Yen’s up, dong’s down – can Vietnam boost exports to Japan?
The yen’s gradual appreciation has given exporters an edge, but adds to the nation’s debt repayment burden.
Work on Asia’s largest instant coffee factory starts
The Indian-based Coffee Co.Ltd started the construction of the Asia’s largest instant coffee processing factory in the Central Highlands.
Ratings firms get tough on banks
Three international credit rating agencies have all released ratings of Vietnamese banks in the past few days
National Day promotions pack supermarkets with customers
National Day saw supermarkets packed to the max in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.
Housing relief in sight
The recent mushrooming of large-scale social housing projects in Hanoi is expected to ease the dearth in low-income accommodation and stabilise the residential market.
Workers demand more than wages for loyalty
Despite increasing wages, the number of employees quitting at foreign direct investment companies in Vietnam continues to rise.
Tata Steel expects Vietnam licence in 3 months
India's Tata Steel says it is expecting Vietnamese government investment licence in the next three months.
EU presses China over fake goods
The EU has urged China to step up the fight against black market exports, especially counterfeit cigarettes.
Details emerge surrounding Vinashin’s latest struggles
Vinashin’s newly-appointed leader were suspended after investigators found incriminating evidence, said an official.
Economist urges equal competition environment
Economist Le Dang Doanh says Vietnam needs to create an equal playing field for all economic sectors.
Boeing supports Vietnam Air’s aircraft interior upgrade
The U.S. airplane maker Boeing has partnered with Vietnam Airlines in a program to modernize the interior of the airline’s four 777-200ER aircraft.
Government to tighten price management
PM Nguyen Tan Dung urged relevant ministries to keep close eye on macro-economic stability and price management.
Global equities rocked by US economic fears
World stock markets sank heavily as investors shunned risky assets amid renewed fears over the United States economy.
HCM City businesses kick off month of promotions
Many businesses kicked off promotions with discounts of up to 50 per cent to welcome National Day and mark the start of the city's official sales promotion month in September.
Google buys mobile game maker SocialDeck
Mobile game maker SocialDeck has been bought by Google, the latest in a string of acquisitions by the Internet giant.
Too much and too little salt
About 40,000 tonnes of low-quality salt remains to be sold, leaving salt farmers in Ho Chi Minh City extremely worried.
Vietnamese wood processors focus on domestic market
Only when hitting snags in exporting their products do Vietnamese wood processors focus on the domestic market.
Vietnam, South Korea extend labour export cooperation
Vietnam and the Republic of Korea have extended the memorandum of understanding on supplying and receiving Vietnamese guest workers.
Huge discounts offered over National Day
Shops, retail centers and travel agents have launched attractive promotions and discount to lure celebrating customers.
Paying the bill for clean industry
Lack of awareness and financial support for technology enabling Cleaner Production in Industry had handicapped its introduction in Vietnam.
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