In depth

Stimulating demand needs to accompany reform: economist
27/11/2008 05:00
VietNamNet Bridge – Dr Le Dang Doanh, a senior economist and member of the Vietnam Development Studies Institute, said that as economic growth is currently slowing down and production is becoming stagnant, it is necessary to take measures to stimulate...
The four problems of the real estate market
27/11/2008 05:00
VietNamNet Bridge – The quietness of the real estate market is a reason for the slowdown in economic development, according to Tong Van Nga, Secretary General of the Vietnam Real Estate Association. Yes, I do. If real...
Mr. International Tien Doan: My dream has come true!
26/11/2008 05:00
VietNamNet Bridge – Supermodel Tien Doan, who won the Mr. International 2008 in Taiwan yesterday, arrived at Tan Son Nhat Airport to the warm welcome of fans and correspondents. He talked with VietNamNet on his way to HCM City centre. Tien...
How Viet Nam can handle economic and climate crises
26/11/2008 05:00
VietNamNet Bridge – Rachel Kyte, the International Finance Corporation’s (IFC) vice president of Business Advisory Services, was in Viet Nam for two days as part of a wide range of visits to the region. Kyte talked to reporters about IFC’s plans in...
Swedish diplomat: ODA-related corruption unacceptable
26/11/2008 05:00
VietNamNet Bridge – Corruption in ODA-funded projects is unacceptable, the counsellor of the Swedish Embassy in Vietnam, Molly Lien, told VietNamNet ahead of the anti-corruption dialogue between international donors and the Vietnamese government tomorrow,...
Surgeon gives hope to nation’s kids
24/11/2008 05:00
VietNamNet Bridge - Paediatrics has been an area of medicine slow to develop in Vietnam, but thanks to the efforts of one man and his collegues, hundreds of sick children can look forward to a healthy future. Dr Nguyen Thanh Liem (centre)operates...
Inflation rate estimated at 22% in 2008: MPI
23/11/2008 05:00
VietNamNet Bridge – Minister of Planning and Investment (MPI) Vo Hong Phuc believes that the inflation rate for 2008 will be some 22% only, and that economic growth goals are within reach. Minister of Planning and Investment Vo Hong...