The government has dismissed the chairman of state utility Electricity of Vietnam (EVN) from his position because of inadequate management skills, a senior government offcial said Saturday.

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EVN chairman dismissed for poor performance

Vietnam’s central bank on Friday cut the compulsory reserves level for banks with large agriculture lending to one-fifth the regular rate from February through July.

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Vietnam cuts reserve levels to lift agriculture loans

Three-quarters of the world’s CEOs say more emphasis should be placed on measuring the value of non-financial assets such as intellectual capital and customer relationships, a new survey finds.

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CEOs rethink value of intangible assets

For the first time in a year, business confidence and outlook among European businesses in Vietnam has stabilized and improved, a new survey has found.

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European businesses regain confidence in Vietnam

Ten steel wire garment hanger producers and exporters have joined hands to file a lawsuit against a US trade investigation launched on suspicions Vietnamese products were violating anti-dumping and anti-subsidy laws.

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Vietnam hanger firms to file appeal against US anti-subsidy probe

Coffee exports from Vietnam, the biggest grower of the robusta variety used in instant drinks and espressos, may increase this month as good weather helps beans to dry and as the Tet holiday ends, said traders and officials.

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Coffee exports from Vietnam may climb in February on weather

Vietnamese bonds advanced, pushing benchmark five-year yields to the lowest since October, on speculation demand will improve as debt redemptions boost cash in the financial system. The dong strengthened.

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Vietnam’s 5-year bond yields fall to lowest level since October

The government will facilitate the restructuring of banks but not fully subsidize the costs involved in the process, State Bank of Vietnam governor Nguyen Van Binh has said.

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Banks must cover restructuring costs: central bank

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’s trade deficit narrowed in January from December, providing support for a currency that was devalued by about 7 percent a year ago.

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Vietnam January trade deficit narrows in boost for currency