gauging the knock on effects of brexit

Gauging the knock-on effects of Brexit

The UK’s decision to leave the European Union sent the Vietnamese stock market into turbulence last Friday, but experts noted that the effects are likely to be short-term.
stoxplus promotes consumer finance

StoxPlus promotes consumer finance

The Vietnamese consumer finance sector is expected to  boom in the next few years, giving rise to financial technology companies and consumer lending.
banks defend bailout of hoang anh gia lai

Banks defend bailout of Hoang Anh Gia Lai

The State Bank of Vietnam’s decision to help Hoang Anh Gia Lai Group overcome its enormous debts has sparked a controversy among market players.
legal overlap stymies foreign shareholding

Legal overlap stymies foreign shareholding

Listed firms remain reluctant to lift their foreign ownership limit for fear that they will be treated as a non-Vietnamese entity.
banks baulk at strict rules in sbvs circular 36

Banks baulk at strict rules in SBV’s Circular 36

Various banks have requested a delay in Circular 36 amendments, stating that stricter lending rules will hurt their business.
local banks queue up for bourse listing

Local banks queue up for bourse listing

Banks are rushing to get listed on the stock exchange this year, as ordered by the State Bank of Vietnam.
falling yuan pulls vietnamese exports along

Falling yuan pulls Vietnamese exports along

Fluctuations in the Chinese currency will continue to rock Vietnamese exports this year.
pm phuc promises to make vietnam friendlier to businesses

PM Phuc promises to make Vietnam friendlier to businesses

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has started his first meeting in Ho Chi Minh City with the business community this morning.
dragon capital hails positive steps by new pm

Dragon Capital hails positive steps by new PM

Dominic Scriven, chairman of Dragon Capital, shared with VIR’s Nam Phuong his proposals for Vietnam to attract more inbound foreign capital flows.
startups attract us seed capital

Startups attract US seed capital

The Vietnamese startup scene has picked up the pace in recent years, catching the attention of venture capital funds from the US. During the Invest ASEAN conference held in Singapore by Maybank Kim Eng last week, Khailee Ng, Southeast Asia managing partner of 500 Startups, spoke with VIR’s Nam Phuong about this exciting trend.
ho chi minh city celebrates south african freedom day

Ho Chi Minh City celebrates South African Freedom Day

The South African Consulate in Ho Chi Minh City recently celebrated South Africa’s  Freedom Day and expressed hopes towards a long-term relationship with Vietnam.
vof listed on london exchange

VOF listed on London exchange

VinaCapital’s Vietnam Opportunity Fund is now listed on London’s main stock exchange as part of the fund’s efforts to raise foreign investor interest in the Vietnamese market.
red tape keeps firms tied to fol

Red tape keeps firms tied to FOL

Local listed firms with retail arms remain hesitant to ease their foreign ownership limit due to the Economic Needs Test imposed on overseas retailers.
ftas to usher in new era for shrimp export

FTAs to usher in new era for shrimp export

Although upcoming free trade agreements are expected to usher in huge opportunities for Vietnamese shrimp exporters, some challenges remain to be solved.
gallery villas launched as jewel in ho trams crown

Gallery Villas launched as jewel in Ho Tram’s crown

Ho Tram Project Company has launched its latest residential project, Gallery Villas, which are set to become one of Vietnam’s premier vacation residences. Michael Kelly, executive chairman of Ho Tram Strip, spoke with VIR’s Nam Phuong about the unique offering that the Gallery Villas would provide to discerning investors in vacation homes.