vietnamese firms balance wage disparity with ample bonuses

Vietnamese firms balance wage disparity with ample bonuses

Multinational firms usually pay higher wages than their Vietnamese counterparts, but this trend is reversed when it comes to bonuses and incentives.
thai firms keep up local ma interest

Thai firms keep up local M&A interest

In the near future, Thai investors are likely to remain enthusiastic buyers of Vietnam’s equitised state firms and private companies in various sectors.
experts urge to follow market pricing in sabeco and habeco divestment

Experts urge to follow market pricing in Sabeco and Habeco divestment

Industry experts say that potential investors have the right to negotiate for the best price, but the process of buying Vietnam's two leading breweries must follow market regulations.
credit growth rate might pose risks

Credit growth rate might pose risks

A high credit growth target of 21 per cent could be achieved this year, but with it come risks on credit quality and the potential for unevenly distributed loans, privileging large private firms instead of smaller ones. Trang Nguyen and Nam Phuong report.
the dong nai dilemma frontier risk and reward

The Dong Nai dilemma: Frontier risk and reward

As the real estate sector in the southern province of Dong Nai booms with investment opportunities, investors should be cognisant of potential scams and con artists.
talk on dong nai real estate kicks off in ho chi minh city

Talk on Dong Nai real estate kicks off in Ho Chi Minh City

Industry experts are holding in-depth discussions on the pros and cons of property investment in Dong Nai province.
25th oktoberfest vietnam prepares with an extra kick

25th Oktoberfest Vietnam prepares with an extra kick

The traditional German festival will return to Vietnam in late September, with special treats to celebrate the 25th milestone.
basf listed as top class sustainability firm in djsi world

BASF listed as top-class sustainability firm in DJSI World

German chemistry group BASF has been recognised once again for its innovation management and sustainability reporting. 
capt taxation changes afoot

CAPT taxation changes afoot

Industry experts voiced their opinions on Vietnam’s proposal to revise its capital assignment profits tax, which is expected to affect cross-border mergers and acquisitions.
scic urged to improve vinamilk auction method

SCIC urged to improve Vinamilk auction method

As State Capital Investment Corporation gets ready to sell 3.3 per cent of its shares in Vinamilk, the market expects to see a different outcome from last year’s unsuccessful bidding.
dazzling future of ma activities

Dazzling future of M&A activities

Experts in “Lessons from big deals” – the last session of Vietnam M&A Forum 2017 predicted that the Vietnam M&A activities in 2017-2018 will be bright.
ma forum 2017 second session on international investors perspective

M&A Forum 2017: second session on international investors' perspective

The second session of Vietnam M&A Forum 2017 titled “M&A Opportunities from the Perspective of International Investors” has presented an in-depth analysis of specific market opportunities and forecasts coming capital inflows that could potentially heat up the market.
legal reforms to push ma market forward

Legal reforms to push M&A market forward

The currently on-going Vietnam M&A Forum 2017 brought policymakers, investors, and major corporations to the table to discuss and propose changes to Vietnamese laws related to the M&A market and foreign capital inflows, inviting highly-productive discussion on the most pressing issues and several commitments from high-level state representatives.
vietnam ma forum 2017 underway

Vietnam M&A Forum 2017 underway

Vietnam M&A Forum 2017 has opened this afternoon in Ho Chi Minh City, promising lively discussions on the next breakthrough opportunities. 
minister of planning and investment to open vietnam ma forum 2017

Minister of Planning and Investment to open Vietnam M&A Forum 2017

Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung will open Vietnam M&A Forum 2017 this afternoon in Ho Chi Minh City.