HA NOI (VNS) — The
Government yesterday admitted that the Vietnamese economy could face new
challenges from the ongoing fall in world crude oil prices. SEE MORE VietNamNet Bridge – Stable prices are believed to be good news for
national economy and businesses, but economists say government policies
are even more important. SEE MORE Oil prices were mixed in Asia today ahead of a crucial meeting of the
OPEC cartel later in the week that will discuss whether to trim output,
analysts said. SEE MORE The days when OPEC members could all but guarantee consensus when
deciding production levels for oil are long gone, according to a veteran
of almost two decades of the group’s meetings. SEE MORE Facing growing demand for electricity, Viet Nam will be forced to start importing coal by 2020, an official said. SEE MORE