Vietnamese housing projects struggle on fundingOver 200 housing projects for low-income people and industrial workers are currently in desperate need of investment funding.
Russia to build Vietnam’s first NPPRussia has been chosen as a partner in the construction of Vietnam's first nuclear power plant to be built in the southern province of Ninh Thuan.
Bernanke says global recovery depends on emerging marketsThe global economy will depend increasingly on emerging markets to foster strong growth, Federal Reserve Chairman said.
Aspiration drives sales in VietnamTrinh Vinh Ha is 26, carries a diamond-studded mobile phone, and last month his showroom in Hanoi sold eight Bentleys at $680,000 each.
Vietnam pursues greener futureDeputy premier says developed Asian states can play vital role in helping others achieve sustainability goals.
Eurozone debt crisis threatens stability: Italian ministerThe eurozone's crippling debts and deficits are a threat to European stability, Italian Economy Minister Giulio Tremonti said.
Air-con rentals a cool new trendMany families in HCMC are now able to enjoy cool air at home by leasing air-conditioners rather than buying new ones.
iPad-mania as thousands queue for global roll-outThousands of fired up and sleep-deprived gadget fans mobbed shops in Australia and Japan Friday as Apple's iPad began its international launch.
Vietnam’s AVG leases capacity on NSS-6 satelliteVietnam’s Audio Visual Global Co. JSC will lease 2.5 transponders on the SES World Skies NSS-6 satellite starting late this year.
Taiwanese securities firm to be listed in VietnamTaipei-based Fortune Securities Corp has recently been approved to become a publicly listed company in Vietnam, a business source said Thursday.
Stocks jump after China shows confidence in EuropeStocks rocketed higher after China reassured investors it doesn't plan to sell the European debt it holds.
Cam Ranh to become a key container port in regionThe Vietnam National Shipping Lines kicked off the construction of a 50,000 DWT wharf in Cam Ranh Seaport, Khanh Hoa Province.
Japan Asia Group, partners to set up 2 funds in Japan, VietnamJapan Asia Group will set up two funds in Vietnam and Japan in cooperation with Vietnamese partners, Thang Long Securities.
Vietnam switch live on BASE24-eps from ACI WorldwideSmartlink is using BASE24-eps as a shared payment switch between its member banks, and to connect to Vietnam's other national switch.
Petrovietnam to tap Japanese firms for refinery, storage projectsPetrovietnam will give priority to Japanese companies for participation in ¥3 trillion worth of development projects, according to media reports.
Haiti state-run telecom's distant savior: VietnamHaiti state-run telecom's distant Internet savior is run by Vietnam's military.
Foreign banks join $200 mln loan to Vietnam refineryA syndicated loan worth the equivalent of $200 million for the operator of Vietnam's $3 billion Dung Quat oil refinery has been arranged.
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer visits HanoiMicrosoft's charismatic leader, Steve Ballmer, was in Hanoi supporting what he says will be the next generation of technology.
World stock markets slump on eurozone, Korea fearsGlobal stocks slumped on Tuesday, rattled by fears of the European debt crisis and rising tensions on the Korean peninsula.
Interest rate regulation amendments consideredThe base interest rate was a topic of debate among deputies at the National Assembly’s 7th session.