Japan’s Toyoko announces plans for 100 hotels
March 07, 2013 | 10:38
Toyoko Inn Group’s ambitious proposal to develop and operate 100, three-star hotels in Vietnam has bolstered hopes for still more investment opportunities in the hospitality sector.
Olympics 2012: Live Report (7 aug)
August 07, 2012 | 10:24
"Russell Westbrook gets a technical foul for hanging on the rim after thunderous dunk that ignited a huge cheer," Jim Slater tells us.
Banks merge as State Bank takes bold action
December 12, 2011 | 11:01
The restructuring of Vietnam’s banking system is hotting up with three private domestic banks about to merge.
Commodity prices slump as investors seek dollar safety
September 24, 2011 | 09:02
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.
Foreigners to take stock of draft decree
September 05, 2011 | 09:22
A draft decree which introduces certain strict requirements and conditions for share acquisitions may raise concerns to foreign investors who are interested in buying shares in credit institutions in Vietnam, write Dang Duong Anh, executive partner and Nguyen Vu Quynh Lam, senior associate of Vilaf law firm.
Germany lead Euro giants in qualifying for 2012
September 03, 2011 | 11:55
Former champions Germany were given an early chance for celebration on Friday after becoming the first team to qualify for the 2012 European Championship finals.
PM raises central tasks for new cabinet
August 01, 2011 | 17:53
Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung, who has been re-elected for the second term has an article figuring out central tasks for the new term of the Vietnamese government. The following is the full translation of the article.
Hat-trick hero Lafferty questions Celtic's heart
May 16, 2011 | 13:29
Rangers hat-trick hero Kyle Lafferty accused rivals Celtic of lacking heart after his goals helped Rangers clinch their third successive Scottish Premier League title.
City puts new hotels to bed
May 16, 2011 | 07:34
Ho Chi Minh City is thinking big in its hotel and hospitality development plan to meet international visitors’ accommodation demands.
Flying Real hope for more La Liga derby joy
March 19, 2011 | 11:37
With a Champions League quarter final place secure, Real Madrid switch their attention back to the league with a testing derby match against rivals Atletico Madrid at the Vicente Calderon on Saturday.
Metal prices hammer record highs
November 13, 2010 | 09:32
Copper and tin prices nailed historic highs this week, and gold smashed above $1,400 for the first time in history in a sustained record-breaking run fuelled by hopes of economic recovery.
SIA sticks with A380 orders despite grounding planes
November 10, 2010 | 22:08
Singapore Airlines (SIA) on Wednesday grounded three of its A380 planes but said it would stick to its existing firm orders for the superjumbo in a major boost for Airbus.
Commodities smash records in historic week
October 16, 2010 | 01:00
LONDON, October 15, 2010 - Gold, tin, rubber and cotton hit record peaks this week, aided by keen demand, the tumbling dollar and strengthening hopes of new monetary easing measures from the US Federal Reserve, analysts said.
Gold, tin prices hit record highs
October 09, 2010 | 16:43
LONDON, October 8, 2010 (AFP) - Gold and tin hit record highs this week as the dollar slid on worries over the US economic recovery, with the weaker currency boosting demand, analysts said.
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