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Credit remains a sticky question for banks

March 25, 2013 | 11:18

The State Bank might consider dividing banking system credit groups this year, but the growth cap might be unnecessary given soft credit growth.

Seafood industry faces slow export growth

March 20, 2013 | 16:13

Vietnamese seafood producers are facing slow export growth and a shortage in material, after the US Department of Commerce levied higher tariffs on export of frozen pangasius fish fillets, effective from August 1, 2010 to July 31, 2011.

Banks to profit from calm approach

March 18, 2013 | 14:43

Banks are taking a calm approach to 2013 profit targets amid a stormy economy.

Bond market is set to remain a safe haven

March 14, 2013 | 15:45

After a successful year, Vietnam plans to issue more government bonds this year to cash in on investors’ good appetite.

Indochina Land battles sluggish market

March 13, 2013 | 15:21

Indochina Land continues to venture into Vietnam’s sluggish property market with a plan to launch a new high-end housing development in Ho Chi Minh City.

Eagle eyes on rate moves

March 12, 2013 | 11:37

All eyes are on the latest interest rate moves. The government last month reportedly asked the State Bank to further soften banks’ interest rates.

Trading up: ASEAN ties make mark

March 11, 2013 | 17:15

Vietnam should anticipate robust business opportunities from ASEAN and ASEAN+ cooperation, business leaders say.

Vietnam champions ASEAN-EU trade

March 11, 2013 | 16:53

Vietnam has shown its leadership qualities by vowing to further intensify trade and investment cooperation between ASEAN and the EU.

BASF sets the bar high

March 07, 2013 | 16:51

BASF, a world leading chemical company, is striving to increase this year’s sales and earnings in all operating segments.

Sagging Vinacafe seeks help

March 07, 2013 | 15:44

Economic woes have left the state-run Vinacafe’s cup dry. Now the company is asking for a financial refill.

Flying Into Tomorrow

March 07, 2013 | 09:34

All Nippon Airways (ANA) has written a new chapter of its development history as envisaged in the “Flying into tomorrow” clip the airline produced in celebration of its 60 years of successful operations.

No escaping interest rate hype

March 06, 2013 | 17:24

Banking sector interest rate debates are continuing to gather steam in 2013.

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.