Vietnam Investment Review

MoF suggests reducing trading board lot size from 100 to 10 on HSX

The MoF has suggested reducing the trading board lot size from 100 to 10 and providing favourable conditions for companies to list again on the HSX.

Ho Chi Minh City bans people go out from 6pm

Since evening July 26, people in Ho Chi Minh City are banned to go out from 6pm to 6am the next morning. All activities are temporarily suspended, except for emergencies.

Apple recruits plenty of vacancies in Vietnam

Apple targets developing the supply chain in Vietnam through a large demand for local personnel undertaking the related positions.

VIR to hold webinar on stock market opportunities in H2/2021

Vietnam Investment Review (VIR) will organise a webinar titled "Stock market opportunities in the second half of 2021 - Prospects of capital mobilisation channels for businesses" on July 28.
Vietnam drafting another $1 billion bailout package

Vietnam continues to extend tax and fee exemptions amid the ongoing pandemic, with a new VND24 trillion ($1.04 billion) bailout package in the making.
Private equity firms pivot investment focus in Vietnam amid crisis

Private equity firms are actively seeking potential investment targets in Vietnam with a number of deals being secured during the fourth COVID-19 outbreak.

Additional 2,764 COVID-19 cases raise national count to over 109,000

London roads flood as storms roll in

US-donated vaccines delivered to Vietnam

Vietnam logs 2,708 more COVID-19 cases

Rosy half-year profits across the board at Vietnamese banks

In the first half of this year, most banks have fulfilled more than half of their full-year profit targets despite COVID-19 complexities.

Germany to provide €113.56 million of ODA to Vietnam

German-Vietnamese relations and joint projects, especially in infrastructure, energy, training, and climate change will receive a substantial boost.

Danang closes largest fishing port of Central Vietnam

Operations at Tho Quang Fishing Port will be suspended for seven days to disinfect the area and carry out pandemic prevention measures.

Corporate

CEO Talk Biz Link GE Vietnam Values

Michael Lohscheller appointed as CEO of VinFast Global

Higher clinker export duty proposed to restrict export of natural resources

Corporate July 27, 2021 | 10:27

Michael Lohscheller appointed as CEO of VinFast Global

Vietnam’s conglomerate VinGroup announced on July 27 that it has appointed Michael Lohscheller as CEO of its automotive division VinFast Global.

Corporate July 26, 2021 | 19:13

Higher clinker export duty proposed to restrict export of natural resources

The export duty of clinker has just been proposed to be doubled from 5 to 10 per cent to reduce the exports of non-renewable natural resources.

CEO Talk July 19, 2021 | 08:00

DKSH using its powers to provide reliable necessities

As Vietnam launches its COVID-19 vaccination drive, preservation and transportation of vaccines play a key role to ensure success.

Biz Link July 26, 2021 | 19:14

Vietnam Association for Logistics Manpower Development makes debut

The Vietnam Association for Logistics Manpower Development debuted to train qualified human resources to support future industrial development.

Investing

M&A Outbound Investment 30 years of FDI

Vietnamese investors, contractors struggle due to higher steel price

Long Thanh Airport at risk of delays due to slow land clearance

Investing July 27, 2021 | 10:49

Vietnamese investors, contractors struggle due to higher steel price

Although local iron and steel prices have dropped, they are still at high rates, up 1.7 times compared to the end of 2020, causing investors and construction contractors to suffer.

Investing July 26, 2021 | 19:15

Long Thanh Airport at risk of delays due to slow land clearance

Long Thanh Airport may fall behind its construction schedule as land clearance and relocation is only half completed against the deadline at the end of June.

M&A July 26, 2021 | 10:31

PropertyGuru plans to go public in partnership with Bridgetown 2

PropertyGuru Pte. Ltd. and Bridgetown 2 Holdings Ltd. announced on July 24 that they have entered into a business combination agreement.

Outbound Investment July 26, 2021 | 14:36

FPT Software bolsters nearshore delivery capabilities in Americas

FPT Software announced an investment in Intertec International, aiming to strengthen its North American nearshore delivery capabilities.

Your Consultant

KPMG PwC Indochina Capital RSM Vietnam ASL LAW Nam Dinh Vu IP ManpowerGroup Vietnam

Making the right choices to save Vietnam Airlines

Your Consultant July 23, 2021 | 14:35

Making the right choices to save Vietnam Airlines

Is bankruptcy really in the offing for Vietnam Airlines? Airlines in general in Vietnam had a poor 2020. Vietnam Airlines itself operated over 96,000 flights in 2020..

Your Consultant July 16, 2021 | 08:15

A global blueprint in saving airlines

The national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines is expected to be saved as the government’s bailout package is being disbursed. However, some concerns remain.

KPMG July 19, 2021 | 09:00

Fresh business models vital to riding pandemic wave

Vietnamese businesses being are encouraged to adjust their strategy and address the lack of capital as well as difficulties in accessing funds.

PwC July 12, 2021 | 07:00

Managing the challenges in internal audit in accordance with Decree 05

Three months after the end of the transitional provisions of Decree No.05/2019/ND-CP on April 1, enterprises covered by the decree have implemented internal audit functions and gradually improved their internal audit work.

Indochina Capital April 26, 2021 | 09:51

Bank and real estate giants team up

Indochina Kajima Development Ltd., a joint venture from Indochina Capital and Kajima Corporation, last week signed a strategic partnership with VietinBank with the aim to provide the market with innovative real estate that addresses both current and future demands.

RSM Vietnam July 12, 2021 | 07:00

RSM Vietnam looks to another two decades of success

RSM Vietnam, one of the leading accounting and advisory firms in Vietnam, is marking 20 years of operation in the country, with many fruitful achievements gained.

ASL LAW July 17, 2021 | 09:47

ASL Law introduces Legal Handbook amid COVID-19 times

Hanoi-based full-service law firm ASL Law has just introduced a Legal Handbook on Labour and Employment, providing a useful reference for businesses in COVID-19 times.

Nam Dinh Vu IP June 16, 2021 | 13:51

Resetting focus on human resources management at industrial zones

Nguyen Thanh Phuong, general director of Sao Do Group, discussed the long-overlooked issue in the management of human resources at industrial zones.

ManpowerGroup Vietnam June 17, 2021 | 16:35

ManpowerGroup Vietnam: How to maintain an agile workforce

ManpowerGroup Vietnam and AmCham organised a virtual event on what organisations should do to maintain an agile workforce during the pandemic.

Opinion

MoF suggests reducing trading board lot size from 100 to 10 on HSX

Rising Japanese interest in major M&A activities promising big ticket deals

Masataka “Sam” Yoshida

CEO of RECOF Vietnam

Rising Japanese interest in major M&A activities promising big ticket deals

Addressing labour demand and caring for staff wellbeing

Andree Mangels

General director at Adecco Vietnam

Addressing labour demand and caring for staff wellbeing

Building a sustainable world that works for all

Nabil Habayeb

Senior vice president, GE

Building a sustainable world that works for all

Topics

Healthcare Platform Digital Transformation Human Capital 4.0 Healthcare SMART SUSTAINABILITY Sustainable Energy EVFTA & EVIPA PPP in Healthcare Empowering Women Drive ASEAN Forward

Emagazine

July 13, 2021 | 10:49

Ambassadors of peace

With only around half a year left, Vietnam’s participation as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) soon comes to end. Thus, it is time to take a look at the Vietnamese people who have contributed to the UN’s endeavour of securing peace in the war-torn Republic of South Sudan.

May 24, 2021 | 16:28

SABECO clears house at international beer awards to take local brand to the world

Overcoming hundreds of entries from across the globe, Vietnam's largest brewer SABECO has showed up strong at the Australian International Beer Awards, bringing the local brand into consumers’ minds across the globe.

April 09, 2021 | 07:00

Vietnam trekking tour wakes up all senses of veteran hotelier

Erwin R. Popov was born to be a hotelier with his family having a long tradition in hospitality management. He has worked for more than 35 years in the hotel industry. He has traveled to 128 countries around the world.

March 30, 2021 | 13:46

Vibrant Central business districts Phu My Hung – The 2nd Central business districts of Ho Chi Minh City

Cardinal Court, the latest residential development by Phu My Hung, is promising to bring enormous benefits for its residents thanks to its prime location in one of the most bustling central business districts.

February 04, 2021 | 18:42

Tiki – an empire built on trust and commitment to Vietnam (E-Magazine)

Founded in 2010, the technology startup Tiki is looking back on a journey of wild ups and downs in the Vietnamese market.

Green Growth

Energy Efficiency Rethinking Plastics

German wpd enters Vietnam with Kon Plong onshore wind energy project

Waiting for forest zoning and carbon credit generation

Vietnam approves scheme to intensify management of plastic waste by 2025

Building regional strategies for carbon credits in forestry

Iberdrola buys renewable energy assets in Vietnam

Nestlé Vietnam and MILO champion campaign to say no to plastic straws

Green Growth July 26, 2021 | 15:43

German wpd enters Vietnam with Kon Plong onshore wind energy project

German developer wpd and Singapore's Levanta Renewables are planning the Kon Plong onshore wind energy project in Kon Tum province.

Green Growth July 24, 2021 | 09:00

Waiting for forest zoning and carbon credit generation

Forest zoning for generation and trade of carbon credits is considered an important solution to create abundant carbon storage in Vietnam as well as establish favourable conditions for enterprises to negotiate selling prices.

Green Growth July 23, 2021 | 19:41

Vietnam approves scheme to intensify management of plastic waste by 2025

The Vietnamese government on July 22 approved the scheme on intensifying state management of plastic waste in Vietnam.

Green Growth July 23, 2021 | 17:16

Building regional strategies for carbon credits in forestry

Vietnam’s forestry system is available for building regional planning in service of exploiting forest carbon credit.

Green Growth July 22, 2021 | 16:29

Iberdrola buys renewable energy assets in Vietnam

Iberdrola, one of the largest global energy companies, has acquired renewable energy assets in Vietnam from German SOWITEC Group.

Green Growth July 19, 2021 | 08:00

Nestlé Vietnam and MILO champion campaign to say no to plastic straws

Through a webinar on July 16, Nestlé Vietnam has committed its full support to the Say No to Plastic Straws campaign launched by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment.

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Property

Green Buildings Industrial Properties

Status of real estate up in air as globe strives for recovery

M&A July 26, 2021 | 10:31

PropertyGuru plans to go public in partnership with Bridgetown 2

PropertyGuru Pte. Ltd. and Bridgetown 2 Holdings Ltd. announced on July 24 that they have entered into a business combination agreement.

Property July 23, 2021 | 17:19

Status of real estate up in air as globe strives for recovery

The real estate market is witnessing a decrease in liquidity, with the situation not likely to change for the better for the remainder of the year as Vietnam’s economy struggles with the damage caused by the pandemic.

Green Buildings March 26, 2021 | 19:42

The future of sustainable and healthy city design in Vietnam

A webinar hosted by B+H showcased critical disruptors affecting how future cities will be built in Vietnam that are resilient and immune to future shocks.

Industrial Properties July 26, 2021 | 10:57

Bac Giang approves planning for four IZs on same day

Bac Giang approved the construction zoning planning of four industrial zones (IZs) in order to welcome investors who are looking to invest in the province.

Money

Insurance Smart Payment Trends Stock Monitor

Saigonbank to sell nearly 8.3 million BVB shares

Money July 27, 2021 | 11:17

MoF suggests reducing trading board lot size from 100 to 10 on HSX

The MoF has suggested reducing the trading board lot size from 100 to 10 and providing favourable conditions for companies to list again on the HSX.

Money July 27, 2021 | 10:35

Saigonbank to sell nearly 8.3 million BVB shares

Saigon Bank For Industry And Trade (Saigonbank, SGB) has just announced the offering of more than 8 million shares of Viet Capital Commercial Joint Stock Bank (BVB).

Insurance July 23, 2021 | 19:27

Manulife Vietnam launches innovative new personal virtual assistant for agents

Manulife Vietnam continues to pioneer the transformation of the life insurance industry with the launch of its new MaxX D mobile application.

Insurance July 19, 2021 | 20:51

Manulife Vietnam has new COO to drive forward customer experience transformation

Manulife Vietnam has announced the appointment of Naren Baliga as its new chief operating officer, ramping up the company’s digital and customer focus.

Smart Payment Trends July 21, 2021 | 17:26

Visa makes it a breeze to receive funds from abroad with Visa Direct

Visa has partnered with Vietnamese banks to make it easier for Visa debit card holders to receive inbound remittances using MoneyGram and Remitly.

Smart Payment Trends July 06, 2021 | 12:04

Visa and Moca team up to accelerate online shopping and digital payments

Visa and Moca will encourage consumers to save their Visa payment card-on-file to make fast, convenient, and secure online payments on Grab and other platforms.

Infographics

Infographics July 25, 2021 | 11:11

Vietnam among world's top 20 host economies for FDI

Vietnam was named among the world’s top 20 host economies for foreign direct investment for the first time in 2020 with an inflow of 16 billion USD.

Infographics July 24, 2021 | 11:07

VSS covers nearly 2.13 bln USD of medical check-up, treatment costs in H1

The Vietnam Social Security paid nearly 2.13 billion USD for medical check-up and treatment expenses in the first half of 2021.

Timeout

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Timeout July 26, 2021 | 10:57

Pu Luong – a paradise amidst jungle for travellers on budget

Located in the north central province of Thanh Hoa, Pu Luong is renowned as an ideal destination for trekkers and budget travellers because of its seclusion and fantastic scenery of terraced rice fields and primary forests.

Timeout July 24, 2021 | 11:39

Transport ministry approves pilot opening of Phu Quoc island to foreign visitors

The Ministry of Transport has basically agreed to the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism’s draft pilot plan on welcoming international tourists to Phu Quoc island in the Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang.

Timeout July 10, 2021 | 11:35

‘Vaccine passport’ pilot to open up recovery opportunities for tourism: experts

Tourism experts said if Vietnam succeeds in piloting the ‘COVID-19 vaccine passport’ policy, the sector can bounce back, welcoming back both domestic and foreign visitors.

Timeout July 19, 2021 | 21:05

Phu Quoc to welcome foreign visitors with vaccine passports by October

Phu Quoc Island in Kien Giang province expects to welcome international visitors with vaccine passports beginning in October.

Hotels & Restaurants July 26, 2021 | 10:49

People in Ho Chi Minh City can book quarantine hotels online

From August 1, people can search, book, and pay online for quarantine hotels in Ho Chi Minh City on httpssodulich.hochiminhcity.gov.vn and www.traveloka.com.

The Insider July 07, 2021 | 16:07

Making vaccine visa trial worthwhile for Vietnam

Kenneth M. Atkinson, founder and senior adviser of Grant Thornton Vietnam cum vice chairman of the Vietnam Tourism Advisory Board, shared with VIR..

Lifestyle July 07, 2021 | 16:45

Latest outbreak flips lives upside down in Ho Chi Minh city

The livelihoods of millions of people in Ho Chi Minh City are in limbo as the city fights to contain its largest COVID-19 outbreak yet.

Entertainment July 21, 2021 | 21:53

Kim Duyen to represent Vietnam at Miss Universe 2021 in Israel

Nguyen Huynh Kim Duyen, the runner-up of Miss Universe Vietnam 2019, will represent the country at this year’s Miss Universe global event, to be held in the resort city of Eliat in Israel this December.

Videos

Mekong Delta attractive to renewable energy investment

Government’s structure kept unchanged in 2021-2026 tenure

Phu Quoc moves closer to trialing vaccine passports

Third batch of AstraZeneca vaccine donated by Japan delivered

COVID-19 freezing flights, airlines struggling to survive

FDI disbursement up 6.7 percent

UKVFTA opens up opportunities for Vietnamese exports

HCM City’s ethnic minorities looking forward to big national festival

PM addresses international conference on future of Asia

Hai Van Pass among ten most beautiful drives worldwide

Vietnam’s economic growth likely to expand 6.7 pct in 2021: ADB

Sports

Sports July 27, 2021 | 10:13

Vietnam pins hope on female weightlifter at Tokyo 2020 Olympics

Five Vietnamese athletes will compete in four sports on the fourth official day of the ongoing Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games on July 27.

Sports July 26, 2021 | 15:23

Vietnamese marksman fails to defend title in men’s 10m air pistol at Olympics

Vietnamese marksman Hoang Xuan Vinh has failed to defend his title in the men's 10m air pistol at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

Sports July 25, 2021 | 21:00

Olympic Tokyo 2020: weightlifter Thach Kim Tuan’s medal hope fades

Thach Kim Tuan, Vietnam’s medal hope in men’s weightlifting event at Olympic Tokyo 2020, has failed to perform at his best on July 25.

Sports July 25, 2021 | 11:49

Osaka in Olympic spotlight, but biracial Japanese face struggles

Emili Omuro was thrilled by Naomi Osaka's star turn at the Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony, but the biracial teenager says Japan must do more to accept people of mixed heritage.

Photos

Photos July 19, 2021 | 21:17

Sailing in tranquility in Thung Nang

Thung Nang is an emerging tourist attraction in Dam Khe hamlet, Ninh Hai commune, Hoa Lu district, Ninh Binh province. The site attracts tourists for its untouched beauty.

Photos July 15, 2021 | 09:00

Two more Metro Line 1 trains docked at Khanh Hoi Port in Ho Chi Minh City

The sixth and seventh trains of Ben Thanh-Suoi Tien Metro Line 1 have successfully arrived at Khanh Hoi Port.

Photos July 14, 2021 | 17:20

Ho Chi Minh City preparing for complicated fortnight

VIR’s Le Toan captured the moments before Ho Chi Minh City implemented its current social distancing for its nine million inhabitants last Friday.

Photos July 12, 2021 | 21:43

Ho Chi Minh City prevents people from going outside without proper reason

Ho Chi Minh City has been mobilising all relevant forces to prevent residents from leaving their houses without appropriate reasons.

Photos June 19, 2021 | 15:01

Lotus flowers in blossom in Da Nang city

The lotus ponds in the central coastal city of Da Nang are in full bloom, jubilantly showing off their pink beauty.

Society

Swing for the Kids CSR

HCM City welcomes volunteers to relieve overwhelmed health care system

Additional 2,764 COVID-19 cases raise national count to over 109,000

Society July 27, 2021 | 10:22

HCM City welcomes volunteers to relieve overwhelmed health care system

More than 1,300 people in Ho Chi Minh City have signed up to volunteer for the fight against the outbreak of the highly infectious Delta variant following an appeal letter from Deputy Minister of Health Nguyen Truong Son.

Society July 27, 2021 | 10:08

Additional 2,764 COVID-19 cases raise national count to over 109,000

Vietnam confirmed an additional 2,764 COVID-19 cases, including two imported, in the past 12 hours to 6am on July 27, raising the national total to 109,111, according to the Ministry of Health.

Swing for the Kids January 16, 2021 | 18:28

Gifts for the future from Swing for the Kids Fund

Representatives of Vietnam Investment Review and kind-hearted sponsors of its Swing for the Kids Fund have gone on a trip to grant 200 scholarships to excellent students in financially challeng situations.

Swing for the Kids January 16, 2021 | 08:00

Swing for the Kids scholarships going to Danang

The Swing for the Kids Fund of Vietnam Investment Review has handed out scholarships to high-achievers from needy households in Danang.

CSR July 13, 2021 | 18:36

Eight hospitals and healthcare centres gifted New Zealand fruit boxes during pandemic

New Zealand’s top fresh produce exporters provided 535 cartons of apples and 1,100 gold kiwi fruits for patients and healthcare staff to tide over COVID-19.

CSR June 07, 2021 | 22:05

GREENFEED joins hands in national COVID-19 fight

Facing the escalating challenges of COVID-19, GREENFEED Vietnam JSC has quickly joined the government's fight to share clean and safe food with the community.

World News

Vietnam welcomes efforts by UN centre for preventive diplomacy in Central Asia

Strong earthquake strikes off Indonesia's Sulawesi island

China reports 76 virus cases, highest daily rise since January

Europe to boost battery production as electric shift accelerates

Cambodia buys 5 million doses of vaccine for children aged 12-17

World News July 27, 2021 | 10:43

Vietnam welcomes efforts by UN centre for preventive diplomacy in Central Asia

Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, head of Vietnam’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations, has appreciated efforts made by the UN Regional Centre for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia (UNRCCA) and its special representative Natalia Gherman to promote preventive diplomacy in Central Asia, thus contributing to peace, stability and development in the region.

World News July 27, 2021 | 10:16