Hanoi (VNA) - The textile and garment industry has been targeted to gain an export turnover of 12 billion USD by 2010 under a new strategy approved by the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT).

Ho Chi Minh City (VNA) - A host of trade promotion activities kicked off in Ho Chi Minh City on December 10, attracting more than 200 domestic and foreign businesses from over 10 countries and t

Hanoi (VNA) - The State Bank of Vietnam has issued a new
regulation aimed at securing the stability of the nation's banking system.

Hanoi (VNA) - The VN-Index followed global markets and regained a little lost ground on December 9, picking up 4.61 points or 1.6 percent, to close at 293.3.

HCM City (VNA) - An international seminar took place in Ho Chi Minh City on December 9, focusing its discussion on urbanisation trends in Southeast Asia 's big cities and their environs.

Dak Lak (VNA) - The second Buon Ma Thuot coffee festival will open in the Central Highland province of Dak Lak on the evening of December 10.

HCM City (VNA) - Sai Gon Trading Corporation (SATRA) has expanded its
operations into the franchising business in cooperation with Singapore 's
Asiawide Franchise.

Hanoi (VNA) - Equitisation of State-owned enterprises is falling far short
of targets this year.

Binh Duong (VNA) - The Japanese pharmaceuticals and cosmetics producer,
Rohto Mentholatum Vietnam Co. Ltd., completed a project on Dec. 8 to double

Hanoi (VNA) - The Ministry of Information and Communications has issued new
regulations on the provision and use of information in an attempt to make