Vietnam central bank allows foreign banks' branches to raise capital
The State Bank of Vietnam said Wednesday it has allowed four branches of foreign banks in the country to raise their registered capital.
Vietnam now South Korea’s 4th largest foreign investment
Vietnam stands at number 4 among South Korea’s overseas investment markets behind the US, Hong Kong and China.
Transportation companies irked by diesel hoarding
Transportation companies are in need of consistent fuel supply, yet many shops are hoarding their diesel fuel supplies.
Vietnamese businesses import 10 tonnes of gold ahead of schedule
Vietnamese businesses and banks have finished importing about 10 tonnes of gold ahead the December 30 schedule.
Vietnam venturing into Laos and Cambodia investments
Many Vietnamese banks are expanding their business activities into neighbouring countries like Laos and Cambodia.
Interest rates on VND deposits drop as December’s final week approaches
Commercial banks in Vietnam have lowered deposit interest rates to the maximum rates of 14% per year.
Property remains promising channel for investors
Huge housing demand is still offering ample business opportunities for developers and investors as well.
Brazil overtakes Germany as 4th biggest car market
Brazil this year overtook Germany as the fourth-biggest car market in the world -- and foreign investors see huge potential as the Latin American giant becomes increasingly prosperous.
Hanoi’s CPI continues to grow, up 9.56% from 2009
CPI in Hanoi has increased by 1.83% compared to November and is 9.56% higher than December 2009.
Vietnam, RoK boost energy and mineral mining linkages
Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade and Korean Vice Minister of Knowledge Economy co-chaired the meeting on Energy and Minerals Cooperation.
New troubles for Vietnam’s tra fish in Brazil
Tra fish will be taxed by about 35% when exported to the Brazil market as the country has just put it on a “special” list.
Unbranded, bogus foods, clothes rampant in HCM City
Fake, dubious and unbranded cakes, foods, construction materials and clothes are widely sold in Ho Chi Minh City, especially as Tet is drawing near.
Shipping firms to contain problem
Foreign shipping lines have been left at sea by unclear liquidation procedures for abandoned containers at Vietnam’s ports.
Doosan Heavy wins $3 billion Vietnam coal plant order
South Korea’s Doosan Heavy Industries & Construction Co., received an order worth about $3 billion to build two power plants in Vietnam.
First turbine spins at Son La dam
The first 400MW turbine at Son La Hydroelectric Power Plant's has gone live, officially plugging into the national electricity grid.
Trade deficit hits $12 billon this year
Vietnam’s trade deficit is estimated to reach US$12 billion in 2010, the Ministry of Industry and Trade has reported.
Vietnam and WWF united on tra fish development
Vietnam’s Fisheries Directorate signed a cooperation agreement with the WWF on tra fish sustainable development.
Gold stalls; dollar up
The price of gold in Vietnam fluctuated around VND35.9 million a tael as global prices remained under losing pressure.
Imported auto sales go up, motorbikes down in November
November saw an increase in Vietnam auto imports but a drop in motorbikes compared to October.
Vietnam eyes African markets
Vietnam will use South Africa and Tanzania as export gateways to southern and eastern Africa, a Vietnamese trade official said after visiting the two countries.
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