National economy panorama gets brighter, but worries exist

Date: 21/12/2012

Commercial banks have been easing the lending interest rate, which has made the picture of the national economy brighter. However, the biggest problem still exists: it’s very difficult for businesses to access bank loans.

Quang Ninh targets green economy, eyes Japanese investors

Date: 21/12/2012

Officials of the northern province of Quang Ninh in Dec 2012 sat down and discussed with Japanese investors and experts measures to develop green economy in the province and attract Japanese investors.

The golden opportunity of wind power

Date: 19/12/2012

Nature generously gives a gift for the humans on this earth a source of "free" fuel, a tremendous renewable energy resource. It is the wind, or wind energy.

Lam Dong lures Japanese capital into agriculture, tourism

Date: 19/12/2012

Lam Dong Province’s government in an investment promotion seminar held in HCMC on Monday called for Japanese capital into its advantageous areas namely tourism services and agriculture.

Government signals special policies for Phu Quoc

Date: 19/12/2012

Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has urged authorities of Kien Giang Province to work with relevant agencies over special mechanism and policies to bring into play the hidden charms of Phu Quoc and quickly turn this resort island into an attractive tourism hub.

Starbucks primping for debut in Vietnam market

Date: 19/12/2012

Starbucks, the world’s largest and most famous coffeehouse company, is planning to open its first Vietnam outlet in mid January in Ho Chi Minh City, a spokesman for the company said last week.

Business in brief 18 Dec 2012

Date: 19/12/2012

(Sourced from various news agencies)

Quang Ninh: A new northern hub?

Date: 18/12/2012

Best known as the home of the stunning seascape of Halong Bay, the province of Quang Ninh, on the border of southern China, is offering investors opportunities in industry, infrastructure and tourism

Vinatex to sell non-core operations

Date: 18/12/2012

The Viet Nam Textile and Garment (Vinatex) Group plans next year to continue divesting capital from non-core lines of business such as banking, securities investment and beverage production.

Experts call for debt market

Date: 18/12/2012

Viet Nam should seriously consider setting up a market for the sale and purchase of debts, several experts said

Despite big difficulties, multi-billion dollar projects still wait in line

Date: 15/12/2012

The year 2013 is believed to be the suitable time for starting up new urban area projects.

Vietnam’s lighting industry is set to glow

Date: 15/12/2012

Vietnam had huge potential as the government was seeking to replace traditional lights with eco-friendly and high-efficiency lights, said Alex Lee, managing director of Korean company Stavis Korea.

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