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Qatar Airways spreads its wings

March 28, 2013 | 14:57

Qatar Airways, the national airline of Qatar, is one of the aviation industry’s big success stories.

Robust trade nurtures Vietnam’s growth

March 05, 2013 | 10:38

Despite obvious challenges, growth trajectory is right on course to build a more robust economy in 2013 and subsequent years, especially thanks to its solid trade growth prospects. Sumit Dutta, CEO of HSBC Vietnam, makes his case to VIR.

Vietnam - Australia comprehensive partnership in review

February 27, 2013 | 09:27

The establishment of Vietnam - Australia diplomatic ties on February 26, 1973, came at a tumultuous time when the Vietnamese people were concluding the fight for southern liberation and national unification.

A heavier hand to slap polluting FIEs

February 04, 2013 | 17:15

Many foreign invested enterprises have contributed to Vietnam’s economic growth—but some have also damaged the country’s land, water and air, as VIR’s Khoi Nguyen reports.

25 export markets enjoy turnovers exceeding $1 billion

January 07, 2013 | 08:35

In 2012, twenty-five out of Vietnam’s 80 export markets recorded a turnover of more than $1 billion, 17 markets a turnover of more than $2 billion, and nine markets a turnover exceeding $3 billion.

FIEs bring jobs to a big labour pool

January 03, 2013 | 10:21

Foreign-invested enterprises in Vietnam have over the past years generated lots of jobs for local workers. And their thirst for such workers has never abated. Khoi Nguyen reports.

4,000 taels deformed gold bullions reprocessed: SJC

October 18, 2012 | 08:05

Saigon Jewelry Co (SJC) has finished the reprocessing of 4.000 taels of deformed gold bullions for its customers as assigned by the central bank early last week.

AGainst the odds

September 14, 2012 | 15:16

Hard economic times have been taking a toll on all aspects of the high-end market, including sales of vacation homes and residential condominiums. Michael Piro, general director of Vietnam Sotheby’s International Realty, explains how despite this, he still manages to sell its high-end properties.

Market in tailspin of great despair

September 04, 2012 | 14:25

The real estate market has been down in the mouth during the last two years, resulting in heated conflicts between developers and buyers. Developers have faced difficulties in raising capital investment to finish their projects and delayed hand-over of apartments, while buyers are not able to continue payment.