release and sell 60 million barrels of crude from emergency stocks.
AirAsia announces $18bn order with AirbusAirAsia 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 controlsSmall 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 seizedHCM City government has fined a company that sells products on TV infomercials for selling fake or illegally-imported products.
Vietnam attends rice conferences in ThailandVietnam 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 projectsThe Ministry of Transport is seeking the prime minister’s approval to add VND6.8-trillion into its sluggish projects.
New gold-trading decree worries dealersGold 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 victoryThe 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 thresholdsThe Ministry of Finance will seek approval to raise personal income tax threshold.
Hanoi firm pulls out 12 juices with DEHPHanoi-based YNG Shin Food Co Ltd has withdrawn 12 fruit juices containing plasticizer DEHP, the Department of Food Safety and Hygiene said.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 BridgeThe investor of Phu My Bridge is considering handing over its operation to HCMC 25 years ahead of schedule due to losses.
Vietnam exports more rice to Sierra LeoneVietnam will export 50,000 tonnes of rice to Sierra Leone following a memorandum of understanding signed in Hanoi on June 21.
Google breaks billion-visitor barrierFigures released by industry tracker comScore credited Google with being the first online operation to attract over a billion visitors in a month.
Apartment fees trouble office lesseesExorbitant monthly service fees for high-end apartments rented out as offices are creating major headaches for businesses.
Greek PM survives confidence vote in parliamentThe Greek PM survived a crucial confidence vote, keeping alive a government dedicated to averting a debt default.
Japanese support for SMEs in VietnamJICA will provide aid to Vietnamese state agencies in their effort to develop small and medium-sized enterprises.
High interest rates hit energy developmentEnergy groups have expressed their concerns regarding excessive loan interest rates and capital shortages, a recent seminar heard.
Vietnam licenses seventh domestic airlineThe Vietnam Civil Aviation Administration has granted a license to Vietstar Airlines, the country’s seventh carrier.