Six biggest export markets in focus

Six biggest export markets in focus

Export value to Viet Nam’s six largest markets include the EU, US, ASEAN, Japan, China and the Republic of Korea (RoK) surged to $88 billion in 2012, up 19.4 pct against the previous year.
25 export markets enjoy turnovers exceeding $1 billion

25 export markets enjoy turnovers exceeding $1 billion

In 2012, twenty-five out of Vietnam’s 80 export markets recorded a turnover of more than $1 billion, 17 markets a turnover of more than $2 billion, and nine markets a turnover exceeding $3 billion.
Economic flaws top CG agenda

Economic flaws top CG agenda

This Monday’s Consultative Group meeting for Vietnam aims to advise the government on ways to address a series of economic bottlenecks.
Siemens to sign off 2012 with strong growth

Siemens to sign off 2012 with strong growth

German-invested Siemens AG has ended fiscal 2012 with revenue growth and strong profit.
State Bank lowers cap on interest rate by 2 per cent

State Bank lowers cap on interest rate by 2 per cent

Governor of State Bank of Vietnam Nguyen Van Binh said Thursday that cap on interest rate would be lowered to 9 per cent from the current 11 per cent next week.
Black mark against banks’ debts

Black mark against banks’ debts

The banking sector bad debt situation could be worse than expected.
Harnessing the spirit of enterprise

Harnessing the spirit of enterprise

In the five years since Vietnam’s accession to the World Trade Organization, the country has reaped a bumper harvest.
Trade future is red, white and blue

Trade future is red, white and blue

Vietnamese businesses know little about the US market in terms of laws, trade practices, marketing activities and trade lawsuits
BIDV to sell shares to strategic partner

BIDV to sell shares to strategic partner

BIDV will sell a 15 per cent stake to a strategic foreign investor nine months after launching its maiden IPO.
European stocks extend gains on bank bailout hopes

European stocks extend gains on bank bailout hopes

European stock markets extended gains on Thursday as investors hoped EU leaders will finally deliver a solution to the eurozone debt crisis and head off threats to the banking system and economy.
Waste treatment firm looking to clean up

Waste treatment firm looking to clean up

ReCycled Refused International Group, one of Britain’s leaders in energy and waste treatment, plans to pump huge investment into Vietnam under the public private partnership.