when cash is king can plastic reign

When cash is king, can plastic reign?

Last year saw a dramatic rise in the development of Vietnam’s card market, with local and foreign banks leading the charge. The automated teller machines (ATMs) network is growing and more retailers are catching on by accepting card payments. But when will plastic money really take off in Vietnam?
former deputy transport minister nguyen hong truong prosecuted

Former Deputy Transport Minister Nguyen Hong Truong prosecuted

Former Deputy Minister of Transport Nguyen Hong Truong has been charged with violating provisions on the management and use of State assets that causes losses and wastefulness.
who investigates vaccine case

WHO investigates vaccine case

Vietnam's Ministry of Health on May 4, 2013 ordered the nationwide suspension of the use of Quinvaxem inj vaccine produced by South Korea-based Berna Biotech Korea Corporation, due to severe allergic reactions including five infant deaths without specific evidence from this type of vaccine checked out.
ec investigates steel imports

EC investigates steel imports

The European Commission (EC) has decided to initiate a safeguard investigation concerning imports of 26 steel products to its member countries.
moit investigates imported fertiliser

MoIT investigates imported fertiliser

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has issued Decision No 4236 / QD-BCT to extend the deadline for investigating cases of applying safeguard measures for DAP and MAP fertilisers imported into Viet Nam before issuing the final report.
australia investigates possible mh370 debris

Australia investigates "possible" MH370 debris

Australia said on Thursday that two objects -- one estimated at 24 metres (79 feet) long -- had been spotted in the Indian Ocean, the "best lead we have" in the search for a Malaysian passenger jet.
us investigates deutsche bank on 1mdb work

US investigates Deutsche Bank on 1MDB work

The US Department of Justice's mushrooming investigation into the scandal-ridden Malaysian state fund 1MDB has extended to Deutsche Bank, two people familiar with the matter told AFP on Thursday (Jul 12).
tata group investigates different angles in vietnam

Tata Group investigates different angles in Vietnam

India’s Tata Group announced plans to expand into Vietnam in a wide range of business sectors, focusing on energy, coffee processing, and agricultural machinery.
indonesia investigates lion air crash

Indonesia investigates Lion Air crash

Indonesia is hasty to investigate a Lion Air jet’s crash into the sea while landing at an airport in Bali last week.
us investigates toyota cars for door fires

US investigates Toyota cars for door fires

US auto safety regulators have opened up an enquiry into reports of fires in the doors of several models of Toyota vehicles, officials said Friday.
singapore investigates 18 bomb threats

Singapore investigates 18 bomb threats

Singapore police have launched an investigation into bomb threats targeting 18 locations around the state, including government buildings and embassies.
binh dinh investigates fishing subsidy scam

Binh Dinh investigates fishing subsidy scam

The southern central province of Binh Dinh is investigating a scam in which many local fishermen are accused of taking advantages of the government’s financial support for fishing activities to earn money.
fifa investigates beckenbauer spanish football chief

FIFA investigates Beckenbauer, Spanish football chief

It said inquiries for alleged misconduct by the two were now in the hands of the FIFA ethics committee's main court for a decision.
nike investigates indonesian suppliers over wage abuse

Nike investigates Indonesian suppliers over wage abuse

US sporting goods giant Nike said Tuesday it was investigating claims by labour activists that its manufacturers in Indonesia were trying to evade paying its workers the minimum wage.
uefa investigates turkey for military salute in euro qualifiers

UEFA investigates Turkey for military salute in Euro qualifiers

UEFA announced on Tuesday (Oct 15) that it is opening disciplinary proceedings against Turkey into "potential provocative political behaviour" by their players after making military salutes in their last two matches.