"Raising electricity prices doesn’t solve development issues"With energy fees expected to rise in order to encourage investment, one official shares why he says it isn’t the answer.
Wind power, titanium projects on direct collision courseSeveral projects in both wind power and titanium mining sectors in the central province of Binh Thuan have been put on hold, a provincial official said.
'Bold plan' for Mekong area rail link approvedA "bold" plan for a railway system connecting more than 300 million people was approved Friday.
World is Vietnam's oyster thanks to AussiesThe fledgling farmed oyster industry along the north-east coast of Vietnam has taken off under the guidance of a team of Australian shellfish experts.
Investors lose money because of illegal gold trading transactionFirms illegally continues gold trading on accounts, causing many people to lose billions Vietnamese dong.
Shoemakers unlikely to meet targetThe footwear industry would have to struggle to reach its target to of 70 per cent of the domestic market in five years without incentive policies.
Traders keep watchful eye as U.S. dollar ralliesMost traders are keeping a watchful eye on any new developments on the forex market before deciding whether to revise up prices of commodities.
Cooperation the key for tourismDeputy PM Nhan has cited cooperation in training human resources for the local tourism industry as an urgent issue.
Mining could kill Binh Thuan's tourismMore than 410 tourism projects in central Binh Thuan Province have been seriously affected by titanium-exploitation projects.
Banks scramble for mid-level managersOne look at Vietnamworks.com, a job and recruiting website in Vietnam, and it’s easy to see that the hunt is on for mid-level managers by local banks.
The growth of green in Vietnam’s property sectorResidential developments located close to nature and with million dollar price tags have become a growing trend in Vietnam’s property market.
State Bank raises exchange rateThe State Bank of Vietnam on August 17 decided to adjust interbank rate in an effort to curb trade gap.
Social housing in Hanoi up for saleHanoi authorities have approved the sale of social housing to give low-income people an opportunity to buy in Hanoi.
Plastic industry eyes US $1 billion export turnover in 2010The plastic industry is forecast to pocket US $1 billion in export revenue in 2010, said the Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade.
Pepsi to invest $250 million in Vietnam in next three yearsPepsiCo, the world's second largest food and beverage business, announced that it plans to invest US$250 million in Vietnam over the next three years.
More Vietnamese abroad send money back to their homelandThe billions of dollars sent from overseas each year fund new homes, expand businesses and support extended families.
Hanoi – Me Linh Brewery inauguratedThe Hanoi Alcohol, Beer and Beverage Joint Stock Corporation (Habeco) inaugurated the Hanoi – Me Linh Brewery on August 15.
Vietnam hybrid car importers feel robbed of tax breaksFive importers of hybrid cars have complained that they were not given tax incentives promised for energy-efficient vehicles.
Vinashin directed where to focus its futurePM Nguyen Tan Dung has come to a decision regarding the future of ship-building giant Vinashin, limiting it to three focal points.
Predicting the future of Vietnam’s retail businessCBRE’s Richard Leech proposes a mix of trade centres and upgrading traditional markets for development.