foreign investment inflows in ma plunge in first four months

Foreign investment inflows in M&A plunge in first four months

A plunge in capital going into mergers and acquisitions (M&A) deals reduced foreign investment inflows in Vietnam in the first four months of this year.
hzo sets foot in vietnam for its china plus one policy

HZO sets foot in Vietnam for its "China Plus One" policy

Vietnam is considered the ideal destination in the “China Plus One” policy of HZO, a global leader in delivering world-class protective nanocoatings that safeguard electronics from the most demanding corrosive and liquid environments.
smart sanitation for 21st century living

Smart sanitation for 21st century living

In the context of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, “smart living” is present in every corner of the house, even the toilets, thus “smart sanitary ware” is no longer an obscure peculiarity. Holding this trend, manufacturers have been rolling out innovative solutions and technologies that enable the sustainable usage of water and bring back "Good living" for all, including Vietnam.
tighter rules sought on e commerce trade piracy

Tighter rules sought on e-commerce trade piracy

Lack of regulations on requiring goods invoices is causing the likes of Facebook and Shopee to become indirect culprits of suffusion of goods with unidentified origin, raising concerns on the piracy of genuine products.
thai stark corporation pcl swallows vietnamese cable manufacturers for 240 million

Thai Stark Corporation PCL swallows Vietnamese cable manufacturers for $240 million

Stark Corporation PCL of Thailand has completed the purchase of 100 per cent equity in Thinh Phat Cables JSC (Thipha) and Dong Viet Non-Ferrous & Plastic JSC for $240 million.
national assembly to pass judgement on evfta ratification in upcoming session

National Assembly to pass judgement on EVFTA ratification in upcoming session

The Vietnamese National Assembly will vote on the ratification of the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) at its ninth session taking place in the middle of April.
aboitizpower terminates wind farm purchase deal in vietnam

AboitizPower terminates wind farm purchase deal in Vietnam

Aboitiz Power Corporation from the Philippines has announced a decision to terminate its planned acquisition of Vietnam’s Mekong Wind due to a condition precedent being unmet by the agreed longstop date.
vietnam calls for nation to go into self isolation for 15 days

Vietnam calls for nation to go into self-isolation for 15 days

The self-isolation policy will come into effect nationwide from 0:00 April 1, 2020 and will last for 15 days. Accordingly, the government asked all people to go into self-isolation and avoid contact with other people.
fashionaholics excited over official launch of uniqlo in hanoi

Fashionaholics excited over official launch of UNIQLO in Hanoi

The first UNIQLO store in Hanoi has officially been launched on March 6 with hundreds of shopaholics turning up from Hanoi and nearby provinces.
inax japanese boss reveals secrets behind building 100 year old brand

INAX Japanese boss reveals secrets behind building 100-year-old brand

Thank to three secrets – focus on the main business areas, a trust-based business/operation approach, and appreciation for the artisans, craftsmanship and skillfulness – INAX have been growing steadily for over a century as a leading sanitary fittings manufacturer.
small and medium sized hotel in hanoi arranges temporary absence for staff

Small and medium sized hotel in Hanoi arranges temporary absence for staff

A series of small- and medium-sized hotels in Hanoi have arranged temporary absence for staff members and face the risk of shutting down due to the impacts of the COVID-19 epidemic.
january february fdi inflows down 25 per cent

January-February FDI inflows down 25 per cent

In the first two months of 2020, Vietnam lured in $6.47 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI), equalling 76.4 per cent compared to the same period last year. The reason of the decline comes from the impact of COVID-19.
mlm enterprises dodge licencing by setting up new entities

MLM enterprises dodge licencing by setting up new entities

Vietnam has strict regulations on multi-level marketing (MLM). However, over the past two years, several cases raised doubts whether supervision is tight enough to cope with the number of enterprises involved in trade fraud.
funding attraction events look to get back on track

Funding attraction events look to get back on track

Due to the impact of the novel coronavirus epidemic, investment  promotion activities of localities and enterprises have been delayed, possibly impacting Vietnam’s efforts to attract foreign funding.
hanoi hands out red books to foreigners

Hanoi hands out red books to foreigners

Six foreign organisations and 35 foreigners were granted red books to purchase a number of apartments in Hanoi.