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Loans secure sustainable growth

October 26, 2011 | 14:07

Government debts are high on the agenda at the National Assembly 2011 second session, currently underway in Hanoi.

Sharp teeth to bite into public debt

October 24, 2011 | 09:02

Vietnam needs to draw up a rock-solid debt management strategy and develop its domestic bond market if it wants to rein in soaring public debts.

Debt weighing heavily on nation’s shoulders

August 22, 2011 | 06:55

While the sustainability of Vietnam’s public debt still up for discussion, the fact that the nation’s government debt is on the rapid rise is a concern, says Dr. Vu Dinh Anh, former vice head of the Ministry of Finance’s Finance Research Institute.

Official: Vietnam urged to restructure its banking system

August 02, 2011 | 08:42

Vietnam is in desperate need to restructure its banking system in order to heighten its financial security, an official has urged.

Local brands looking for x-factor

May 30, 2011 | 11:00

With Vietnam accelerating toward international economic integration, many Vietnamese enterprises are increasingly aware of the need to improve their competitiveness, and of the need for a professional and comprehensive branding strategy.

Economy’s fragile juggling act

May 03, 2011 | 06:15

In terms of surmounting the negative influences of the global financial crisis and economic downturn from 2008 to 2010, Vietnam was quite successful in regulating macro-economic instruments and policies, especially financial and monetary policies.

Companies floating around in limbo land

May 02, 2011 | 13:26

Shareholders of many public companies have reached an impasse in selling their holdings.

China launches ban on smoking in public venues

May 01, 2011 | 13:43

China launched a ban on smoking in restaurants, bars and other indoor public spaces on Sunday but few expect it to have much of an impact in the tobacco-hooked country with more than 300 million smokers.

Fresh light is beamed onto a dark energy issue

March 14, 2011 | 10:01

“These factors have all have aggravated the overall situation and have been contributing to augment the country’s GHG emissions”

Nuclear power requires public support

February 24, 2011 | 15:37

Interest in public opinion is a key and essential part to the success of any nuclear power programme in Vietnam, specialists from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) have said.

Macroeconomic disequilibrium and possible future directions 1

January 26, 2011 | 22:15

After a decade of high annual growth until 2007, Vietnam has experienced a slowdown since 2008 with the onset of the global economic crisis, when its gross domestic product (GDP) growth fell to 6.2 per cent and then further to 5.2 per cent in 2009.

GE Foundation supports Vietnam’s students

January 22, 2011 | 08:00

Vietnam National University-Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCMC) yesterday signed a memorandum of understanding with Duke University and GE Foundation in connection with developing a master programme on public policy for environmental protection.

New law paves way for stronger bond market

January 17, 2011 | 08:20

Decree 01/2011/ND-CP on issuing sovereign bonds, government-guarantee debts and local governance debts will take effect from February 20, 2011, and it is expected to boost the development of Vietnam’s bond market.