First LEED building project announced in Vietnam
First LEED building project announced in Vietnam

An apartment project that meets the Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) standards, the US’s most popular and widely-used green building rating system globally, will be implemented for the first time in Vietnam. 

First LEED building project announced in Vietnam
No dumped chicken imported to Vietnam from US, Customs says
No dumped chicken imported to Vietnam from US, Customs says

The General Department of Customs said late last week no chicken has been imported from the US at the low price of VND12,000 (US$0.58) per kilo.

No dumped chicken imported to Vietnam from US, Customs says
Dollar rates ease as US rates steady
Dollar rates ease as US rates steady

The dollar–dong exchange rates have eased at domestic commercial banks, following a decision by the United States Federal Reserve (Fed) to keep its interest rates steady.

Dollar rates ease as US rates steady
Global expertise benefits logistics industry
Global expertise benefits logistics industry

(VOV) - The logistics and transportation industry in Vietnam is highly competitive with roughly 80% of the market controlled by 25 large multinational firms, said speakers at a recent seminar.

Global expertise benefits logistics industry
E-commerce contributes to growth
E-commerce contributes to growth

After five years of implementation of the General Plan to Develop Electronic Commerce 2011-15, e-commerce has contributed greatly to the country's socio-economic growth.

E-commerce contributes to growth
Vietnamese fruit reaches int’l markets
Vietnamese fruit reaches int’l markets

(VOV) - Vietnamese fresh fruit such as litchi, longan, dragon fruit, rambutan and mango are slowly overcoming obstacles and finding their way into markets around the globe.

Vietnamese fruit reaches int’l markets
Vietnam raises pump prices by 4% on global oil hikes
Vietnam raises pump prices by 4% on global oil hikes

Vietnamese fuel traders on September 18 increased retail gasoline prices for the first time after five consecutive cuts over the last three months, following the global upward trend.

Vietnam raises pump prices by 4% on global oil hikes
Foreign buyers fuel Vietnam housing market
Foreign buyers fuel Vietnam housing market

Vietnam’s real estate market has been heating up with a rapidly increasing number of purchases made by not only locals but also foreigners and overseas Vietnamese keen to get on the property ladder. 

Foreign buyers fuel Vietnam housing market
Instant noodle market’s golden days are over
Instant noodle market’s golden days are over

The instant noodle market has become saturated after a long period of hot development. However, investors are still pouring more money into the sector.

Instant noodle market’s golden days are over
Economists deny prediction about additional 2% VND devaluation
Economists deny prediction about additional 2% VND devaluation

Businesses and analysts have questioned the State Bank of Vietnam’s (SBV) statement that it would not devalue the dong any further until the end of 2015. 

Economists deny prediction about additional 2% VND devaluation