Global recession causes foreign investment flow to trickle
Hanoi (VNA) - Vietnam began to feel the knock-on effects of the global recession as
the government announced that the total foreign direct investment (FDI) registered
Small business in need of bailout
HCM City (VNA) - The Government should speed up support policies for local
businesses to avoid further bankruptcies, a senior economist has warned.
Ministry targets export of processed goods
Hanoi (VNA) - The nation's exports will see a significant shift this year, with
processed goods such as garments and footwear likely to make up a greater share of
Switzerland, Vietnam discuss economic opportunities
Geneva (VNA) - Trade and investment were high on the agenda of a working session
between Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Thien Nhan and Swiss Vice President Loris
Vietnam urges respect for int`l humanitarian law
New York (VNA) - Vietnam supports the UN Security Council (UNSC)'s efforts to
boost the respect for International Humanitarian Law in armed conflicts, a permanent
Prices remain reasonable for Tet with no shortages
HCM City (VNA) - The price of goods and services has either risen slightly or
remained stable nationwide during the Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday, said an official
Lam Dong pours big sum into strategic routes
Lam Dong (VNA) - The Central Highlands province of Lam Dong plans to invest nearly 1.5 trillion VND (85 million USD) in five strategic routes in 2009.
Vietnam supports mediation efforts in Congo and Darfur
New York (VNA) - Vietnam supports mediation efforts of the United Nations and regional countries, and hails cooperation between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda in restoring p
State president extends condolences to Indian counterpart
Hanoi (VNA) - State President Nguyen Minh Triet sent a message of condolences to Indian president Pratibha Patil on Jan. 29 over the death of former president Ramaswamy Venkataraman.
Russian president extends condolences over boat accident
Hanoi (VNA) - Russian President D.
