Talking Shop - VietNam News

National brand key to future

A Vietnam News Agency reporter chatted with Do Thang Hai, director of the Trade Promotion Department, Ministry of Industry and Trade, about developing the Vietnamese national brand.

VN keen to boost trade with Switzerland

While big economies in Europe such as Germany, France and Italy suffered from the European debt crisis, Switzerland saw a growth of import-export turnover last year estimated at US$422 billion.

Vinacomin tips higher coal price

Despite the latest price adjustment, the coal price is currently only 63-66 per cent of the cost of production.

Credit growth tells only part of the story

The Vietnamese financial market is still in its infancy. There are many challenges within the market and new regulations to enhance the operation of banks involving foreign factors await approval.

Supplies of meat to hold up during Tet

Since late last year, livestock prices in the domestic market have rebounded. Viet Nam News spoke to Nguyen Xuan Duong, deputy head of the Livestock Department at the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) about meat supply during the forthcoming Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday.

Co-operation with Tokyo-Mitsubishi to aid Vietinbank

Vietinbank signed an agreement to sell a 20 per cent stake, worth US$822 million, of its business to Japanese Bank Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ (BTMU) by the end of 2012, marking the biggest M&A (merger and acquisition) deal in Viet Nam's financial industry.

CEO forum eyes growth of mega-cities

The theme of the second CEO World Forum to be held tomorrow in HCM City will be "Towards megacity: enterprise and investor opportunities".

Firms evade taxes through transfer pricing

Tax authorities have recently audited some foreign-invested enterprises suspected of evading taxes in Viet Nam through transfer pricing. Vietnam News Agency spoke to the director of the Ministry of Finance's Department of Tax Reform and Modernisation, Nguyen Quang Tien, about the issue.

Nepotistic practices limit business growth

Recently, many businesses have shown weaknesses, and the constant losses have forced countless firms to cut down on production. Of course, there are objective causes such as the stagnant world economy, rising domestic inflation and difficulties in access to capital.

Productivity key for garments

Deputy director of the Viet Nam National Garment and Textile Group, Le Tien Truong, spoke to Vietnam News Agency about the industry's achievements this year as well as its future development.

Talking shop (Dec. 13, 2012)

Standard Chartered Viet Nam general director Louis Taylor spoke to Viet Nam News about the problem of non-performing loans hanging over the nation's banking system and the need for tough political decisions to resolve the problem.

Hightlight

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

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

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

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

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