credit bubble risk reality as banks hit lending capacities

Credit bubble risk reality as banks hit lending capacities

The availability of cheap capital has the potential to fuel subprime projects and activities, leading to a credit bubble risk for the economy.
beverage businesses baulk at tax rise plans

Beverage businesses baulk at tax rise plans

Industry experts and beer producers are urging for a delay in any increase to special consumption tax until at least 2026, giving the industry more time to recover from low growth.
thailand encourages families to have more children

Thailand encourages families to have more children

Each Thai family should aim to have at least two children to help halt the country's falling birthrate, a senior health official said on July 11 – the UN's World Population Day.
samsung expects second quarter profit to plunge more than 95 percent

Samsung expects second-quarter profit to plunge more than 95 percent

Samsung Electronics said Friday it expects second-quarter operating profits to fall more than 95 percent on-year to their lowest level in 14 years, as a global glut of semiconductors continues to hurt its core memory sector.
31 die in abandoned south african gold mine

31 die in abandoned South African gold mine

At least 31 people, suspected to be illegal miners, are believed to have died last month in an abandoned South African gold mine, the government said on Friday.
the intellectual property perspective of investing

The intellectual property perspective of investing

Foreign investors are always concerned about the protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights (IPR), as well as relevant policies and regulations. This is especially so in the context where the global economy is changing, and the competition in attracting such investment among countries of similar development level and speed is increasingly fierce.
small scale projects still in ascendency

Small-scale projects still in ascendency

Foreign-invested projects that are valued at less than $1 million continue to make up the majority of ventures as a whole, with enterprises often hedging their bets in terms of diversification and the upcoming global tax overhaul.
hanoi launches inspection team to monitor foreign invested projects

Hanoi launches inspection team to monitor foreign-invested projects

Director of Hanoi Department of Planning and Investment Le Anh Quan has signed a decision, which establishes an inspection team for foreign-invested projects and economic organisations operating within the jurisdiction of the department.
mexico police find 45 bags with human body parts in ravine

Mexico police find 45 bags with human body parts in ravine

At least 45 bags with human remains were found in a ravine in the western Mexican state of Jalisco during a search for seven young people reported missing last week, local authorities said Thursday.
leon beat lucky los angeles fc to take champions league final lead

Leon beat 'lucky' Los Angeles FC to take Champions League final lead

Mexican side Leon defeated Los Angeles FC 2-1 to take a slender advantage after the first leg of the CONCACAF Champions League final on Wednesday.
apples resilient iphone sales and samsungs dominance amidst declining market

Apple's resilient iPhone sales and Samsung's dominance amidst declining market

A new report by Counterpoint Research highlights the intricate dynamics of the Vietnamese smartphone market, which has encountered formidable obstacles that have prompted retailers to recalibrate their operational approaches and grapple with diminished in-store traffic. Amidst these challenges, Apple's iPhone sales demonstrated resilience during the first quarter, while Samsung successfully sustained its market lead despite confronting a contraction in sales volume.
eurocham and molisa in dialogue to amend foreign work permit legal framework

EuroCham and MoLISA in dialogue to amend foreign work permit legal framework

In a concerted effort to address the challenges surrounding work permits for foreign businesses in Vietnam, EuroCham joined forces with the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs (MoLISA) to organise a dialogue workshop on May 26.
5 billion measure not to prop up real estate market

$5 billion measure not to prop up real estate market

In lieu of real estate aid, a $5 billion plan government plan seeks to develop at least one million social housing units.
variety of support on hand to boost green projects

Variety of support on hand to boost green projects

High-level events and in-depth workshops were held last week as part of the Climate Finance Accelerator programme, allowing low-carbon project leaders to meet with investors and financial institutions in efforts to accelerate Vietnam’s green journey.
wider interest raised through asean deals

Wider interest raised through ASEAN deals

With ASEAN expected to see a brighter investment outlook ahead, further facilitation of a more competitive facilitation environment leveraged by trade deals is helping Vietnam attract more funding from nations such as Thailand, Singapore, and Japan.