07-04-2014 15:25
In mid-March the State Bank announced it would ease the ceiling interest rate applicable to one to six month term deposits by 1 per cent, to 6 per cent.
13-02-2014 15:18
Although not being out of the woods yet in terms of economic hardships, numerous businesses in Ho Chi Minh City have presented ambitious expansion plans.
09-10-2013 10:55
Negotiations over Vietnam’s joining the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPP) are underway. General secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Leather and Footwear Association Nguyen Van Khanh explores the possible implications of the TPP on the local leather and footwear industry.
26-09-2013 10:04
Massive Chinese buy-ups of pre-processed shrimp for export and processing at home have left the processing and export market in disarray.
22-04-2013 14:32
The hi-tech industry supporting industries’ lack of development is coming into focus.
20-03-2013 15:58
Firms want bigger government support to help them survive persistent economic woes.
18-03-2013 14:39
Vietnam’s southern hubs continue to charm foreign direct investment, especially in the services and manufacturing areas.
12-12-2012 16:23
Three Big C businesses have honoured among Vietnam’s top 1,000 leading tax contributors.
14-11-2012 11:15
The rubber industry’s development has been brought sharply into focus.
16-10-2012 13:56
Firms have a long way to go to scale up exports during the remainder of the year.
08-10-2012 09:37
Seafood firms are struggling to keep their heads above water after Phuong Nam Foodstuff Corp, a privately held export seafood company, appears to be in deep trouble.
14-08-2012 08:57
Intensive preparations are underway to open a major export showroom venue in Ho Chi Minh City.
31-07-2012 14:52
High interest rates, costly investment and low consumption are discouraging Vietnamese enterprises to process instant coffee.
23-06-2012 14:39
Ho Chi Minh City-based firms are looking to offload unsold stock on the back of sinking consumption.
30-05-2012 17:00
TBT Vietnam Office director Le Quoc Bao sheds some light on trade technical barriers and how local firms should avoid being caught in disputes.