South Korea’s Hana Bank is planning to launch operations in Vietnam, the Korea JoongAng Daily reported Tuesday.

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South Korean bank plans expansion in Vietnam: report

Vietnam will slash 10 percent, or VND97 trillion (US$4.7 billion) of development investment this year, the Ministry of Planning and Investment said.

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Vietnam cuts 2011 public investment by 10 pct

The Ministry of Finance is planning to impose an annual tax on owners of uninhabited mansions to discourage real estate speculators and curb wasteful use of land.

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Finance Ministry may impose tax on vacant houses

The Ministry of Planning and Investment has asked Vietnamese companies investing abroad to report their business projects in an attempt to review capital outflows, Tuoi Tre newspaper reported Monday.

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Vietnam to review overseas investments

The State Bank of Vietnam is planning to eliminate gold bullion trading in the unofficial market in a move to reduce speculation, reduce inflation, and tackle the trade deficit.

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Central bank wants unofficial gold bullion trade banned

Vietnam’s inflation has reached a “warning level” and will rise sharply in coming months unless the authorities adopt strong measures, a local newspaper said on Monday, quoting a deputy planning minister.

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Vietnam inflation warning; dong under pressure

The Ministry of Planning and Investment has ordered foreign investors of projects with capital of more than US$1 billion to submit a progress report by next Thursday.

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Vietnam orders status report on large FDI projects

Officials announced Monday that Air Mekong, the nation’s nascent luxury airline, is planning its first flight on October 10.

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New private carrier gears up for first flight

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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Vietnam hybrid car importers feel robbed of tax breaks

Vietnam’s inflow of foreign direct investment in the first half of this year accelerated 5.9 percent from the same period last year to $5.4 billion, the Ministry of Planning and Investment said on Thursday.

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Vietnam’s H1 FDI inflow up 5.9 pct year on year: ministry