Vietnam

  • Mar 28, 2008
  • 2 min read

INTERNATIONAL: Rice rise may mark growing food crisis

Rice prices on world markets yesterday rose 30% to hit a record high, after climbing 50% over the...

International
  • Mar 13, 2008
  • 7 min read

INTERNATIONAL: Coal shifts to Asia on rising prices

Record coal prices reflect the accelerating boom in Asian coal-fired power generation, which is...

International
  • Mar 5, 2008
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VIETNAM: Hanoi sends signals on inflation

The government yesterday put forward a package of over ten measures that should be implemented by...

Vietnam
  • Mar 3, 2008
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SOUTH-EAST ASIA: Rising prices are policy challenge

Thailand today reported that inflation reached 5.4% last month, as rising fuel and food costs...

South-East Asia
  • Feb 29, 2008
  • 7 min read

VIETNAM: Market faces challenges but outlook is bright

The Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange VN Index closed today down 2.19% at 633.3, having sustained...

Vietnam
  • Feb 28, 2008
  • 2 min read

VIETNAM: Hanoi faces troubling monetary challenge

The consumer price index (CPI) rose by 15.67% year-on-year in February, the General Statistics...

Vietnam
  • Jan 30, 2008
  • 1 min read

VIETNAM: Central bank acts on inflation

The State Bank of Vietnam today announced an interest rate rise, effective February 1.

Vietnam
  • Jan 29, 2008
  • 6 min read

VIETNAM: Rising prices are testing Hanoi

Consumer prices increased by an estimated 14.1% in January compared to the year earlier, the...

Vietnam