Education still on plate for investors

Education still on plate for investors

In spite of the fierce competition, foreign investors are paying attention to Vietnam’s education sector, especially in regards to foreign language centres along with stake contributions and purchase deals at schools.
Monopoly risks likely in Grab-Gojek merger

Monopoly risks likely in Grab-Gojek merger

Singaporean-backed Grab’s tremendous expansion drive and super app strategy to gain dominion in Vietnam and Southeast Asia could be further fuelled by the potential merger with Gojek, resulting in what some fear would be a death grip on the market.
Getting a lift from tech investment

Getting a lift from tech investment

The increase of global tech titans landing in Vietnam is hoped to facilitate local suppliers.
Digiworld unable to grasp market

Digiworld unable to grasp market

A key alliance with Apple has so far proved not enough for Digiworld to approach the success of its rivals in the local tech retail market.
Fashion rivals continuing to suffer in coronavirus fallout

Fashion rivals continuing to suffer in coronavirus fallout

Thousands of dismissed labourers at suppliers in Vietnam has exacerbated the floundering performance of major garment and footwear brands across the globe like Adidas, Nike, and Zara.
Pay rises hinging on recovery policy

Pay rises hinging on recovery policy

If adopted, an increase in the region-based minimum wage for non-state employees next year will further pressurise local businesses, almost all of which are making efforts to deal with the aftermath of the global health crisis.
Chain business models under spotlight after Egroup woes

Chain business models under spotlight after Egroup woes

Locally-invested private firm Egroup, primarily involved in education and tech, has been bogged down in difficulties due to its heavy investment into two businesses in Vietnam, which are also facing passive losses.
Money-hungry F&B startups flounder

Money-hungry F&B startups flounder

The collapse of Mon Hue and Soya Garden shows not only the risk of investors when they pour money into startups in food and beverage chains, but also the inadequacies of utilising investment capital inefficiently.
Investing frameworks can entice even more

Investing frameworks can entice even more

Starting with the silent move of global smartphone titan Apple, companies have been shifting their facilities to Vietnam, following the call for more lucrative investment opportunities.
Overseas investors ramp up preparations for post-pandemic operations

Overseas investors ramp up preparations for post-pandemic operations

Foreign investors could angle to add even more capital to their current projects in Vietnam as a result of superb COVID-19 prevention in the country.
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