Vietnam News Network

Volatile prices, dubious quality   2008-05-14

Ministry rejects petrol price-hike rumors   2008-05-13

Office rents head further north in southern hub   2008-05-13
A continuing shortage of office space in downtown Ho Chi Minh City has pushed rents even higher, forcing tenants to choose between putting up with cramped conditions or moving out of the city center.

PetroVietnam plans fertilizer’ venture in Morocco   2008-05-13
State-run PetroVietnam Fertilizer and Chemicals Co.(PVFC) plans to establish a joint venture with Morocco Office Cherifien des Phosphates (OCP) to invest in a fertilizer plant in Morocco.

PetroVietnam aims to sink prices   2008-05-10
HA NOI — National oil-and-gas giant PetroVietnam announced yesterday it would boost domestic natural gas production, continue seeking less expensive foreign sources and take additional measures aimed at reining in rising fuel and fertiliser costs.

Banks see strong results despite tough policies, interest rate wars   2008-05-10

Rice fever grips Vietnamese consumers   2008-04-27
People rushed to buy rice Saturday after the price began rising in leaps and bounds. Officials, meanwhile, rushed to assure all there was no looming rice shortage.

How to ensure food security   2008-04-26
Food security in Viet Nam is ensured because it still has enough rice for export, said Professor Vo Tong Xuan from An Giang University.

CPI rise slows but still jumps   2008-04-26

Oman, Viet Nam firms to set up $100m joint-investment fund   2008-04-18
Firms from Viet Nam and Oman signed an agreement in Ha Noi yesterday to establish a US$100 million joint investment fund.

Southern metro to build, expand industrial zones   2008-04-14
Ho Chi Minh City has sought the government’s approval to build six new industrial zones and expand several existing ones.

Tight credit causes liquidity issues for banks   2008-04-08
HA NOI — The Viet Nam Banking Association late last week proposed that the State Bank of Viet Nam strictly punish any commercial banks that charge excessive interest rates, association representative Truong Dinh Song told Viet Nam News.

Party General Secretary Manh makes official visit to Angola   2008-04-04
Party General Secretary Nong Duc Manh yesterday commenced his official visit to Angola, looking to expand co-operation with the southern African nation in the areas of oil and gas, health, education and training, agriculture and aquaculture.

Vietnam coffee belt to expand after price rise   2008-04-04
Farmers in the Central Highland coffee belt are expanding their farming areas to take advantage of rising coffee bean prices despite concerns about the environment.

Cheaper dollar not a boon as expected   2008-04-04
Although the dollar has lost ground against the dong in recent weeks, which should have made imported goods cheaper for consumers, the actual market prices of imported goods have not dropped as expected.

Impacts of WTO’s accession on Vietnam discussed   2008-04-04
An official from the European Commission (EC) delegation expressed his optimism about Vietnam’s economic growth after joining the World Trade Organisation (WTO).

Hai Duong draws $1.92 billion in FDI over 20-year period   2008-03-05
In the past 20 years, the northern province of Hai Duong has attracted 169 foreign invested projects worth an estimated capital of over US$1.92 billion, announced local authorities.

Vietnam’s growth in last 5 years “extraordinary,” says US envoy   2008-03-05
Christopher Hill, US Assistant Secretary of State and his country’s chief negotiator in North Korea’s nuclear disarmament talks, spoke to the media in Hanoi during a two-day visit to Vietnam.

Singapore's Keppel gets $205 mln Vietnam rig contract   2008-03-05
Singapore's Keppel Corp said on Wednesday it has won a $205 million contract to build a jackup rig for PetroVietnam Drilling & Well Services

Vietnam PM promises help for British businesses   2008-03-05

Vietnam to widen dong trading band to slow inflation   2008-03-05

Vietnam hikes fuel prices, risking inflation hit   2008-02-25

Vung Tau licenses eight new projects   2008-02-18

Vietnam may raise auto import duties to ease traffic jams   2008-02-17

Luxury housing market booms in urban areas   2008-02-16

Hue gets set for best festival yet   2008-02-16

The South’s master plan   2008-02-13

Vietnam labor shortage to last at least four years   2008-02-13

Da Nang twin towers plan ok’d   2008-02-13

PM renews anti-corruption push   2008-02-10