Dr. Nguyen Quan, newly-appointed Minister of Science and Technology, says that it is necessary to increase investment in sci-tech field by 4-5 times to have scientific products which meet expectations.

 Banks have restarted the interest rate race after a short period of interruption. However, analysts say the interest rate increases are not overly high.

Brand naming will promote planting buoi da xanh in Bach Dang Islet

In recent years, the development of science, technology and related support industries has contributed significantly to the economy of ASEAN member nations, including Vietnam.

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) is drafting a decree aimed at regulating the gold market in a flexible manner and controlling gold trading according to the market-based mechanism, said SBV Governor Nguyen Van Binh.

Japan is Vietnam’s strategic partner in a wide range of fields and largest bilateral official development assistance (ODA) donor, which accounts for 30 percent of its total ODA loans.

Existent urban areas in the province in particular and the country in general have appeared many problems. However, to develop old and new urban areas harmoniously, it is necessary to have scientific measures on planning and building.

Upholding results in the first half of this year, the provincial Bank for Social Policies has cooperated well with organizations and units to facilitate people’s loans.

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has allowed local businesses to import 10 tonnes of gold, aiming to stabilize the domestic gold market, prevent speculation and protect people’s interests.

Quy Phat agro-service cooperative in Dau Tieng district’s Thanh An commune just held a conference for members and presented the cooperative management board before members.

Since 2004, supermarket system in Binh Duong province has been developed rapidly in both quantity and scale. The development not only contributes to perfect trade infrastructure, open a civilized shopping trend but help increase local socio-economic growth.

Hoa Sen Group yesterday held its 10th founding anniversary and opened Phu My Hoa Sen steel plant at Phu My I IP, Tan Thanh district, Ba Ria-Vung Tau province.

Facing many obstacles and challenges caused by inflation, many businesses must narrow their production and business whilst laborers must tighten their belt in price storm. In this context, the Government planned to reduce and exempt some kinds of taxes to ensure social welfare and help enterprises overcome difficulties. Talking with Binh Duong Newspaper’s reporters, chairman of Binh Duong Young Entrepreneur Society, Ph.D Mai Huu Tin said that this is a timely deed from the government to share difficulties with people and businesses…

Dau Tieng Rubber Corporation in the first half of the year exploited 1,400 tons of rubber latex or 27.15% of the projection.