Vietnam’s stocks climbed Thursday, driving the benchmark index to the highest level in almost three months, amid speculation policy makers will implement more measures to support the market.

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Vietnam stocks rise most in Asia on policy optimism

Vietnam’s northern port city of Hai Phong has approved the construction of a $575 million tire factory by a subsidiary of Japan’s Bridgestone Corp , the state-run newspaper Nhan Dan quoted municipal authorities on Thursday as saying.

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Bridgestone to build $575 mln Vietnam tire plant: paper

Further price cuts are inevitable if developers want to woo homebuyers back to the market, news website Vietnamnet cited industry insiders as saying.

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Vietnam developers advised to cut home prices further

The government has decided to pilot a value-added-tax refund scheme for foreign visitors in July in an attempt to boost sales of local products.

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Vietnam to offer tax refunds for tourists

The State Capital Investment Corp. plans to invest around VND4 trillion (US191.8 million) in some companies and major projects in 2012 after a slow year in 2011.

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Vietnam state investor plans bigger 2012 investments

Vietnam’s credit squeeze could lead to an investment slowdown in 2012 but foreign capital inflows will continue to be strong, HSBC has said in a report.

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The government’s stake in budget airline Jetstar Pacific, held via the State Capital Investment Corp., will be transferred to national carrier Vietnam Airlines.

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Vietnam’s focus on developing some staple industries and those with high added value might not succeed in attracting foreign investment because of limited growth opportunities, experts said at the Vietnam Summit conference held Wednesday in Hanoi.

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More reform needed to sustain foreign investor interest

The State Bank of Vietnam has allowed more than 10 companies to import a total 2.1 tons of gold for jewelry production, local media reported Friday.

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Vietnam allows gold imports of 2.1 tons

Vietnam signaled that it may cut policy interest rates to “more suitable” levels after the first quarter and weaken the dong this year as Asia’s fastest inflation eases.

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Vietnam signals rate cuts as Asia’s fastest inflation eases