US challenges Chinese wind power subsidies at WTO
The long list of trade disputes between the United States and China lengthened further, as Washington asked the WTO to examine subsidies to the Chinese wind power sector.
Vietnam drops petroleum import taxes in hopes of relief
The Vietnamese Ministry of Finance decided to further reduce petroleum import tariffs by 2%-6% beginning December 22.
Vietnam Airlines to fly direct between Can Tho and Taipei
Vietnam Airlines plans non stop flights between Can Tho and Taipei to meet travel demands of passengers during the Lunar New Year 2011.
Tax concessions for Vietnam shipbuilder Vinashin
Vietnam has granted tax concessions to nearly-bankrupt shipbuilder Vinashin, a newspaper reported.
Oil jumps to highest levels since 2008
Oil prices spiked to fresh two-year highs on Wednesday as traders reacted to news of plunging crude reserves in the United States.
Vietnam central bank allows foreign banks' branches to raise capital
The State Bank of Vietnam said Wednesday it has allowed four branches of foreign banks in the country to raise their registered capital.
Vietnam now South Korea’s 4th largest foreign investment
Vietnam stands at number 4 among South Korea’s overseas investment markets behind the US, Hong Kong and China.
Transportation companies irked by diesel hoarding
Transportation companies are in need of consistent fuel supply, yet many shops are hoarding their diesel fuel supplies.
Vietnamese businesses import 10 tonnes of gold ahead of schedule
Vietnamese businesses and banks have finished importing about 10 tonnes of gold ahead the December 30 schedule.
Vietnam venturing into Laos and Cambodia investments
Many Vietnamese banks are expanding their business activities into neighbouring countries like Laos and Cambodia.
Interest rates on VND deposits drop as December’s final week approaches
Commercial banks in Vietnam have lowered deposit interest rates to the maximum rates of 14% per year.
Property remains promising channel for investors
Huge housing demand is still offering ample business opportunities for developers and investors as well.
Brazil overtakes Germany as 4th biggest car market
Brazil this year overtook Germany as the fourth-biggest car market in the world -- and foreign investors see huge potential as the Latin American giant becomes increasingly prosperous.
Hanoi’s CPI continues to grow, up 9.56% from 2009
CPI in Hanoi has increased by 1.83% compared to November and is 9.56% higher than December 2009.
Vietnam, RoK boost energy and mineral mining linkages
Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade and Korean Vice Minister of Knowledge Economy co-chaired the meeting on Energy and Minerals Cooperation.
New troubles for Vietnam’s tra fish in Brazil
Tra fish will be taxed by about 35% when exported to the Brazil market as the country has just put it on a “special” list.
Unbranded, bogus foods, clothes rampant in HCM City
Fake, dubious and unbranded cakes, foods, construction materials and clothes are widely sold in Ho Chi Minh City, especially as Tet is drawing near.
Shipping firms to contain problem
Foreign shipping lines have been left at sea by unclear liquidation procedures for abandoned containers at Vietnam’s ports.
Doosan Heavy wins $3 billion Vietnam coal plant order
South Korea’s Doosan Heavy Industries & Construction Co., received an order worth about $3 billion to build two power plants in Vietnam.
First turbine spins at Son La dam
The first 400MW turbine at Son La Hydroelectric Power Plant's has gone live, officially plugging into the national electricity grid.
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