Vietnam

  • Jun 24, 2008
  • 7 min read

VIETNAM: Corporate spending threatens economy goals

Restructuring state-owned enterprises will be key to strengthening the economy, Prime Minister...

Vietnam
  • Jun 23, 2008
  • 2 min read

VIETNAM: State-owned companies drive up import bill

The trade deficit over the first half is likely to have reached almost 17 billion dollars,...

Vietnam
  • Jun 11, 2008
  • 7 min read

VIETNAM: Signs of fragility sweep optimism aside

Officially, the dong was today trading at 16,461 to the dollar, down 1.96% from one day earlier....

Vietnam
  • Jun 6, 2008
  • 2 min read

VIETNAM: Dong moves put Hanoi under pressure

The State Bank of Vietnam was today urged to do more to stabilise the dong by the state-run Bank...

Vietnam
  • Jun 5, 2008
  • 6 min read

SOUTH-EAST ASIA: Growing skills gap threatens growth

The Asian Development Bank has warned that a failure to correct skills shortages could dampen...

South-East Asia
  • Jun 2, 2008
  • 2 min read

CHINA/VIETNAM: Statement calls for joint survey at sea

Beijing and Hanoi have agreed to clarify ownership in maritime areas, according to a joint...

China
  • May 7, 2008
  • 7 min read

SOUTH-EAST ASIA: Leaders at odds as food crisis grows

Cyclone damage in Burma may further tighten the rice market, the UN Food and Agriculture...

South-East Asia
  • May 5, 2008
  • 2 min read

VIETNAM: Hanoi battles to bolster reputation

The central bank will limit credit growth in a bid to slow inflation, reports said today.

Vietnam