M&A amid the pandemic – Growing the value chain

M&A amid the pandemic – Growing the value chain

After the interruption by the health crisis, businesses are reaching for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) to resume and enlarge their value chains.
Japan funds display diverse temptation

Japan funds display diverse temptation

Japan has been among the biggest foreign investors in Vietnam through greenfield ventures as well as mergers and acquisitions.
Haiphong to build free trade zone

Haiphong to build free trade zone

The northern port city of Haiphong envisions setting up an inner-city free trade zone to drastically accelerate the city’s development.
Domestic groups move over to buyer’s side in M&A deals

Domestic groups move over to buyer’s side in M&A deals

Vietnamese groups are becoming more active in acquiring other businesses, while overseas investors are seeing themselves hindered amid continued travel restrictions.
Timber deal clearing path for US trade

Timber deal clearing path for US trade

The announcement that the United States has decided not to take any trade action on Vietnamese timber following a 12-month investigation is helping to clear the path for increased trading activity between the two.
Lenders energise foreign-owned power projects

Lenders energise foreign-owned power projects

A handful of local and foreign banks are leveraging their insights and optimising financial resources to promote energy and power transition in Vietnam, thus contributing to the country’s sustainable national energy policy.
Inconsistencies deter power plan feasibility

Inconsistencies deter power plan feasibility

The Ministry of Planning and Investment has pointed out a series of limitations within the newest draft of the National Power Development Plan VII, asking the Ministry of Industry and Trade to supplement missing content and adjust existing calculations.
FDI flow on right path

FDI flow on right path

Despite being hurt by the pandemic, Vietnam is still one of the few regional silver linings when it comes to maintaining the confidence of overseas investors.
Curbs fail to faze South Korean M&A

Curbs fail to faze South Korean M&A

Despite a general slowdown in foreign direct investment stemming from South Korea during the pandemic, investors from the country are nevertheless continuing their acquisition spree in Vietnam, with millions of US dollars being spent snapping up local groups.
Gigantic lifeline en route for essential businesses

Gigantic lifeline en route for essential businesses

In a bid to help the country recover after the economy grew at a very low level in the third quarter, a huge financial support package is to be offered to enterprises whose performance is a backbone of economic growth.
Hanoi accompanies with investors

Hanoi accompanies with investors

Hanoi, over the years, has been one of the leading localities in foreign direct investment (FDI) attraction thanks to the city’s efforts to accompany with and support investors.
50 years of Swiss-Vietnamese diplomatic relations

50 years of Swiss-Vietnamese diplomatic relations

On the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations, Swiss Ambassador in Vietnam Ivo Sieber writes about how far the two sides have come.
Thai Binh strives to become major destination for foreign investment

Thai Binh strives to become major destination for foreign investment

The northern province of Thai Binh has paid heed to improving its investment and business climate as it has defined foreign direct investment (FDI) as an important solution to promote socio-economic development.
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