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Banks report satisfactory profits, increased bad debts
Banks’ finance reports in 2016 show good news and bad news. Most of them had profits higher than the year before, but the number of non-performing loans increased.
Would Vietnamese automakers prosper if foreign counterparts leave?
Economists and representatives of Vietnamese automobile enterprises believe the threatened departure of foreign automobile manufacturers would not be a problem for Vietnam.
Casino industry: what will happen after the trial period?
The newly released Decree 03 stipulates that Vietnamese will be allowed to go to casinos during a trial period of three years. What will happen after that period?
Vietnam's export ratio of farm produce in decline
Vietnam’s total export turnover has been growing at an annual rate of 12.8% but outbound shipments of agricultural products have faced numerous difficulties and their annual export growth was recorded at a mere 2.4% in the 2012-2016 period.
US$20,000 for a rice export license - fact or fiction?
Rice exporters complain they have to satisfy many requirements and pay under-the-table money to obtain a license to export rice.
Coal power plants could endanger marine protection areas
Environmentalists have urged authorities to ‘learn lessons from the Formosa incident and reconsider proposed coal thermal power projects in Vinh Tan’.
Japanese automakers threaten to leave Vietnam again
Japanese automobile manufacturers have discussed the possibility of relocating their factories to regional countries because of Vietnam’s weak supporting industries.
The thorny path to hi-tech agriculture
The government’s strong commitment to support the development of hi-tech agriculture has excited investors, but many difficulties lie ahead.
Vietnamese spend big on foreign high-street clothes
As incomes have improved, consumers are now buying more high-street fashion products rather than Chinese or Vietnamese clothing.
Local companies aim to become satellite businesses for foreign firms
Vietnamese enterprises are working hard to become suppliers of parts and accessories for foreign electronics manufacturers.