First product comes out of SEA’s biggest steel factory
Cai Lan Steel Factory, an affiliate of the Vinashin Business Group, on June 2 churned out its first batch of steel for shipbuilding.
Vietnam food retail to witness skyrocketing growth
Rising affluence will trigger food retail sales in Vietnam to grow above 20% CAGR during 2010-2012, predicts RNCOS.
US debt tops 13 trillion dollars for first time
US debt has reached 13 trillion dollars for the first time in history, the Treasury Department has said.
Google's Chrome computing system to debut in autumn
Google said it is planning to release its Chrome operating system, seen as a rival to Microsoft's Windows system, for free in the autumn.
SPAR global expansion on track with Vietnam partnership
SPAR International is set to build even further on last year’s impressive growth, thanks to its highly anticipated upcoming launch into Vietnam.
Japan's Sumitomo mulls entering water biz in Vietnam
Major Japanese trading house Sumitomo Corp. is considering becoming a player in Vietnam's water management industry.
Vietnam to boost goods consumption in rural areas
A cooperation agreement has been signed to boost consumption of goods and services in rural areas for the 2010-2011 period.
Carl's Jr. opens first restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City
CKE Restaurants, Inc. opened its first Carl’s Jr. restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam this week.
Cavico signs $12M construction contract for Nui Tao stone mines
Cavico will extract and process the stone from the Nui Tao Stone Mine, and then market the stones to customers in Vietnam.
Russia to build Vietnam’s first NPP
Russia 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.
Vietnamese housing projects struggle on funding
Over 200 housing projects for low-income people and industrial workers are currently in desperate need of investment funding.
Bernanke says global recovery depends on emerging markets
The global economy will depend increasingly on emerging markets to foster strong growth, Federal Reserve Chairman said.
Aspiration drives sales in Vietnam
Trinh 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 future
Deputy premier says developed Asian states can play vital role in helping others achieve sustainability goals.
Eurozone debt crisis threatens stability: Italian minister
The eurozone's crippling debts and deficits are a threat to European stability, Italian Economy Minister Giulio Tremonti said.
Air-con rentals a cool new trend
Many 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-out
Thousands of fired up and sleep-deprived gadget fans mobbed shops in Australia and Japan Friday as Apple's iPad began its international launch.
Taiwanese securities firm to be listed in Vietnam
Taipei-based Fortune Securities Corp has recently been approved to become a publicly listed company in Vietnam, a business source said Thursday.
Vietnam’s AVG leases capacity on NSS-6 satellite
Vietnam’s Audio Visual Global Co. JSC will lease 2.5 transponders on the SES World Skies NSS-6 satellite starting late this year.
Stocks jump after China shows confidence in Europe
Stocks rocketed higher after China reassured investors it doesn't plan to sell the European debt it holds.
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