vietnam ranks fifth in global instant noodle consumption

Vietnam ranks fifth in global instant noodle consumption

After two consecutive years of decline, Vietnam’s instant noodle consumption started recovering in 2017 with the total sale of 5.06 billion packets, up 3 per cent compared to 2016 and 5.4 per cent compared to 2015.
bim signs for largest solar plant in southeast asia

BIM signs for largest solar plant in Southeast Asia

One of Vietnam’s leading private groups, BIM Group, will partner with Philippines-based AC Energy, Ayala Corporation’s energy arm, to develop the BIM Solar power plant in Ninh Thuan province to turn it into the largest solar power plant in Southeast Asia.   
the 15 biggest ma deals 2009 2018

The 15 biggest M&A deals 2009-2018

Over the past 10 years, Vietnam has witnessed a number of high-value mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions in a variety of sectors, such as food manufacturing, real estate, banking, and retail. VIR’s Kim Oanh presents a list of Vietnam’s 15 largest M&A deals in the 2009-2018 period (from The List 100).
thaco sets foot in agriculture

Thaco sets foot in agriculture

Spending approximately VND2.2 trillion ($97.3 million) buying convertible bonds from Hoang Anh Gia Lai Agricultural JSC (HAGL Agrico) will help Truong Hai Auto Corporation (Thaco) set a solid foothold in the agricultural sector.
trend micro ceos in vietnam increasingly targeted by bec scams

Trend Micro: CEOs in Vietnam increasingly targeted by BEC scams

In Southeast Asia, Vietnam ranks first in terms of business email compromise (BEC) scams and CEOs, managing directors, directors, and presidents of enterprises are the primary targets, according to information from Trend Micro.
taking the paint industry into a sustainable future

Taking the paint industry into a sustainable future

Paints and coatings manufacturers are being forced to get innovative as Vietnam’s major cities continue to experience massive building booms, leading to new opportunities and increased competition in the sector.
multi dimensional opinions during formation of law on tax

Multi-dimensional opinions during formation of law on tax

In order to ensure the simplicity, consistency and transparency of the law, during the law formation process the government and lawmakers must listen to the multi-dimensional opinions from consultant firms and the relevant authorities.  
vietnam ma forum top ten deals in 2009 2018

Vietnam M&A Forum: Top ten deals in 2009-2018

During the past ten years, Vietnam continued to witness high-value mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions in a variety of sectors, such as food manufacturing, real estate, banking, and retail, among others.
ma market poised for new thrust new era

M&A market poised for “New Thrust, New Era”

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in Vietnam are opening up new opportunities to create a new thrust and a new era building on the record high value of $10.2 billion in 2017, promising new opportunities for both foreign and local investors this year.
vietnam ma forum 2018 returns this august

Vietnam M&A Forum 2018 returns this August

Tomorrow, VIR and AVM Vietnam will co-organise a press-conference to officially announce Vietnam M&A Forum 2018, which is scheduled to take place on August 8, 2018 at GEM Centre in Ho Chi Minh City.
us vemani group buys 20 per cent stake in vietnamese fintech firm

US Vemani Group buys 20 per cent stake in Vietnamese fintech firm

Vemanti Group, Inc., a technology-driven holding company, has entered into a definitive agreement to take 20 per cent equity interest in eLoan JSC (eLoan), a Ho Chi Minh City-based fintech company. The deal’s value has yet to be disclosed.
nawaplastic lifts ownership in bmp to over 5439 per cent

Nawaplastic lifts ownership in BMP to over 54.39 per cent

After completing the purchase of an additional 1.17 million shares, Nawaplastic Industry Co., Ltd. (Nawaplastic), a subsidiary of Thailand’s SCG, has lifted its stake in Vietnamese plastic producer Binh Minh Plastic JSC (BMP) to 54.39 from 52.96 per cent.
foreign investors concerned about tax incentives and procedures

Foreign investors concerned about tax incentives and procedures

The lack of flexibility in tax incentive policies and the authorities’ delays in helping foreign investors to complete licensing procedures are two factors hindering foreign investors in Vietnam.
arctech solar becomes key equipment supplier for trung nam solar plant

Arctech Solar becomes key equipment supplier for Trung Nam solar plant

Supplying a tracking system for the VND5 trillion ($217.02 million) solar farm of Trung Nam Construction Investment Corporation (Trung Nam Group) not only marks the first tracking system project of Arctech Solar in Vietnam, but also creates the single-largest tracking system project in Southeast Asia.
lafooco granted usda organic certificate for cashew nuts

Lafooco granted USDA Organic Certificate for cashew nuts

Lafooco, a member of The PAN Group and one of the leading cashew nut traders in Vietnam, has become one of the first two Vietnamese firms to be granted the USDA Organic Certificate and the EU Organic Certificate for sterilised cashew nuts. This event brings Vietnamese cashew in general and Lafooco’s cashew nuts in particular closer to consistently pursue their sustainable development journey.