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.
hcmc activates online business registration

HCMC activates online business registration

In early 2014 those who want to set up a new business in Ho Chi Minh City are able to register online with the municipal Department of Planning and Investment (DPI).
aeons first vietnam shopping centre launch packs them in

Aeon’s first Vietnam shopping centre launch packs them in

Large crowds gathered at Aeon’s first Vietnam mall in Ho Chi Minh City on January 1 as the Japanese leading chain of general merchandise stores (GMS) opened the shopping mall not far from Tan Son Nhat Airport.
yarn garments expected to push e land thanh cong ahead

Yarn, garments expected to push E-land Thanh Cong ahead

The E-land Thanh Cong Group is pinning high hopes on apparel and yarn sales as the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) is expected to provide more opportunities for Vietnam’s garments and textiles.
ministry shames shoddy contractors

Ministry shames shoddy contractors

Vietnam’s Ministry of Transport is determined to apportion blame for faulty construction work on the Ho Chi Minh City – Long Thanh – Dau Giay motorway project.
citi inks partnership with aia

Citi inks partnership with AIA

Citibank and AIA Group Limited have announced a partnership to offer life insurance products in the Asia Pacific region through the bank’s distribution channels.
boston consulting predicts wider geographic wealth

Boston Consulting predicts wider geographic wealth

The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) is expanding its presence in Southeast Asia with a new office in Vietnam where the US firm believes a growing affluent class will more than double in size by 2020.
first software piracy court case nears

First software piracy court case nears

A foreign company has become the first firm sued for using illegal computer software in the country.
township to receive natural gas

Township to receive natural gas

Work on Vietnam’s first citywide distribution system of natural gas has started in Ho Chi Minh City’s iconic township of Phu My Hung.
mcdonalds unveils 24 hour drive thru service

McDonald’s unveils 24-hour drive-thru service

Fast food heavyweight McDonald’s is intent to bring its concept of good food fast to Vietnam with the grand opening of its first restaurant slated for early February 2014 in Ho Chi Minh City.
maersk upbeat about vietnam eyes tpp

Maersk upbeat about Vietnam, eyes TPP

A.P. Moller-Maersk foresees a bright future for Vietnam and says the upcoming Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) will usher in great new economic opportunities.
hcm city to host 2nd mrc summit next april

HCM City to host 2nd MRC Summit next April

The second Mekong River Commission (MRC) Summit will be held in early April 2014 in Ho Chi Minh City, the commission announced December 12.
twenty year old kinh do carries on with food lines

Twenty-year-old Kinh Do carries on with food lines

Multi-business group Kinh Do will continue to focus on food as its core business line which the corporation started 20 years ago.
sacombank spends 4 mln on new e banking services

Sacombank spends $4 mln on new e-banking services

Ho Chi Minh City-based Sacombank launched on December 16 a $4 million new internet banking system as a partnership with Infosys, an Indian multinational provider of business consulting, IT, software engineering and outsourcing services.
singapore airlines opens roomier airbus route from hcmc

Singapore Airlines opens roomier Airbus route from HCMC

Singapore Airlines will offer its clients passage on Airbus A330-300 aircraft for flights between Ho Chi Minh City and the Lion State starting January 1, 2014.