Business

Vietnam learning lessons from developed Asian real estate markets

A recent conference suggested trends have proven to keep investors focused on upper-scale real estate projects.

High growth forecast for retail sector next year

Vietnam’s retail industry is expected to grow around 15-16% next year although obstacles to the development of the sector may not be removed pretty soon.

Vietnam dispute has worldwide impact for motorcycle manufacturers

The eyes of motorcycle manufacturers worldwide are on Vietnam over a dispute of whether Honda’s name was used illegally by a local company to boost sales.

Vietnam braces for flood of resort property

Vietnam is facing an oversupply in its market for coastline resort properties.

China-VN border trade fair draws large attendance

More than 500 organisations and businesses, including 62 units from Vietnam , are showcasing products at the 10th China-Vietnam border trade fair.

FDI flows in Vietnam down 40% to $13.3 billion

Approximately US$13.3 billion of foreign direct investment was registered in Vietnam since the beginning of this year, down 40 percent over the same period last year.

Cam Ranh Bay to overhaul infrastructure for major development plan

A recently approved plan aims to turn Cam Ranh Bay area into a centre of services, industries, transport and a world sea tourism hub.

VN, UEA talk about all-around cooperation

The first meeting of the Inter-governmental Committee for bilateral cooperation between Vietnam and the United Arab Emirates was wrapped up November 25.

Dhaka seeks rice pact with Vietnam

Bangladesh has turned to Vietnam for import of rice following India’s reported refusal to begin exporting 3,00,000 metric tonnes of parboiled rice.

Foreign group acquires stake in Vietnamese securities company

SBIS has reached a basic agreement to acquire a 20% stake of FPT Securities Joint Stock Company.

Hanoi’s low income housing “lucky draw” answers hopes of 226 families

226 bidders were among those selected in a “lucky draw” which 501 people participated in to become buyers of low-income housing.

Toyota still in 'crisis' one year after recalls

The world's top automaker Toyota remains in "crisis" mode a year after being hit by the first wave of more than 12 million recalls, a report said Thursday.

State enterprises dominate Vietnam’s top 500 list

This year's list of Vietnam’s top 500 companies was dominated by state-owned enterprises.

November CPI records highest increase in 15 years

The consumer price index in November recorded the highest increase Vietnam has seen in the past 15 years.

Developing investment and trade between Vietnam and American region

A seminar was organised on November 24 on potential and opportunities to develop investment and trade between Vietnam and American region.

PM: Cabinet members' roles in Vinashin case to be made public

PM Nguyen Tan Dung pledged to make public the violations of cabinet members who played a role in Vinashin’s downfall.

United Arab Emirates lured by Vietnam’s agriculture

The UAE Minister of Economy says that not just oil, gas, aviation and infrastructure are lucrative but agriculture is also proving to attract investors.

NA official rejects Minister's denial of responsibility in Vinashin case

The Minister of Planning and Investment claimed the agency played no role in Vinashin's fall, a position countered by an NA official.

Romania seeks oil-and-gas industry co-operation

Romania wanted to co-operate with Vietnam in the oil and gas industry, said its ministry of Economy, Trade and Business Environment Co-ordinator for Asia.