Interest rates raised again
The State Bank of Vietnam issued a decision to raise refinance and discount rates in an effort to curb inflation.
Nissin Foods to build instant noodle plant in Vietnam
Nissin Foods Holdings Co. will set up an instant noodle plant in Vietnam with the overall investment tentatively set around Y3.4 billion.
Banks still seek a deposit interest rate of over 14%
Despite the State Bank of Vietnam’s recent ban, many commercial banks are still trying to apply a deposit interest rate of 14% or more.
Banks to cut rates as SBV fights dollarisation
Commercial banks are mulling slashing interest rates for dollar deposits as the State Bank of Vietnam is getting tough on the dollarisation.
YouTube buys US web television company
YouTube announced that it bought Internet television company Next New Networks to improve content for the Google-owned video-sharing website.
Vietnam looks for new markets to export rice
Vietnam exported nearly 1,2 million tonnes of rice, earning USD600 million in the first two months of this year.
High price of construction material hurts consumption
The construction materials market in Vietnam is moving at a slow rate, as price hikes decimate purchasing power.
High interest and exchange rates hamper business
The strong USD and high interest rates have caused difficulties for Vietnamese companies.
FPT, Microsoft to launch cloud computing services
FPT and its partner Microsoft will jointly provide a number of cloud computing services in Vietnam by the end of the year.
Oil price spikes to 2.5 year-high on Libya unrest
World oil prices shot higher Monday, striking 2.5 year highs on the turmoil in Libya and the Middle East, analysts said.
Work starts on $182.1 million bridge in Mekong Delta
The Ministry of Transport started building a VND3.8 trillion bridge, which will be among ten most modern in Vietnam.
Honouring 100 outstanding businesswomen in 2010
A ceremony was held in Hanoi on March 6 to present the Golden Rose Cup Award to 100 outstanding Vietnamese women entrepreneurs in 2010.
OPIC to help spearhead US investment in Vietnam
American investors in Vietnam will have more financing options when joining local partners.
Asia rice output threatened by pesticide overuse
The unbridled manufacture and use of pesticides in Asia is raising the spectre of "pest storms" devastating the region's rice farms, scientists have warned.
Busy market for special Women’s Day
The market of presents for Women’s Day (March 8) features womanliness and focuses on flowers, teddy bears and cards.
EVN warns of power cuts in dry season
The Electricity of Vietnam Group warned that the increasing demand from the industrial production and construction sectors would lead to power supply shortages.
US reduces anti-dumping taxes on Vietnam’s frozen shrimp
The US Department of Commerce has announced the final results of its review of anti-dumping taxes on Vietnamese frozen shrimp from February 1, 2009 to March 31, 2010.
Realty market exciting despite tightening monetary policy
Deputy Minister of Construction, Nguyen Tran Nam, speaks with DTiNews about rising prices and the real estate market.
World shares surge after US jobs picture brightens
World shares jumped Friday, shrugging off stubbornly high oil prices after signs that U.S. companies are hiring more workers boosted Wall Street.
Vietnam to computerise tax system
The government is working with the World Bank to computerise the country’s tax administration system to prepare it for international integration.
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