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Five competitions in Vietnam Dog Show 2012

December 26, 2012 | 08:45

There will be five competition categories in the Vietnam Dog Show this year, which will be held in Ho Chi Minh City on December 29 and 30, announced the Vietnam Kennel Association (VKA), a member of the Asia Kennel Union (AKU).

State banker describes changing market

November 06, 2012 | 13:49

Deputy director Nguyen Hoang Minh at State Bank of Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City branch office brings some light to the city’s capital supply and banks’ performance in later months of the year.

Stagflation fears slapped down

October 02, 2012 | 18:00

Looking into macroeconomic indices in September and the first nine months of 2012 General Statistics Office (GSO) chief Do Thuc confirmed stagflation would not become a threat.

Garment sector starts to unravel

August 09, 2012 | 13:09

The local textile and garment sector is feeling the heat of the uncertain economy.

VN enterprises, consumers more optimistic in future prospects: surveys

August 02, 2012 | 18:14

Vietnamese enterprises and consumers are becoming more optimistic in future prospects than their regional peers, according to the latest survey of two international consulting firms.

Credit growth target looks distant

July 26, 2012 | 15:13

The government’s credit growth target for this year’s remaining months may be out of reach.

Changing field for foreign investors

July 09, 2012 | 09:51

Foreign direct investment has become an integral part in Vietnam’s economy due to the diverse investment sources it provides with significant contributions to national economic development.

Banks move away from crisis

April 12, 2012 | 13:38

During the first quarter of 2012, Vietnam’s economy turned from inflation worries to fears of a serious activity slowdown, as evidenced by poor industrial/construction index figures.

Avoiding the year-end pressures

October 23, 2011 | 21:17

Monetary policy will continue to be crucial in constraining the traditional inflation blowout during the final months of the year.

Exchange rates and the economy: Renewed pressures

October 17, 2011 | 07:00

Exchange rate pressures are returning with a vengeance from a number of directions to cloud the macroeconomic picture well into 2012, writes former IMF economist Dr. Pham Do Chi.

Turning challenges into opportunities

August 29, 2011 | 12:17

Vietnam has made significant progress in its development journey. However, the progress has resulted in new challenges such a macroeconomic instability, a dearth of infrastructure and a move towards a more knowledge-based economy.

Market’s death walk

August 07, 2011 | 23:32

Vietnam’s stock market last month continued its gloomy trading days with record low liquidity and prices of numerous blue-chips unchanged.

Time needed for FDI story’s happy ending

July 18, 2011 | 06:47

A 27.1 per cent on-year drop in foreign direct investment (FDI) registered in Vietnam in the first six months of 2011 has signaled the first downturn in the FDI inflows since 2008. Is this a matter of concern? Nguyen Mai, former vice chairman of the State Committee for Cooperation and Investment (now the Ministry of Planning and Investment – MPI), argues that only a long-term approach to FDI can bring a true answer.

Bitter-sweet 2011 for banks

July 13, 2011 | 11:20

Bank profit margins in 2011’s first half were split on the back of economic uncertainties.

VinaLiving offers quality across the housing market

June 27, 2011 | 08:00

‘VinaLiving believes young buyers of mid-range townhouses today will be buyers of luxury products in the future. We will give them a quality product now and will be more than happy to deliver higher-end residences to them in the future. Our brand will grow alongside our clients.’