veterinary drugmakers seek time and cost saving policies

Veterinary drugmakers seek time and cost-saving policies

Veterinary drug producers in Vietnam are awaiting simplified procedures for drug conformity to get the go ahead, in order to save millions of US dollars each year.
vat overhaul to boost agriculture prospects

VAT overhaul to boost agriculture prospects

Vietnam is set to revise its existing Law on Value-Added Tax with a reclassification of products in areas like agriculture and fisheries, with the hopes of making them more favourable in performance.
masan completes 250 million equity raise from bain capital

Masan completes $250-million equity raise from Bain Capital

Masan Group Corporation (HOSE: MSN) has successfully completed a $250-million equity raise from Bain Capital, a world-leading private investment firm with approximately $180 billion of assets under management.
vietnam should explore tax on gold investments amid auction strategy expert

Vietnam should explore tax on gold investments amid auction strategy: expert

This week, the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) orchestrated a gold bar auction to stabilise the gold market. Prof. Tran Tho Dat, an economic advisor to the prime minister, mentioned that in addition to the auctions, allowing gold imports and imposing taxes on gold investment activities were necessary measures.
nvidia delegation to explore opportunities in vietnam

Nvidia delegation to explore opportunities in Vietnam

Leaders of Nvidia, one of the world’s top chip manufacturers, will visit Vietnam from April 22 to 26 to explore investment opportunities in the semiconductor industry.
localities get ready for fourth fdi boom

Localities get ready for fourth FDI boom

As the year 2024 is expected to witness the start of the fourth wave of foreign direct investment (FDI) to Vietnam, localities nationwide are getting ready to absorb foreign capital flows.
industrial parks within vietnam keen on taiwanese investment

Industrial parks within Vietnam keen on Taiwanese investment

Industrial parks in Vietnam are moving to pick up a surge of Taiwanese investment.
vietnam can emulate taiwanese high tech success

Vietnam can emulate Taiwanese high-tech success

Vietnam is considered an attractive investment destination for Taiwanese investors. CY Huang, chairman of the Southeast Asia Impact Alliance, spoke with VIR’s Kim Oanh about the investment prospective of Taiwanese investors and the proposals to more effectively lure this investment capital inflow.
capital influx from taiwan builds up steam in vietnam

Capital influx from Taiwan builds up steam in Vietnam

Many Taiwanese investors have plans to set down deep roots in Vietnam, especially in the high-tech sector.
support rises in semiconductor chip development in vietnam

Support rises in semiconductor chip development in Vietnam

In recent times, Vietnam has completed the legal corridor to create conditions prioritising investment and development of semiconductor chips. The Law on Investment and the Law on Corporate Income Tax have added special incentives for high-tech and large-scale projects, including chip production ones.
beacon investment fund to expand lotus groups fb operations

Beacon Investment Fund to expand Lotus Group's F&B operations

Beacon Investment Fund and Vietnam's Lotus Group on April 15 unveiled a substantial collaboration, committing millions of dollars to bolster the expansion and development of Lotus Group's food and beverages (F&B) arm.
the keys to a just energy and coal fired transition

The keys to a just energy and coal-fired transition

The Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) is a centrepiece of Vietnam’s commitment to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Agreed between Vietnam and members of the International Partners Group (IPG) in 2022, the JETP aims to support the transition to green energy by providing funding in the form of grants, low-interest loans and investments from both the public and private sectors.
public investment progress requires a stronger thrust

Public investment progress requires a stronger thrust

High-profile international organisations are urging Vietnam to quicken its public funding as an effective fiscal policy move to attract more funding from private investors, who bemoan a lack of high-quality infrastructure works in the country.
disbursement delay deemed unacceptable

Disbursement delay deemed unacceptable

Public investment continues to suffer from poor disbursement, with names of culpable units being highlighted by the government.
lack of sand prompts alternatives for traffic projects

Lack of sand prompts alternatives for traffic projects

Despite the efforts of contractors for construction ventures, finding other materials or exploiting sources to replace sand has proved too tough a task, affecting the progress of various traffic infrastructure projects and public investment disbursement in the south of the country.