Update May, 30 2012 12:20:59
Firms confront decline in export values
May, 30 2012 10:27:30
Viet Nam had a year-on-year increase of 24.1 per cent in export value for the first five months to US$42.9 billion, according to the General Statistics Office.
May, 30 2012 10:24:54
Cement inventories pile up
The cement industry failed to sell 3.5 million tonnes by the end of May though production output dropped 17 per cent to 19 million tonnes, according to the Viet Nam Cement Association.
May, 30 2012 10:23:12
Nation denies steel dump on US market
The Ministry of Industry and Trade's Viet Nam Competition Management Authority (VCA) has affirmed that the country has not dumped carbon steel pipes on the US market.
May, 30 2012 10:21:30
Supermarkets get ready for Children's Day
Many supermarkets nationwide have launched promotions and entertainment activities to celebrate International Children's Day (June 1).
May, 30 2012 10:20:09
Business earnings fall in Ha Noi
Enterprise revenues in Ha Noi in the first four months decreased 5-15 per cent against the same period last year, said the city's Department of Industry and Trade, which met with about 100 business representatives.
May, 30 2012 10:18:20
Trade with Austria has room to grow
Viet Nam and Austria had room to accelerate their bilateral relations, especially in trade and investment, said Viet Nam Chamber of Commerce and Industry vice chairman Doan Duy Khuong yesterday.
May, 30 2012 10:16:30
Decree being drafted to govern e-customs
The Ministry of Finance is preparing a draft decree to implement provisions of the Law on Customs regarding electronic customs procedures.
May, 30 2012 10:11:37
Hanel to complete hotel investment
The Ha Noi Electronics Corporation (Hanel) has completed procedures to acquire a 70 per cent stake in Daewoo, a Ha Noi-based five-star hotel, from South Korea's Daewoo Engineering and Construction Co Ltd (Daewoo E&C), acording to the local press.
May, 30 2012 09:58:51
HCM City property firms fail to meet green commitments
Several property developers in HCM City have used the mandatory green space meant for planting trees and building parks for other purposes, and authorities have warned that they would be penalised if they do not set it right.
May, 30 2012 09:55:00
Vinacomin to issue bonds
The country's largest mining firm, Viet Nam National Coal and Mineral Industries Group (Vinacomin), plans to issue 3,000 domestic bonds this year at VND1 billion (US$48,000) each.
May, 30 2012 09:20:00
Shares plunge despite good news
Shares continued to slide yesterday despite positive news about interest rates and predictions by some analysts that stocks on the domestic market could surge by as much as 65 per cent next year.