Oil and gas stocks rally as world prices rise

In a small Hanoi alley, a flea market mainly sells war artifacts, offered with the bonus of interesting rationales.

Ministries have been asked to propose higher fees for state-operated services after Vietnam recorded the lowest 6-month inflation in three years. 

Pork import prices have risen by up to 30 percent as African swine fever expands to almost all localities in Vietnam.

Online booking services like Airbnb are offering prices 30-40 percent lower than traditional apartment services, a recent report says.

The Prime Minister has demanded an explanation over reports that admin procedures have spiked renewable energy prices by 30 percent.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade says electricity prices will go up 8.36 percent starting this month to cover rapidly rising costs.

The surge in demand for cars before the Lunar New Year means customers have to wait or pay extra to get immediate delivery.

Building disasters are common in Indian cities where millions are forced to live in cramped, run-down properties due to spiralling real estate prices.

Demand from African and Asian buyers remained weak, even at the lower price.

It was the first time since January 2014 that both crude oil benchmarks opened the year above $60 per barrel.

Power monopoly EVN is the country's biggest debtor and often claims losses when it wants to raise prices.

Depending on cost changes, EVN will be allowed to raise prices by up to 10 percent every six months without seeking gov't approval.

There's nothing like paying $5 for a bowl of pho to leave a bad taste in your mouth.