Trading up:  ASEAN ties make mark

Trading up: ASEAN ties make mark

Vietnam should anticipate robust business opportunities from ASEAN and ASEAN+ cooperation, business leaders say.
FTAs to muscle up exports

FTAs to muscle up exports

Benefits from free trade agreements are expected to help Vietnam earn more money from its targeted export turnover for 2013, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade.
Groundhog day with banks’ bad debts

Groundhog day with banks’ bad debts

Banks’ bad debts are again under the spotlight. For example, in late 2012’s third quarter, Sacombank’s bad debt rate hiked sharply from 0.57 per cent by the end of 2011 to 1.4 per cent.
Inflation fight comes with collateral damage

Inflation fight comes with collateral damage

The government may succeed this year in bridling inflation, but not without some cost to local business performance.
Business hurdle debate sets many deputies’ pulses racing

Business hurdle debate sets many deputies’ pulses racing

Removing difficulties for businesses proved to be a hot issue at a plenum of the National Assembly Economic Committee last week in Hanoi.
Indicators pose a cloudy picture

Indicators pose a cloudy picture

Enterprises’ big debts, large inventories, declining production capacities growing and growing number of closures and bankruptcies have illustrated a gloomy business prospect. Thanh Thu takes a closer look.
Trade deficit offers hope

Trade deficit offers hope

Vietnam’s trade deficit this year is expected to be dramatically lower than the target set early this year owing to the strong performance by foreign-backed companies in Vietnam.
Trade ties with northern border strengthened

Trade ties with northern border strengthened

Stronger trade and investment ties between Vietnam and China are being promoted.
Lantern shines on growth path

Lantern shines on growth path

Vietnam’s socio-economic development path for next year is taking shape.
Firms busy reinventing the wheel

Firms busy reinventing the wheel

This change can create a new leadership style and support the firm’s business performance and strategy. Staff restructuring also means a change in corporate culture, allowances and talent management?
Poor auto sales see tax figures spin out

Poor auto sales see tax figures spin out

Plummeting auto sales and imports have smashed tax figures.
Vinacomin calls for SOS

Vinacomin calls for SOS

State miner Vinacomin is seeking policy support to tackle growing coal inventory.
Garment sector starts to unravel

Garment sector starts to unravel

The local textile and garment sector is feeling the heat of the uncertain economy.
Exports to come up trumps

Exports to come up trumps

Vietnam is expected to rake in an additional $1 billion from exports this year.
Changing field for foreign investors

Changing field for foreign investors

Foreign direct investment has become an integral part in Vietnam’s economy due to the diverse investment sources it provides with significant contributions to national economic development.  
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