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Higher Tet bonuses this year could have lower value when buying goods

Foreign invested companies see $2.35 billion surplus in 2010

According to the Foreign Investment Agency, foreign-invested enterprises obtained a trade surplus of USD2.35 billion in 2010.

China's top leaders try to ease price concerns

China's central bank chief vowed on Friday to keep prices stable in 2011.

Vietnam’s top 10 in 2010: Economic events

In 2010, the Vietnamese economy witnessed positive progress mixed with new challenges.

Aquaculture sector hits new export record

The aquaculture sector this year expected to earn an export value of US $4.7 billion, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.

Major economic policies that will shape 2011

Several important economic policies will be implemented beginning January 1, 2011. DTiNews gives you the run down.

VND inter-bank interest rates drop for most terms

Average VND inter-bank interest rates dropped for most terms in the week from December 18-24.

Vietnam’s GDP surpasses target with 6.78% growth in 2010

Vietnam’s GDP growth this year is estimated at 6.78%, exceeding the NA's target of 6.5% and the 5.32% of last year.

Wealthiest investor on Vietnam’s 2010 stock market worth USD780 million

Pham Nhat Vuong has become the richest investor on the Vietnamese stock market during 2010.

State Bank steps up fight against counterfeit money

The SBV has approved a $500,000 project to prevent counterfeit money from circulating in banks and state treasuries.

Tablet computers come of age with iPad mania

Consumers constant need for connectivity has blown open the tablet computing market.

Fruit production plunges, prices to rise

With unfavorable weather reducing fruit harvest by 50-80 percent in the Mekong Delta this season, the prices of many popular fruits are set to rise during Tet.

Wal-Mart invests in China e-commerce retailer 360buy.com

US chain Wal-Mart has invested in Chinese e-commerce consumer electronics seller 360buy.com, as the world's largest retailer steps up its presence in China.

PM allows interest-free loans to Vinashin and its victims

Troubled ship-building giant Vinashin is to receive government sponsored interest-free loans to pay its employees.

Clean water prices to increase next January in Ho Chi Minh City

The Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee has decided to increase water prices of tap water in the city from next January.

Made-in Vietnam container houses new option for low income housing

People with limited budget will have better opportunity to own a house with a container housing project being launched.

Japan consumer prices continue to slide

Japan's core consumer price index fell 0.5 percent in November from a year ago, as deflation continues to plague the Asian economic giant, government data showed Tuesday.

Workers refuse jobs at Delta industrial parks

With workers refusing to accept jobs in industrial parks in the Mekong Delta due to poor salaries, meal and other allowances, many employers are struggling to fill vacancies.