Strong figures for FDI in January

Strong figures for FDI in January

An increase in FDI last month leads to a confidence boost in investor sentiment for 2023.
Firms getting back on their feet

Firms getting back on their feet

Many firms are resuming operations thanks to the effective enforcement of Governmental Resolution 13/NQ-CP presenting some solutions for businesses to overcome difficulties. This has made Deputy Minister of Finance Do Hoang Anh Tuan confident in the nation fulfilling 2012 budget estimates despite some difficulties.
Manufacturing PMI signals worsening operating conditions

Manufacturing PMI signals worsening operating conditions

The HSBC Vietnam Manufacturing PMI signaled a further worsening of manufacturing sector-operating conditions during September.
Steel stocks hit record high as demand falls off

Steel stocks hit record high as demand falls off

Stocks of steel increased about 15 per cent at the end of June compared to those in the first months of the year, Vietnam Steel Association chairman Pham Chi Cuong has announced.
CPI continues to dip, posts second consecutive fall

CPI continues to dip, posts second consecutive fall

Vietnam’s consumer price index (CPI) in July continued to post a negative growth rate of 0.29 per cent, the second drop in a row, according to the General Statistics Office of Vietnam (GSO).
June’s auto sales continue to dip: VAMA

June’s auto sales continue to dip: VAMA

Total car sales in June reached 6,555 units, down 4.6 per cent from the previous month and 43 per cent over the same period last year, according to the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (VAMA).
Vietnam’s manufacturing indicator on a decline: HSBC

Vietnam’s manufacturing indicator on a decline: HSBC

Vietnam’s manufacturing slowdown continued for the third month in a row in June despite distinct reductions in output prices due to weaker demand and falling raw material costs, said a report from the Hong Kong – Shanghai Banking Corp (HSBC).
HCMC, Hanoi CPI growth turns negative

HCMC, Hanoi CPI growth turns negative

The consumer price indices in HCMC and Hanoi, Vietnam’s two biggest cities, have seen the first negative growth rates in two years and ten years, respectively.
Interest rates likely to drop to 9 per cent: SBV

Interest rates likely to drop to 9 per cent: SBV

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) may reduce deposit interest rates to 9 per cent per year to cut loan rates and help businesses.
Smoothing the way for better roading

Smoothing the way for better roading

Road maintenance funding issues are under the microscope.
Commodity prices slump as investors seek dollar safety

Commodity prices slump as investors seek dollar safety

Commodity prices tumbled this week, mirroring the situation on global stock markets, as fears of a new worldwide recession amid a worsening eurozone debt crisis saw investors seek refuge in the dollar.
Wage hike to counter steep cost of living

Wage hike to counter steep cost of living

Workers will see fatter pay packets from October 1, 2011 as the government just ratified minimum wage hike proposals.
Raise of minimum wage may be higher than expected

Raise of minimum wage may be higher than expected

Vietnam may increase minimum wage to a maximum of VND2 million ($97) per month, VND100,000 ($4.8) higher than what was earlier planned.
Banking liquidity on firm ground

Banking liquidity on firm ground

Insipid demand for Vietnam dong loans has muscled-up the local banking system’s sound liquidity stance.
Hanoi’s CPI rises by 1.21 per cent in June

Hanoi’s CPI rises by 1.21 per cent in June

Hanoi’s June consumer price index (CPI) increased by 1.21 per cent over last month and 20.27 per cent compared with the same period last year, the municipal Statistics Office announced.
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