CEO confidence in growth down
January 22, 2013 | 15:28
A majority of CEOs say global economy to remain stalled this year, according to PwC’s 16th Annual Global CEO Survey.
World jobless number seen rising to record high in 2013: ILO
January 22, 2013 | 15:04
Five years after the global financial crisis hit, unemployment numbers continue to soar, with a record 202 million people worldwide expected to be officially jobless this year, the International Labour Organization said Tuesday.
A coldly picture of foreign invested real estate
January 21, 2013 | 14:58
With more than $1.85 billion registered by foreign investors in 2012, the real estate sector seems still be attractive enough.
FDI engine needs a big overhaul
January 21, 2013 | 14:27
If there were any doubters Marc Mealy, vice president of the US-ASEAN Business Council, last week offered a stark message to ram home the point.
Steel industry suffers slump
January 11, 2013 | 15:27
Sales volume fell for the construction-steel industry last year by about 8 per cent compared to the previous year, according to the Viet Nam Steel Association (VSA).
Sector is busy turning heads
December 25, 2012 | 13:06
Vietnam’s agro-forestry-aquatic sector continues to spread its roots despite turbulent economic times.
Remittances flowing into nation at a fast pace
December 18, 2012 | 16:41
Remittances into Vietnam this year are flowing strongly with the Tet lunar new year holiday approaching, despite the gloomy global and domestic economy.
EuroCham White Book 2013 launch this week
November 26, 2012 | 09:00
The European Chamber of Commerce (EuroCham) will this week unveil its White Book 2013, an annual report that identifies the year’s top business, trade and investment issues facing EuroCham’s members, as well as its recommendations to national policy-makers.
Southern regions report increased inflow of FDI
October 10, 2012 | 09:48
The southern localities of Dong Nai, Binh Duong and Ho Chi Minh City have reported highly positive signs in attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) this year.
Indicators pose a cloudy picture
October 08, 2012 | 10:51
Enterprises’ big debts, large inventories, declining production capacities growing and growing number of closures and bankruptcies have illustrated a gloomy business prospect. Thanh Thu takes a closer look.
Call for increased state budget for tourism
September 06, 2012 | 09:55
The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) has asked the Ministry of Finance for an increase in the state budget to meet increased demand for tourism.
New auto import rules aid dealers
September 04, 2012 | 18:48
The General Department of Customs last Thursday asked the Ministry of Finance to loosen requirements for imports of new cars in a bid to increase import tax revenues and save struggling car dealers.
City has 20 new hotels every month
July 05, 2012 | 09:17
Ho Chi Minh City as the country’s biggest tourism center had an average of over 20 new hotels entering the market each month in the year’s first half with a total number of new hotels in this period amounting to 130.
Vietcombank: Bad debt still under control at 3 pc
June 29, 2012 | 11:16
The Bank for Foreign Trade of Vietnam (Vietcombank) announced on June 26 that its bad debt is still under control at 3 per cent.
Southern hub looks to get firms moving
June 23, 2012 | 14:54
Loans provided by Ho Chi Minh City banks and credit institutions received a slight bump between January and June.
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