Vietnam welcomes some new policies in March

Vietnam welcomes some new policies in March

New rules on real estate business, registration fees for battery-driven electric cars, and the management of product traceability are among the new policies of the government to take effect from March.
Vietnam to reopen tourism activities from mid-March

Vietnam to reopen tourism activities from mid-March

Vietnam is expected to reopen tourism activities from March 15 to facilitate its recovery in the new normal.
JW Marriott Hotel sets exquisite gastronomic sensation for Women's Day

JW Marriott Hotel sets exquisite gastronomic sensation for Women's Day

JW Marriott invites customers to a wide range of exquisite dining experiences featuring classy musical performances for Women's Day.
HSBC: Vietnamese manufacturing rebounds in March

HSBC: Vietnamese manufacturing rebounds in March

The manufacturing sector of Vietnam edged back into expansion in March, with the PMI posting a 23-month high of 5.08.
Russians march against anti-US adoption law

Russians march against anti-US adoption law

At least 20,000 Russians marched on Sunday through Moscow to protest a Kremlin law that banned US adoptions of Russian orphans and led to a further split in an already polarised society.
Fuel-efficient autos drive sales higher

Fuel-efficient autos drive sales higher

US auto sales revved up in March amid an improving economy and as high gasoline prices boosted buying of fuel-efficient vehicles, US and foreign automakers said Tuesday.
Japan business confidence dives after quake: BoJ

Japan business confidence dives after quake: BoJ

Japanese business confidence in the outlook for the next three months has plunged following the March 11 earthquake-tsunami and subsequent nuclear crisis, the Bank of Japan said Monday.
While yet before corner is turned

While yet before corner is turned

The equity market, by both performance and liquidity, was heavily impacted by the macroeconomic factors in 2011’s first quarter.
Ford beats GM in US auto sales race

Ford beats GM in US auto sales race

Ford knocked General Motors out of the top spot for US auto sales last month, a feat it had managed only once before since 1998, industry data showed Friday.
Market learns to take bad news on the chin

Market learns to take bad news on the chin

In February, a big dollop of negative macroeconomic news was served up earlier than investors’ expectations.