a solid rock amid some turbulent seas

A solid rock amid some turbulent seas

“Poorly planned projects will have to be ceased, helping the market develop more sustainably and steadily.”
cbus ruffle vamas feathers

CBUs ruffle VAMA’s feathers

After a poor 2010, Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers’ Association members are deeply anxious about the growing presence of complete-built cars imported into Vietnam.
project 30 releases businesses from complex tangle of red tape

Project 30 releases businesses from complex tangle of red tape

“Personally, Project 30 is an unforgettable memory not only for me, but also to hundreds of governmental staff, lawyers, businessmen, researchers and reporters who have directly and indirectly taken part in the project”
foreign capital inflows surge rapidly

Foreign capital inflows surge rapidly

nintendo 3ds hits europe and us in march

Nintendo 3DS hits Europe and US in March

Japanese videogame titan Nintendo on Wednesday announced that the hotly anticipated glasses-free 3-D version of its DS handheld gaming gadget will hit Europe and the United States in March.
a mixed bag on the stock market

A mixed bag on the Stock Market

The Vietnamese stock market had a mixed Tuesday with the VN-Index rising slightly and the HNX-Index falling.
saigon shopping mall set for makeover

Saigon shopping mall set for makeover

With many anchor tenants recently vacating, Kumho Asiana Plaza Saigon shopping mall is likely to renew itself by changing the concept of the retail area.
top 500 vietnamese firms named

Top 500 Vietnamese firms named

The Vietnam Report Joint Stock Company (Vietnam Report) officially announced the list of top 500 Vietnamese companies in 2010 (VNR500) and presented insignia to the winners in Ho Chi Minh City on January 15.

Euro trades above $1.31 on successful bond auctions

The European single currency held above $1.31 on Thursday as the foreign exchange market digested successful bond auctions in Italy and Spain, ahead of an interest rate call from the European Central Bank.
economy set to cool in 2011 after red hot 2010

Economy set to cool in 2011 after red hot 2010

Vietnam will look to spell out more stable economic growth in 2011 after the year of being heated by gold and US dollar prices.

HAGL overseas listing green light

Capital thirsty Hoang Anh Gia Lai Corporation’s overseas listing is on target.
southern hub to play with a straight bat

Southern hub to play with a straight bat

Ho Chi Minh City is likely to keep its land prices on an even keel as part of its drive to boost socio-economic development in 2011.
vff announced tv deal

VFF announced TV deal

The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) officially announced a 20-year deal for the V-League television rights with cable TV provider Audio Vision Global (AVG) last weekend worth VND6 billion ($300,000) per year.
cba rapidly makes big market impression

CBA rapidly makes big market impression

“We believe there is sufficient growth and demand for financial services for all Vietnamese banks, whether local or foreign, to operate successfully and profitably”
ministry sets out to stabilise petrol prices through end of 2011s first quarter

Ministry sets out to stabilise petrol prices through end of 2011's first quarter

The Ministry of Industry and Trade on December 16 held a meeting with local petrol traders to ensure petrol supply and price stability.