Bribery seen as widespread: survey

0 vote(s)Comment

VietNam News English 5 day(s) ago 2 related news

Bribery seen as widespread: survey

Many citizens perceive bribery to be on the rise and still widespread in the public sector, according to the results of the Viet Nam Public Administration Performance Index (PAPI) 2012 released yesterday.

Keywords: 

Shares rise on blue chips' rally

0 vote(s)Comment

VietnamPlus English 5 day(s) ago 1 related news

On the HCM Stock Exchange on May 13, the VN-Index added nearly 0.6 percent to reach 488.93 points.

Keywords: 

Retail sales rise despite global woes

0 vote(s)Comment

Báo Tuổi Trẻ English 5 month(s) ago

Retail sales rise despite global woes

The value of retail sales of goods and services nationwide rose by 16 percent in 2012 to a total of VND2,324 trillion (US$110.7 billion), according to the General Statistics Office (GSO).

Keywords: 

World has entered new CO2 'danger zone': UN

0 vote(s)Comment

Báo Tuổi Trẻ English 6 day(s) ago

World has entered new CO2 'danger zone': UN

The world has entered a "new danger zone" with levels of Earth-warming carbon dioxide in the atmosphere never experienced by humankind, the UN's climate chief warned Monday.

Keywords: 

Hanoi stimulates tourism demand in summer

0 vote(s)Comment

VietnamPlus English 6 day(s) ago

Hanoians’ demand for domestic and foreign tours usually climbs as summer approaches, but this year, the demand is expected to rise due to numerous tourism promotion programmes launched by travel agencies.

Keywords: 

Auto market continues to rise

0 vote(s)Comment

SaigonTimes English 1 week(s) ago

HCMC – Thanks to the Government’s registration fee reduction policy plus efforts of auto manufacturers in sales policies, the auto market has continuously grown since the Tet holiday, with a slight rise compared to previous months.

Keywords: 

Russian man tortured to death for 'being gay'

0 vote(s)Comment

Báo Tuổi Trẻ English 1 week(s) ago

Russian man tortured to death for 'being gay'

MOSCOW – A 23-year-old man has been tortured to death in Russia in an apparent homophobic attack, investigators said Sunday, amid growing fears by rights groups that anti-gay sentiments are on the rise in the country.

Keywords: 

This year's pay rise in doubt

0 vote(s)Comment

VietNam News English 1 week(s) ago

The downturn may force the Government to delay an increase in the minimum wage. Economist Nguyen Minh Phong spoke with the newspaper Dat Viet about the plan.

Keywords: 

SBV predicts credit growth in the agriculture

0 vote(s)Comment

Hanoi Times English 1 week(s) ago

The Hanoitimes - The State Bank of Viet Nam (SBV) has predicted that credit growth in the agriculture sector will rise 15%, while in comparison the country's total credit growth is predicted at 12%.

Keywords: 

Rare Brigitte Bardot photos unveiled in town

0 vote(s)Comment

SaigonTimes English 1 week(s) ago

There are 30 photos taken by French writer and journalist Henry-Jean Servat, tracing Bardot’s life through her rise to fame during the 1950s-1970s and some rare snapshots of the actress in her daily life and behind the scenes at some her most famous films. The Sofitel Hotel is hosting the exhibition in Bangkok, Beijing, Guangzhou, Chongqing, Macau, Manila, Mumbai and HCMC. On the occasion, the Sofitel Saigon offers the “Baby Doll” cocktail at the Boudoir Lounge as well as the...

Keywords: 

Four-month exports post nearly US$40 bln.

0 vote(s)Comment

Hanoi Times English 1 week(s) ago

The Hanoitimes - Viet Nam’s export turnover in the first four months this year reached an estimated US$39.46 billion, a year-on-year rise of 16.9%, reported the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) .

Keywords: 

Used-car taxes to rise up to $800

0 vote(s)Comment

Báo Đầu Tư English 1 week(s) ago

Used-car taxes to rise up to $800

The import tax on used cars of nine seats or more will increase on June 20, according to decision recently issued by the Prime Minister.

Keywords: 

Used-car taxes to rise up to 800 USD

0 vote(s)Comment

Báo QĐND English 1 week(s) ago 2 related news

Used-car taxes to rise up to 800 USD

The import tax on used cars of nine seats or more will increase on June 20, according to decision recently issued by the Prime Minister.

Keywords: 

Debt seen heavier in years to come

0 vote(s)Comment

SaigonTimes English 1 week(s) ago 1 duplicate news 1 related news

HANOI – The debt burden on the country will get heavier in the coming years, with debt obligations forecast to rise from VND126.8 trillion this year to VND152.6 trillion in 2014 and VND173.1 trillion in 2015.

Keywords: 

IMF cuts Vietnam’s 2013-14 growth forecasts

0 vote(s)Comment

Báo Tuổi Trẻ English 1 week(s) ago

IMF cuts Vietnam’s 2013-14 growth forecasts

The International Monetary Fund has lowered the forecasts for Vietnam’s GDP growth in its latest World Economic Outlook report released late last month.

Keywords: 

Top page