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‘Hold us to higher standards’

admin — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 11:55:05 +0000

In a somewhat ironic development, local jewelers are asking the government for tighter control over their business

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Guarantee fund proposed to protect insurance policy holders

hoang — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 09:12:50 +0000

Newly proposed amendments to the insurance law will require local insurers to earmark a portion of their revenues for a guarantee fund in order to protect policy holders.

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IFC grants loan to local securities firm

admin — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 11:36:49 +0000

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the World Bank’s private-sector funding arm, will provide Thien Viet Securities with a US$5 million loan to help the local firm develop investment banking services for small- and medium-sized enterprises in Vietnam.

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Vietnam Airlines plans Dung Quat jet fuel purchase

admin — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 14:01:21 +0000

National carrier Vietnam Airlines said it plans to switch to locally-produced jet fuel to save transport costs.

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Air Mekong plans October launch

tri — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 14:01:16 +0000

Air Mekong, Vietnam’s third private airline, on Sunday received four aircraft from US-based SkyWest Leasing. The local carrier plans to launch its service in October

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Vietnam hybrid car importers feel robbed of tax breaks

hoang — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 14:01:10 +0000

Five importers of hybrid cars have complained that they were not given tax incentives promised for energy-efficient vehicles, and said they are planning to take legal action against local customs departments.

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Vietnamese goods get no love at home

hoang — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 08:32:28 +0000

It has been one year since Vietnam launched the “Vietnamese people use Vietnamese goods” campaign and, despite minor gains, locally made products are still flagging in market popularity.

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Danish fund to expand support for Vietnam’s small business

admin — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 18:01:25 +0000

The Global Competition Facility, a fund financed by the Danish government, will expand its support of small and medium-sized local enterprises (SMEs).

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Mooncake makers expect big business this year

hoang — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 11:59:22 +0000

Vietnam’s confectionery makers are ramping up production of mooncakes for the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival as they expect local demand to increase sharply this year on the strength of an improved economy.

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Largest mobile phone service providers slash rates

tri — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 05:02:52 +0000

Local mobile phone networks Vinaphone and MobiFone have decided to cut their rates by between 10-15 percent starting Monday, news website VnExpress reported.

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