The first Airbus A350 XWB aircraft for Vietnam Airlines rolled out of the body paint shop in Toulouse, France on March 6, featuring a polished blue exterior and the signature golden lotus flower on the tail.

The Ministry of Transport (MOT) believes that it will succeed in attracting private capital to airport projects if it can develop reasonable policies.

Local authorities are increasing prices of admission tickets to tourist sites and scenic areas, saying that such fees could drive tourists away.

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has decided to buy the Vietnam Construction Bank (VNCB) at zero dong per share. This is the first time in history the central bank has bought shares of a commercial bank.

Representatives from the Hanoi Trade Corporation (HAPRO) recently paid a working visit to Angola where they met with governmental and industry leaders from import-export enterprises discussing potential investments in the South African country.

The sharp decrease in world oil price over the past three months is expected to affect Vietnam’s oil export earnings as well as a wide range of socio-economic aspects.