Foreign investors still have good opportunities in Vietnam

Date: 03/11/2009

“How to attract more foreign investors” was the question raised at the recent annual investor conference of VinaCapital, an investment banking and real estate consulting firm in Vietnam.

First eco-industrial zone construction starts

Date: 03/11/2009

The south-western border province of Tay Ninh on October 30 launched a ground-breaking ceremony for construction of the country’s first eco-industrial zone.

Vietnamese urban areas step up int’l cooperation

Date: 03/11/2009

Vietnamese cities and towns will focus on increasing cooperation for sustainable development in the near future, according to the Association of Cities of Vietnam (ACVN).

NA deputies concerned over growth quality

Date: 29/10/2009

National Assembly deputies at the plenary discussion on Tuesday (27 Oct) showed their grave concerns over the quality of economic growth, with several urging the Government to take drastic measures to improve fundamentals of the economy.

Sri Lanka asks for investments from Vietnam

Date: 28/10/2009

The Sri Lankan government seeks greater trade and investment ties with Vietnam, Anura Priyadharshana Yapa, minister of Sri Lanka’s Enterprise Development and Investment Promotion council said Saturday (24 Oct).

Population in Vietnam’s largest city goes past 7 million

Date: 28/10/2009

Ho Chi Minh City’s population experienced an increase of more than two million people in the last decade to reach 7.123 million, according to a census statistics released Friday (23 Oct).

Vietnam launches first atomic energy research center

Date: 28/10/2009

The country’s first atomic energy research facility was inaugurated in Hanoi on October 26.

Smart money ready for future profits

Date: 28/10/2009

VinaCapital is holding its 2009 Investor Conference just as the Vietnamese economy is starting to heat up again. However, foreign investors have not yet returned to Vietnam after the 2008 crisis.

Make or break for auto industry

Date: 28/10/2009

Vietnam’s car industry needs a much sharper strategic focus on a strong product line or it will be run over by foreign competitors in the next decade, experts say.

Business in brief 26/10

Date: 27/10/2009

(Sourced from various news agencies)

Cost estimates skyrocket for HCMC-Can Tho railway

Date: 27/10/2009

Cost estimates for the first Ho Chi Minh City-Can Tho railway project has been increased to USD9.63 billion from the original USD4 billion, according to the project consultant.

Vietnam’s lack of dollars causes problems

Date: 27/10/2009

Issues surrounding the shortage of US dollars were behind the fall of Vietnam in recent international ratings, said the Vice chairman of the National Financial Supervision Committee Le Xuan Nghia.

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