SBV expects 2011 BOP surplus at USD2 billion
If the trade gap is cut to less than 16% of export revenue, Vietnam’s balance of payments will have a surplus of up to $2 billion, the central bank governor said.
Low gas supply drives up prices
Gas traders in Vietnam have raised prices by VND14,000 per 12-kg tank because of a lack of domestic supply.
IT workforce roadmap to get the sector working
A project to turn Vietnam into an information and communication technology powerhouse means the nation will need at least one million skilled IT workers by 2020.
E-payments easier for State, businesses
Electronic payments have improved the Government's ability to collect taxes and other duties, said a customs official.
Little interest in farm insurance
The Government wants to pilot an agricultural insurance scheme in some localities from July, but insurers are reluctant to get involved.
Nation continues to fight power shortfall
China is continuing to be tapped to help solve Vietnam’s power crisis.
Tightened credit hurts small firms: legislators
Small companies in Vietnam struggling with limited capital are facing difficulties in securing loans from banks due to the tight monetary policies.
Laos, Vietnam cooperate in stock market
The Lane Xang Securities Company, a joint venture between a Vietnamese bank and a Laos bank, was inaugurated in Vientiane.
Cash injection urged to steady prices
A cash injection of VND476 billion into price stabilisation this year has been suggested by the Hanoi Industry and Trade Department.
Salary survey to help businesses improve payment policies
U.S. Mercer, a leading firm for personnel services, will carry out a survey on salaries and welfare in Vietnam in April.
Thai garment makers moving to cheaper Vietnam
Rising local production costs have pushed five major Thai garment manufacturers to relocate to Vietnam.
Office rents continue to slide in HCM City
Ho Chi Minh City office rents have continued falling so far this year, particularly Grade A offices.
Apple iPad 2 on sale in 25 countries
Apple's eagerly-awaited iPad 2 went on sale Friday at 16:00 GMT in 25 countries in Europe, Oceania and the Americas.
New policies to ease disparity in foreign currency market
Barriers for trading foreign currencies are expected to be partially removed by revised policies from the Government.
Software may solve business invoice problem
The Vietnamese taxation authority has asked software companies to help solve the backlog of unprinted invoices for businesses.
Trade deficit narrows in first quarter
The trade deficit in the first quarter of this year reduced to USD3.028 billion compared with USD3.5 billion in the same period last year.
Dutch business delegation to visit Vietnam
The Prince of Orange and Princess Máxima of the Netherlands, accompanied by more than 100 business people, will pay an official visit to Vietnam.
Opera Software scouts for Vietnam partners
Opera Software ASA said it is seeking Vietnamese partners to develop and localize mobile applications.
Nation’s CPI rises 2.17 percent in March
Vietnam’s consumer price index in March saw a month-on-month rise of 2.17 percent, pushing the first quarter’s CPI up by 12.79 percent year-on-year.
Hanoi plans financial centre
Hanoi is planning to turn the area west of West Lake into a world-class banking and financial centre by 2030.
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