Vietnam can export 7.4 mln tonnes of rice this year
The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has forecast that the country’s rice exports could reach 7.1 to 7.4 million tonnes this year.
Japan poll finds 74% support nuclear phase-out
Almost three-quarters of Japanese respondents to a newspaper poll favour a gradual phase-out of nuclear energy
in the wake of the Fukushima atomic accident
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Vietnam begins importing coal
A shipment of over 9,575 tonnes of coal from Indonesia arrived at the Cai Lai seaport in the southern province of Dong Nai on June 13.
Rivals hit Lagarde as IMF race heats up
Rivals to lead the IMF lit into French favorite Christine Lagarde, with one suggesting she had conflicting interests.
Race for Strauss-Kahn successor goes to IMF board
The IMF's executive board meets Monday as the campaign to find a new chief reels from the unexpected twist of a dark horse candidacy.
Vietnam maintains retail petrol prices despite global fall
Vietnamese authorities have decided not to cut petroleum prices but have hiked import taxes on some products.
Toyota Vietnam punishes whistle-blowing engineer
Toyota Vietnam has suspended for three months an engineer who exposed its technical faults in manufacturing.
Social networking used by only 1% of Vietnamese firms
Only 1% of Vietnamese companies use social networking sites as a marketing tool, while the world average is 54%.
Banks warned to comply with credit growth limits
State Bank of Vietnam Governor Nguyen Van Giau required commercial banks to maintain credit growth at 20 percent or less this year.
Monetary policy on track for success
National monetary policy was on the right track, with credit growth falling to 6.92 percent in the first five months of the year, said an official.
Vietnam’s retail market ranking sliding down since ‘08
Vietnam’s retail market ranking has slipped from first place in 2008 to 23rd place among 30 surveyed emerging economics in 2011,said a survey.
Two withdraw as Europe fights to keep IMF job
Two candidates to head the IMF backed out of the race, denouncing Europe's bid to hold on to the job.
Shocking fees proposed for ‘right to own a car’
An investment association recently proposed that the Vietnamese government should put a special fee on imported cars and motorbikes.
Mobile providers intensify competition over 3G services
With the 2G service market almost saturated, mobile service providers are tapping the growing 3G market.
Vietnam Airlines increases flights to Australia
Vietnam Airlines has announced that it will increase the number of flights to Melbourne and Sydney, Australia to 14 per week as of June 13.
Experts voice scepticism over forex market stability
If Vietnam fails to curb its trade deficit, its forex market may become unstable in the long-term, said experts.
China's trade surplus widens to $13.05 bn in May
China's politically sensitive trade surplus expanded to $13.05 billion in May, government data showed Friday.
Vietnam’s retail market less attractive: A.T. Kearney
Vietnam’s retail market was becoming less attractive, with its global ranking falling nine spots to the 23rd place, according to a survey by A.T. Kearney.
Hundreds of websites in Vietnam hacked
Just within several days of early June, technology and security forums have reckoned hundreds of “.vn” websites which have been hacked.
Cuts in global oil prices yet to benefit domestic consumers
Despite the recent price falls on the global market, Vietnamese petrol traders have yet to lower their retail prices.
