Hanoi (VNA) - Fifteen teachers from Lao military institutes and schools have
completed a three-month training course at Vietnam 's National Defence Institute.

Hanoi (VNA) - The International Financial Corporation (IFC) on Dec. 15 announced
it would sell off over 16 million shares in Sacombank - over half its holdings in

Hanoi (VNA) - The VN-Index added to its strong performance last Friday (Dec. 12)
by breaking back above the 300-point level on Dec. 15, adding 2.92 percent on the

Hanoi (VNA) - House of Pearl Fashion Ltd will buy a 38 percent stake of
Nam Long Garment Joint Stock Co, according to the State Securities
Commission.

Bac Ninh (VNA) - Mapletree Co., Ltd (Mapletree) has pledged to invest 70 million USD
in northern Bac Ninh-based Vietnam-Singapore Industrial Park (VSIP) to build

Hanoi (VNA) - The Bank for Investment and Development of Vietnam (BIDV) on Dec.
15 signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Citibank for international

Hanoi (VNA) - Seafood exports are hitting lows in the last few months of the year,
unlike previous years, due to declining demand from nations around the world.

Hanoi (VNA) - The Prime Minister has approved a project to develop the Dong Thap
border gate economic zone into a border urban area that will be a new economic hub

Hanoi (VNA) - Hundreds of Hanoi Apollo students got into the holiday spirit on Dec. 14 at a Christmas party, which included caroling, presents and even a visit from Santa Claus himself.

HCM City (VNA) - Many commercial banks in Ho Chi Minh City plan to set every modest profit targets for 2009 in anticipation of low credit growth as the nation continues to face economic di