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.
Hanoi's CPI up 1.76 percent in May
Hanoi's Consumer Price Index rose by 1.76 percent in May, a 11.6 percent increase compared to the same period last year.
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.
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