29-07-2013 10:59
Vinh Phuc People’s Committee has accused two leading Taiwanese electronics outsourcing manufacturers, Foxconn and Compal, of violating Vietnam’s law as they have delayed their industrial park and manufacturing projects in the province since 2007.
22-07-2013 10:14
Despite the abundant port capacity in Cai Mep - Thi Vai port complex which is pushing some rival port operators close to bankruptcy, the government has decided to put a new terminal up for lease this year.
22-07-2013 09:24
As foreign firms increase their involvement in local companies via the increased trend towards mergers and acquisitions, there is growing concern that it could threaten the nation’s economic security.
15-07-2013 14:17
Vietnam will offer foreign investors more incentives as the nation has lagged behind regional rivals such as Thailand and Indonesia in attracting overseas capital.
15-07-2013 11:14
Truong Hai Auto Corporation’s engine manufacturing plant, the first of its kind in Vietnam, is being threatened by closure as its engines may not satisfy emission standards set out in the Vietnamese government’s roadmap.
09-07-2013 14:20
The Government Office of Vietnam has just announced the addition of Trang Due Industrial Park into Dinh Vu – Cai Hai Economic Zone in northern Haiphong port city, allowing investors in the park to enjoy more preferential incentives.
08-07-2013 16:08
While many local banks are charging cardholders ATM cash withdrawals, ANZ Vietnam offers free withdrawal service for its Visa debit cards. This will benefit both customers and the bank in long term, Duong Duc Hung, head of retail banking at ANZ Vietnam, tells VIR’s Ngoc Linh.
08-07-2013 15:04
The latest depreciation of dong could spur exports but it raises concerns for foreign manufacturers in Vietnam, which have to largely rely on imported materials and components for production.
05-07-2013 17:00
Vietnam Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Industry and Trade, better known as VietinBank, today received a $120 million trade finance facility from International Finance Corporation that allow the bank to help local companies increase their imports and exports, generate foreign exchange, and create jobs.
02-07-2013 14:00
ANZ Vietnam announced that ANZ Visa debit cardholders will enjoy free cash withdrawals across the Visa network, which comprises 13,000 ATMs of 19 banks in Vietnam.
26-06-2013 17:00
Siemens and Vinamotor yesterday launched the first prototype of the hybrid-drive bus with Siemens ELFA drive technology.
26-06-2013 17:00
ANZ has got the thumbs up to open a representative office in Myanmar.
19-06-2013 09:15
Vietnam-focused private equity firm Mekong Capital is planning to divest from five companies this year and next year as part of its restructuring plan to prepare for future growth.
17-06-2013 11:50
The opening of long-awaited and much-touted Ho Tram Strip, the first casino integrated resort in Vietnam, has come a step closer.
13-06-2013 11:01
Retail investment banking has yet to find a home in Vietnam. But with other investment channels like real estate, gold and stock markets are ailing, ANZ has a chance to introduce more investment products into the country. Sanjoy Sen, managing director of ANZ’s Retail Banking Asia Pacific, puts VIR’s Ngoc Linh in the picture.