pm gives go ahead for mobifone vnpt split

PM gives go-ahead for Mobifone, VNPT split

Hanoi - Major mobile network operator Mobifone has split from the State-owned Viet Nam Posts and Telecommunications (VNPT), and is now under the management of the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC).
towards completing vietnams legal framework on ppp

Towards completing vietnam’s legal framework on ppp

Public-Private Partnerships (“PPP”) have become one of the most important instruments of economic policy in Vietnam. The Vietnamese Government recently published the new Draft Regulations on Public-Private Partnership Investment Form (the “Draft”), which was earmarked as an amendment to the current Decree No. 108/2009/ND-CP and Decision No. 71/2010/QD-TTg on PPP investment.
britain germany to collaborate on 5g mobile network

Britain, Germany to collaborate on 5G mobile network

Britain and Germany will team up to work on developing the next super-fast mobile network, 5G, Prime Minister David Cameron told the opening of the world's biggest high-tech fair Sunday.
mobifone urged to detach from vnpt

MobiFone urged to detach from VNPT

MobiFone, one of Vietnam’s three largest mobile network operators, should be separated from its parent company VNPT, which is also the operator of Vinaphone – MobiFone’s rival in the market, experts with knowledge on the matter said at a seminar on Friday.
3g price hike tops list of 10 biggest ict events in 2013

3G price hike tops list of 10 biggest ICT events in 2013

The 3G data plan price increase of Vietnam’s three largest mobile network operators in mid-October, which subscribers criticize as being unjustified, tops the list of the ten biggest ICT (information and communications technology) events of the country in 2013.
competition watchdog finds no abnormality in 3g price hike

Competition watchdog finds no abnormality in 3G price hike

In what is seen as a disappointing conclusion to Vietnamese 3G subscribers, the Vietnam Competition Authority said they found no ground to rule that the recent exorbitant price hikes of the mobile network operators are unreasonable, as users criticize.
legal changes bolster market economy reform

Legal changes bolster market economy reform

The National Assembly concluded a busy year which included the ratification of a revised Constitution, the Land Law and the Law on Public Procurement. It is expected the new laws will help develop a more liberal economy.
tender law offers value for contractors money

Tender law offers value for contractors’ money

The National Assembly on November 26, 2013 adopted the Law on Tendering [refered to in VIR#1155 as the Law on Public Procurement], which is expected to encourage a more competitive environment for government bid packages. Le Net and Thai Huynh Ngoc Kim Ngan at LNT & Partners take some highlights.
vnpt to offload mobile network

VNPT to offload mobile network

intellectual property law in vietnam

Intellectual Property Law in Vietnam

Derived from the renowned multi-volume International Encyclopaedia of Laws, this monograph provides a survey and analysis of the rules concerning intellectual property rights in Vietnam.
corporations and partnerships in vietnam

Corporations and Partnerships in Vietnam

Derived from the renowned multi-volume International Encyclopaedia of Laws, this practical analysis of the law of business formations in Vietnam provides quick and easy guidance on a variety of corporate and partnership considerations such as mergers, rights and duties of interested parties, stock exchange rules, labour laws, and takeovers.
vietnam structuring an appropriate transfer pricing policy

Vietnam Structuring an Appropriate Transfer Pricing Policy

Compared to other countries, the Vietnamese tax authorities do not have extensive experience on dealing with transfer pricing.
mobile carriers seek to raise 3g charges

Mobile carriers seek to raise 3G charges

Some mobile network operators are seeking permission from the Ministry of Information and Communications to increase their 3G charges.
s fone needs to find its voice

S-Fone needs to find its voice

Ailing mobile network S-Fone’s latest movements are under the microscope.
phone network offers cold comfort

Phone network offers cold comfort

Vietnam’s mobile network market is rapidly growing, but seems to hold little promise for foreign players.