Business

Forum to tap potential in East Asia, Latin America

Since its establishment in 1999, the Forum for East Asia-Latin America Co-operation has helped countries in the two regions get closer to each other, Deputy Prime Minister cum Foreign Minister Pham Gia Khiem has said.

PSE forges alliance with Vietnam bourse

The Philippine Stock Exchange and Vietnam's Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange have signed an MOU to enhance their cooperation in financial services.

Petrochemical industry suffers from major setback

The global financial crisis and economic slowdown has dealt a severe blow to Vietnam's plans to expand its petrochemical industry.

Vietnam plans high-speed rail link to Hanoi airport

Vietnam Railways Corp is talking with a Japanese company about the construction of a train route linking Hanoi with its airport.

Controlling inflation will face major challenges

The economic growth rate should not be at too high as it would lead to a sharp increase in investment and the ineffective use of investment capital.

S-Fone to move forward without a partner

S-Fone to move on alone without SK Telecom's investments.

Strategic Mining to expand gold mining interests to Vietnam

Strategic Mining Corporation announced the implementation of plans to expand its gold mining interests to the U.S. and Vietnam

Vietnam's payment card market on the strong rise

Vietnam's payment card market has grown nearly three-fold over the last two years, says a new report.

Vietnam to raise benchmark rate to region’s highest: HSBC

Vietnam’s central bank will probably raise its benchmark interest rate this year to the highest among 16 regional economies.

Keppel Land inks deal for waterfront villas in Vietnam

Keppel Land signed a joint venture agreement with Vietnamese partner Tien Phuoc to develop a 11-ha waterfront residential site for 175 villas in HCM City.

FPT building opens in Da Nang

New building to provide work place for 1,200 FPT employees in the central province.

Vietnam's economy is scooting along

After three weeks of touring using a scooter, a sketch impression of a fast growing, economic tiger was quickly vindicated and refined.

Vietnam-made goods score well with expats

Foreign consumers highly appreciate Vietnam-made goods, which means the domestic market is completely within reach of Vietnamese producers.

SK Telecom to pull out of Vietnam

SK Telecom plans to shut its Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City offices this year and pull out of Vietnam, according to a spokesman for the company.

Tapping on digital platforms to boost brand awareness

Digital media consumption is booming in the Vietnam market, correspondingly marketers are increasingly using digital platforms in their campaigns.

Aquentium seeks distribution into Vietnam

Aquentium is offering distributorship opportunities for its complete line of commercial water and air purification treatment equipment for Vietnam.

Thua Thien Hue seeks $92M for development assistance

The province is making an effort to lure in $92 million worth of investments in the Chan May-Lang Co Economic Zone.

Olympus exceeds gold production targets

Olympus Pacific Minerals announced that it has exceeded gold production targets set for the fourth quarter 2009 at its Bong Mieu Gold Processing Plant.