Hi-tech products still selling well
Hanoi (VNA) - Despite concerns earlier this year that consumption of luxury products would sharply decline in the economic downturn, industry insiders have said consumer demand for hi-tech luxury p
Office space rentals crash in HCM City
Hanoi (VNA) - Office rents in Ho Chi Minh City have plunged by up to 50 perent and the trend is tipped to continue as belt tightening and office construction ensure that supply far outstrips demand
Vietnam introduces business opportunities in US
New York (VNA) - Vietnamese trade representatives joined their Malaysian, Indonesian and Singaporean counterparts to introduce business and investment opportunities and potentials in their count
Hanoi starts working on flood prevention plan
Hanoi (VNA) - The Hanoi authorities have approved a project to develop detailed plans for lood prevention work in the capital city, focusing on areas along main rivers and dykes.
Vietnam's PE bags face dumping suit in US
Hanoi (VNA) - Vietnam is facing another dumping suit in the US , this time for its plastic shopping bags.
Lufthansa begins freight service
Hanoi (VNA/VNS) - Lufthansa Cargo started a weekly freighter service from Hanoi, via Hong Kong, to Frankfurt on March 30.
Government to scrutinise EVN equitisation
Hanoi (VNA) - The Government Inspectorate will examine the equitisation of the Electricity of Vietnam (EVN) Group and a number of its affiliates.
Gov't proposes to slash growth target to 5 percent
Hanoi (VNA) - The government will propose the National Assembly to adjust the targeted GDP growth rate of 2009 to 5 percent from 6.5 percent, said Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung on March 31.
Fishery sector needs overall development strategy
Haiphong (VNA) - The fishery sector needs an overall strategy to ensure the its sustainable development and match its potential, said an official of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Developm
An Giang vegetable exports to Cambodia thrive
An Giang (VNA/VNS) - About 70 tonnes of vegetables are exported from An Giang province to Cambodia everyday, double the volume in previous years, according to local officials.
