food and beverages move with the times

Food and beverages move with the times

The Vietnamese food and drink mergers and acquisitions market has shown more robust activity in the early months of 2021, with investors buoyed by the market outlook.
five times more deadly than shark attacks

Five times more deadly than shark attacks

Selfies, which have become a global sensation in the last decade or so, have remarkably killed five times more people than shark attacks.
taxing times for the internet icons

Taxing times for the internet icons

Social media giants and major tech enterprises are coming under fire from multiple sides as governments are managing to collect their dues, and business partners and users are decrying the unregulated and oftentimes harmful content. Kim Huong reports.
habeco falling on hard times

Habeco falling on hard times

Hanoi Beer Alcohol and Beverage Joint Stock Corporation (Habeco)’s recently released financial report puts the company’s 2016 pre-tax consolidated profit at the bottom of the last seven years, while its fellow Sabeco has reported an all-time record. 
trying times for local firms after tpp

Trying times for local firms after TPP

Besides its numerous benefits, the Trans-Pacific Partnership will bring a slew of challenges to the Vietnamese textile, apparel and footwear sectors.
vinamotor auction second times the charm

Vinamotor auction: second time’s the charm?

On January 11, Vietnam Motors Industry Corporation (Vinamotor), Vietnam’s biggest bus manufacturer, will conduct an auction to sell 85.6 million state-owned shares, equalling a 97.7 per cent its total stakes, at the initial price of VND14,612 ($0.64) per share.
indirect investment sign of the times

Indirect investment: sign of the times

The media often talks about Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Vietnam and depending on which source and statistic you view, this figure ranged from between $5 billion to $5.5 billion in 2004.
new motorways to cut travel times

New motorways to cut travel times

Travel between Ho Chi Minh City and surrounding provinces is becoming faster and more efficient thanks to the extension of motorways in the region.
state bank needs to move with the times

State Bank needs to move with the times

Some financial industry leaders and economic experts are urging policy flexibility from the State Bank as part of an ongoing dialog aimed at promoting a healthy macro-economy in 2013.
property developers move with the times

Property developers move with the times

Numerous real estate developers facing the perilous economy are proposing to convert on-going projects from market-rate commercial housing to subsidised social housing.
rubber sector needs to bend with the times

Rubber sector needs to bend with the times

The rubber industry’s development has been brought sharply into focus.
korean and vietnam look to more prosperous times

Korean and Vietnam look to more prosperous times

This year, Vietnam and South Korea mark 20 years of diplomatic relations. South Korean Ambassador to Vietnam Ha Chan-ho talks with VIR’ Kieu Linh about the significant developments in bilateral economic, investment and trade cooperation over the past few years.
addressing firms taxing times

Addressing firms’ taxing times

Firms face a tough development period, leading to rising aggregated tax arrears.
still tough times for food businesses

Still tough times for food businesses

High interest rates, difficult access to capital sources, and supply and demand threats all hinder the rebound efforts of businesses, including those in the food sector.
tough times for livestock firms

Tough times for livestock firms

Since late last year, the agricultural sector, and livestock in particular, has been facing multiple hardships amid spiralling costs and lower returns, with several livestock businesses incurring losses.