The Asian Development
Bank (ADB) has trimmed its growth forecast for Southeast Asia this year,
citing factors such as political turmoil in Thailand earlier in the
year and weaker commodity export prices in Indonesia. SEE MORE Gold futures traded little changed, rising from an eight-month low as a
decline in U.S. equities reignited demand for an alternative asset. SEE MORE Aluminum climbed for the first time in six days as stockpiles declined
to the lowest in 33 months and United Co. Rusal Plc, the biggest
producer, forecast that demand will exceed supply next year. SEE MORE HA NOI (VNS) — The domestic petroleum market is expected to become
more competitive and closer to world standard following the issuance of
Decree 83. SEE MORE HA NOI (VNS) — Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has approved the
inclusion of at least eight projects in the country's coal industry
development planning for 2020 to 2030 to meet domestic demand,
especially for electricity. SEE MORE