Steel companies accused of exploiting Vietnam’s electricity prices
EVN has made claims to PM Nguyen Tan Dung that foreign investors are exploiting the country’s cheap electricity prices.
Call for FDI licensing rules to become tougher
The Foreign Investment Agency under the Ministry of Planning and Investment was urged to keep a close eye on unqualified projects in order to boost disbursement.
Hanoi’s pilot urban railway construction almost underway
Construction will begin on a pilot urban railway, running from Nhon to Hanoi Railway Station, on September 22.
Seafood companies concerned about new regulations
Many seafood businesses have voiced their concerns about difficulties they face in the implementation of news regulations on seafood.
FDI headaches as Government forced to revoke certificates
The revocation of scores of foreign direct investment licenses is a result of a focus on volume and value rather than quality and the capability of investors.
Businesses urged to promote exports
Businesses should work out measures to reduce input prices, solve the shortages of skilled labour and production materials as well as boost exports in the remaining months of the year.
Obama to propose 100 billion tax credit
President Obama will call for a 100-billion-dollar business tax credit this week to boost the sagging US economic recovery.
Vietnam seaports’ potential cramped by underdeveloped infrastructure
Several world-class seaports will be put into operation in the next several years but cranes and wharfs are not enough.
Yen’s up, dong’s down – can Vietnam boost exports to Japan?
The yen’s gradual appreciation has given exporters an edge, but adds to the nation’s debt repayment burden.
Work on Asia’s largest instant coffee factory starts
The Indian-based Coffee Co.Ltd started the construction of the Asia’s largest instant coffee processing factory in the Central Highlands.
Ratings firms get tough on banks
Three international credit rating agencies have all released ratings of Vietnamese banks in the past few days
National Day promotions pack supermarkets with customers
National Day saw supermarkets packed to the max in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.
Housing relief in sight
The recent mushrooming of large-scale social housing projects in Hanoi is expected to ease the dearth in low-income accommodation and stabilise the residential market.
Workers demand more than wages for loyalty
Despite increasing wages, the number of employees quitting at foreign direct investment companies in Vietnam continues to rise.
Tata Steel expects Vietnam licence in 3 months
India's Tata Steel says it is expecting Vietnamese government investment licence in the next three months.
EU presses China over fake goods
The EU has urged China to step up the fight against black market exports, especially counterfeit cigarettes.
Details emerge surrounding Vinashin’s latest struggles
Vinashin’s newly-appointed leader were suspended after investigators found incriminating evidence, said an official.
Economist urges equal competition environment
Economist Le Dang Doanh says Vietnam needs to create an equal playing field for all economic sectors.
Boeing supports Vietnam Air’s aircraft interior upgrade
The U.S. airplane maker Boeing has partnered with Vietnam Airlines in a program to modernize the interior of the airline’s four 777-200ER aircraft.
Government to tighten price management
PM Nguyen Tan Dung urged relevant ministries to keep close eye on macro-economic stability and price management.
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