govt approves vietnam airlines privatization plan ipo to launch late nov

Gov’t approves Vietnam Airlines privatization plan; IPO to launch late Nov

National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines has received a go-ahead from the government for its plan to sell a 25 percent stake in a privatization drive, with an initial public offering (IPO) of shares slated for the end of November, an official said Thursday.
airport service firms ipo only a week away

Airport service firm’s IPO only a week away

Southern Airport Services Company (Sasco), a major seller of goods and services in Tan Son Nhat airport, plans to offer 31,097,900 shares, or a 23.65 per cent stake, at its IPO at an initial price of VND10,000(0.47 US cent)/share.
all vietnamese workers already get out of dangerous areas in libya

All Vietnamese workers already get out of dangerous areas in Libya

The last Vietnamese workers in the Libyan city of Tripoli, where fighting is intensifying, were evacuated to a safe place by Wednesday afternoon, waiting for flights to return to Vietnam, the Department of Overseas Labor Management (Dolab) reported the same day.
libya oil depot fire rages raising fears of major disaster

Libya oil depot fire rages, raising fears of major disaster

A huge fire at an oil depot on the outskirts of Tripoli was out of control on Monday (July 28), sparking fears of a fireball that could cause carnage over a wide area.
new regulations allow cheaper strategic investor entry

New regulations allow cheaper strategic investor entry

New regulations allowing state-owned enterprises (SOEs) to sell shares to strategic investors before or at the same time as their IPOs are expected to streamline their equitisation.
vinatex delays ipo again

Vinatex delays IPO again

The Vietnam National Textile and Garment Group (Vinatex) will delay the IPO of the parent company by two months, according to an announcement by the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange.
vinalines set to launch ipos for five large port operators

Vinalines set to launch IPOs for five large port operators

However, experts predict it will be difficult for ports to find buyers at present.
changes in the worlds top 100 companies in the past five years pwc latest survey

Changes in the world’s Top 100 Companies in the past five years: PwC latest survey

The PwC IPO Centre team has tracked changes in the world's Top 100 companies ranked by market cap during the last five years via its special publication Global Top 100 Companies by market capitalisation’s March 31, 2014 update.
vinatex set to launch ipo on july 22

Vinatex set to launch IPO on July 22

Vietnam National Textile and Garment Group, or Vinatex, will launch an initial public offering (IPO) on July 22, one year slower than earlier scheduled.
adventures in dining scorpion lollipops grasshopper burgers

Adventures in dining: Scorpion lollipops, grasshopper burgers

Though slightly uncertain, Erin Kolski pronounced the unusual fare on her plate -- a burger made from ground-up grasshoppers -- to be surprisingly tasty.
software to star at apple developers conference

Software to star at Apple developers conference

Apple on Monday kicks off its developers conference, where the focus will be on software in iPhones, iPads, iPods and Macintosh computers with scant hope for the next big thing.
vietnam airlines to launch ipo in q3

Vietnam Airlines to launch IPO in Q3

Vietnam Airlines, the national flag carrier, plans to launch its initial public offering (IPO) – the first sale of stock to the public - in the third quarter of this year.
haiphong port ipo offers poor return

Haiphong Port IPO offers poor return

The northern region’s busiest port at Haiphong Port only sold 47 per cent of its marketed shares during its initial public offering.
intellectual property spurs innovation

Intellectual property spurs innovation

Today, the world celebrates the 14th annual “World Intellectual property Day”, which was established by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) to “raise awareness on how patents, copyright, trademarks and designs affect daily life” and “honor innovation and contribution of creators and innovators in the development of societies around the globe”.
vietnam airlines sets september ipo date

Vietnam Airlines sets September IPO date

After seven years of delays, national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines has announced its official public offering will be held in September.