The semi-annual consolidated financial statement of Vinachem showed a steep drop in profit, partially due to its accounts and assets being frozen by the court.

VietNamNet Bridge - The reported decline in losses shows that fertilizer manufacturers are reviving. However, they still have to struggle to compete with Chinese imports.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Trade and Industry has confirmed mistakes and wrongdoings were found in personnel appointments at the Viet Nam National Chemical Group (Vinachem).

VietNamNet Bridge - If Vietnam continues importing chemicals from China, it will have to rely on Chinese imports and accept low-quality products, experts have warned.

 Mekong Delta to stockpile 1 million tonnes of rice; Da Nang port hastens infrastructure construction; Government puts stop to exports of coal dust; HCM City targets US$35 billion for export earnings; Vinachem targeting equitization of units this year

World Bank programme requests research proposals; Slow demand means hard year for rubber; Vietnam invests nearly $20 billion abroad; Economy benefits much from oil price slump; Higher taxes for HCMC restaurants, household businesses

Real estate inventory value drops 21.8%; Project supporting wind power use approved; Petrochemical and oil refinery project to start in Binh Dinh; HCM City targets 700 mln USD in investment in IZs