Vietnam – EU to kick off FTA negotiations
Vietnam can look forward to free trade with the European Union (EU) as the two sides would officially kick off negotiations at the top level in 2011.
Help comes early for to troubled Vinashin and its victims
PM has pushed forward providing troubled Vinashin with interest-free loans to pay its employees from January 10.
Reprieve from new invoice laws for small businesses
About 30% businesses will be given an extra year to comply with new regulations for printing their own invoices.
Japan to buy European bonds to support eurozone
Japan said it was ready to buy bonds to be issued by the European Financial Stability Facility to help finance Ireland's bailout and support the debt-hit eurozone, report said.
Trade deals and pandas after Britain-China talks
Britain and China signed trade deals worth 2.6 billion pounds Monday and announced Beijing will loan a pair of giant pandas to Edinburgh Zoo for 10 years.
State Bank: “No reserve ratio raise”
The State Bank of Vietnam has announced that for now, it has no plans to raise the cash reserve ratio.
NA Standing Committee analyses ineffective gov't bonds
Several economists have raised concerns that projects using government bonds are not being carried out effectively.
Tablets, smart gadgets rule at Consumer Electronics Show
Slick touchscreen tablet computers and smarter devices for the home and the car took center stage as the Consumer Electronics Show wrapped up on Sunday.
Vietnam to invest more on hi-tech development
VN will center on developing 4 hi-tech industries, namely information and communication technology, biotechnology, automatic technology and new material technology.
Vietnam contemplates national gold exchange
Vietnam is mulling over the setup of a national gold exchange in order to put citizens public gold into circulation.
Petrolimex accused of misusing $60 million in funds
Vietnam National Petroleum Corp has been blamed for misusing VND1.2 trillion worth of petroleum stabilisation fund.
CES triumphs bode well for Motorola Mobility rebirth
Motorola Mobility's Xoom tablet computer was the star of the Consumer Electronics Show.
Ministry turns down plan for new airline
The Ministry of Transport has supported the national aviation authority’s proposal not to pass a plan to establish an aviation joint-stock company serving businesspeople.
Stricter standards for Ho Chi Minh City pharmacies
Pharmacies in Ho Chi Minh City that fail to meet with Good Pharmacy Practices (GPP) standards will no longer be allowed to sell prescription drugs in 2011.
Local confectionery goods a hit for Tet
Consumers are turning their back on generic imports instead choosing more expensive local goods as Tet approaches.
Always connected lifestyle on display at CES
Smarter devices, homes and cars for the always connected lifestyle are taking center stage as the annual Consumer Electronics Show kicks off.
US remains Vietnam’s largest export market
The significant improvements in Vietnam-US trade relations have opened up new opportunities for both countries.
PM cuts ribbon for Dung Quat oil refinery
PM Nguyen Tan Dung attended the official inauguration ceremony of the Dung Quat oil refinery today, January 6.
New mobile options making moves in Vietnam
New mobile operators, Vietnamobile and Beeline, are trying to make a splash in the market against giant competition.
S.Korea to seek rare earths in Vietnam, Australia, others
South Korea will develop rare earths in Vietnam, Australia, Kyrgyzstan and South Africa this year, while cooperating with Japan for overseas development of the minerals.
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