Revealing real estate tricks of the trade
Revealing real estate tricks of the trade
In what is a difficult time for the property market and real estate agents, some in the sector are still thriving, but what is their secret to success? While experts argue over what is the decisive factor for a successful transaction - position, price or construction speed, we reveal some of the tricks of the trade.
India, Viet Nam boost trade
India, Viet Nam boost trade
Economic and trade relations between Viet Nam and India still did not match their potential, Indian Ambassador to Viet Nam Ranjit Rae told a business exchange programme in Ha Noi on Monday.
Work starts on Big C Ha Long
Work starts on Big C Ha Long
Construction of Big C Ha Long, a trade centre and supermarket complex, began yesterday in the northern province of Quang Ninh.
Firms seek Mexican deals
Firms seek Mexican deals
The Viet Nam Embassy in Mexico is organising a business matching meeting between Vietnamese firms and 150 Mexican companies on June 6.
Bird's nest farming to be regulated
Bird's nest farming to be regulated
The first decree dealing with the farming of edible nests built by swifts using their saliva will impose conditions on the farms' location, maintenance and the use of sounds to lure the birds.
CPI drops again in both major VN cities
CPI drops again in both major VN cities
May's consumer price index (CPI) has declined in both HCM City and Ha Noi, by 0.16 percent and 0.22 percent respectively, from the levels of the previous month.
Markets under fire over food hygiene
Markets under fire over food hygiene
Many traditional markets in Viet Nam are housed in downgraded conditions that failed to ensure food hygiene.
PM approves decree to set up VAMC
PM approves decree to set up VAMC
Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung yesterday approved a plan to set up the Vietnam Asset Management Company (VAMC) and a decree on its organisational structure and activities.
Circular finally issued to guide implementation of amended IP law
Circular finally issued to guide implementation of amended IP law
Law 36/2009/QH 12 dated June 29, 2009, amends and supplements a number of Articles of Law on Intellectual Property 2005 (Law on Intellectual Property) and provides some new amended regulations on establishment of industrial property rights...
Index outstrips magic 500 mark
Index outstrips magic 500 mark
The VN-Index surprisingly surpassed the psychological barrier of 500 points yesterday as investors saw increasingly active trading on both national stock markets.
Domestic rice exports hit $1 billion
Domestic rice exports hit $1 billion
Viet Nam exported 2,385 million tonnes of rice by the middle of this month, reaching a revenue of more than US$1 billion so far this year, said the Viet Nam Food Association (VFA).

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Viet Nam to gain from trade flow shift
Viet Nam to gain from trade flow shift

Noel Quinn, HSBC Group General Manager and Regional Head of Commercial Banking Asia Pacific recently had a visit to Viet Nam, one of HSBC's important markets.

Banking - Finance
PM approves decree to set up VAMC
PM approves decree to set up VAMC

Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung yesterday approved a plan to set up the Vietnam Asset Management Company (VAMC) and a decree on its organisational structure and activities.

Markets
Index outstrips magic 500 mark
Index outstrips magic 500 mark

The VN-Index surprisingly surpassed the psychological barrier of 500 points yesterday as investors saw increasingly active trading on both national stock markets.

Hightlight

Tax code reforms to decipher dependents Tax code reforms to decipher dependents

People who are dependent on personal income tax payers will be given their own tax codes to avoid people lodging claims as dependents of more than one taxpayer.

Farmer-firm linkups remain elusive despite Gov't efforts Farmer-firm linkups remain elusive despite Gov't efforts

More than 10 years after the Government unveiled policies to encourage tie-ups between farmers and businesses, the proportion of farm produce sold through such contracts remains modest.

Buddha statues highlight heritage Buddha statues highlight heritage

An exhibition of Buddhist artefacts from the 11th to 20th century opened yesterday at the HCM City-based Xa Loi Pagoda.

Australian book to provide ‘limitless' inspiration Australian book to provide ‘limitless' inspiration

A book by Australian limbless victim Nick Vujicic was launched in Vietnamese yesterday.