2012 is seen as a year of restructuring not only for state-owned enterprises and the banking sector but also for the stock market. This is an essential part of...
The world economy is shaky and uncertain. In this climate, Vietnam could emerge as a preferred destination for foreign investment if it seizes the opportunity. That is the assessment of...
(VOVworld) A 10-minute drive takes visitors from the city of Nha Trang to Lu Cam, a 300-year-old village famous for its pottery
Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has urged the banking sector to focus on lowering the interest rates amid easing inflation pressure to boost business operation and maintain growth
Xoan singing is a famous art of the midland province of Phu Tho. UNESCO's recent recognition confirms the art’s unique value and poses urgent need to presser the...
Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has informed voters in Hai Phong about the outcomes of the recent National Assembly session, saying the government aims to perform better next year to get higher results. This year...
Representatives of Vietnam’s development partners have expressed confidence that Vietnam’s economy will develop strongly and sustainably once Vietnam accomplishes its economic reform. Delegates to the Consultative...
The 2011 Consultative Group (CG) Meeting of Donors for Vietnam focus on Vietnam’s macro-economic situation this year and directions for next year as well as economic restructure measures
Vietnam wants to receive WB’s effective assistance in financial resources, policy consultation and management experience. Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong made the remarks during a meeting with World Bank...
Museums today are big business around the globe. But in Vietnam, except for very few museums like the Ho Chi Minh Museum or the Museum of Ethnology, most museums fall...
The Vietnam Business Forum took place on Friday in Hanoi on the sidelines of the Consultative Group meeting of donors
Syria said on Thursday it will leave the Mediterranean Union, which includes 27 members of the European Union and 16 neighboring countries, in response to the new sanctions from the...
The EuroCham’s 2012 White Book summarizes the key issues affecting the business climate for European businesses in Vietnam
The Vietnam Business Forum, an annual event on the sidelines of the Consultative Group meeting of donors, opened in Hanoi on Friday. This year the meeting focuses on measures to restructure...
The world public is closely watching the on-going 17th Conference of Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP-17), which hopes to create a replacement for the...
The National Assembly has ended its year-end session after nearly a month of discussion. Deputies discussed the goals, orientations, and a roadmap for the country’s socio-economic development, security...
Members of the Arab League have drafted a list of economic sanctions against Syria, after a meeting in Cairo on Saturday
UN member states have rejected a US-backed plan to introduce new regulations on cluster bombs. The UN says the proposal contains many contradictory provisions as it supports the elimination of all cluster...
Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung told the NA that in the 2012 fiscal year, the government will continue its tight monetary policies to reduce overspending to below 4%, manage budget collection...
People in Con Dao island district in the southern province of Ba Ria Vung Tau hold an annual ritual on the 18th of the 10th lunar month to honor a patriotic female...