Maybank Kim Eng expands footprint in Vietnam
October 01, 2012 | 17:22
Maybank Kim Eng, the stockbroking and investment banking arm Maybank, is setting sights on becoming the top brokerage in Vietnam by 2015.
Vietnam ranks third in Asian Consumer Confidence
August 29, 2012 | 11:16
Consumer confidence has picked up across Asia/Pacific markets as concerns about slow growth lessen in the region, according to the latest MasterCard Worldwide Index for Consumer Confidence.
KPMG has faith in Vietnam
August 20, 2012 | 08:00
KPMG International’s global chairman Michael Andrew visited Vietnam last week and gave VIR an exclusive interview, stressing Vietnam’s potential in South East Asia and his belief that the country would continue to be a destination for foreign investors.
World stocks, euro, oil jump as EU summit delivers
June 30, 2012 | 09:23
World stock markets surged Friday, the euro jumped against the dollar, and oil prices rocketed after a key EU summit delivered surprise emergency measures to fight the eurozone debt crisis.
Free trade fuels business hopes
May 28, 2012 | 09:17
As Vietnam’s economy slows, future trade opportunities can give businesses some rays of hope.
While demand in traditional export markets has declined, Vietnam needs to seek new export markets, while working on the implementation of a free trade agreement (FTA) with the EU and nurturing its domestic demand.
Euro and stocks dive before eurozone meeting
May 24, 2012 | 09:35
European shares dived and the euro hit a 22-month low on Wednesday before an informal EU summit and after the former Greek prime minister warned that Greece might leave the eurozone.
Rubber exports: need to seek more markets
March 24, 2012 | 09:05
The first two months of 2012 witnessed a sharp year-on-year increase in exports of rubber products. However, statistics have shown that rubber exports remain dependent on a limited number of key markets.
HSBC bank denies it plans to exit some Asian markets
March 14, 2012 | 08:59
HSBC on Tuesday dismissed a report in the Financial Times which said the global banking giant plans to scale back or even exit certain Asian countries to concentrate on core areas.
Telcos dialing in ambitious plans
February 01, 2012 | 13:58
Local telcos are ramping up outbound investments with big targets.
Garment firms need to stitch deals
January 05, 2012 | 10:00
The textile and garment sector is weighing up plans to bolster 2012’s export value.
PM Dung’s New Year message
January 03, 2012 | 09:21
PM Nguyen Tan Dung has sent a New Year message emphasizing the central tasks of 2012, which include economic restructuring, growth model renovation, fast and sustainable development.
Minor foreign activity on the radar subdued
November 21, 2011 | 07:31
Foreign investments highlight Vietnam’s capital market’s competitiveness compared to regional rivals.
EU contagion worries shock US stocks
November 17, 2011 | 08:43
US stocks plunged in late trade Wednesday after the Fitch ratings agency warned that contagion from the frail eurozone could hit US banks badly.
Asian shares rise on European debt talks
October 24, 2011 | 15:14
Asian shares surged on Monday after weekend meetings of European leaders resulted in "good progress" on tackling a regional debt crisis that has threatened to plunge the world economy into recession.
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