Vietnam’s total development investment is set to increase 12.3 percent from 2009 to VND791 trillion (US$41.4 billion) this year, a government official said Thursday.
Vietnam's industry ministry said local fuel traders had chosen the wrong moment to raise pump prices during the Tet Lunar New Year holiday last month, raising doubts about their motive.
The State Bank of Vietnam has ordered branches nationwide to inspect lending and deposit activities at commercial banks to make sure they abide by interest rate regulations.