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Russia wants to develop free trade with Vietnam 

December 31, 2011
Russia wants to develop free trade with Vietnam 

Ambassador Andrey G. Kovtun (central) at a Hanoi press conference on December 28   The Russian ambassador to Vietnam said at a press briefing in Hanoi Wednesday that developing relations with Vietnam will be a priority in Russia’s diplomatic policies in Asia in the years to come. Ambassador Andrey G. Kovtun said 2011 was an [...]

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Banks tightening credit, but loaning to stock investors exception

August 24, 2009
Banks tightening credit, but loaning to stock investors exception

LookAtVietnam – Commercial banks, though having been warned to keep strict control over credit quality, are still funding securities investments as the opportunities are really attractive.  Under the current regulations, the interest rates of consumer loans are set based on negotiations between borrowers and lenders, while no ceiling interest rate is applied for the kind [...]

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False protein claims rampant among milk products: official

July 14, 2009
False protein claims rampant among milk products: official

A woman buys a milk can from a shop in Hanoi. The National Food Safety and Hygiene Administration Monday said around 25 percent of milk products inspected had much lower protein contents than their labels indicated. “Some milk products have protein content as low as less than 2 percent in reality,” said Nguyen Cong Khan, [...]

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Vietnam rejects US’s claims for plastic bags

April 20, 2009
Vietnam rejects US’s claims for plastic bags

LookAtVietnam – Vietnam strongly denounces a lawsuit filed by two US bag-makers to ask for anti-dumping duties against plastic bags imported from the Southeast Asian country, said Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Le Danh Vinh. LookAtVietnam – Vietnam strongly denounces a lawsuit filed by two US bag-makers to ask for anti-dumping duties against plastic [...]

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BUSINESS IN BRIEF 3/4

April 3, 2009
BUSINESS IN BRIEF 3/4

Vietnam furthers cooperation with French businesses; IATA opens office in Vietnam; Crude oil exports drop 47 percent in Q1; Tariff hikes help reduce meat, poultry imports  Conference discusses GPA/WTO admission Vietnam ’s crude oil export turnover decreased by 47 percent year-on-year to 1.45 billion USD in the first quarter of this year, said the Vietnam [...]

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Vietnam, Cuba foreign ministries to bolster ties

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Vietnam’s top diplomat has affirmed that the Foreign Ministry will closely cooperate with its Cuban counterpart to implement the agreements reached by the two...