Many Vietnamese enterprises have faced difficulties from the beginning of the year as a result of the world economic downturn and tightened consumer spending.
Gas prices in Vietnam have risen for six times since December 2011, with traders claiming that the increases are necessary.
The Minister of Transport has just issued a decision on the establishment of Vietnam Airports Corporation from a merger of three corporations: the Northern Airports, Middle Airports and Southern Airports Corporations.
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of Vietnam on February 10 signed the first tranche of a US$730 million investment program to upgrade the country’s power transmission network.
This year, as supermarkets and online sites kick off special programs and promotions early, some young lovebirds have also started their search for original gifts for their other half.
The theme of this VDR is strengthening the market economy for a middle-income Vietnam. Vietnam can use the power of the market and the facilitating role of the state to chart a new course of development that is more efficient and equitable. This can be done by strengthening institutions, improving incentives and providing adequate information—labeled as the three “I’s” of the market economy.
President Truong Tan Sang met with Lao Prime Minister Thongsing Thammavong and Lao National Assembly Chairwoman Pany Yathotu Thursday, as part of his official visit to Laos .