OPEC raises forecast for 2011 world oil demand growth
January 17, 2011 | 20:57
The OPEC oil cartel revised upwards on Monday its 2011 world oil demand growth estimate given the pace of global economic recovery, as well as the cold winter weather in the northern hemisphere.
OPEC lifts 2010 oil demand growth forecast
December 10, 2010 | 20:10
OPEC raised its forecast for oil demand in 2010 because of global economic recovery and cold weather in Europe on Friday, a day before OPEC ministers meet on production levels.
Oil demand, supply rise, OPEC flush with spare capacity: IEA
December 10, 2010 | 20:04
Global demand for oil is stronger than expected as the northern hemisphere ends the year in an icy grip, the IEA said on Friday, raising its estimate for demand in 2010 by 130,000 barrels per day to 87.4 million barrels per day.
Qatar renews call to link gas prices to oil
November 30, 2010 | 23:35
Gas-rich Qatar on Tuesday renewed calls by exporters of natural gas for a mechanism to link pricing for the commodity to oil prices to ensure stability in the market.
Online labour market continues growing
November 16, 2010 | 09:45
The online job market in Vietnam in the third quarter of this year continued the growing trend of 2010 with the increase of 7 per cent in labour demand and 12 per cent in labour supply in comparison to the previous quarter.
Metal prices hammer record highs
November 13, 2010 | 09:32
Copper and tin prices nailed historic highs this week, and gold smashed above $1,400 for the first time in history in a sustained record-breaking run fuelled by hopes of economic recovery.
Commodities smash records in historic week
October 16, 2010 | 01:00
LONDON, October 15, 2010 - Gold, tin, rubber and cotton hit record peaks this week, aided by keen demand, the tumbling dollar and strengthening hopes of new monetary easing measures from the US Federal Reserve, analysts said.
Building green foundations
September 22, 2010 | 21:42
As Vietnam is actively responding climate change, it is essential to attach much importance to green architecture when planning urban areas in the country, writes Professor Dang Hung Vo, former vice minister of Vietnam Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment.
iPad and other gadgets drain Asia of electronic components
July 26, 2010 | 13:57
The launch this year of must-have gadgets such as the iPad, the iPhone 4 and a host of other smartphones, tablet computers and 3D televisions is draining the Asian market dry of electronic components.
Job seeking no longer hard labour
August 15, 2005 | 18:01
Job seekers are in a better position to find work following a second quarter increase in demand for labour.The news comes from the Vietnam Employment Indicator – a book that measures supply and demand in the labour market based on the number of job opportunities and resumes advertised on the leading job website, Vietnamworks.com.
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