US reduces duties on Vietnam’s tra fish
The US Department of Commerce has decided to reduce anti-dumping taxes on tra fish imported from Vietnam.
Vietnam coffee needs stronger link to farmers
Vietnamese coffee needs to carve a brand identity for itself based on a system that guarantees a fair price for farmers, said a professor of Harvard University.
More reasonable policies for gold market needed
Experts said that it may be impossible to force people to keep VND instead of gold, unless the value of the dong increases.
Japan disaster: Insured losses at USD12-25 billion
Japan's devastating earthquake and tsunami last week have resulted in insured losses of between $12 and $25 billion, risk assessment firm EQECAT said.
Coffee industry should turn to local market: experts
Vietnam’s coffee industry should focus more on the local market as this is a way of ensuring sustainable development, international experts said.
Experts: Japan will strive to fulfil financial commitments to Vietnam
Despite the recent natural disasters to strike Japan, the country will still make efforts to fulfill its capital commitments to Vietnam, economists said.
Ministry clamps down on high medicine prices
Health departments nationwide to enhance inspections of wholesale medicine prices as part of the Health Ministry's measures to curb price rises.
New option in high-end apartments in Danang
People who seek luxury apartments will have more options to own expected accommodations in the central city of Danang.
Business optimism climbs in Q1
Business optimism rose significantly in the first quarter, according to a report by private auditing and consulting firm Grant Thornton.
Transport Ministry to slash government bond projects
The Ministry of Transport will slash by 50 percent all government bond projects in 2011.
HCM City to curb smuggling of gasoline
The Ministry of Industry and Trade on March 14 held a conference in Ho Chi Minh City to discuss measures to prevent the smuggling of gasoline.
VFA unexpectedly lowers floor price for exporting rice
The Vietnam Food Association has decided to slash the floor price for rice exports by USD10-20 per tonne, starting from March 12.
Energy negotiations with China leave uncertainties
Vietnam will have to source some of its electricity from China this year, perhaps at unfavourable terms.
Commercial banks must supply demand for USD
The State Bank of Vietnam has ordered local lenders to sell US dollars to people who have legitimate demand.
US dollars flow into banks
The volume of US dollars flowing into commercial banks has increased following the crackdown on the black market.
Vietnam consumer confidence index jumps
Vietnam ’s consumer confidence index saw a significant increase during the first quarter of the year.
Government calls for faster completion of power projects
Projects that fall under the national power development plan through 2015 will be fast tracked.
Ministry: CPI to increase two per cent in March
The Ministry of Industry and Trade expected the consumer price index in March to increase by two percent due to a surge in the cost of electricity and petrol.
Tokyo stocks hammered, BoJ unleashes record funds
Japan stocks tumbled Monday and the central bank poured a record amount of cash to soothe money markets shaken by earthquake.
"River buses" come to Ho Chi Minh City
The Ho Chi Minh City authority has allowed a company to go ahead with plans for its boat service.
