Last updated: Saturday, November 26, 2011
Picture shows Milan’s stock exchange with a sculpture by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan in front.
The European Commission warned Italy’s high borrowing costs could hit growth after bond yields surged to new records and France and Germany warned a blow-out on Italian debt could kill the euro.
“If the bond...
Last updated: Friday, September 16, 2011
General view of the European parliament in Strasbourg, eastern France.
The European Union moved closer on Thursday to toughening budget rules to punish overspenders after the EU Parliament and governments reached a compromise to prevent future debt crises.
Governments that run excessive public deficits could face financial...
Last updated: Thursday, September 15, 2011
EU commissioner for Economic and Monetary Affairs Olli Rehn has said eurozone economy was set to come to a “virtual standstill” in the second half of the year, but he assured that Europe would avoid another recession.
The eurozone’s runaway debt crisis is dragging down growth, the EU warned on Thursday as finance...
Last updated: Monday, July 4, 2011
The European Delegation said it will support Vietnam's poverty reduction efforts.
The European Delegation to Vietnam has announced a total of 29 million euros (US$41 million) in grants to support poverty reduction efforts in Vietnam.
Of this grant, 17 million euros will be used as the final installment of the European...
Last updated: Sunday, July 11, 2010
Sumitomo keen to invest in US$3.8 billion thermal electric power plant; A Vuong hydroelectric power plant inaugurated; European Trade Information Centre debuts; Vietnam to open trade promotion centre in Phnom Penh
Sumitomo keen to invest in US$3.8 billion thermal electric power plant
Since 2006, Japanese Sumitomo Group has asked to invest...
Last updated: Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Vietnam – magnet for top wholesalers, retailers; Local steelmakers feel pressure from falling price; Honda to raise motorbike output capacity in Vietnam to 2 mln
Vietnam – magnet for top wholesalers, retailers< />
Vietnam has become a magnet for the world’s leading wholesalers and retailers, with some already present...
Last updated: Thursday, June 3, 2010
Rice exports in June to reach 700,000 tonnes; Vietnam to raise profile as maritime nation; Bicycle makers hope for end of anti-dumping duty
Rice exports in June to reach 700,000 tonnes< />
The Vietnam Food Association (VFA) expects to export 700,000 tonnes of rice in June, raising rice exports for the first six months of...
