ho huy taxis adapt to survive

Ho Huy: Taxis adapt to survive

Ho Huy, chairman of Mai Linh Group, one of the major taxi service operators in Vietnam, compares his company to a boat wobbling amid waves caused by stiffening market competition. However, Mai Linh has embraced a comprehensive restructuring to be able to steadily steam ahead.
south korean investors eye renewable energy sector in vietnam

South Korean investors eye renewable energy sector in Vietnam

Thanks to Vietnam’s issuing incentive policies to lure investment into the renewable energy sector, more and more foreign investors, especially those from South Korea, have expressed ambitions to join the field.
mwgs cambodian strategy to feature bigphone expansion

MWG’s Cambodian strategy to feature BigPhone expansion

Mobile World Group (MWG) plans for long-term business with a series of BigPhone stores in Cambodia, which is a potential market with 16 million people, 96 per cent of whom are using mobile phones.
tax authorities puzzled over airbnb tax obligations

Tax authorities puzzled over Airbnb tax obligations

Despite Airbnb being present in Vietnam since 2015 and operating with profit, it is difficulty for tax authorities to tax the company as it does not yet have a business registration licence or a representative office and legal representation in Vietnam.
vietnams 127 wish listed projects fail to attract foreign investors

Vietnam’s 127 wish-listed projects fail to attract foreign investors

Many of the 127 wish-listed projects in the fields of infrastructure and industrial manufacturing on offer for more than three years, but have yet to captivate foreign investors due to poor feasibility and planning.
thien longs ball pen business expands overseas

Thien Long's ball-pen business expands overseas

By focusing on localisation through distribution channels and research and development (R&D), Thien Long Group Corporation (Thien Long) has gained significant market share in Myanmar and now targets to expand its business in other foreign markets. 
digiworld moving to make their mark on healthcare market

Digiworld moving to make their mark on healthcare market

Surpassing Mobile World and FPT Shop, Digiworld JSC has officially stepped into the healthcare industry with a focus on functional foods and over-the-counter drugs. It looks like Digiworld is mirroring its earlier journey to the telephone market from ten years ago, but it is not easy to realise the goal of becoming a billion-dollar business over the next ten years.
apec 2017 startups forum promotes innovation and cooperation

APEC 2017 Startups Forum promotes innovation and cooperation

Discussions at the APEC 2017 Startups Forum on providing further incentives to micro-, small-, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), especially startup businesses, will be considered and submitted to the SME Ministerial Meeting of APEC 2017.
mai linh confident in competition with grab and uber

Mai Linh confident in competition with Grab and Uber

In the face of the strong development of technical companies in the transportation business, Mai Linh Group is confident in taking the competition to Grab and Uber. 
40 most valuable companies in vietnam constants and new faces

40 most valuable companies in Vietnam: constants and new faces

The 40 most valuable companies in Vietnam have a total revenue of $5.4 billion, which is a 20 per cent increase compared to 2016. This is the second time in a row that Vinamilk tops the list, with a brand value of $1.7 billion. The lowest ranked company on the list is LocTroi, with a value of $13.1 million. 
bibica power balance coming to an end

Bibica power balance coming to an end?

Bibica Corporation (HoSE: BBC) may see the end of conflicts between its two big shareholders, PAN Food Manufacturing Joint Stock Company (PAN Food) and Lotte Confectionery Co., Ltd. (Lotte), as the former is forecasted to purchase more shares and take the helm of Bibica’s board of directors.
collagen maker vinh hoan dares to dream big

Collagen-maker Vinh Hoan dares to dream big

Last year, seafood company Vinh Hoan (HoSE: VHC) only earned 95 per cent of its target revenue. One main reason was that the target revenue from collagen and gelatine, extracted from pangasius, proved more difficult to reach than expected.
cambodia ops grocery arm fail to meet mwgs expectations

Cambodia ops, grocery arm fail to meet MWG’s expectations

Mobile World Investment Corporation (MWG) expected that by 2019, the Bach hoa XANH chain will become its main source of revenue. However, the grocery store chain, along with BigPhone in Cambodia, is dealing with several obstacles. 
kido reports foreign investors lining up for ipo of frozen foods subsidiary

Kido reports foreign investors lining up for IPO of frozen foods subsidiary

Kido Frozen Foods JSC (KDF) has attracted many foreign investors before its official initial public offering, said Tran Le Nguyen, deputy chairman of mother company KDC, at a conference introducing investment opportunities in KDF on March 27.
sabeco divestment may slide off to next year

Sabeco divestment may slide off to next year

The first phase of divestment from Saigon Beer, Alcohol and Beverage Corporation (Sabeco) may be pushed back to next year.