EU slaps 649 million euro fine on Asian flat-screen cartel
The European Commission imposed on Wednesday 649 million euros in fines against South Korean and Taiwanese makers of LCD flat screens for running a price-fixing cartel.
International coalitions caution Vietnam of high inflation rate this year
International representatives warned Vietnam of high inflation rates this year at the Consultative Group Meeting in Hanoi.
Further signs emerge of Japan slowdown
Fears that Japan's recovery is heading for further slowdown deepened Wednesday as data showed the nation's trade with the world rose only slightly.
Vietnam asks for clarification of WWF’s assessing methods
The VASEP has requested that WWF publicise its indexes for assessing tra fish.
Vietnam customs set to further reform
Vietnam’s customs sector will spur reform and modernization to slash time and money spent by importers and exporters on the current procedures.
WWF's disapproval of Vietnam's major seafood exports stirs strong opposition
The World Wildlife Foundation has added two seafood items of Vietnam onto its consumer ‘red list’, drawing strong opposition.
East Asian economies to grow 8.8pct in 2010: ADB
ADB said that East Asia's emerging economies will grow 8.8 percent this year before slowing to 7.3 percent in 2011 amid concerns about the global economy.
Vietnam forced to buy more power from China
Electricity of Vietnam says it will continue buying electricity from China in December in order to meet domestic demand.
Vietnam’s 2011 economy: "3 risky games"
Economist Vo Tri Thanh said investors will still concentrate on 3 large markets which he calls “The 3 risky games” in 2011.
New year calendar market in a slump
Prices of calendars for 2011 have grown as the new year approaches, but purchase power remains low.
US imposes anti-dumping taxes on Vietnamese shrimp
The US Department of Commerce has announced that it will continue to levy anti-dumping taxes on frozen warm-water shrimps imported from Vietnam.
Farm economy booms in Mekong Delta
In recent years, a great deal of farm businesses have been set up in the Mekong Delta, most of them are engaged in aquaculture, horticulture and husbandry.
Cashew exports surpass US$1 billion
Vietnam is forecast to export around 180,000 tonnes of cashew nuts, earning more than US$1 billion this year, the highest value ever.
Vietnam hikes rice prices as Indonesia buys more
Vietnam raised its rice export floor prices by nearly 14 percent, partly to meet possible demand from Indonesia
Vietnam's first securities fraud arrest intensifies vigilance over trading
Stock market regulator pledged to clamp down on fraud as authorities prosecute Vietnam’s first share-price manipulation case.
Vietnam's Techcombank to raise $153.9 million via bonds
Techcombank said it would raise 3 trillion dong ($153.9 million) by selling 10-year convertible bonds later this month.
Euro is "credible," not in crisis: Trichet
European Central Bank head Jean-Claude Trichet rose to the defense of the euro Friday, describing it as a "credible" currency that was not in crisis.
VASEP to set single tra fish floor price
Vietnam should set a single floor price that includes material and processing costs for tra fish for export, said head of the VASEP.
Interest free loans proposed for Vinashin to reimburse workers
The MoLISA has proposed the government provide loans with zero interest rates for Vinashin’s restructuring plans.
VGA requests gas import taxes to be dropped to 2%
The Vietnam Gas Association is seeking an approval from the Ministry of Finance to cut gas import taxes to 2%.
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