Economy waking to a new dawn

Economy waking to a new dawn

The economy is gradually waking up from a nightmare.
Growth target under threat

Growth target under threat

Continued high inventory levels and low industrial production growth are threatening the government’s economic growth target.
Firms stand firm amid storm

Firms stand firm amid storm

Some production and business sectors have withstood the current tough business climate amid economic uncertainties.
Taking aim at single digit CPI growth

Taking aim at single digit CPI growth

Experts have applauded the National Assembly’s target of single digit consumer price index growth in 2012.
Turning challenges into opportunities

Turning challenges into opportunities

Vietnam has made significant progress in its development journey. However, the progress has resulted in new challenges such a macroeconomic instability, a dearth of infrastructure and a move towards a more knowledge-based economy.
Imports now a luxury

Imports now a luxury

The import of so-called inessential luxury goods is on the cards due to a favourable low foreign exchange rate.
Exports start 2011 off with a bang

Exports start 2011 off with a bang

Vietnam saw buoyant export figures in 2011’s first quarter.
Foreign investment in China up 17.4 per cent in 2010

Foreign investment in China up 17.4 per cent in 2010

Foreign direct investment in China rose 17.4 per cent in 2010 to $105.7 billion, the government said Tuesday, despite efforts by authorities to cool the booming economy and stem a flood of liquidity.
Bac Ninh reaches for the stars

Bac Ninh reaches for the stars

Despite difficulties and challenges, northern Bac Ninh province enjoyed notching up many prominent socio-economic achievements in 2010.
Province counts investment cash

Province counts investment cash

Thanks to the fast economic recovery, Bac Ninh province’s industrial parks are estimated to attract registered capital of $500 million in 2010.
Google says 300,000 Android phones activated daily

Google says 300,000 Android phones activated daily

More than 300,000 smartphones running on Google-backed Android software are activated daily, according to an engineering vice president at the internet giant.
App-centric iPhone model is overrated: RIM CEO

App-centric iPhone model is overrated: RIM CEO

The head of BlackBerry maker Research In Motion (RIM) fired a shot at rival Apple on Tuesday, slamming the notion that smartphones need "apps."
Tourism is to ride on the back of recovery

Tourism is to ride on the back of recovery

“I think this growth may see a halt or even drop in the next few years, when Vietnam will have less special anniversaries and cultural events”
Complicated financial juggling act

Complicated financial juggling act

Vietnam’s trade deficit in October put further pressure on monetary authorities to manage multiple macro-targets.

Fourth quarter’s positive property signals

Better signs from Vietnam’s economy in the last quarter of the year will heat up Hanoi’s property market.
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