Japan's Takeda to buy drugmaker Nycomed for USD12 bn
Japan's top drugmaker Takeda Pharmaceutical has reached a USD12 billion deal to buy Swiss drugmaker Nycomed, a report said.
Toyota boosts US production sooner than expected
Toyota will be able to boost its US production sooner than expected following a devastating Japanese quake and tsunami.
EU wants to import more tra fish
Businesses at the European Seafood Exposition in Belgium have affirmed that they will import more tra fish from Vietnam in summer.
Casino licensing may be getting out of hand
A recent rush to get licenses for number of casino projects around the country may make gambling difficult to control.
New ban likely to increase banks’ gold inventory
Central bank's ban on gold deposits and lending will cause difficulties for banks in Vietnam to deal with gold already in stock.
TEPCO to log USD12 bn loss after crisis: report
Tokyo Electric Power Co. is expected to book losses of over USD12 billion due to the crisis at its tsunami-hit nuclear power plant.
Only one third of SMEs able to get bank loans
Just one third of Vietnamese small and medium-sized enterprises can get loans from banks, a survey says.
US, China laud deal on economic ties
The United States and China inked a broad economic framework Tuesday.
Microsoft mulling Skype buy: Wall Street Journal
US software giant Microsoft is near to clinching a deal to buy Internet telephony pioneer Skype for USD7-8 billion.
Construction begins on Vietnam’s largest private hospital
Vietnamese firms started building a USD95 million private hospital in Hanoi on May 10, the biggest of its kind in the country.
Investment in agriculture to be reduced
The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has decided to adjust the allocation of public investment into the agriculture sector.
No changes in personal income tax law this year
The National Assembly has turned down a proposal for changes in the personal income tax law this year.
Direct Vietnam-UK air service expected this autumn
Vietnam Airlines’ long-awaited direct air service to the United Kingdom will hopefully commence this fall.
China favours stronger yuan to fight inflation
Confronted with fresh US pressure over its currency policy, China appears more willing to let yuan strengthen at a faster pace to curb inflation.
Vietnam’s travel agencies look to resume tours to Japan
Representatives of Vietnamese travel agencies will join a trip to Japan to encourage local companies to resume booking tours to the country.
US, China to begin high-level talks
The United States and China began two days of high-level talks Monday on a gamut of political and economic issues.
Trade agreement tightens ASEAN - EU bond
An agreement between ASEAN and six European business organisations aims at tightening bilateral business relations.
Banks to increase ATM cash withdrawal fee
The Vietnam Banking Association will increase the fee they charge for every cash withdrawal at other banks’ ATMs begning early June.
Office rents among world's highest
Office rent rates in Vietnam's biggest cities, HCM City and Hanoi, were among the highest in over 100 markets worldwide.
Local airlines charge more for domestic flights
Low-cost carrier Jetstar Pacific Airlines and Air Mekong have both announced higher prices for their domestic flights.
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